“Many times patched and many times... Philip C. Stead, illus. by Erin E. Stead. Roaring Brook/Porter, $17.99 (40p) ISBN 978-1-59643-932-0 Peter’s new house is surrounded by dark ...

“Me too, says Little Bear. Just in the mood.” Erin Stead’s delicate illustrations put emotional emphasis on the shared gaze ...