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Best Picture-Book Read-Alouds of 2024

CHILDREN'S

FINDING THINGS

by Kevin Henkes ; illustrated by Laura Dronzek

Found objects sometimes yield the simplest pleasures. Consider this book one such example. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

I AM LA CHIVA!

by Karol Hernández ; illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez

A delightful journey; readers will be eager for repeat trips. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

IN PRAISE OF MYSTERY

by Ada Limón ; illustrated by Peter Sís

A luminous call to think about what is and to envision what might be. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

NOODLES ON A BICYCLE

by Kyo Maclear ; illustrated by Gracey Zhang

A fascinating, loving snapshot of a gravity-defying artform lost to time. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

GODFATHER DEATH

by Sally Nicholls ; illustrated by Júlia Sardà

Deft writing and entrancing art prove once more why the old stories are worth retelling. Full review >

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