Picture Book Lists for Kids and Families

20 New Must-Read Children’s Picture Books For AAPI Heritage Month

May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. There are many amazing books with Asian and Pacific Islander representation, by Asian and Pacific Islander authors and illustrators. Here we compiled a list of 20 new must-read children’s picture books published recently that celebrate the beauty

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10 Multicultural Children’s Picture Books For Mother’s Day

Book Lists, Review / Helen Wu

Mother’s Day is around the corner. How do you celebrate Mother’s Day? If your perfect gift this Mother’s Day is spending time with your child or children, there’s no better way than reading a book together. These 10 sweet and touching multicultural picture books celebrate the special bond between a mom or a grandma and

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10 Best Children’s Picture Books About Water and Environment Protection

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World Water Day, held on 22 March every year since 1993, focuses on the importance of freshwater. These 10 best children’s picture books raise the awareness of water and environment protection. The reading recommendations are for children from 3 to 8 years old. 1. We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom, illustrated by Michaela Goade; Roaring Brook

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12 Best Lunar New Year Picture Books

Book Lists, Review / Helen H. Wu

Lunar New Year, or Chinese New Year, is the festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the Lunar calendar. In Chinese culture and East Asian countries, the festival is commonly referred to as the Spring Festival. The Chinese zodiac assigns an animal to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle. In 2022 the Chinese New Year starts on

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16 Multicultural Children’s Books About Food

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My favorite way to learn about other cultures is through food. Cooking and eating is something we all have in common, and it’s something kids easily relate to. Reading about food from around the globe and cooking traditions is a great way to teach children to embrace and celebrate differences across race, ethnicity, gender, and

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12 Best Children’s Books About Space

Book Lists, Review / Helen H. Wu

Today is Meteor Watch Day! We’ve got the ultimate list of children’s picture books about space that capture the imagination of every child, perfect for space fans and young budding astronauts. Come check it out! 1. Rocket Says Look Up! by Nathan Bryon, illustrated by Dapo Adeola; Random House Books, 2019 A comet will be visible tonight,

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16 Best Children’s Books About Nature

Book Lists, Review / Helen H. Wu

These 16 children’s picture books celebrate the wonder of the natural world, encourage your children to look around, notice details, and explore the great outdoors! These children’s picture books include reading recommendations for children from three to eight-years-old. 1. Over and Under the Rainforest by Kate Messner, illus. by Christopher Silas Neal; Chronicle Books, 2020 Award-winning duo Kate Messner

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14 Best Children’s Books about Cultures Around the World

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I compiled a list of 14 educational and colorfully illustrated children’s books to introduce your kids to world geography and culture. Let’s dive in and travel through these delightful children’s picture books to learn about the cultures, holidays, houses, meals, beds, and homes all round the world! 1. This is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives

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15 Best Children’s Books about Lunar New Year

Book Lists, Review / Helen H. Wu

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