Top 13 Picture Books for August

by Aaron Reynolds & illustrated by Peter Brown

Serve this superbly designed title to all who relish slightly scary stories. Full review >

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by Geoffrey Hayes illustrated by Geoffrey Hayes

Another outing positively radiant with child appeal, featuring a pair of close siblings with complementary personalities. Full review >

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by Susan L. Roth & Karen Leggett Abouraya & illustrated by Susan L. Roth

A stunning visual recreation of a recent historical event. Full review >

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by Karina Wolf & illustrated by The Brothers Hilts

What first seems an eerie, baby-goth vibe is held steady by the stable, close-knit family and lack of crisis in this... Full review >

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by Paloma Valdivia & illustrated by Paloma Valdivia

A visually stunning, gently restrained picture book that should be high up on readers’ lists Full review >

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by Ethan Long & illustrated by Ethan Long

This is how learning math should be—painless, comical and, yes, spectacular. Full review >

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by Amy Schwartz & illustrated by Amy Schwartz

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by Bruce Goldstone

Wonderfully apropos pictures, solid information and sheer breadth are sure to make this an elementary-classroom staple. The... Full review >

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by Nikki McClure & illustrated by Nikki McClure

This deconstructed lesson in plant regeneration, composting and life cycles will reach apple-eating readers of many ages Full review >

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by Jane Breskin Zalben & illustrated by Jane Breskin Zalben

The joyful clarity of both vision and execution thrills. Full review >

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by Stephanie Calmenson & illustrated by Abby Carter

Will this be a popular and raucous first-day-of-school favorite? YES! (Picture book. 3-6) Full review >

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by Sam McBratney ; illustrated by Andy Wagner & Debbie Tarbett

Required reading for all young children taking their first ventures into the wide world beyond immediate parental reach. Full review >

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by Jorge Luján & illustrated by Chiara Carrer

A memorable lesson in mindfulness. Full review >

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by Klaas Verplancke & illustrated by Klaas Verplancke & translated by Helen Mixter

Reminiscent of Where the Wild Things Are in its visual transformations and emotional intensity, but with a more present and... Full review >

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