Best Picture Books of 2022 To Spark Conversations

by Leonarda Carranza ; illustrated by Rafael Mayani

A soothing balm for children confronting an often angry, frightening world. Full review >

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by Crescent Dragonwagon ; illustrated by Jessica Love

More than OK. Much more. Full review >

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by Zana Fraillon ; illustrated by Phil Lesnie

Winning and wondrous, this picture book is a compelling appreciation of neurodiversity. Full review >

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by Estela Juarez with Lissette Norman ; illustrated by Teresa Martínez

An inspirational and heartfelt story that will resonate with young activists. Full review >

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by Roger Mello ; illustrated by Roger Mello ; translated by Daniel Hahn

A moody, ingenious masterstroke. Full review >

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by Karl James Mountford ; illustrated by Karl James Mountford

Speaking to heart and eye in equal measures, a beautiful treatise on remembering life and helping those left behind. Full review >

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by Levi Pinfold ; illustrated by Levi Pinfold

Drink from this chalice. Full review >

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by Sebastián Santana Camargo ; illustrated by Sebastián Santana Camargo ; translated by Elisa Amado

A hard truth for hard times. Full review >

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by Shirin Shamsi ; illustrated by Tarun Lak

A poignant and memorable tale. Full review >

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by Rachel Tomlinson ; illustrated by Tori-Jay Mordey

A loving tribute to the power of loved ones’ support during trying times. Full review >

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by Rachel Vail ; illustrated by Hyewon Yum

Sensitive and emotionally true, a comforting portrayal of big emotions. Full review >

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by Alicia D. Williams ; illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu

A loving approach to sharing painful realities with children, this book strikes a chord. Full review >

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