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Best Nonfiction Picture Books of 2023

CHILDREN'S

AN AMERICAN STORY

by Kwame Alexander ; illustrated by Dare Coulter

With powerful art from a bold new talent, this is a probing and sensitive take on a devastating chapter of U.S. history. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

GLITTER EVERYWHERE!

by Chris Barton ; illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat

An intriguing, entertaining investigation sure to catch readers’ attention. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

THE GENTLE GENIUS OF TREES

by Philip Bunting ; illustrated by Philip Bunting

Sometimes wonderfully silly, always enlightening, this book branches out to become profoundly moving. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

DARWIN'S SUPER-POOPING WORM SPECTACULAR

by Polly Owen ; illustrated by Gwen Millward

Absorbing and entertaining—sure to have readers gazing at earthworms with a newfound, and deserved, appreciation. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

ANCESTORY

by Hannah Salyer ; illustrated by Hannah Salyer

How extraordinary that ancient ancestors call out to us from the rocks we see all around. Full review >

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