NYRB to Release Clarice Lispector's Children's Stories as Picture Books.

This article focuses on the upcoming publication of two children's picture books by Brazilian writer Clarice Lispector, titled *The Mystery of the Thinking Rabbit* and *Almost True*, to be released by New York Review Books' NYRB Kids imprint. Both books, originally written in Portuguese and translated by Benjamin Moser, showcase Lispector's distinctive conversational tone and imaginative storytelling centered on animals, reflecting her understanding of children's interests. Illustrated by Kammal João and Carla Irusta respectively, these works offer a less conventional approach to children's literature compared to typical offerings by well-known adult authors. The publication highlights a new facet of Lispector's literary legacy beyond her acclaimed novels, aiming to inspire readers toward more creative and less commercial children's books.