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Best Picture Books of 2020 for the Sense of Wonder Shelf

  • CHILDREN'S

    PACKS

    JAN. 28, 2020

CHILDREN'S

PACKS

by Hannah Salyer ; illustrated by Hannah Salyer

Part natural science, part deep ecology, wholly captivating. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    HONEYBEE

    FEB. 4, 2020

  • CHILDREN'S

    I AM THE WIND

    NOV. 17, 2020

  • CHILDREN'S

    BIRRARUNG WILAM

    AUG. 4, 2020

CHILDREN'S

BIRRARUNG WILAM

by Aunty Joy Murphy & Andrew Kelly ; illustrated by Lisa Kennedy

Wilam, home, takes many forms for a plethora of animals in this striking Aboriginal story. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    CROSSINGS

    OCT. 13, 2020

CHILDREN'S

CROSSINGS

by Katy S. Duffield ; illustrated by Mike Orodán

An unusual focus on one way humans and animals can coexist in our world. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • CHILDREN'S

    EVERY COLOR OF LIGHT

    SEPT. 15, 2020

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