Best Picture Books of 2014 to Start a Conversation

by Mac Barnett ; illustrated by Jon Klassen

Poor Sam and Dave. Lucky readers. Full review >

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by Peter Brown ; illustrated by Peter Brown

Here’s hoping readers who are similarly challenged in the behavior department will get both messages: Teachers are people,... Full review >

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by Kelly DiPucchio ; illustrated by Christian Robinson

A perfect read aloud that will leave them begging for more—an absolute delight. Full review >

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by Josh Schneider ; illustrated by Josh Schneider

A testament to the joy of creation and a celebration of a different kind of beauty—sparkling indeed. Full review >

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by Maira Kalman ; illustrated by Maira Kalman

Impressive complexity put artfully and respectfully within the grasps of young readers. Full review >

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by Petra Mathers ; illustrated by Petra Mathers

Lucid and insightful, Mathers presents death and grief as natural processes with compassion and great care. Full review >

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by Mara Rockliff ; illustrated by Eliza Wheeler

Wordplay and humor provide an effective vehicle for a valuable moral. Full review >

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by Marla Frazee ; illustrated by Marla Frazee

The beauty of an unexpected visit, done beautifully. Full review >

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by Olive Senior ; illustrated by Laura James

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by Cybèle Young ; illustrated by Cybèle Young

Pure fascination. Full review >

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