Best Picture Books of 2013 for Adventuresome Readers

by Aaron Becker ; illustrated by Aaron Becker

An imaginative adventure story whose elaborate illustrations inspire wonder, careful examination and multiple reads. Full review >

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by Matt Davies ; illustrated by Matt Davies

Great amusement for the bold and timid alike. Full review >

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by Brian Floca ; illustrated by Brian Floca

Nothing short of spectacular, just like the journey it describes. Full review >

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by Mordicai Gerstein ; illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein

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by Ann Hassett ; John Hassett ; illustrated by Ann Hassett ; John Hassett

Hello, Ben! We’re glad you’re here. Full review >

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by Will Hillenbrand ; illustrated by Will Hillenbrand

A winner all around. Full review >

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by Joan Holub ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Every writers’ group should start with this story. (Picture book. 7 & up) Full review >

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by Barbara Kerley

Vivid glimpses of what waits for anyone who is willing to stop just looking and go. Full review >

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by Lenore Look ; illustrated by Meilo So

A cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration. Full review >

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by Ruth Ohi ; illustrated by Ruth Ohi

An eminently child-friendly treatment of the devastation that follows disaster. Full review >

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by Betty Rosenberg Perlov ; illustrated by Cosei Kawa

Unusual and unabashedly charming. Full review >

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by David Shannon ; illustrated by David Shannon

Don’t scratch your head over this purchase: Entertainment and information are all wrapped up in one funny and disinfected... Full review >

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