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The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you Rosanne Parry’s favorite wilderness books, new and noteworthy fiction, nonfiction and picture books, our staff’s favorite chapter books for beginning readers, stories to soothe anxious toddlers, bedtime books, the essential Shel Silverstein, under-the-radar gems, funny books, eye-opening historical fiction, great board books for babies and more! Updated April 17, 2026.

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The editors of The New York Times Book Review bring you Rosanne Parry’s favorite wilderness books, new and noteworthy fiction, nonfiction and picture books, our staff’s favorite chapter books for beginning readers, stories to soothe anxious toddlers, bedtime books, the essential Shel Silverstein, under-the-radar gems, funny books, eye-opening historical fiction, great board books for babies and more! Updated April 17, 2026.

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  1. The book cover of “A Wizard of Earthsea,” by Ursula K. Le Guin.

    A Wizard of Earthsea
    by Ursula K. Le Guin

  2. The book cover of “My Side of the Mountain,” by Jean Craighead George.

    My Side of the Mountain
    by Jean Craighead George

  3. The book cover of “Animals of a Sagebrush Ranch,” by Alice Day Pratt.

    Animals of a Sagebrush Ranch
    by Alice Day Pratt

  4. The book cover of “The Barren Grounds (The Misewa Saga, Book 1),” by David A. Robertson.

    The Misewa Saga
    by David A. Robertson

  5. The book cover of “The Forest of a Thousand Eyes,” by Frances Hardinge, illustrated by Emily Gravett.

    The Forest of a Thousand Eyes
    by Frances Hardinge; illustrated by Emily Gravett

  6. The book cover of “The Case of Windy Lake (Mighty Muskrats, Book 1),” by Michael Hutchinson.

    Mighty Muskrats
    by Michael Hutchinson

  7. The book cover of “Little Monarchs,” by Jonathan Case.

    Little Monarchs
    by Jonathan Case

  8. The book cover of “Curious Kids Nature Guide,” by Fiona Cohen, illustrated by Marni Fylling.

    Curious Kids Nature Guide
    by Fiona Cohen; illustrated by Marni Fylling

  9. The book cover of “The Unlikely Hero: The Story of Wolf 8,” by Rick McIntyre and David A. Poulsen.

    The Unlikely Hero: The Story of Wolf 8
    by Rick McIntyre and David A. Poulsen

New and noteworthy: middle grade

Our latest reviews of fiction and nonfiction for ages 8 and up.

  1. book cover for When Tomorrow Burns

    When Tomorrow Burns

    by Tae Keller

    A fantastical story of three adolescent childhood friends that offers reassuring answers to the question, “What do you do when your biggest fear comes true?”

  2. book cover for A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic

    A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic

    by Philip Stead

    A humorous morality tale, about a young goatherd in search of a wish-granting tree, that gleefully ignores all the storytelling rules.

  3. book cover for Books Good Enough for You

    Books Good Enough for You

    by Nancy Hudgins

    A biography of the children’s editor Ursula Nordstrom, without whom many of our most beloved classics might never have been published.

  4. book cover for Lost in Peach Blossom Paradise

    Lost in Peach Blossom Paradise

    by Xiong Liang

    A mirthful fantasy featuring a fearless schoolgirl whose adventures begin when she wanders into an old-growth forest.

  5. book cover for Little Monsters

    Little Monsters

    by Máire Roche

    A contemporary gothic reboot of “Little Women” in which the four March sisters lead double lives as a vampire, a werewolf, a bat and a sea monster.

  6. book cover for Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game

    Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game

    by Kadir Nelson

    An illustrated history of the giants and geniuses who transformed basketball.

  7. book cover for Calamity Before Jane

    Calamity Before Jane

    by Noah Van Sciver

    A graphic novel that both celebrates and demystifies the colorful frontier icon, while also correcting some of her taller tales.

  8. book cover for The Adventures of Cipollino

    The Adventures of Cipollino

    by Gianni Rodari

    A classic Italian farce, in its first English translation, about a little onion on a hero's quest to free his unjustly imprisoned father from an imperious tomato.

