Greg Pizzoli - Only Picture Books

It’s time for another five-word challenge, so here are five April 2026 picture books that landed in this month’s review roundup. Read any of them already? Toss your own five-word take into the comments.

Baba Palooza
Author: A.D. Ghani
Illustrator: Nadia Alam
Abrams Books for Young Readers
7 April 2026
40 pages

Ryan’s five-word review: Yellow cab love carries everything.

4.75 out of 5 Saturday rides

Good Morning, Morning!
Author: Maya Myers
Illustrator: Jennifer K. Mann
Neal Porter Books
7 April 2026
40 pages

Ryan’s five-word review: Barefoot wonder greets waking world.

4.5 out of 5 morning cartwheels

Home Is a Door We Carry
Author: Constantin Satüpo
Illustrator: Constantin Satüpo
Yonder
7 April 2026
52 pages

Ryan’s five-word review: Homes always travel inside memory.

4 out of 5 walking houses

Just One Oak
Author: Maria Gianferrari
Illustrator: Diana Sudyka
Beach Lane Books
7 April 2026
48 pages

Ryan’s five-word review: Science sings through every branch.

4.25 out of 5 acorns

When the Sun Goes Down
Author: Greg Pizzoli
Illustrator: Greg Pizzoli
Knopf Books for Young Readers
7 April 2026
40 pages

Ryan’s five-word review: Bedtime arrives one animal later.

4.5 out of 5 sleepy questions

I had other plans for today’s post, but after spending the weekend in Philadelphia at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference—surrounded by thousands of books, dozens of creators, and more creative joy than anyone can believe—I knew I had to share.

Here’s a visual love letter to the books, booths, and beautiful moments that caught my eye. I’ll even stick in a caption now and then, too. Enjoy!