2013 Illustrated Children’s Books

Here are two lists of great 2013 picture books. Since I don’t review many illustrated books, this might be a helpful resource for parents of younger children. They all sound great.

Brainpicks Best of 2013

NPR’s Best Picture Books

This is from “You Are Stardust”..

Be still. Listen.

Like you, the Earth breathes.

Your breath is alive with the promise of flowers.

Each time you blow a kiss to the world, you spread pollen that might grow to be a new plant.

Happy Reading.