Top 15 Children's Picturebooks of All Time
Children's picturebooks are one of the most precious gifts parents can give their children as picturebooks can help their children to have a rich and varied ... read more...vocabulary. Parents converse with them and introduce them to the world from the moment they are born, identifying everything they see, touch, and do. Parents also read to them, which not only exposes them to the beauty and power of words but also allows them to share in the warmth and intimacy of sharing stories together. Toplist will gather the top 15 best children's picturebooks of all time. Continue reading to learn more.
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Jerome is a word collector who collects all types of words, including "short and sweet" and "two-syllable delicacies!" This book conveys the enchantment and power of words, as well as the concept that words may be loved and appreciated! Readers may be persuaded to become word collectors as well. In Peter H. Reynolds's amazing new story, Jerome discovers the power of words all around him—short and sweet phrases, two-syllable goodies, and multisyllable words that sound like small tunes.
Words that bring people together, transform them and empower them. A celebration of finding your own words—and the influence you may have when you share them with the world—from the creator of The Dot and Happy Dreamer.
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Author: Peter H. Reynolds
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/35566693-the-word-collector -
This picture book voyage over the African savanna is a retelling of a well-known children's poem, and it is full of David Axtell's gorgeous pictures of amazing creatures. Two sisters go out to find a lion on the African savanna. They pass through swishy swashy long grass, a splashy lake, and a big dark cave – but when they meet the lion, they must run, run, run all the way home.
In this gorgeously illustrated version of a well-known children's chant, two sisters are seeking a lion—a lion that lives on the African savanna, where the girls travel through swishy swashy tall grass, a splashy lake, and a Big Dark Cave. When they finally encounter their lion, they must run, run, run through it all again in order to return home. Young readers will appreciate the fun language and gorgeous illustrations that situate a familiar narrative in an unexpected and very special corner of the world.
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Author: David Axtell
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/1090920.We_re_Going_on_a_Lion_Hunt -
In this pleasant and reassuring story by award-winning Marta Altes, meet a huge, friendly dog seeking a home. This dog may be alone and without a home, but he is eager to begin a new life in a new town — and with EVERYONE in it! This town is a busy, energetic place, yet being new and feeling different may be difficult at times. Who will return his embrace? From the award-winning creator of Little Monkey comes a big-hearted celebration of kindness and human connection. This uplifting story, rich in detail and meaning, with beautiful artwork, is ideal for any child facing a new or daunting situation.
This is an upbeat new picture book by award-winning illustrator Marta Altés on the hardships and thrill of relocating somewhere new. This is an excellent book to read with children before moving to a new school, residence, or neighborhood since it features a friendly dog that can't wait to start his life in his new town - and meet plenty of new friends.
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Author: Marta Altés
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/55141712-new-in-town -
A ladybird formerly resided on a farm. And these are the things she saw and heard. Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, the cunning robbers, have been released from prison and are returning to the farm with another ingenious scheme to create havoc. They've been taking eggs from the fat red hen, but now they're aiming higher: they want to take the fat red hen herself! Fortunately, the calm, astute ladybird is on their tail, and she and her farm animal pals have their own plan. Join the cow, the goose, the horse, the sheep, the cat, and everyone's favorite ladybird in this hilarious farmyard adventure - a much-anticipated sequel to the phenomenally acclaimed What the Ladybird Heard.
The What the Ladybird Heard picture book series combines Lydia Monks' vibrant, bold pictures and Julia Donaldson's characteristic rhymes. These books, which follow the narrative of a crime-fighting ladybird and her animal pals, would make a fantastic present for youngsters who enjoy The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom.
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Author: Julia Donaldson
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/26230084-what-the-ladybird-heard-next -
From Mum's swirly-whirly tummy-button tickles to Dad's huge side-grabbers, there's something for everyone. There's no getting away from tickles in this place! Too Many Tickles! is an irresistibly warm and humorous story about fun and family from award-winning writer Thomas Taylor and critically renowned artist Penny Dann. Chase about the home with two little toddlers as they dodge, sprint, wiggle, and giggle in the company of tickling parents and grandparents!
There are tickles all throughout the place in this house. This brother and sister had no escape from Mum's swirly-whirly stomach button tickles to Dad's massive large side-grabbers. Young children will be giddy with laughter and eager to participate in the tickles in this amusing, entertaining book.