  9. book cover for The Lions’ Run

    The Lions’ Run

    by Sara Pennypacker

    An illuminating work of historical fiction about a brave orphan who carries messages for the French Resistance during the Nazi occupation of France.

  10. book cover for Outside

    Outside

    by Jennifer L. Holm

    An exploration of what makes a dystopia that’s thinky and deep, and a hell of a ride.

  11. book cover for The Experiment

    The Experiment

    by Rebecca Stead

    A rollicking story of alien kids living on Earth, disguised as humans, who learn some adult truths about the adults in their lives.

New and noteworthy: picture books

Our latest picture book reviews.

  1. book cover for Bartleby

    Bartleby

    by Matt Phelan

    A lighthearted homage to Melville’s ultimate contrarian, in this case a demure bear cub.

  2. book cover for Judgy Bunny

    Judgy Bunny

    by Scott Rothman; illustrated by Linzie Hunter

    A delightful romp featuring an opinionated bunny with an extreme aversion to seaside fun.

  3. book cover for Little Monk Writes Rain

    Little Monk Writes Rain

    by Hsu-Kung Liu

    A fable about a boy whose daily practice of painting the only Chinese character he’s memorized yields an unexpected payoff.

  4. book cover for Yulu’s Linen

    Yulu’s Linen

    by Cao Wenxuan; illustrated by Suzy Lee

    An otherworldly tale about a talented 8-year-old artist whose linen canvas has an impish life of its own.

  5. book cover for Her Muddy Majesty of Muck

    Her Muddy Majesty of Muck

    by Beatrice Alemagna

    A young girl’s surreal journey through her own anger: a subterranean world presided over by a mud princess whom she finds surprisingly charming.

  6. book cover for Because of a Shoe

    Because of a Shoe

    by Julie Fogliano; illustrated by Marla Frazee

    An artful tour de force showcasing some very big feelings about putting on a shoe.

  1. The cover of "Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover," by Cece Bell.

    Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover
    by Cece Bell

  2. The cover of “Brand New School, Brave New Ruby,” by Derrick Barnes, illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton.

    Brand New School, Brave New Ruby
    by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton

  3. The cover of “Mercy Watson to the Rescue,” by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen.

    Mercy Watson to the Rescue
    by Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Chris Van Dusen

  4. The cover of “Charlie & Mouse,” by Laurel Snyder, illustrated by Emily Hughes.

    Charlie & Mouse
    by Laurel Snyder; illustrated by Emily Hughes

  5. The cover of “Juana & Lucas,” by Juana Medina.

    Juana & Lucas
    by Juana Medina

  6. The cover of “Little Bear,” by Else Holmelund Minarik, illustrated by Maurice Sendak.

    Little Bear
    by Else Holmelund Minarik; illustrated by Maurice Sendak

  7. The cover of “Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!,” by Grace Lin.

    Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!
    by Grace Lin

  8. The cover of “A Day With Daddy,” by Nikki Grimes, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell.

    A Day With Daddy
    by Nikki Grimes; illustrated by Nicole Tadgell

  9. The cover of “Frog and Toad Are Friends,” by Arnold Lobel.

    Frog and Toad Are Friends
    by Arnold Lobel

  10. The cover of “Ivy + Bean,” by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall.

    Ivy + Bean
    by Annie Barrows; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

  11. The cover of “Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye,” by Geronimo Stilton.

    Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
    by Geronimo Stilton

  12. The cover of “Lotta on Troublemaker Street,” by Astrid Lindgren.

    Lotta on Troublemaker Street
    by Astrid Lindgren

  13. The cover of “Henry and Mudge: The First Book,” by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Suçie Stevenson.

    Henry and Mudge: The First Book
    by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Suçie Stevenson

  14. The cover of “Hi, Jack!,” by Mac Barnett, illustrated by Greg Pizzoli.

    Hi, Jack!
    by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Greg Pizzoli

  15. The cover of “The Princess in Black,” by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham.

    The Princess in Black
    by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale; illustrated by LeUyen Pham

  16. The cover of “The Girls in the Circle,” by Nikki Giovanni, illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson.

