Best Picture-Book Conversation Starters of 2024

by Beatrice Alemagna ; illustrated by Beatrice Alemagna

A uniquely moving story about an unlikely subject. Full review >

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by Alfonso Ochoa ; illustrated by Andrés López ; translated by Shook

A glorious look at the potential benefits and vulnerabilities of a new possibility. Full review >

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by Aaron Becker ; illustrated by Aaron Becker

Epic storytelling erupts on the page without the use of a single word. Superb. Full review >

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by Lesa Cline-Ransome ; illustrated by James E. Ransome

A profoundly moving tribute to the resilience and resourcefulness of many who lived in bondage. Full review >

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by Antwan Eady ; illustrated by Jerome Pumphrey & Jarrett Pumphrey

A sumptuously illustrated, bittersweet story that’s at once an ode to and a eulogy for Black American farms. Full review >

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by Hilary Horder Hippely ; illustrated by Matt James

A visually compelling, compassionate look at an often-misunderstood situation. Full review >

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by Uma Krishnaswami ; illustrated by Uma Krishnaswamy

A gorgeous and inspiring imagining of a collective response to climate change. Full review >

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by Loren Long ; illustrated by Loren Long

A steady paean to time’s passing and the pleasures found along the way. Full review >

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by Sara Lundberg ; illustrated by Sara Lundberg ; translated by B.J. Woodstein

A lovingly told exploration of compromise that leads to a new outlook on life. Full review >

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by Roger Mello ; illustrated by Roger Mello ; translated by Daniel Hahn

An evocative, enchanting tale of the quest for community. Full review >

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by Viet Thanh Nguyen ; illustrated by Minnie Phan

A powerful, multilayered depiction of an increasingly common situation. Full review >

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by Maysa Odeh ; illustrated by Aliaa Betawi

A haunting, powerful, and crucial tale of culture and identity. Full review >

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by Lauren Redniss ; illustrated by Lauren Redniss

Intense summertime heat never looked this good. Full review >

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