Best Picture Books of 2019 That Celebrate Family

by Atinuke ; illustrated by Angela Brooksbank

Atinuke has bottled the delightful energy of the Anna Hibiscus books and poured it into this treat for younger readers. Full review >

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by Tami Charles ; illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara

A stunning and necessary historical picture book. Full review >

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by Aisha Saeed ; illustrated by Anoosha Syed

A quietly radical, eminently delightful book. Full review >

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by Kat Zhang ; illustrated by Charlene Chua

An extra-tasty book for bao lovers everywhere. Full review >

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by Mina Javaherbin ; illustrated by Lindsey Yankey

A deep and beautiful book modeling grandmothers as heroines. Full review >

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by Kyle Lukoff ; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

Joyful and affirming, Aidan’s story is the first of its kind among books for welcoming a new baby. Full review >

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by Kelly Starling Lyons ; illustrated by Daniel Minter

A warm, loving, necessary reminder of the power in families coming together. Full review >

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by Chieri Uegaki ; illustrated by Genevieve Simms

Like a garden, this meticulously composed work will bring readers serenity and joy. Full review >

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by Jin Xiaojing ; illustrated by Jin Xiaojing

A luminous celebration of what we share and inherit from our elders. (Picture book. 3-9) Full review >

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