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CHILDREN'S
THE WORLD'S POOREST PRESIDENT SPEAKS OUTedited by Yoshimi Kusaba ; illustrated by Gaku Nakagawa ; translated by Andrew Wong
An ideal vehicle to engage children in a discussion on the meanings of poverty, having enough, and social justice. Full review >
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THE RUNby Barroux ; illustrated by Barroux
Run to pick up this one. Full review >
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LEMON BUTTERFLYby Cao Wenxuan ; illustrated by Roger Mello
One of a kind—an intriguing, sophisticated study in contrasts that reimagines the potential of picture-book art. Full review >
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WHERE HAPPINESS BEGINSby Eva Eland ; illustrated by Eva Eland
A playful, poignant, and wonderfully reassuring book for children as they encounter emotional hills and valleys. Full review >
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MEXIQUEby María José Ferrada ; illustrated by Ana Penyas ; translated by Elisa Amado
Specific yet universal in its narration, this makes the refugee experience accessible to young readers. Full review >
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THANK YOU, MIYUKIby Roxane Marie Galliez ; illustrated by Seng Soun Ratanavanh
A tale that blooms in its realism and message of kindness and love. Full review >
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A MYSTERY IN THE FORESTby Susanna Isern ; illustrated by Daniel Montero Galán ; translated by Jon Brokenbrow
This lovely book about forgiveness shows that friendship can form even in the most unlikely situations. Full review >
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HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSENby Heinz Janisch ; illustrated by Maja Kastelic ; translated by David Henry Wilson
“A very special fairy story,” indeed. Full review >
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RETURN TO THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGE IN THE WORLDby Yutaka Kobayashi ; illustrated by Yutaka Kobayashi ; translated by Mariko Shii Gharbi
A moving book about kindness, friendship, and hope in the context of conflict and displacement. Full review >
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A STRANGER COMES TO TOWNby Maria Kristjansdottir ; illustrated by Maria Kristjansdottir
Fun-filled, delightful, and inventive. Full review >
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THE MOST AMAZING BIRDby Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak ; illustrated by Andrew Qappik
Stunningly contemporary and amazingly timeless. Full review >
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BIRRARUNG WILAMby Aunty Joy Murphy & Andrew Kelly ; illustrated by Lisa Kennedy
Wilam, home, takes many forms for a plethora of animals in this striking Aboriginal story. Full review >
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RITU WEDS CHANDNIby Ameya Narvankar ; illustrated by Ameya Narvankar
Simultaneously confronts homophobia and celebrates child-powered change in Hindu communities: a delight. Full review >
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EVERY COLOR OF LIGHTby Hiroshi Osada ; illustrated by Ryōji Arai ; translated by David Boyd
Simply spectacular. Full review >
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IT'S NOT VERY COMPLICATEDby Samuel Ribeyron ; illustrated by Samuel Ribeyron
This exquisitely illustrated story will appeal to contemplative and artistic readers. Full review >
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THE WALKby Celia Sacido ; illustrated by Celia Sacido ; translated by Jon Brokenbrow
A satisfying, uplifting discovery. Full review >
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LITTLE FOXby Edward van de Vendel ; illustrated by Marije Tolman ; translated by David Colmer
A tender, brilliant tour de force from the Netherlands. Full review >
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THE WANDERERby Peter Van den Ende ; illustrated by Peter Van den Ende
Marvelously engrossing—a triumph. Full review >
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MIGRANTSby Issa Watanabe ; illustrated by Issa Watanabe
A raw, startling portrait of migration. Full review >
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THERE MUST BE MORE THAN THAT!by Shinsuke Yoshitake ; illustrated by Shinsuke Yoshitake
Long thoughts and fresh heart for readers feeling helpless in the face of scary futures. Full review >
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DANDAN'S DREAMby Xiaowen Zhu ; illustrated by Gong Yanling
Pure fantasy in the best sense. Full review >
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CHERRY BLOSSOM AND PAPER PLANESby Jef Aerts ; illustrated by Sanne te Loo ; translated by Polly Lawson
Memorable and visually rich. Full review >
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE JUNGLEby André Rodrigues ; Larissa Ribeiro ; Paula Desgualdo & Pedro Markun ; illustrated by André Rodrigues ; Larissa Ribeiro ; Paula Desgualdo & Pedro Markun ; translated by Lyn Miller-Lachmann
A fun, lively, accessible primer on the democratic process (good for weary adults, too). Full review >
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IN MY ANAANA'S AMAUTIKby Nadia Sammurtok ; illustrated by Lenny Lishchenko
The far north has never felt so deliciously warm. Full review >
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HAT TRICKSby Satoshi Kitamura ; illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura
Dynamic, fun-filled, imaginative, and ideal for participatory reading aloud Full review >
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THE GHOULby Taghreed Najjar ; illustrated by Hassan Manasra ; translated by Michel Moushabeck
A stimulating and funny fantasy about acceptance. Full review >
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WINDOWby Marion Arbona ; illustrated by Marion Arbona
Arbona’s teeming scenes should inspire both close observation and new compositions by young readers/artists. Full review >
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SUPERLUMINOUSby Ian De Haes ; illustrated by Ian De Haes
Warm and satisfying. Full review >
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UNDER THE GREAT PLUM TREEby Sufiya Ahmed ; illustrated by Reza Dalvand
An originally designed, gorgeously illustrated new vision of an old tale. Full review >
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LETTERS FROM BEARby Gauthier David ; illustrated by Marie Caudry ; translated by Sarah Ardizzone
Readers will find this journey poignant, strange, atmospheric, and, ultimately, joyful. Full review >
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CHILD'S PLAYby Ramiro José Peralta ; illustrated by Blanca Millán ; translated by Jon Brokenbrow
A well-crafted, engaging book about resilient childhoods in the face of displacement and conflict. Full review >
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GRANDPARENTSby Chema Heras ; illustrated by Rosa Osuna ; translated by Elisa Amado
Fun and feisty—these memorable characters are a delight to know and revisit. Full review >
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LITTLE BEAR'S TREASURESby Stella Dreis ; illustrated by Stella Dreis ; translated by Laura Szejnmann
Alive with modest wonder—a treasure. Full review >
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LET'S SWAP FOR A DAYby Shu-Ti Liao ; illustrated by Shu-Ti Liao
This humorous tale may become a dog lover’s favorite. Full review >
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