Picture books and tales such as Amu Nowruz and His Violets, with its exquisite storytelling, demand to be read aloud.

It’s common to wonder, at least once in life, if one is the “only” one to think, feel, believe, act, or look the way one does.

This exquisitely written picture book by Rocío Araya is equally brought to life through the creator's artistic talent and sensibility.

Shake It Off! written and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton, published by Nancy Paulsen Books (PRH).

Fiona Woodcock's beautiful picture book, Hello, is an invitation to summer.

Although this book focuses on Vincent’s head, readers also see into his heart.

I could read this story over and over and still find something new and clever. But let’s start with the title…

Who Will Make the Snow? written by Taras Prokhasko, illustrated by Marjana Prokhasko. translated from the Ukrainian by Boris Dralyuk and...

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Road Adventures written, illustrated, and published by artist Nazli Tahvili. This ingenious picture book by author and illustrator Nazli...

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Once Upon a Book written by Grace Lin and Kate Messner, illustrated by Grace Lin, and published by Little, Brown and Company. This is one...

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Pew! The Stinky and Legen-Dairy Gift from Colonel Thomas S. Meacham written by Cathy Stefanec Ogren and illustrated by Lesley Breen,...

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Nila's Perfect Coat written by Norene Paulson and illustrated by Maria Mola, published by Beaming Books. Author Norene Paulson has...

Every Day's a Holiday, Winnie's Birthday Countdown written by Stef Wade and illustrated by Husna Aghniya, published by Running Press...

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