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Best Picture Books of 2024 About Families

CHILDREN'S

TERRIBLE HORSES

by Raymond Antrobus ; illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max

Both big and little siblings will see a bit of themselves in this exquisite equine-saturated tale. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE TABLE

by Winsome Bingham & Wiley Blevins ; illustrated by Jason Griffin

A moving, elegantly constructed celebration of differences sure to foster empathy and stir the imagination. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

AHOY!

by Sophie Blackall ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Avast, me mateys! This be good clean fun on the salty seas. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

WHEN LOVE IS MORE THAN WORDS

by Jocelyn Chung ; illustrated by Julia Kuo

Readers will feel the love—in every well-chosen word and each exquisite image. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

NEXT LEVEL

by Samara Cole Doyon ; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

A deeply empathetic celebration of familial love and neurodiversity. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

HOW WE SHARE CAKE

by Kim Hyo-eun ; illustrated by Kim Hyo-eun ; translated by Deborah Smith

Sharing isn’t always caring, but affection and scheming go hand in hand in this sweetly hilarious tale. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

RISING

by Sidura Ludwig ; illustrated by Sophia Vincent Guy

Intertwining the tactile rituals of baking with the religious and cultural heft of Shabbat, a contemplative paean to challah. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THERE'S A GHOST IN THE GARDEN

by Kyo Maclear ; illustrated by Katty Maurey

A subtle but potent look at the ephemeral nature of life—and a reminder to cherish memories. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

JOYFUL SONG

by Lesléa Newman ; illustrated by Susan Gal

A soaring ode to community, tradition, and family. Full review >

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