    The Girls in the Circle
    by Nikki Giovanni; illustrated by Cathy Ann Johnson

  17. The cover of “Nate the Great,” by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, illustrated by Marc Simont.

    Nate the Great
    by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat; illustrated by Marc Simont

  18. The cover of “Fox and His Friends,” by Edward Marshall, illustrated by James Marshall.

    Fox and His Friends
    by Edward Marshall; illustrated by James Marshall

  19. The cover of “Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus,” by Barbara Park, illustrated by Denise Brunkus.

    Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus
    by Barbara Park; illustrated by Denise Brunkus

  20. The cover of “Cornbread & Poppy,” by Matthew Cordell.

    Cornbread & Poppy
    by Matthew Cordell

  21. The cover of “The Low-Down, Bad-Day Blues,” by Derrick D. Barnes, illustrated by Aaron Boyd.

    The Low-Down, Bad-Day Blues
    by Derrick D. Barnes; illustrated by Aaron Boyd

  22. The cover of “Beezus and Ramona,” by Beverly Cleary.

    Beezus and Ramona
    by Beverly Cleary

  23. The cover of “Anna Hibiscus,” by Atinuke, illustrated by Lauren Tobia.

    Anna Hibiscus
    by Atinuke; illustrated by Lauren Tobia

  1. book cover for Poor Little Rabbit!

    Poor Little Rabbit!

    by Jörg Mühle

    This book invites a child to “help” someone who’s hurting, which works wonders to induce calm.

  2. book cover for Quiet

    Quiet

    by Tomie dePaola

    This beautifully spare picture book teaches mindfulness to children in a non-preachy way.

  3. book cover for Here and Now

    Here and Now

    by Julia Denos; illustrated by E.B. Goodale

    Full of soft, detailed illustrations, this is a good book to help kids become more mindful.

  4. book cover for Anxious Charlie to the Rescue

    Anxious Charlie to the Rescue

    by Terry Milne

    Inspired by Milne’s own daughter’s struggles, this tale features a dog who must rescue a friend.

  5. book cover for Ping

    Ping

    by Ani Castillo

    The poofy red creature in this book has a message for shy kids: Go ahead and put yourself out there.

  6. book cover for The Rabbit Listened

    The Rabbit Listened

    by Cori Doerrfeld

    For an agitated toddler, this lovely book is like a cool drink of water on a hot day.

  7. book cover for I Am Loved

    I Am Loved

    by Nikki Giovanni; illustrated by Ashley Bryan

    Reading poetry is a great way to create a mood of reassurance for an anxious child.

  8. book cover for Most People

    Most People

    by Michael Leannah; illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris

    Most people are good: That’s the simple message of this deeply reassuring book.

  9. book cover for Bear and Wolf

    Bear and Wolf

    by Daniel Salmieri

    Sometimes a serene picture book is just the thing to improve a frazzled mood.

  10. book cover for Mama in the Moon

    Mama in the Moon

    by Doreen Cronin; illustrated by Brian Cronin

    A mother sloth keeps a tender, calming conversation going with her cub as she slouches to the rescue when he falls from their treetop home.

  11. book cover for As Brave as a Lion

    As Brave as a Lion

    by Erika Meza

    A young girl’s imaginary lion friend gives her a shot of courage in challenging situations. Then one day she sees that he's afraid, too.

  12. book cover for Snail Trail

    Snail Trail

    by Ziggy Hanaor; illustrated by Christos Kourtoglou

    Marorie the snail seeks solitude when she finds “everyone else a bit too much.” This tranquillity affords her sensory delights.

  13. book cover for Just One Little Light

    Just One Little Light

    by Kat Yeh; illustrated by Isabelle Arsenault

    A diverse mix of charmingly drawn children carry small lights into a world of shadows in this book that reads like a mantra of comfort.

