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Best Indie Children's Books of 2018

CHILDREN'S

GO TO SLEEP!

by Marion Adams illustrated by Sarah-Leigh Wills

Adams’ vocabulary is just right for lap reading, and the happy ending to the silly mistake—and Tansy’s subsequent bedtime... Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

EVERYONE IS ASLEEP BUT ME

by Diana Yacobi Lily Safrani illustrated by Philip L. Wohlrab

An approachable vocabulary, strong theme, and adorable, almost huggable illustrations make this soothing animal tale a... Full review >

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I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH, NONNA

by James Doti illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline

Readers should be touched by this bittersweet family tale and captivated by the frameworthy art. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

IF YOU LOOK UP TO THE SKY

by Angela Dalton illustrated by Margarita Sikorskaia

Fosters familial connection and resilience; told in luxurious prose with illustrations worth framing. Full review >

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