Best Nonfiction Picture Books of 2024

by Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Stacy Innerst

A lighthearted, illuminating, and thought-provoking look at a brief but meaningful historical moment. Full review >

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by Sarah Albee ; illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen

Albee plainly has a ball, and readers will, too. Full review >

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by Beth Anderson ; illustrated by Jeremy Holmes

A delightfully enlightening account and a welcome antidote to our own time’s precarious truthiness. Full review >

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by Deborah Freedman ; illustrated by Deborah Freedman

Cirrus-ly great. Full review >

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by Gary Golio ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis

In a time of strife in contemporary America, this emotive story centers empathy and kindness. Full review >

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by Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya

Striking and defiant: an unabashed declaration of hope. Full review >

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by Deborah Hopkinson ; illustrated by Nik Henderson

A page-turning medical mystery that makes a compelling case for following the facts. Full review >

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by Jeff Mack ; illustrated by Jeff Mack

An inspiring and empowering manifesto for young creators. Full review >

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by Elizabeth Partridge ; illustrated by Ellen Heck

A riveting look at an iconic landmark and architectural feat. Full review >

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by Jonathan Roth ; illustrated by Jonathan Roth

A flight of fancy—and facts—sure to set aspiring scientists’ imaginations soaring. Full review >

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by Sean Rubin ; illustrated by Sean Rubin

Lively, funny, and mesmerizing. Full review >

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by Mo Willems ; illustrated by Mo Willems

Vast charm in a (relatively) small package yields big laughs. Full review >

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by Mo Willems ; illustrated by Mo Willems

This exploration of all things teeny-tiny will have kids riveted and learning far more than they’d ever expect. Full review >

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