Best Picture Books of 2017 to Bring the Global Village Home

by Margarita Engle ; illustrated by Mike Curato

A vibrant snapshot of modern Cuba, full of rich, sensory detail. Full review >

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by Kathryn Erskine ; illustrated by Charly Palmer

An excellent perspective from which American readers can learn about apartheid and one of the pioneers who fought it through... Full review >

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by V. Geetha ; illustrated by Rohima Chitrakar

A clever format and appealing content provide a joyful glimpse at another culture. Full review >

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by Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl ; illustrated by Sandra van Doorn

This imaginative international tale will delight readers of all ages Full review >

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by Eva Lindström ; illustrated by Eva Lindström ; translated by Julia Marshall

A poignant tale tenderly executed in both illustrations and words. Full review >

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by Liniers ; illustrated by Liniers

Liniers continues his run of clever comics for kids, with a fun adventure and panels full of easy-to-follow action.... Full review >

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by Bao Phi ; illustrated by Thi Bui

Spare and simple, a must-read for our times. Full review >

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by Joanne Schwartz ; illustrated by Sydney Smith

A quiet book that will stay with readers long after they have closed it. Full review >

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by Kazue Takahashi ; illustrated by Kazue Takahashi ; translated by Alex Child

A delightful, engaging book for a broad audience, an effective form of stress reduction, and a catalyst for readers’ own... Full review >

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by Joe Todd-Stanton ; illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton

With picture books seeming to hew to ever more minimalist approaches, this retelling of a Norse myth, rich with adventure... Full review >

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edited by Gita Wolf

Children (and adults) of all ages will be awed and inspired by the power and force of the artwork and majesty of this book,... Full review >

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