Best Picture Books of 2016 About Family

by Richard Jackson ; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney

A fabulous family story with something for the young and old alike. (Picture book. 4-8) Full review >

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by Andrew Larsen ; illustrated by Mike Lowery

This book offers a fine mirror for brown boys who aspire to write, but it’s also a great pro-literacy story for all children... Full review >

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by Mahak Jain ; illustrated by Elly MacKay

Jain and MacKay's story and art work seamlessly to convey an important and subtle story of love, loss, beauty, and joy. Full review >

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by Lisa Brown ; illustrated by Lisa Brown

Instructional, comforting, and threaded with multiple air-travel story strands, this travelogue delivers at many altitudes. Full review >

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by Jill Esbaum ; illustrated by Keika Yamaguchi

A triumphant reaffirmation of the truth that large hearts can beat in small chests, told in playful verse that gallops along... Full review >

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by Sherman Alexie ; illustrated by Yuyi Morales

An expertly crafted, soulful, and humorous work that tenderly explores identity, culture, and the bond between father and... Full review >

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by Kate Beaton ; illustrated by Kate Beaton

Long live King and Queen Baby! (Picture book. 3-8) Full review >

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by Kerascoët ; illustrated by Kerascoët ; translated by Claudia Zoe Bedrick

That each little pig thoroughly subverts gender stereotypes is simply icing on one perfectly delightful cake Full review >

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by J.J. Austrian ; illustrated by Mike Curato

As in life, love conquers all. Full review >

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by China Miéville & Zak Smith ; illustrated by Zak Smith

A brilliant, original, infinitely rereadable book that can sit alongside Sendak and Dahl. Full review >

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by Sara O'Leary ; illustrated by Qin Leng

A-plus fabulous. Full review >

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by Francesca Sanna illustrated by Francesca Sanna

A necessary, artful, and searing story. Full review >

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by Jo Weaver ; illustrated by Jo Weaver

Quietly stunning Full review >

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