In a crowded city, a small girl walks hand in hand with her father. Her father occupied, and the observant little girl spotted wildflowers along her route. She selects them with great care and cherishes them deeply. The girl's attention is drawn to a lifeless bird as they go through the park. Taking great care, she gently positions a flower on the bird. The father pays no attention to the little girl's actions as he carries on walking. We picked this book for its wordless style. This heartwarming book highlights the valuable lessons adults can learn about compassion and care from children. T ..read more

Triangle lives in a house shaped like a triangle, which is entirely unexpected! Triangle’s home is filled with triangle-shaped objects, reflecting his own triangular nature. On a particular day, Triangle heads towards Square's house with an obvious intention. On his journey, Triangle encounters small, medium, and large triangles and unfamiliar shapes before reaching Square's residence. Square is terrified by something that Triangle does. We picked this book for its concept. The book attempts to teach children about shapes and does so. The plot moves effortlessly and introduces the idea of di ..read more

Four goofy friends are out in the woods. They notice a bird, and they want to have it. The tinier had an idea, but the other three ignored him and moved ahead to catch the bird with a net. In all their attempts, they miserably fail at catching the bird. But the tiniest of them get that bird's attention, and a flock of them with a few crumbs of bread. But did they get the bird? We picked this book for its title. The story follows four friends and their ridiculous antics while attempting to catch a bird. The repetitive phrases in the story can bring joy to children, who can swiftly guess what ..read more

As the year draws to a close, it's time to reflect on the beautiful journey we've had in the world of picture books. 2023 has been a year of creativity, innovation, and heartwarming stories that have captured the imaginations of children and adults alike. A Picture-Perfect Year: A Look Back at 2023 This year, our picture book blog has seen some incredible growth. We've also enjoyed featuring the books of 100+ self-published authors and illustrators and reviewed over 208 picture books. This year's most popular post was the Top 5 Fantastic Picture Book Awards to Help Your Book Get Noticed, with ..read more

We loved these books and will repeat reading them every often. This time many of our story picks are must-read. Best Book - Overall # 1 All the Way to the Top The narrative centers on Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins, a spirited and determined young girl with a disability, and her transformative impact on those similar to her. The illustrations vividly capture the essence of the storytelling, mirroring its vibrant tone. Check our full review by clicking on the book icon. In the book All the Way to the Top by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Nabi. H. Ali, Jennifer demonstrates that there are n ..read more

Norman saved it! Norman, a porcupine, was acquainted with only one friend, who happened to be Mildred, a tree. Mildred had only a lone companion, and that would be none other than Norman. They were constantly glued together and engaged in collective play. However, one fateful day, Norman witnessed something that crushed him. The severity of the situation was such that Norman's actions were beyond belief, endangering his only connection. We picked this book for its title. Norman was lovable until we observed the harm he inflicted upon the other tree. He promptly regains our admiration and sol ..read more

Pick wisely! In the vibrant city of Insectcity, Buzzz discovered a solitary cent as she leisurely meandered through the streets. A single cent holds great value in her town. She handpicked a generous kettle from the store. She issued an open invitation to the entire city via a newspaper publication. With her birthday being the following day, she was brimming with excitement. The whole community gathered at her residence, relishing the delectable treats she provided. Near her town was Spidertown, where Mr. Spider noticed the invitation on the paper and devised a cunning scheme. What is in stor ..read more

Kihap to save! The three kangaroo friends, George, Brianna, and Jackson, are taekwondo masters. One day, while practicing together, a cry startled them. On top of a cliff, in the distance, they spotted a joey in distress, crying for help. The trio swiftly took action to save the joey, even though the terrain and falling rocks posed a challenge. What will happen to the joey, and can the friends keep it? We picked this book for its cover. The story revolves around three friends who are taekwondo masters on a rescue mission. Children will develop an understanding and appreciation of each other ..read more

Splash and zoom! Ferald, the ferret, emerges from his log house to bask in the beautiful sunshine. As he makes his way to the river, his friend Birzy, the bird, tags along. While en route, they encounter Mr. Wiggly, the snake, and decide to have breakfast together. Following breakfast, Ferald and Birzy make their way to the river. Ferald, feeling tired, notices an old tire and uses it to float on the water. Unfortunately, things don't go smoothly, which freaks out Birzy. We picked this book for its blurb. In the book, children experience a day in Ferald's life filled with unruly and carefree ..read more

He's out there to eat! Birpus and Bulbus, siblings, dwelt in Fine Repute Forest. They adored their treetop house and spending time with Granny and Grandpa. But there was one issue, a significant issue. They are constantly pursued by the sour milk dragon. They flee when he follows them and returns to their treetop dwelling. But one day, they get stuck, and the dragon comes before them. We picked this book for its cover. The plot revolves around two siblings' terrifying encounter with a stinky dragon, which signals the start of a growing friendship. Given the author's goal to write a series, t ..read more