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Author: Thomas Taylor
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/21064817-too-many-tickles -
Lucy Rowland's rhyming picture book on being the star of your own narrative. Wolf enjoys reading. There is only one issue. He begins to comprehend something as he reads more. Every novel has a hero; the heroes are attractive, rugged, and powerful, and they are never, ever wolves. But, when a giant stomps into the library one day, can Wolf summon the confidence to speak up? Because heroes don't always have to be attractive, rough, and powerful. True heroes, like Wolf, maybe gentle and fearless.
Lucy Rowland is a child speech and language therapist. Her previous expertise and enthusiasm for her work inspired her to take the plunge into creating picture books. She likes camping, baking, and long walks on the beach when she isn't daydreaming about tale ideas, reading A. A. Milne, or coming up with new rhymes. Lucy Rowland now resides in London.
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Author: Lucy Rowland
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/60454119-a-hero-called-wolf -
The heartwarming story of Robin Robin and her adoptive family of mice is the perfect Christmas book – and it comes from the makers of the Robin Robin film, which Aardman developed for Netflix. Briony May Smith's wonderfully drawn picture book rendition of the story is ideal for sharing with young children. Meet the mouse clan and their newest member, Robin. Robin, eager to fit in, does her hardest to smuggle crumbs for the family without upsetting the feared house cat and, in general, to avoid becoming a loud, clumsy bird. A hilarious, holiday story that will warm the hearts of families everywhere.
A holiday delight for the whole family! The traditional illustrated book version of the story that inspired Aardman's renowned animated feature Robin Robin, adapted for Netflix. This book is ideal for sharing with young children and was written by the film's makers and wonderfully drawn by Briony May Smith. The mouse family adores Robin, and she is so eager to blend in that she pushes her feathers behind her ears, but nothing will train a loud, somewhat clumsy, bird to steal crumbs for the family without arousing the feared cat!
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Author: Daniel Ojari
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/59918108-robin-robin -
How Winston Came Home for Christmas is the festive sequel to the much-loved How Winston Delivered Christmas by Alex T. Smith, bestselling author of the Claude series. This second Winston adventure, full of gorgeous color artwork and Christmassy activities for the whole family to enjoy, is sure to become a Christmas classic to be enjoyed year after year. Winston has a Very Curious Mystery to solve five days before Christmas. He has fuzzy memories of another mouse, and all he knows is that someone extremely important to him has gone missing.
Winston sets out on an amazing round-the-world quest to recover the lost mouse, aided along the way by beautiful old friends and charming new ones, after assuring Oliver that he will be back in time for Christmas no matter what. A Christmas mystery is written in 24 and a half chapters, one to read every day in December leading up to Christmas, each chapter includes its own festive activity for the whole family to enjoy together – including crafting decorations, making Christmas food, discovering Christmas traditions from around the world, and so much more! This stunning hardcover features a festively foiled cover, a ribbon, and artwork on excellent paper, making it the ideal Christmas present.
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Author: Alex T. Smith
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/59473550-how-winston-came-home-for-christmas -
Grace and the Christmas Angel is a soothing, timeless story written by acclaimed author Lucinda Riley and her son Harry Whittaker, and the first book in the Guardian Angels series. It's the eve of Christmas. The tree has been decorated, the presents have been wrapped, and today is a special day for Grace. She's performing a song in the nativity play, and her fisherman daddy has promised to return in time to see her.
However, as a storm blows up at sea, Grace rushes out on stage to discover that Daddy is not present. She is quite concerned. Grace, on the other hand, has someone looking out for her. As a large storm arises at sea, Grace joins forces with Hope, the Christmas Angel, to bring him back safely in time for Christmas morning.
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Author: Lucinda Riley
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/58144715-grace-and-the-christmas-angel -
Lift the flaps and participate in the winter fun with Squirrel's Snowman, a new story in Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series - great for sharing at Christmas! Squirrel wants to create a snowman because it's snowing in Acorn Wood. Will she and her buddies be able to locate what they require to construct? In this lovely winter story, lift the flaps to discover out.
Squirrel's Snowman continues the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series, which has been delighting parents and children for over twenty years, with robust flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud. Acorn Wood's other lift-the-flap adventures include Cat's Cookbook, Mole's Spectacles, and Badger's Band.
