Some picture books can be face-timed across country. Some can’t. The artwork is so detailed, so compelling, that you must read it close up. It’s a lap book.

Why Dogs have Wet Noses by Kenneth Steven and illustrated by Oywind Torsetter is one.

Noah’s ark sails through seas until a chestnut size hole appears in its side. What to do? Luckily, Noah ‘s dog has a big black nose, the perfect size for plugging a leak. Close up and personal, you see animal antics in the background that make reading it a delight.