  14. Read more about our favorite books for anxious toddlers.

Soothing bedtime books for babies and toddlers

  1. The cover of “Goodnight Moon,” by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd.

    Goodnight Moon
    by Margaret Wise Brown; illustrated by Clement Hurd

  2. book cover for The Going to Bed Book

    The Going to Bed Book
    by Sandra Boynton

  3. book cover for Goodnight Gorilla

    Goodnight Gorilla
    by Peggy Rathmann

  4. book cover for Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site

    Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
    by Sherri Duskey Rinker; illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld

  5. book cover for A Book of Sleep

    A Book of Sleep
    by Il Sung Na

  6. book cover for Llama Llama Red Pajama

    Llama Llama Red Pajama
    by Anna Dewdney

  7. book cover for Ladybug Girl Says Good Night

    Ladybug Girl Says Good Night
    by David Soman and Jacky Davis

  8. The cover of “Little Owl’s Night,” by Divya Srinivasan.

    Little Owl’s Night
    by Divya Srinivasan

Under-the-radar gems

These recent middle grade novels feature quietly brave young heroes and heroines.

  1. book cover for Scattergood

    Scattergood
    by H.M. Bouwman

  2. book cover for The Peach Thief

    The Peach Thief
    by Linda Joan Smith

  3. book cover for Rebellion 1776

    Rebellion 1776
    by Laurie Halse Anderson

  4. book cover for The Trouble With Heroes

    The Trouble With Heroes
    by Kate Messner

  5. book cover for The Winter of the Dollhouse

    The Winter of the Dollhouse
    by Laura Amy Schlitz

  6. book cover for The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze

    The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze
    by Derrick Barnes

  7. book cover for The Lions’ Run

    The Lions’ Run
    by Sara Pennypacker

Our Best Illustrated Award winners

Here are the winners of the 2025 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Awards.

  1. The cover of “The Lighthouse Keeper,” by Eugenio Fernández Vázquez and illustrated by Mariana Villanueva Segovia.

    The Lighthouse Keeper
    by Eugenio Fernández Vázquez and illustrated by Mariana Villanueva Segovia; translated by Kit Maude

  2. The cover of “Sunday,” by Marcelo Tolentino.

    Sunday
    by Marcelo Tolentino; translated by Rahul Bery

  3. The cover of “Pencil,” by Hye-Eun Kim.

    Pencil
    by Hye-Eun Kim

  4. The cover of “Wind Watchers,” by Micha Archer.

    Wind Watchers
    by Micha Archer

  5. The cover of “The Three-Year Tumble,” by Dayeon Auh.

    The Three-Year Tumble
    by Dayeon Auh; translated by Tim Mohr

  6. The cover of “Dragon Flower,” by Chen Jiang Hong.

    Dragon Flower
    by Chen Jiang Hong; translated by Alyson Waters

  7. The cover of “Fireworks,” by Matthew Burgess and illustrated by Cátia Chien.

    Fireworks
    by Matthew Burgess and illustrated by Cátia Chien

  8. The cover of “Making Art,” by Diana Ejaita.

    Making Art
    by Diana Ejaita

  9. The cover of “Broken,” by X. Fang.

    Broken
    by X. Fang

  10. The cover of “Little Rebels,” by Yuyi Morales.

    Little Rebels
    by Yuyi Morales

  11. Peek inside all 10 winning books.

  1. The cover of “The Monster at the End of This Book,” by Jon Stone, illustrated by Mike Smollin.

    The Monster at the End of This Book
    by Jon Stone; illustrated by Michael Smollin