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Author: Julia Donaldson
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/59460484-squirrel-s-snowman -
When Father Christmas leaves the workshop to deliver the gifts, Bear gets left behind! How is he going to get to Tom's house in time for Christmas? Lift the flaps to discover out as he pursues Santa's sleigh through freezing oceans and snowy landscapes from the North Pole to Tom's cozy bedroom.
The Christmas Bear is a Christmas book with a difference, with a laugh-out-loud text full of witty rhymes and silly scenarios from Ian Whybrow and illustrations by Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo, that are bursting with funny details – and there's a flap to lift on every page, so children can join in the fun! With The Tickle Book and The Bedtime Bear, Axel Scheffler and Ian Whybrow continue their adventures.
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Author: Ian Whybrow
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/6523557-the-christmas-bear -
There's room on the broom for everyone, so join the party with this special twentieth-anniversary edition of the bestselling classic Room on the Broom, which includes the much-loved original story as well as additional bonus content. The witch and her cat fly happily on their broomstick through forests, rivers, and mountains until a stormy wind blows away the witch's hat, bow, and wand. Fortunately, she has plenty of pals who are willing to assist her, and they all want to ride on the broom as well. The more the merrier, but the broomstick isn't used to such a hefty load, and it won't be long before... SNAP!
It splits in two! And, with a hungry dragon on the prowl, the witch's animal companions had best think quickly! The 20th Milestone Edition of Room on the Broom includes the famous story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the writers of The Gruffalo, as well as extra-special added content to commemorate the anniversary year. Ideal for children during Halloween!
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Author: Julia Donaldson
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/177246.Room_on_the_Broom -
A daring, emotional, and happy picture book about the significance of books and the power of resistance. We Want Our Books, winner of the 2019 Macmillan Prize, is a wonderfully illustrated novel that demonstrates how each kid has the potential to change the world. Rosa is looking for a book. But when she arrives at the library, it is closed. What may be the end of the narrative is just the beginning, as Rosa and her sister Maria attempt all they can think of to unite their town and fight for the return of their cherished library.
A picture book that presents difficult concepts in a child-friendly manner, with stunning artwork, making it an ideal discussion starter for inquiring youngsters. Jake Alexander, the winner of the Creative Conscience Gold Medal, is a rookie author and artist.
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Author: Jake Alexander
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/58461124-we-want-our-books -
Love Our Earth is a youthful and lighthearted picture book advocating environmental stewardship. There's a lot to spot and count, as well as a fold-out surprise at the end! Meet planet Earth and embark on a colorful journey across mountains, rivers, jungles, and seas. Count the friendly creatures you see along the journey. Say welcome to the cheerful flowers, trees, and hills.
Includes a surprise fold-out finale with easy recommendations on how to care for the magnificent planet. With Jane Cabrera's warm, colorful pictures and a light read-aloud text, this is the ideal introduction to the mysteries of life on Earth. Young explorers will enjoy this entertaining picture book on environmental stewardship. Part picture book, part board book (ideal for young hands), there's a lot to see and count on this vibrant adventure across mountains, rivers, jungles, and oceans. Don't forget about the fold-out surprise at the end!
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Author: Jane Cabrera
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/56947633-love-our-earth -
This special anniversary edition of The Rhyming Rabbit from the amazing collaboration of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - the renowned duo behind the What the Ladybird Heard adventures - celebrates 10 years of rhyming delight. This commemorative edition with its glittering foiled cover is a fantastic present, featuring previously unseen artwork by illustrator Lydia Monks and a special note from author Julia Donaldson. And, with beautiful rhyming verse and vivid and distinct images, the narrative remains as enjoyable to read aloud as it has always been.
The Rhyming Rabbit enjoys making up fascinating poetry inspired by everything he sees, but the other bunnies aren't impressed by his ability to rhyme. Sad and lonely, the Rhyming Rabbit ventures off on his own one starry night - will he ever find someone to share his rhymes with? Sharing a Shell, The Princess and the Wizard, The Singing Mermaid, Sugarlump and the Unicorn, and the What the Ladybird Heard series are some of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks' other works.
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Author: Julia Donaldson
Link to read: goodreads.com/book/show/11791539-the-rhyming-rabbit