Best Picture Books of 2017 for Animal Lovers

by Martin Brown ; illustrated by Martin Brown

This ambitious nonfiction picture book uncovering extraordinary, rarely spotlighted creatures is both informative and... Full review >

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by Sandra Dieckmann ; illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann

Dieckmann beautifully weaves together some of today’s most difficult themes into a deceptively simple tale. Full review >

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by Stephanie Graegin ; illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

A wordless picture book that makes a great read. Full review >

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by Emily Gravett ; illustrated by Emily Gravett

Alarming, timely, gorgeous, and open-ended, allowing readers the time to think for themselves. Full review >

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by JonArno Lawson ; illustrated by Josée Bisaillon

Like a ball rolling downhill, the combined momentum of verse and page turn should impel pre-readers to leap and then... Full review >

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by Akiko Miyakoshi ; illustrated by Akiko Miyakoshi

Originally published in Japan, this reflective, dreamy tale with its timeless art is a must for the bedtime shelf Full review >

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by Christine Naumann-Villemin ; illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo

As funny and as exquisitely put together as Edmond Bigsnout himself. Full review >

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by Jerry Pinkney ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

Pinkney’s graceful note invites readers to ponder issues of forgiveness, redemption, and peaceful coexistence in a terrific... Full review >

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by Aaron Reynolds ; illustrated by Peter Brown

Perfect for those looking for a scary Halloween tale that won’t leave them with more fears than they started with. Pair with... Full review >

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by Dashka Slater ; illustrated by Terry Fan & Eric Fan

A beautifully composed package filled with whimsy and wisdom—the story of this unique vessel will inspire and entertain... Full review >

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by Lily Williams ; illustrated by Lily Williams

A successful balancing act between heralding disaster and promoting change—an informative debut. Full review >

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