Best Picture Books of 2018 That Celebrate the Family

by Lisen Adbåge ; illustrated by Lisen Adbåge ; translated by Annie Prime

Sublime. Full review >

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

Simply outstanding. Full review >

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by Daniel Haack ; illustrated by Stevie Lewis

Victorious—it may even usurp King & King (2001) as the premier queer-friendly fairy tale for this age set. Full review >

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by Matt de la Peña ; illustrated by Christian Robinson

It’s another near-perfect slice of life from a duo that has found a way to spotlight underrepresented children without... Full review >

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by Emily Jenkins ; illustrated by Paul O. Zelinsky

Share this joyous holiday tale of a Jewish immigrant family all year long. Full review >

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by Minh Lê ; illustrated by Dan Santat

Lê’s compelling storyline is propelled forward by Santat’s illustrations, each capturing both the universal longing to... Full review >

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by Jessica Love ; illustrated by Jessica Love

Though it could easily feel preachy, this charmingly subversive tale instead offers a simple yet powerful story of the... Full review >

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by Yuyi Morales ; illustrated by Yuyi Morales

A resplendent masterpiece. Full review >

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by Traci Sorell ; illustrated by Frané Lessac

A gracious, warm, and loving celebration of community and gratitude. Full review >

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by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow ; illustrated by Ebony Glenn

With a universal message of love and community, this book offers a beautiful representation of a too-often-overlooked... Full review >

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by Andrew Weiner ; illustrated by April Chu

No tall tale, this book delivers an authentic, heartwarming story with a focus on family and togetherness Full review >

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by Katie Yamasaki ; illustrated by Katie Yamasaki

A rare find about family featuring a mixed-raced protagonist. Full review >

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