2020’s Stellar International Picture Books

edited by Yoshimi Kusaba ; illustrated by Gaku Nakagawa ; translated by Andrew Wong

An ideal vehicle to engage children in a discussion on the meanings of poverty, having enough, and social justice. Full review >

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by Barroux ; illustrated by Barroux

Run to pick up this one. Full review >

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by Cao Wenxuan ; illustrated by Roger Mello

One of a kind—an intriguing, sophisticated study in contrasts that reimagines the potential of picture-book art. Full review >

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by Eva Eland ; illustrated by Eva Eland

A playful, poignant, and wonderfully reassuring book for children as they encounter emotional hills and valleys. Full review >

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by María José Ferrada ; illustrated by Ana Penyas ; translated by Elisa Amado

Specific yet universal in its narration, this makes the refugee experience accessible to young readers. Full review >

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by Roxane Marie Galliez ; illustrated by Seng Soun Ratanavanh

A tale that blooms in its realism and message of kindness and love. Full review >

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by Susanna Isern ; illustrated by Daniel Montero Galán ; translated by Jon Brokenbrow

This lovely book about forgiveness shows that friendship can form even in the most unlikely situations. Full review >

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by Heinz Janisch ; illustrated by Maja Kastelic ; translated by David Henry Wilson

“A very special fairy story,” indeed. Full review >

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by Yutaka Kobayashi ; illustrated by Yutaka Kobayashi ; translated by Mariko Shii Gharbi

A moving book about kindness, friendship, and hope in the context of conflict and displacement. Full review >

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by Maria Kristjansdottir ; illustrated by Maria Kristjansdottir

Fun-filled, delightful, and inventive. Full review >

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by Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak ; illustrated by Andrew Qappik

Stunningly contemporary and amazingly timeless. Full review >

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by Aunty Joy Murphy & Andrew Kelly ; illustrated by Lisa Kennedy

Wilam, home, takes many forms for a plethora of animals in this striking Aboriginal story. Full review >

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by Ameya Narvankar ; illustrated by Ameya Narvankar

Simultaneously confronts homophobia and celebrates child-powered change in Hindu communities: a delight. Full review >

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by Hiroshi Osada ; illustrated by Ryōji Arai ; translated by David Boyd

Simply spectacular. Full review >

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by Samuel Ribeyron ; illustrated by Samuel Ribeyron

This exquisitely illustrated story will appeal to contemplative and artistic readers. Full review >

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