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Funniest Picture Books of 2024

CHILDREN'S

THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

by Drew Beckmeyer ; illustrated by Drew Beckmeyer

An inspired and strikingly original riff on the back-to-school experience. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

ANIMAL ALBUMS FROM A TO Z

by Cece Bell ; illustrated by Cece Bell

Hilarious, high-stepping tributes to a musical niche that never was. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE TEENY-WEENY UNICORN

by Shawn Harris ; illustrated by Shawn Harris

At last! A unicorn book as charming as the species it highlights. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE DICTIONARY STORY

by Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston ; illustrated by Oliver Jeffers & Sam Winston

With hijinks and hilarity hidden on every page, this is a sweet, strange, wordy tale bound to delight all who pick it up. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

TRUCKY ROADS

by Lulu Miller ; illustrated by Hui Skipp

A gloriously bright, inventive world on wheels. Full review >

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