Chronicle’s Best Books of the 21st Century

by Nina Laden & illustrated by Nina Laden

The array of cheerful creatures (and one choo-choo train) populating the pages and Laden’s whimsical rhymes make this a book... Full review >

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by Brendan Wenzel ; illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

A solo debut for Wenzel showcasing both technical chops and a philosophical bent. Full review >

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by Kate Messner ; illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal

A magical artistic and informational world that readers will delight in visiting again and again. Full review >

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by Derick Wilder ; illustrated by Cátia Chien

Stunning, tender, and brilliant. Readers will laugh and cry—but most of all love. Full review >

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by Dianna Hutts Aston ; illustrated by Sylvia Long

Just as sparkling as its many predecessors. Full review >

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by Annie Barrows ; illustrated by Sophie Blackall

Readers are bound to embrace this spunky twosome and eagerly anticipate their continuing tales of mischief and mayhem. Full review >

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by Elizabeth Partridge ; illustrated by Lauren Tamaki

A bold combination of art, media, and records create a compelling read. Full review >

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