  2. The cover of “The Sneetches and Other Stories,” by Dr. Seuss.

    The Sneetches and Other Stories
    by Dr. Seuss

  3. The cover of “Ramona Quimby, Age 8,” by Beverly Cleary.

    Ramona Quimby, Age 8
    by Beverly Cleary

  4. The cover of “Freckle Juice,” by Judy Blume.

    Freckle Juice
    by Judy Blume

  5. The cover of “A Light in the Attic,” by Shel Silverstein.

    A Light in the Attic
    by Shel Silverstein

  6. The cover of “The Far Side Gallery,” by Gary Larson.

    The Far Side Gallery
    by Gary Larson

  7. The cover of “The Book With No Pictures,” by B.J. Novak.

    The Book With No Pictures
    by B.J. Novak

  8. The cover of “I Want My Hat Back,” by Jon Klassen.

    I Want My Hat Back
    by Jon Klassen

  1. The cover of “Kin: Rooted in Hope,” by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford.

    Kin
    by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford

  2. The cover of “Show Me a Sign,” by Ann Clare LeZotte.

    Show Me a Sign
    by Ann Clare LeZotte

  3. The cover of “The Birchbark House,” by Louise Erdrich.

    The Birchbark House
    by Louise Erdrich

  4. The cover of “Prairie Lotus,” by Linda Sue Park.

    Prairie Lotus
    by Linda Sue Park

  5. The cover of “The Pecan Sheller,” by Lupe Ruiz-Flores.

    The Pecan Sheller
    by Lupe Ruiz-Flores

  6. The cover of “The Bletchley Riddle,” by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin.

    The Bletchley Riddle
    by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

  7. The cover of “The Night Diary,” by Veera Hiranandani.

    The Night Diary
    by Veera Hiranandani

  8. The cover of “The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963,” by Christopher Paul Curtis.

    The Watsons Go to Birmingham — 1963
    by Christopher Paul Curtis

  1. The cover of “Mrs. Mustard’s Baby Faces,” by Jane Wattenberg.

    Mrs. Mustard’s Baby Faces
    by Jane Wattenberg

  2. The cover of “But Not the Hippopotamus,” by Sandra Boynton.

    But Not the Hippopotamus
    by Sandra Boynton

  3. The cover of “Peek-a Who?” by Nina Laden.

    Peek-a Who?
    by Nina Laden

  4. The cover of “Jamberry,” by Bruce Degen.

    Jamberry
    by Bruce Degen

  5. The cover of “Get Dressed Belly Button!” by Lucie Brunellière.

    Get Dressed, Belly Button!
    by Lucie Brunellière

  6. The cover of “Dog,” by Matthew Van Fleet, photographed by Brian Stanton.

    Dog
    by Matthew Van Fleet; photographed by Brian Stanton

  7. The cover of “Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Car,” by Jay Fleck.

    Crinkle, Crinkle, Little Car
    by Jay Fleck

  8. The cover of “You Are My Cupcake,” by Joyce Wan.

    You Are My Cupcake
    by Joyce Wan

  9. The cover of “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom,” by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illustrated by Lois Ehlert.

    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
    by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault; illustrated by Lois Ehlert

  10. The cover of “Black Cat & White Cat,” by Claire Garralon.

    Black Cat & White Cat
    by Claire Garralon

  11. The cover of “My First Haircut,” by Yang Dong.

    My First Haircut
    by Yang Dong

  12. The cover of “I am a Bunny,” by Ole Risom, illustrated by Richard Scarry.

    I Am a Bunny
    by Richard Scarry

  13. The cover of “Goodnight Moon,” by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd.

    Goodnight Moon
    by Margaret Wise Brown; illustrated by Clement Hurd

  14. The cover of “No No Yes Yes,” by Leslie Patricelli.

    No No Yes Yes
    by Leslie Patricelli

  15. The cover of “Pat the Bunny,” by Dorothy Kunhardt.

    Pat the Bunny
    by Dorothy Kunhardt

  16. The cover of “The Snowy Day,” by Ezra Jack Keats.

    The Snowy Day
    by Ezra Jack Keats

  17. The cover of “I Kissed the Baby!” by Mary Murphy.

    I Kissed the Baby!
    by Mary Murphy

  18. The cover of “Cuddly Bear,” by Ingela P. Arrhenius.

    Cuddly Bear
    by Ingela P. Arrhenius

  19. The cover of “Guess How Much I Love You,” by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram.

    Guess How Much I Love You
    by Sam McBratney; illustrated by Anita Jeram

  20. The cover of “Where’s Spot?” by Eric Hill.

    Where’s Spot?
    by Eric Hill

  21. The cover of “Little You,” by Richard Van Camp, illustrated by Julie Flett.

    Little You
    by Richard Van Camp; illustrated by Julie Flett

  22. The cover of “Have You Seen My Sock?” by Colombe Linotte, illustrated by Claudia Bielinsky.

    Have You Seen My Sock?
    by Colombe Linotte; illustrated by Claudia Bielinsky

  23. The cover of “Peekaboo: Love,” by Camilla Reid, illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius.

    Peekaboo: Love
    by Camilla Reid; illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius

