Through the Children's Gate by Adam Gopnik

A brilliant memoir/pensee on family, art, and New York from the always engaging NewYorker writer.

Frog & Toad Together by Arnold Lobel

"I wonder if we are brave," said Frog.
Frog and Toad looked into a mirror.
"We look brave," said Frog.
"Yes, but are we?" asked Toad