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Today’s Picture Book Postcard is from Jack of Set Sail for School. Ahoy! Jack is off to school, but his school is no ordinary one! From waking up in his hammock to learning his A, B… Arrrs! every mome...

Happy Sunday, Everyone! I hope you’re all lounging about in your PJs enjoying coffee and pancakes on this relaxing morning 😊 And as if it isn’t enough that it’s a lovely, lazy Sun…

ALT: Cat Cleaning a Toilet

Rhymes: They're harder than they look. Wanna know how to write them? Let today's book selection be your guide.

From sensory-filled illustrations to relentlessly funny characters, the 2025 Best Picture Books make for excellent read-alouds, heartfelt one-on-ones, and heartrending reads.

This ain't a golden age of picture books anymore. We've gone platinum.

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Whether portraying a humble farming community, a home in the south of Korea, a synagogue filled with love and hope, or a neighborhood where more than small things are mended, the best picture books of...

Our expert librarians selected the year's best books for kids, teens, and adults. Explore titles in accessible formats, and learn more about our 2024 picks.