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Picture Books for Kids

This is a collection of all of my book lists for children that feature our favorite picture books. Book lists are arranged by theme. You will find folktales from around the world, holiday books, wordless book, our best books of the year as well as titles on many other topics. Happy reading!

12 Books for Kids Who Love Hamilton

August 3, 2020

collage of books about america for fans of hamilton

Do you have young Hamilton fans in your home? Whether they were lucky enough to see a live version of the groundbreaking musical, or streamed it from the comfort of their home, this book list for kids who love Hamilton is sure to peak their interest. But aside from Hamilton groupies, these books are excellent…
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Playful Picture Books about Words to Build a Love of Language

July 27, 2020

collage of picture books about words

Picture books about words and wordplay don’t just show kids all the amazing ways language can be used, they are incredibly enjoyable to read aloud! The books on this list build a love of language, vocabulary and will inspire children to play with words to tell their own stories. These picture books about words include…
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Children’s Books with Characters of Indian and South Asian Descent

July 13, 2020

collage of children's books with south asian characters

How diverse are your child’s bookshelves? It’s been said many times, and deserves to be said many more: books offer both a window, in which we look into the lives of others, and a mirror, in which we see ourselves. These children’s books with characters of South Asian descent are delightful mirrors and windows! The…
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Children’s Books that Teach Meaningful Values

July 6, 2020

collage of picture book covers for children's books about values

How do you teach children values and help them build character without sounding like a lecturer? Character traits like respect, kindness, honesty and gratitude? One tool you have at your disposal is a wealth of wonderful children’s books. The perfect picture book prompts children to consider situations in which their actions help them develop strong…
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17 Children’s Picture Books to Teach Anti-Bias and Inclusion

June 23, 2020

Picture books about inclusion and anti-bias

Children’s books are a wonderful way to start conversations about important topics. The picture books on this list teach inclusion and promote an anti-bias attitude. They help teach children the value of embracing and respecting differences among people as well as show them there is great joy in living in a diverse community. They will…
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Books on the History of the Fight for LGBTQ Rights – for Kids

June 22, 2020

Collage of lgbtq picture books for kids

Did you know the first Pride parade took place 50 years ago in June, 1970? These picture books about the history of the fight for LGBTQIA+ rights will inform your kids about the important figures and events in the movement for LGBTQIA+ equal rights, as well as teach empathy, kindness and the value of including…
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Awesome Superhero Picture Books for Kids

April 27, 2020

Superhero picture books

Kids love to be the hero of their own story and these wonderful superhero picture books are just the thing to charge up their imaginations. This list of superhero children’s books will inspire kids to don a cape and mask and set off on an adventure where they conquer dastardly villains and save the world!…
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Children’s Books about Communities Coming Together

April 6, 2020

Picture books about communities coming together - collection of book covers and text

Foster your child’s faith in humanity by reading them picture books about communities coming together in times of crisis, as well as in times of normalcy. These children’s books about the power of community, being helpful and looking out for one’s fellow humans and creatures are a great resource to teach your children about the…
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Children’s Books about Resilience

April 1, 2020

Book covers of children's books about resilience

You’ve heard the expression, “children are resilient,” and while that may be true, their resilience depends on the loving support of those around them who can help them learn to navigate tough times. These children’s books about resilience are good tools to help you teach your kids the skills they need to draw upon their…
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Pourquoi Tales: Stories that Teach How It Came to Be

March 27, 2020

Pourquoi tales for children

I never thought much about pourquoi tales until I started reading them to my sons and was struck with how interested the kids were in the stories compared to the average picture book story. There is clearly a reason these stories are so timeless. This list of pourquoi tales for kids are some of our…
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