Best Picture Books of 2024 About Families

by Raymond Antrobus ; illustrated by Ken Wilson-Max

Both big and little siblings will see a bit of themselves in this exquisite equine-saturated tale. Full review >

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by Winsome Bingham & Wiley Blevins ; illustrated by Jason Griffin

A moving, elegantly constructed celebration of differences sure to foster empathy and stir the imagination. Full review >

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by Sophie Blackall ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Avast, me mateys! This be good clean fun on the salty seas. Full review >

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by Jocelyn Chung ; illustrated by Julia Kuo

Readers will feel the love—in every well-chosen word and each exquisite image. Full review >

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by Samara Cole Doyon ; illustrated by Kaylani Juanita

A deeply empathetic celebration of familial love and neurodiversity. Full review >

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by Ying Chang Compestine ; illustrated by Xinmei Liu

A vivid glimpse into a childhood under communist rule. Full review >

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by Amy Hest ; illustrated by Renata Liwska

A snuggly, soothing bedtime read. Full review >

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by Anna Desnitskaya ; illustrated by Anna Desnitskaya

Beautifully crafted and warmly empathetic. Full review >

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by Amy Hest ; illustrated by Erin E. Stead

A loving look at failing at fishing in the best possible way. Full review >

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by Laekan Zea Kemp ; illustrated by Beatriz Gutiérrez Hernández

Perfectly orchestrated: brava! Full review >

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by Kim Hyo-eun ; illustrated by Kim Hyo-eun ; translated by Deborah Smith

Sharing isn’t always caring, but affection and scheming go hand in hand in this sweetly hilarious tale. Full review >

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by Sidura Ludwig ; illustrated by Sophia Vincent Guy

Intertwining the tactile rituals of baking with the religious and cultural heft of Shabbat, a contemplative paean to challah. Full review >

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by Kyo Maclear ; illustrated by Katty Maurey

A subtle but potent look at the ephemeral nature of life—and a reminder to cherish memories. Full review >

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by Mo Yan ; adapted by Guan Xiaoxiao ; translated by Ying-Hwa Hu ; illustrated by Zhu Chengliang

Gentle yet powerful. Full review >

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by Lesléa Newman ; illustrated by Susan Gal

A soaring ode to community, tradition, and family. Full review >

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