Fans of children's literature will know that 2025 has been a wonderful and powerful year for picture books. We've seen new perspectives on old stories, both modern and long-ignored issues addressed fearlessly, and adept artistry that approaches young readers as the curious, changing, and thoughtful people that they are. And while the "Best Picture Books … Continue reading The 10 Best New Picture Books of 2025
Sunset today marks the first night of Hanukkah, and we’re celebrating with a slew of picture and board books that are all about the joy and wonder of the Festival of Lights! From dreidels to menorahs to latkes to dance, these titles are full of color and the festive spirit that surrounds the eight nights … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 14: Happy Hanukkah!
The Queen of Pop is turning 36 today, and we’re celebrating with two adorable books for little ones featuring her and her fiancé, Travis Kelce. In Taylor Swift: A Who HQ Illustrated Biography by Kirsten Mayer and illustrated by Yenna Mariana, readers can learn all about Taylor’s rise from hopeful and hardworking dreamer to global … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Taylor Swift!
In this heartwarming reimagining of Clement C. Moore’s classic poem, a young girl wakes up on Christmas Eve to a mysterious sound. Venturing downstairs, the child spies Santa Claus himself leaving presents for the girl’s family, and in the main departure from Moore’s version, the brown-skinned child marvels that Santa looks “just like me.” Bradley … Continue reading Holiday Book Countdown, Day 12: THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS: A NEW CHRISTMAS TRADITION (Candice Bradley)
Following up on the delightful first entry in this new series, It's Almost Time For... Halloween!, Oso and Lnight invited readers to meet another cheerful child and their trusty plushy companion (last time it was a bear, this time a bunny). Bouncy rhyming text and vibrant illustrations lead readers through the child’s instructions on how … Continue reading Holiday Books Countdown, Day 11: IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR… CHRISTMAS! (Maisha Oso, illus. by Tom Knight)
The Baby Bookworm 