Best Picture-Book Read-Alouds of 2023

by Mac Barnett ; illustrated by Jon Klassen

In the market for an understated Christmas classic? Behold! A Christmas miracle! Full review >

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by Matthew Cordell ; illustrated by Matthew Cordell

A spellbinding tale that will never brown or fade with time. Full review >

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by Ana Cristina Herreros ; illustrated by Violeta Lópiz ; translated by Sara Lissa Paulson

A deeply humorous, beautifully imaginative celebration of growing up. Full review >

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by Grace Lin & Kate Messner ; illustrated by Grace Lin

A spellbinding ode to imagination and the transformative wonder of stories. Full review >

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by Kyle Lukoff ; illustrated by Nadia Alam

Soothing, familiar, and perfect for reading at bedtime—or any other time. Full review >

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by Bill Martin Jr & Michael Sampson ; illustrated by Nathalie Beauvois

Playful, high-octane fun. Full review >

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by Shadra Strickland ; illustrated by Shadra Strickland

A moving, grooving snapshot of urban life where kids create the fun and beckon everybody in. Full review >

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by Brendan Wenzel ; illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

Dazzling. Full review >

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by David Álvarez with David Bowles ; illustrated by David Álvarez

Like a mighty dream recalled from time gone by. Full review >

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