Best Picture Books of 2017 for Contemplative Readers

by Paige Britt ; illustrated by Selina Alko & Sean Qualls

A mindful, captivating ode to wonder and a must for any story- or bedtime repertoire. Full review >

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

Emotionally resonant in the loveliest of ways. Full review >

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by Katie Cotton ; illustrated by Sarah Jacoby

These nameless animals make the journey count. With gorgeous artwork and a striking, poetic approach, the bond of parent and... Full review >

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by Maria Dek ; illustrated by Maria Dek

A startling, successful evocation of the natural world and an urgent entreaty for young people to immerse themselves in the... Full review >

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by Jacques Goldstyn ; illustrated by Jacques Goldstyn ; translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick

Humor, contemplation, and masterful illustrations. Full review >

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by Emily Jenkins ; illustrated by Chris Appelhans

This delightful story is a feast for the eyes and ears, and it will hold up well to repeated demands from eager young... Full review >

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by Roger Mello ; illustrated by Roger Mello ; translated by Daniel Hahn

Complex and provocative, this Brazilian import will intrigue readers who like puzzles and frustrate those who don’t. Full review >

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by Caitlin Dale Nicholson & Leona Morin-Neilson ; illustrated by Caitlin Dale Nicholson ; translated by Leona Morin-Neilson

A quiet, gentle picture book about a contemporary First Nations family and their ties to one another, their heritage, and... Full review >

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by Kathryn Otoshi ; illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi

A simple, beautiful concept whose reach grows with each rereading. Full review >

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by Claude Ponti ; illustrated by Claude Ponti ; translated by Alyson Waters

Like Poochie-Blue, visitors to the valley will be in no hurry to leave. Full review >

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by Antoinette Portis ; illustrated by Antoinette Portis

Portis perfectly captures how children experience the world, the immediacy and magic of it all; exuberant and quiet, simple... Full review >

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by Peter Sís ; illustrated by Peter Sís

An enchanting love letter to the magic of childhood and the fertile relationship between good literature and young readers’... Full review >

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by Paloma Valdivia ; illustrated by Paloma Valdivia ; translated by Susan Ouriou

A tribute to those who pass, a celebration of time here, and a multilayered rumination on the cycle of life. Full review >

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