Best Picture Books of 2022 for Animal Lovers

by Loree Griffin Burns ; photographed by Ellen Harasimowicz

Both an excellent nonfiction adventure and a novel addition to honeybee lit. Full review >

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by Henry Cole ; illustrated by Henry Cole

An exquisitely rendered, touching story of companionship and belonging. Full review >

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by Deborah Freedman ; illustrated by Deborah Freedman

An innovative introduction to the relatedness of all animals that will delight budding biologists and dino mavens alike. Full review >

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by Margaux Meganck ; illustrated by Margaux Meganck

Wildly brilliant! Full review >

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by Doug Salati ; illustrated by Doug Salati

You needn’t be a dog owner to identify with this expertly wrought tale of physical and emotional relief. Full review >

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by Philip C. Stead ; illustrated by Erin E. Stead

Waste no time in adding this gem to the storytime shelf. Full review >

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by Tyus D. Williams ; illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

A carefully constructed, absolutely engaging primer on fierce cats in the wild. Full review >

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