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Best Children’s Picture Books

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Do you remember your favorite book as a child?

The books we read when young stay with us throughout our liveswhether we recognize their influence or not.

Todays youngsters are learning to read in a new golden age of children’s literature.

Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Antony

In a time of remote learning and iPads, picture books for children are more important than ever.

With stunning artwork and heartwarming stories, there’s something for everyone to gift or enjoy.

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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats

Grumpy (yet lovable) Mr. Panda’s doughnuts only go to the animals who remember these magic words.

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Young dancersand anyone nervous to try something newwill love this book.

Please, Baby, Please by Spike Lee

Young readers and their parents can even follow along with the recipe.

Although he worries what his abuela will think, Julian learns a lot about self-love and loving others.

Grace for Presidentby Kelly Dipucchio, illustrated by Leuyen Pham

The U.S. Two young Muslim sisters experience excitement as the elder dons her beautiful blue hijab for the first time.

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type

When they encounter animosity against their identities, they must learn to be strong and proud together.

The young girl realizes she is beautiful, too, just like her mother.

Zookeeper Amos McGee is a close friend of all the animals in his care.

Crown: Ode to The Fresh Cut

When one day he does not show up to work, his friends know he must be sick.

Through gentle humor, the book offers the introduction to the world any young human needs.

The two together find beauty in the everyday in ways that both children and adults will appreciate.

Bunheads by Misty Copeland

However, she knows they will come back next summer and all be together again.

Thunder Cake Patricia Polacco

Julian Is A Mermaid

Grace for President

The Proudest Blue

Eyes That Kiss In The Corners

The Quiltmaker’s Gift

A Sick Day For Amos McGee

Here We Are

Last Stop on Market Street

Cynthia Rylant The Relatives Came

Best Children’s Picture Books

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