Arnold #[nn]

From La Joie de Lire, Tom Tirabosco's *Arnold* presents a quietly striking cover: a wide-eyed, dark-haired boy stands at the center of a swirling sea of blue, cartoonish faces that press in from every direction, their exaggerated expressions creating an almost overwhelming crowd around him. The contrast between Arnold's small, still figure and the chaotic mass surrounding him gives the image an immediate emotional charge — lonely, a little eerie, and deeply compelling. Published in 2005, this is the kind of book whose cover alone makes you want to know more.