Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Our Lake by Angie Kang

Our Lake
by Angie Kang
. PICTURE BOOK Kokila (Penguin), 2025. $20. 9780593698235 

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE 
APPEALS TO: SEVERAL 

Brothers go to the lake to swim. It's the first time without their father, and the youngest is worried about diving in. 

I loved the illustrations. A really sweet story about grief, trust, and memories. I like that it's vague about why their father is not with them - we know he's gone. The story would be comforting for any child needing reassurance, healing, and a way to process loss. The characters default white. 

Lisa Librarian 

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