New Books Explore Family Bonds Through Art

New children's books are creatively exploring the complex nature of family bonds and a child's burgeoning independence. Christian Robinson's "Dad" appeals to younger readers with simple text and striking collage and paint illustrations of animal fathers.

Jaque Jours' "The Muéganos" uses mixed-media art to depict a rabbit family literally stuck together, illustrating the push and pull between togetherness and personal space.

Sara Lundberg's "Nobody but Me" presents a boy's solitary raft journey, featuring a wordless section that evokes a dreamlike experience of the wider world.

These highly artistic books, each a marvel of imagination and craft, use vivid visual storytelling to touch upon universal childhood themes and feelings.