Best Picture-Book Readalouds of 2014

by Kelly Bingham ; illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

Hilarious fun. Full review >

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by Janeen Brian ; illustrated by Ann James

It is nearly impossible to look at without reading aloud, chanting aloud, and even tapping and stamping and sliding: extreme... Full review >

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by K.G. Campbell ; illustrated by K.G. Campbell

Although this luminous tale of self-discovery has echoes of “The Little Mermaid,” like Minnow, it sings its own strong song. Full review >

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by Sally Anne Garland ; illustrated by Sally Anne Garland

A warm, cuddly tale and a total delight. Full review >

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by Peggy Gifford ; illustrated by Lisa Desimini

Two fertile imaginations grow a grand salute. Full review >

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by Angela Johnson ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis

The richness of this book’s words and images will inspire readers to learn more about this holiday that never should have... Full review >

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by Scott Magoon ; illustrated by Scott Magoon

Richly composed and sweetly appealing—just right for baby storytimes as well as one-to-one sharing. Full review >

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by Megan McDonald ; illustrated by Katherine Tillotson

Totally ebullient. Full review >

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by Keith Richards with Barnaby Harris with Bill Shapiro ; illustrated by Theodora Richards

A beautiful example of artistic bookmaking, a story of family love and lore, and the magic of music personified in a way... Full review >

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by John Rocco ; illustrated by John Rocco

A kid is the hero in this tale of ingenuity and bravery. Full review >

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by Komako Sakai ; illustrated by Komako Sakai ; translated by Cathy Hirano

Absolutely enchanting. Full review >

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by Bob Shea ; illustrated by Lane Smith

A crowd-pleasin’ knee-slapper that’ll have ’em rolling in the aisles, yessirree. Full review >

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by David Soman ; illustrated by David Soman

Humorous and intelligent—and with watercolor seascapes so luminous that readers will want to jump in—this is a book to be... Full review >

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by Philip C. Stead ; illustrated by Philip C. Stead

Stead does not disappoint, giving readers another beautifully rendered picture book full of whimsy, heart and delight. Full review >

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