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Children’s Book Blog: March 2026

Seeing Things Differently

Perspective is a powerful concept for kids to explore (and adults to revisit!) — it builds empathy, curiosity, and critical thinking. Books help young readers discover that there’s often more than one way to see a situation – an important life skill at any age.

The following picture books play with point of view in clever, funny, and thought-provoking ways. Whether it’s a misunderstood character, a physical point of view shift, or multiple interpretations of the same object, each story invites readers to look again… and see something different. 

After reading, ask:

  • Who saw things differently in this story?

  • Why did they see it that way?

  • Have you ever experienced something like that?

You might be surprised by the thoughtful conversations that follow.


Ursula Upside Down by Corey R. Tabor

What a clever book!

Ursula is based on a real species of catfish that swims upside down – the appropriately named upside-down catfish. 

Children will love turning the book upside down and back again as they follow Ursula’s humorous journey to self-discovery.

It’s funny, engaging (physically!), and perfect for introducing the idea that what we experience may not match someone else’s reality.

If you like this style, I highly recommend Tabor’s other book Mel Fell, too.

The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs! by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith

What if the Big Bad Wolf wasn’t as bad as we were led to believe? Is a predator bad for following its natural diet? 😂  Told from the wolf’s point of view, this familiar classic is turned on its head. 

This book is a fantastic intro into unreliable narrators (one of my favorite tropes!), bias, and how stories change depending on who tells them.

I have always disliked how wolves are continually depicted as villains so naturally I prefer this version – I hope you love it, too!

The Wall in the Middle of the Book of Jon Agee

Another very clever book! 

A knight confidently declares that the wall in the middle of the book keeps him safe from danger on the other side. But as the story unfolds, readers begin to notice things the knight doesn’t. Like Ursula Upside Down, the physical layout of the book becomes part of the storytelling, reinforcing the theme that assumptions don’t always match reality. It encourages kids to notice details and recognize that perspectives can be incomplete.

A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel

“Michelle, what’s your favorite picture book of all time?” 
“Easy: A Stone Sat Still by Brendan Wenzel” 

That’s the truth. Every illustration is a beautiful wonder. It is quiet and contemplative yet whimsical and rhythmic too.

It can be interrupted from so many different philosophical lenses. For this blog, it’s all about perspective. Is the stone a pebble or a mountain? A danger or safe haven? A resting place or a kitchen? It depends entirely on the animal’s perspective.

Inside Cat by Brendan Wenzel

Brendan Wenzel is one of my favorite children’s book authors and illustrators so he earned two spots in this blog! It could have easily been three because They All Saw A Cat is a classic on perspective. 

I picked Inside Cat though because inside cat is just so charming. Filled with imagination and wonder, readers of all ages will love discovering what inside cat “knows”. 

Other perspective-related favorites include: 

 

A note on this blog: Michelle Milford is the Office & Marketing Manager at Town Hall Library.  She has two young children – Joanna (7) and Connor (5).  All three have a deep love of books and voracious appetites for reading.  Here they’ll share their monthly book recommendations.