Picture Books Parents Will Actually Want to Read Over and Over

by Lesa Cline-Ransome ; illustrated by G. Brian Karas

This inventive look at maritime history has significant modern child appeal. Full review >

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by Matt de la Peña ; illustrated by Christian Robinson

This celebration of cross-generational bonding is a textual and artistic tour de force. Full review >

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by Marianne Dubuc ; illustrated by Marianne Dubuc

Good for imagination and travel, this merry bus ride has glimmers of “Little Red Riding Hood” but is entirely itself. Full review >

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by Margarita Engle ; illustrated by Rafael López

A beautiful account of a young girl’s bravery and her important contribution toward gender equality in the creative arts. Full review >

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by Tatyana Feeney ; illustrated by Tatyana Feeney

Charming, brilliant in color and execution, and funny to even the most indignant foot stompers, NO! screamers and bathtime... Full review >

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by JonArno Lawson ; illustrated by Sydney Smith

Bracketed by beautiful endpapers, this ode to everyday beauty sings sweetly. Full review >

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by Édouard Manceau ; illustrated by Édouard Manceau

This clever, engaging offering invites children to review basic concepts while seeing the world around them in new ways. Full review >

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by Fiona Roberton ; illustrated by Fiona Roberton

Totally delightful. Full review >

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by Stephen Savage ; illustrated by Stephen Savage

A serious treat for truck lovers. Full review >

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by April Pulley Sayre ; photographed by April Pulley Sayre

Wonder-full in every way. Full review >

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by Alice Schertle ; illustrated by Stephanie Yue

Perfectly charming. Full review >

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by Philip C. Stead ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell

Animal lovers and stamp collectors, especially but not exclusively, will be enthralled. Full review >

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by Belle Yang ; illustrated by Belle Yang

A sweet story with lovely illustrations to boot, developmentally pitch-perfect for older babies and toddlers. Full review >

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