Best International Picture Books of 2015

by Christoph Niemann ; illustrated by Christoph Niemann

Witty and provocative, the tale provides food for thought in behavior management and governance as well as a great story. Full review >

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by Akiko Miyakoshi ; illustrated by Akiko Miyakoshi

As beguilingly surreal as the Mad Hatter’s party, with its own enigmatic appeal. Full review >

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by Ulf Stark ; illustrated by Eva Eriksson ; translated by Julia Marshall

Gentle humor pervades this father-son tale in the nicest way. Full review >

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by Isabel Minhós Martins ; illustrated by Bernardo P. Carvalho ; translated by Lyn Miller-Lachmann

The book’s extra-large trim is the perfect format for this mesmerizing vision of a thrillingly expansive world. Full review >

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by Neil Christopher ; illustrated by Germaine Arnaktauyok

A bilingual sampler—cold of setting but warm of spirit. Full review >

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by Owen Davey ; illustrated by Owen Davey

A vast amount of information on monkeys is expertly delivered in both text and image without patronizing either readers or... Full review >

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by Marianne Dubuc ; illustrated by Marianne Dubuc

Like a mailbox overstuffed with gifts, Dubuc's animal scenes are a delight and well worth the wait. Full review >

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by Hanmin Kim ; illustrated by Hanmin Kim ; translated by Sera Lee

Exquisite. Full review >

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by Jairo Buitrago ; illustrated by Rafael Yockteng ; translated by Elisa Amado

In leaving readers with much to wonder about, the book packs the most powerful of punches. Full review >

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by Silvia Borando ; illustrated by Silvia Borando

Borando creates a genuine affinity between the two felines, her art and text, and readers and page. Simply captivating. Full review >

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by Atinuke ; illustrated by Lauren Tobia

A double pleasure for old friends and new readers alike. Full review >

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by Guojing ; illustrated by Guojing

Rare is the book containing great emotional depth that truly resonates across a span of ages: this is one such. Full review >

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by Annelies Schwarz ; illustrated by Kveta Pacovská

This title feeds and calms listeners’ imaginations in the most delightful way. Full review >

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