Best Picture Books of 2018 for Babies & Toddlers

by Jacques Duquennoy ; illustrated by Jacques Duquennoy

Appealing characters, novel presentation, and useful concepts—a winner! (Board book. 1-3) Full review >

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by Taro Gomi illustrated by Taro Gomi

With this masterful board book, little listeners are in for some smooth sailing. Full review >

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by Anne Vittur Kennedy ; illustrated by Anne Vittur Kennedy

Crawling babies will pause to enjoy this story again and again, and older toddlers, perhaps remembering their own crawling... Full review >

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by Hilary Leung ; illustrated by Hilary Leung

Clear, endearing, and important. Full review >

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by Steve Light ; illustrated by Steve Light

Beautiful in its simplicity, this book deserves a spot on any toddler’s bookshelf. Full review >

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by Elsa Mroziewicz ; illustrated by Elsa Mroziewicz

Caregivers will flip over the innovative flaps, warm animal art, and opportunities to interact with little listeners Full review >

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by Christopher Silas Neal ; illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal

Innovative and thoroughly enjoyable. Full review >

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by Tamara Shopsin & Jason Fulford ; illustrated by Tamara Shopsin & Jason Fulford

Published in association with the Whitney Museum of American Art, this book is its own little work of art. Full review >

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by Tamara Shopsin & Jason Fulford

Even though it is only black and white, it is infinitely creative and colorful. Full review >

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by Rina Singh

Communicating the universal concept of color within the specific celebration of Holi, this gem deserves a place in every... Full review >

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