  24. The cover of “Whose Knees Are These?” by Jabari Asim, illustrated by LeUyen Pham.

    Whose Knees Are These?
    by Jabari Asim; illustrated by LeUyen Pham

  25. See more of our favorite books for the littlest ones in your life.

Great books for toddlers

Our staff’s favorites, for ages 2 to 4.

  1. book cover for Little Pea

    Little Pea
    by Amy Krause Rosenthal

  2. The cover of “Cars and Trucks and Things That Go,” by Richard Scarry.

    Cars and Trucks and Things That Go
    by Richard Scarry

  3. The cover of “Last Stop on Market Street,” by Matt de la Peña, illustrated by Christian Robinson.

    Last Stop on Market Street
    by Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson

  4. The cover of “Press Here” by Hervé Tullet.

    Press Here
    by Hervé Tullet

  5. The cover of “Fry Bread,” by Kevin Noble Maillard, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal.

    Fry Bread
    by Kevin Noble Maillard; illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal

  6. The slipcase cover of “Nutshell Library,” by Maurice Sendak.

    Nutshell Library
    by Maurice Sendak

  7. The cover of “The Tiger Who Came to Tea,” by Judith Kerr.

    The Tiger Who Came to Tea
    by Judith Kerr

  8. The cover of “Everybody in the Red Brick Building,” by Anne Wynter, illustrated by Oge Mora.

    Everybody in the Red Brick Building
    by Anne Wynter; illustrated by Oge Mora

  9. The cover of “The Day the Crayons Quit,” by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers.

    The Day the Crayons Quit
    by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

  10. The cover of “13 Words,” by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by Maira Kalman.

    13 Words
    by Lemony Snicket; illustrated by Maira Kalman

  11. The cover of “Good Dog, Carl,” by Alexandra Day.

    Good Dog, Carl
    by Alexandra Day

  12. The cover of “Niño Wrestles the World,” by Yuyi Morales.

    Niño Wrestles the World
    by Yuyi Morales

  13. The cover of “The Little Farm,” by Lois Lenski.

    The Little Farm
    by Lois Lenski

  14. The cover of “Madeline,” by Ludwig Bemelmans.

    Madeline
    by Ludwig Bemelmans

  15. The cover of “The Family Book,” by Todd Parr.

    The Family Book
    by Todd Parr

  16. The cover of “Bark, George,” by Jules Feiffer.

    Bark, George
    by Jules Feiffer

  17. The cover of “I Want My Hat Back,” by Jon Klassen.

    I Want My Hat Back
    by Jon Klassen

  18. The cover of “Bringing Down the Moon,” by Jonathan Emmett, illustrated by Vanessa Cabban.

    Bringing Down the Moon
    by Jonathan Emmett; illustrated by Vanessa Cabban

  19. The cover of “Strega Nona,” by Tomie dePaola.

    Strega Nona
    by Tomie dePaola

  20. The cover of “Eyes That Kiss in the Corners,” by Joanna Ho, illustrated by Dung Ho.

    Eyes That Kiss in the Corners
    by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho

  21. The cover of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” by Crockett Johnson.

    Harold and the Purple Crayon
    by Crockett Johnson

  22. The cover of “Mr. Gumpy's Outing,” by John Burningham.

    Mr. Gumpy’s Outing
    by John Burningham

  23. The cover of “Where the Wild Things Are,” by Maurice Sendak.

    Where the Wild Things Are
    by Maurice Sendak

  24. See more of our favorite books for toddlers.

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