Staff Faves 2023: Kids Picture Books
Every year we ask our staff across the library system for their favorite books published in a given year. Enjoy this list of some of our favorite picture books for kids—some with staff annotations and others with annotations from Kirkus and Booklist, unless otherwise noted. (Created November 2023)
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Dim Sum, Here We Come!
"Every Sunday, a child’s family meets at a dim sum restaurant, and right from the first page (or even the delectable endpapers), the excitement is palpable." [Kirkus Reviews]
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The Truth About Dragons
"A beautifully illustrated celebration of biracial identity." [Booklist]
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Once Upon A Book
"A spellbinding ode to imagination and the transformative wonder of stories." [Kirkus Reviews]
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Mother of Sharks
" A Latine ocean enthusiast gets the surprise of a lifetime in this tale from Márquez, a Puerto Rican shark scientist committed to making STEM fields more inclusive. A magical story for budding scientists." [Kirkus Reviews]
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Grandma's Tipi
"Two young Lakota children learn about their Indigenous culture from loving elders." [Kirkus Reviews]
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Martina Has Too Many TÃas
"A Latine child has a tÃa problem. An affirming story that feels like a warm hug from a beloved relative." [Kirkus Reviews]
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Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?
"A refreshing homage to the power of intergenerational relationships and potent alternative to policing." [Kirkus Reviews]
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Zap! Clap! Boom!
"The buildup and arrival of a wild thunderstorm offers both eye-widening drama and lessons in atmospheric phenomena. A crashing success." [Kirkus Reviews]
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The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish
"Will Dr. Morley ever see the elusive Arctic jellyfish she has pursued for months? Whimsical and wonderful." [Kirkus Reviews]
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Stickler Loves the World
“Friendship! Happiness! World peace! Maple syrup!†A buoyant, bristly ode to joy." [Kirkus Reviews]
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