Best Picture Books of 2014 That Confound Expectations

by Kate Samworth ; illustrated by Kate Samworth

For children and their bird-watching parents, who will appreciate the clever premise and the message of admiration. Full review >

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by Annie M.G. Schmidt ; illustrated by Sieb Posthuma ; translated by David Colmer

Heartwarming creative genius abounds here, offering visual and aural pleasures aplenty: not to be missed. Full review >

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by Peter Sís ; illustrated by Peter Sís

Extraordinary and wonderful. Full review >

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by Michaël Escoffier ; illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo

Without a doubt, these inventive images are imaginative and engaging—chock full of inspiration for kids to try their own... Full review >

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by Marie-Louise Gay ; illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

A delightful and interactive step into the world of creating engaging picture books for children. Full review >

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by Richard T. Morris ; illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

A humorous—make that hysterical—homage to movies and big dreams. Full review >

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by Anne Bertier ; illustrated by Anne Bertier ; translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick

Bertier presents a marvelous springboard for using formal elements to create individual or collaborative narratives. Full review >

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by The Brothers Grimm ; illustrated by Sybille Schenker ; translated by Anthea Bell

Schenker’s illustrations and design combine with Bell’s graceful translation to take the breath away. Full review >

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by José Manuel Mateo ; illustrated by Javier Martínez Pedro

Breathtaking. Full review >

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by Shaun Tan ; illustrated by Shaun Tan

Evocative, enthralling and with absolutely astounding artwork so good readers will wish that, like summer, it would last... Full review >

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