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Best Picture Books of 2015 About Friendship

  • CHILDREN'S

    LENNY & LUCY

    OCT. 6, 2015

CHILDREN'S

LENNY & LUCY

by Philip C. Stead ; illustrated by Erin E. Stead

Hypnotic artwork and storytelling invite children to linger in the wild woods of worry and emerge intact, enriched, and... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    MY BEDTIME MONSTER

    NOV. 1, 2015

CHILDREN'S

MY BEDTIME MONSTER

by Annelies Schwarz ; illustrated by Kveta Pacovská

This title feeds and calms listeners’ imaginations in the most delightful way. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE ONLY CHILD

    DEC. 1, 2015

CHILDREN'S

THE ONLY CHILD

by Guojing ; illustrated by Guojing

Rare is the book containing great emotional depth that truly resonates across a span of ages: this is one such. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WAITING

    SEPT. 1, 2015

CHILDREN'S

WAITING

by Kevin Henkes ; illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Waiting as a joyful activity in itself is almost never celebrated; this Zen-like meditation might win some converts. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT

    OCT. 6, 2015

CHILDREN'S

THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT

by Patrick McDonnell ; illustrated by Patrick McDonnell

Small listeners will nestle deep under their covers feeling thankful for tender books that make bedtime a pleasure. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    I'M NEW HERE

    AUG. 4, 2015

CHILDREN'S

I'M NEW HERE

by Anne Sibley O'Brien ; illustrated by Anne Sibley O'Brien

Whether readers are new themselves or meeting those who are new, there are lessons to be learned here about perseverance,... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CROW MADE A FRIEND

    SEPT. 15, 2015

CHILDREN'S

CROW MADE A FRIEND

by Margaret Peot ; illustrated by Margaret Peot

A brightly illustrated story perfect for the very beginner reader. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    TWO MICE

    SEPT. 1, 2015

CHILDREN'S

TWO MICE

by Sergio Ruzzier ; illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

One story. Two mice. Three cheers. Lots to love. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE PRINCESS AND THE PONY

    JUNE 30, 2015

CHILDREN'S

THE PRINCESS AND THE PONY

by Kate Beaton ; illustrated by Kate Beaton

Instead of breaking bones, this warrior princess breaks the mold—and Beaton is in a class of her own. Full review >

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