Is there anything more essential than a perfect picture book?
Here are five that have made us pause in recognition of their absolute necessity.
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What a lovely book about a guide dog and his very important job. This is such a great read-aloud and a wonderful teaching tool. I absolutely LOVE Vincent. – Juliette
A gorgeous and deeply emotional contemplation on time and all the different things it can be. Each page of this book is chock full of beauty and nostalgia, and I am certain that this story will grow to mean something more with each read. Perfect for grown-ups and children and everyone in-between (and in) us all. – Amy O.
Take a trip to the zoo with the pale and fashion-forward Dracula family as they visit old friends and make new ones! A mischevious penguin and littlest vampire swap places for the day. Will the Draculas discover the switch? This book is great, great quirky fun. – Steph
Caterpillar wants to throw a party, but all his friends are busy. His brilliant solution makes for a hilarious story. It’s absurd – in the best way! A celebration of the imagination, with lots to see on each fabulously illustrated page. Sometimes in life we have to make our own fun. Although, in this case, Noemi Vola has made the fun for us. – Beverly
For any child or caretaker who understands the bond between a young person and their steadiest bedtime (or all-time) companion, this book’s celebration of the simple bearness of Bear and fact that Bear can be both All The Things and the only one thing that matters: “full of love“–is a beautiful, rythmic, bold affirmation for bedtime or–as a perfect gift alongside a cuddly stuffed bear–anytime – Joanna
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