Best Picture Books of 2015 for Animal Lovers

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 Kate Beaton ; illustrated by Kate Beaton

Instead of breaking bones, this warrior princess breaks the mold—and Beaton is in a class of her own. 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 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 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 Jessixa Bagley ; illustrated by Jessixa Bagley

Heartbreaking and hopeful, innocent and wise, a gentle story about healing and finding connection—both in the past and... 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 Thyra Heder ; illustrated by Thyra Heder

Gorgeous to look at and a tummy tickler to read, this is a very fine book indeed. Full review >

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by Ryan T. Higgins ; illustrated by Ryan T. Higgins

Visually beautiful, clever, edgy, and very funny. Full review >

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by Emily Jenkins ; illustrated by Hyewon Yum

Jenkins and Yum perfectly portray the anxiety and false bravado of this delightful cast of characters who ultimately find... 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 Gianna Marino ; illustrated by Gianna Marino

A giggle-inducing new gem for the night-fears bookshelf. Full review >

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by John Miller ; illustrated by Giuliano Cucco

Just so, a story that celebrates the dreams of even the smallest of us—the really, really smallest. Full review >

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by Margaret Peot ; illustrated by Margaret Peot

A brightly illustrated story perfect for the very beginner reader. Full review >

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by Mark Pett ; illustrated by Mark Pett

As independent as Max and Ruby, as creative as purple-crayon–wielding Harold, and as dedicated a friend as Charlotte’s... Full review >

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by Jerry Pinkney ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

From an unparalleled artist, another brilliant work. Full review >

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by Sergio Ruzzier ; illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

One story. Two mice. Three cheers. Lots to love. Full review >

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by Sean Taylor ; illustrated by Jean Jullien

A rib-tickling pleaser. Full review >

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by Phoebe Wahl ; illustrated by Phoebe Wahl

A reassuring story about death in the natural world, thoughtfully designed and illustrated. Full review >

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