Best Picture Books of 2014 for Animal Lovers

by Katy Beebe ; illustrated by S.D. Schindler

This accurate (if abbreviated) delineation of the process of medieval manuscript bookmaking shines thanks to the fey twist... Full review >

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by Bob Graham ; illustrated by Bob Graham

Heed Graham: Get up, get out of bed (drag a comb across your head, if you must), and go forth Full review >

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by Hannah E. Harrison ; illustrated by Hannah E. Harrison

A touching, delectably illustrated circus story that applauds the underdog. Full review >

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by Megan McDonald ; illustrated by Katherine Tillotson

Totally ebullient. Full review >

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by Greg Rodgers ; illustrated by Leslie Stall Widener

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by Janeen Brian ; illustrated by Ann James

It is nearly impossible to look at without reading aloud, chanting aloud, and even tapping and stamping and sliding: extreme... Full review >

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by Scott Magoon ; illustrated by Scott Magoon

Richly composed and sweetly appealing—just right for baby storytimes as well as one-to-one sharing. Full review >

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by Petra Mathers ; illustrated by Petra Mathers

Lucid and insightful, Mathers presents death and grief as natural processes with compassion and great care. 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 Kelly Bingham ; illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

Hilarious fun. Full review >

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by Joyce Sidman ; illustrated by Rick Allen

A work to be savored by young artists and scientists. Full review >

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by David Soman ; illustrated by David Soman

Humorous and intelligent—and with watercolor seascapes so luminous that readers will want to jump in—this is a book to be... Full review >

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by Deborah Underwood ; illustrated by Claudia Rueda

Utterly endearing. Full review >

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by Kelly DiPucchio ; illustrated by Christian Robinson

A perfect read aloud that will leave them begging for more—an absolute delight. Full review >

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