The B&N Kids Blog’s Favorite Picture Books of 2018
There were exactly 247 extraordinary picture books published this year. At least, that’s the impression I’m getting from my bookshelves,…
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Barnes & Noble Booksellers Pick 2018’s Best Picture Books
There’s something special about a good picture book. The combination of beautiful art and self-contained stories make them both great…
5 Picture Books for the Holidays….That Don’t Mention Christmas
In our home, the holidays are a mix of Hanukah, Christmas, and Winter Solstice. We don’t attend church or synagogue,…
December’s Best New Picture Books
If your little readers are clamoring for a cuddle and something special at storytime, then your journey for a new…
6 Picture Books That Will Make You LOL
Kids already sick of back-to-school season? Laughter is the always best medicine, and we’ve rounded up some picture books sure…
11 New Picture Books for Christmas: A Christmassy Construction Site, Cookiesaurus Returns, and a Very Grumpy Santa
We’ve almost made it to the holidays! Let’s celebrate with a festive batch of books. The following list includes many…
From the Big Bang to the Barnyard: 10 New Picture Books
Talk about something for everyone! Whether your kids love to laugh at a funny book, be wowed by the wonders…
9 Picture Books to Be Thankful For
I think one of the best practices we can teach our children is one of gratitude—on Thanksgiving Day and every…
8 Picture Books That Will Spark Creativity in Little Readers
Finding your creative spark can be challenging for an adult and it may be even harder for your little reader;…
8 Picture Books for Kids Excited About Taking Political Action
It seems like Americans are more interested in ever than taking part in their democracy—and kids want in on the…
7 Picture Books that Feel Like Fall
October is here and with it comes the first real whisperings of fall. Now is the perfect time to usher…
Fun in the Fall With More Picture Books!
This fall is filled with so many new, exciting, funny and beautiful picture books! Hooray! From hungry bunnies to Toco…
Top Picture Book Picks for October 2018
When the soggy days of September give way to the mists of October (are they weather-related or simply pumpkin spice…
Incredible Journeys: 6 Books About How Kids Get to School
As a former Kindergarten teacher, I was well-versed in what my own oldest son’s transition to elementary school would be…
Remembering September 11th: The Events, the Victims, and the Unsung Heroes
On the anniversary of September 11th, we are once again struck by how vivid our memories of that day are,…
Keep Kids Busy This Summer with 7 Inspiring Activity Books
Summer is in full swing: that long stretch of hot weather when you become the kids’ cruise director again. Unstructured…
Love the Questioner; Love Their Questions: 4 Ways to Meet Kids’ Curiosity About Injustice by Anastasia Higginbotham, Author of Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness
Child, you have my full attention. Whether you relish this part of parenting as I do, or prefer the daily…
On Celebrating Differences (Because Not Everyone is Itsy-Bitsy): A Guest Post by Ethan T. Berlin, Author of The Hugely-Wugely Spider
As it turns out, it was my size that gave me the idea for my debut children’s book, The Hugely-Wugely…
5 Books for Kids Interested in Architecture and Design
Some kids love building intricate towers with their LEGOs and are born with an eye for design and construction. If…
A Dinosaur Eats Her Classmates, Two Kittens Trade Places, and a Giraffe Moves to a New Town: 11 More Summer Picture Books We Love
If your youngest reader loves engaging illustrations and delightful stories, they’re in luck: all of these (and more) can be…