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Best Picture Books of 2013 for the Youngest Children

  • CHILDREN'S

    BUILDING OUR HOUSE

    JAN. 8, 2013

CHILDREN'S

BUILDING OUR HOUSE

by Jonathan Bean ; illustrated by Jonathan Bean

Raise the roof for this picture book. It’s something special. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    IF YOU WANT TO SEE A WHALE

    MAY 14, 2013

CHILDREN'S

IF YOU WANT TO SEE A WHALE

by Julie Fogliano ; illustrated by Erin E. Stead

The boy, his dog and bird rear back in wonder; readers will gape at the two enormous, whale-sized talents at work in this... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    GLOBAL BABY GIRLS

    FEB. 1, 2013

CHILDREN'S

GLOBAL BABY GIRLS

by Global Fund for Children

Another baby-faced winner from the Global Fund for Children, with an important social message to boot. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    LITTLE NAOMI, LITTLE CHICK

    SEPT. 1, 2013

CHILDREN'S

LITTLE NAOMI, LITTLE CHICK

by Avirama Golan ; illustrated by Raaya Karas ; translated by Annette Appel

The true essence of a picture book: a unique balance of visual and written narrative sure to enchant young and old alike. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MY TURN TO LEARN NUMBERS

    SEPT. 10, 2013

CHILDREN'S

MY TURN TO LEARN NUMBERS

by Natalie Marshall ; illustrated by Natalie Marshall

The deceptively simple and visually appealing My Turn to Learn series is a great tool for introducing basic concepts to the... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WAIT! WAIT!

    JULY 22, 2013

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