Best Picture Books of 2025 for Animal Lovers

by Leslie Barnard Booth ; illustrated by Alexandra Finkeldey

A moody, poetic study of a brilliant yet oft-misunderstood creature. Full review >

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by Sy Montgomery ; illustrated by Matt Patterson

In the annals of true animal rescue tales, this one delights and uplifts. Full review >

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by Matthew Cordell ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell

A title easily summed up in a single word: magic. Full review >

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by Tomie dePaola ; illustrated by Barbara McClintock

A gentle delight, simultaneously honoring both the dog dePaola lost and the artist we lost in turn. Full review >

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by Eric Velasquez ; illustrated by Eric Velasquez

Dreamy. Full review >

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by Suzanne Kaufman ; illustrated by Suzanne Kaufman

A whimsical, luminous romp. Full review >

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by Brian Lies ; illustrated by Brian Lies

Utterly beautiful, playfully fun, and, above all, breathtaking. Full review >

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