Best Picture Books of 2016 About Friends & Community

by F. Isabel Campoy & Theresa Howell ; illustrated by Rafael López

An inspiring and wistful message wrapped up in a subtle, thoughtful narrative and lively, beautiful art: simply superb. Full review >

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by Terry Fan & Eric Fan ; illustrated by Terry Fan & Eric Fan

Visual pleasure abounds. Full review >

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by Ben Hatke ; illustrated by Ben Hatke

Endearing and entertaining: what’s not to like—or love? (Picture book. 4-8) Full review >

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by Jin-Ho Jung ; illustrated by Jin-Ho Jung

Conceptually sophisticated; especially inviting for young artists ready to explore new visual angles. Full review >

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by Dori Kleber ; illustrated by G. Brian Karas

A gem. Full review >

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by Steve Light ; illustrated by Steve Light

Keep your bitcoins—you never know when somebody might need a button. Full review >

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by Andrea Maturana ; illustrated by Francisco Javier Olea

Nico’s return provides both Maia and listeners an opportunity to consider how holes not only signify absence, but also keep... Full review >

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by Mireille Messier ; illustrated by Pierre Pratt

Brimming with personality and passion, this protagonist is a joy to know. Full review >

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by Shane Peacock ; illustrated by Sophie Casson

A brilliant collaboration: simple, resonate, superb. Full review >

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by Antoinette Portis ; illustrated by Antoinette Portis

Cosmically delightful. Full review >

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by Carole Boston Weatherford ; illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

Weatherford and Christie dazzlingly salute African-Americans’ drive to preserve their dignity and pride. Full review >

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