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Best Picture Books of 2018 About History and Tradition

CHILDREN'S

HELLO LIGHTHOUSE

by Sophie Blackall ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

A fascinating, splendidly executed peek into both the mundane and the dramatic aspects of lighthouse life. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

AUNTIE LUCE’S TALKING PAINTINGS

by Francie Latour ; illustrated by Ken Daley

Young readers will enjoy how Latour and Daley celebrate Haitian history and culture through this lovely, artistic story Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

PIE IS FOR SHARING

by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard ; illustrated by Jason Chin

An aspirational vision in which inclusivity is as American as (apple) pie. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

EVERY MONTH IS A NEW YEAR

by Marilyn Singer ; illustrated by Susan L. Roth

A visually and sonically stunning introduction to the importance of appreciating time and the change of seasons throughout... Full review >

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