Roger Sutton

“Paper Towns” and “Black Rabbit Summer” are two books about what boys find so fascinating about girls.

This beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic fable has only seven words, all sound effects.

A young Japanese boy mistakes the real and imaginary in this picture book from Allen Say.

Boys with imaginative alter egos find ways to face their fears.

An industrious tugboat and a mischievous fish discover that life is full of surprises.

From lullabies to tall tales and animal menageries, these books explore the magic and mystery of nighttime.

“Tales From the Inner City,” by the acclaimed Shaun Tan, uses weird, striking images to tell stories about how we share the earth with creatures.