The Best Picture Books of 2025

It’s tough to be the littlest Yak in the pack! But Gertie wants to grow up big and strong like her friends, so she cooks up a silly plan in this hilarious winter tale about celebrating your individuality.

Ember is back! The lovable dragon whips up another magical tale of friendship and confections in the sequel to The Bakery Dragon.

Pairing the iconic art of Maurice Sendak and the whip-smart words of Stephen King sounds like a dream, and it is. This is a haunting and unforgettable rendition of a classic fairytale, retold by literary legends.

A fun and fruitful addition to the Food Group series that reminds young readers what it means to step up and speak out.

If you thought Fluffalo was cute, then wait until you meet Puffalo. This adorable story of new siblings and how they grow together is a charmer.

Known as beacons of light, fireflies deliver a sense of wonder and hope even when the world is navigating the shadows of the night. MacFarlane and Hawker’s artsy and whimsical read-aloud is a deeply needed breath of fresh air.

A tiny elephant stole our hearts in Strictly No Elephants, and this time a tall giraffe joins the Pet Club… which seems a little problematic at first. However, the power of teamwork saves the day in this sweet story about friendship and inclusiveness.

Have you ever wondered why you burp? Will dinosaurs ever walk the planet again? And what is blinking, anyway? This book will help answer some of the world’s funniest conundrums.

Your crayon friends are back, and this time they’ve gone off to accomplish their dreams in Duncan’s bedroom. Hilarity ensues, as it always does when the crayons are concerned.

Follow Twig the snow kid on a sparkling winter adventure. When the weather shifts, Twig discovers that there are many ways to be a Snow Kid in this heart-melting story of friendship.

Two dogs, two very different temperaments. This tale of unlikely friendship is a reminder to appreciate the differences in every individual.

You’ve never met a hedgehog like Jacques. This adorable little guy has a mighty obsession that makes him rather unique, and that in itself is a celebration of identity and individuality.

Con-grad-ulations, Pigeon! He did it — or did he? Join our favorite winged friend in this hilarious journey where The Pigeon scrambles to get his degree — or get totally schooled.

At long last, the treachery of fish has been immortalized on the page with this hilarious manifesto. It’s also quite educational, and not just regarding the treachery of fish, but about their other qualities too.