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Best Board Books of 2021

  • CHILDREN'S

    CAUTION! ROAD SIGNS AHEAD

    MARCH 2, 2021

CHILDREN'S

CAUTION! ROAD SIGNS AHEAD

by Toni Buzzeo ; illustrated by Chi Birmingham

Around the neighborhood or on a road trip, pre-reading passengers will be ready to understand the signs along the way. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    SHARKBLOCK

    MAY 4, 2021

  • CHILDREN'S

    THIS IS STILL NOT A BOOK!

    APRIL 7, 2021

  • CHILDREN'S

    HIDE-AND-SEEK

    MARCH 16, 2021

CHILDREN'S

HIDE-AND-SEEK

by Shasha Lv ; illustrated by Shasha Lv

Board books this much fun can be hard to find. Make sure to seek it out. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    BEING YOU

    AUG. 17, 2021

CHILDREN'S

BEING YOU

by Megan Madison & Jessica Ralli ; illustrated by Anne/Andy Passchier

An invaluable resource that supports ease and confidence. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    OLLIE FEELS FINE

    FEB. 2, 2021

CHILDREN'S

OLLIE FEELS FINE

by Toni Yuly ; illustrated by Toni Yuly

Toddler readers will feel just fine after this funky intro to emotions. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

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