The Best Picture Books of 2024, chosen by Multcolib StaffLike this list

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• Roar-choo!

  Cheng, Charlotte, 1982-

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  Gorgeously illustrated picture book featuring Dragon and Phoenix about taking care of yourself when you aren't at 100%. We could all use a gentle reminder to exercise self-care. - Dan J. [SF/Fantasy]

• Brandon and the Baby

  Pinkney, J. Brian,

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  Beautifully illustrated and a joy to read with lots of action words that are big and bold on the page. - Alisa W. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color]

• It's Pride, Baby!

  Wells, Allen R.,

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  The author and illustrator made it a point to use the intersectional pride flag with the BIPOC and trans flag. I've never seen a book like this before in my lifetime. - Isabel S. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, LGBTQ+]

• Between Two Windows

  Morris, Keisha,

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  Friends communicate by sharing drawings across a clothesline in this cute picture book about friendship and closeness of neighbors. When the clothesline breaks, they head down to the street and start a mural with other new friends! - Martha L.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Flap Your Hands

  a Celebration of Stimming

  Asbell, Steve, 1983-

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  Energetic colors dance across the page in this embrace of all the different ways we can move our bodies. - Katie P. & Ekatrina S. [People with Disabilities]

• Te recuerdo

  González, Xelena,

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  Este es un libro dulce y bellamente ilustrado sobre cómo procesar la pérdida de una mascota con las tradiciones de Dia de los muertos/Dia de los angelitos | This is a sweet and beautifully illustrated book about how to process the loss of a pet with…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Lived Inside a Whale

  Li, Xin, 1979-

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  Lovers of solitude will also find themselves dreaming of what life inside of a whale could be like. A charming read for children and adults alike about the power of imagination and finding one's voice in a world bombarded with external stimuli. -…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Definitely Human

  Fang, X.,

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  Hilarious and heartwarming, this story of a community that comes together to help mysterious visitors get back to "Europe" is a winner. - Kady F. [Black & Indigenous & People of Color, Humor, SF/Fantasy]

• The Cat Way

  Lundberg, Sara,

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  The beautiful (and at times, frustrating) moments of being a cat owner are on full display here. I fell in love with the gorgeous illustrations, and the sweet and curious kitty! - Casey L.

• Not Perfect

  Myers, Maya,

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  Being ‘perfect’ isn’t all it’s cracked up to be! But this book IS perfect for preschoolers who can use some help seeing the perfectly imperfect person inside themselves. - Amy F.

• Built to Last

  Lê, Minh, 1979-

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  Phenomenally illustrated picture book about the value of relationships that last and the need to rebuild when things break. The real friendships are ones that are tested and still rise from the pile of rubble from the latest mishap. - Dan J. [Black…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ursula Upside Down

  Tabor, Corey R.,

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  Perfect for animal-loving kids with a topsy-turvy sense of humor and anyone looking for a change in perspective. - Natasha FC. [Humor]

• Rocks

  What Are They Doing?

  Sajecki, Christine,

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  This book is so fun and great for a read aloud or storytime. Every page is a delight and kids and parents alike are sure to have a great time reading this! - Jem J.

• What's New, Daniel?

  Archer, Micha,

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  Takes you into a child’s mind and through his journey around spring time as he engages with his grandpa, birds, animals and objects. Sweet! - Carla D. [Science/Nature]

• The Teeny-weeny Unicorn

  Harris, Shawn (Artist),

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  Big laughs, a lot of spirit, a tiny unicorn, and a gruff roadster-driving gnome - what more could you want? - Erika B. [Humor, SF/Fantasy]

• You're Going to Love This Book!

  John, Jory,

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  This is a hysterical read aloud for school-age kids, allowing for a lot of expressiveness and fun surprises for listeners. -Martha L. [Humor]

• Too Much

  My Great Big Native Family

  Goodluck, Laurel,

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  Are you feeling like your Native family is a bit too much? I love this picture book that is perfect for kids. - Anastasia M. [Humor, Black & Indigenous & People of Color]

• Un aleteo de esperanza

  una historia de migracion

  Harmony, Cynthia,

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  Te va a encantar esta historia de una pequeña niña, en un pueblito mágico, que espera por su papá mientras las mariposas lo guían por todo su recorrido, hasta llegar de regreso con su pequeña. ¿No quieres conocer más? - Mara B. [Immigrant Stories,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Goat and the Stoat and the Boat

  Lynas, Em,

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  A silly cumulative story meant to be read out loud - great for new readers too! - Rebecca C. [Humor]

• I Do Not Eat Children

  Cutler, Marcus, 1978-

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  One by one, kids keep disappearing even though the monster claims innocence until a brave Black girl says I EAT LIARS. - Aislyn B. [Humor]