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The Most Beautiful Picture Books of 2024The Most Beautiful Picture Books of 2024<div class="ExternalClass6B00806ACC034969A37E13790F8CE399"><h4><em>Mother Magazine</em> selected the following books as The Most Beautiful Picture Books Of 20​24. <br></h4><h4>Covering a spectrum of styles, the aesthetics of these titles are breathtaking, but perhaps the most important element of these books is how their illustrations work with the text to tell a beautiful tale. </h4><h4>Browse through these stunning books and take some home to share with young readers or to enjoy on your own. <br></h4><p><br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

These works of art are accessible and tell a short but poignant story. These works of art are accessible and tell a short but poignant story. https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/images/Lists/Staff Picks/Kids/Books_Most-Beautiful-Books-2024_web.jpg781

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A voice in the stormA voice in the stormMountford, Karl James, author, illustrator.7907907Book9781536238884https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=voice%20storm&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=mountford&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=5
Aisha's colorsAisha's colorsAdani, Nabila, 1991- author, illustrator.7848750Book9781536235401https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=aisha%27s%20colors&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=nabila&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=1
Alphonse, you're ruining the show!Alphonse, you're ruining the show!Hirst, Daisy, author, illustrator.7907857Book9781536238891https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=alphonse%20ruining%20show&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=hirst&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=26
And yet you shine : the Kohinoor diamond, colonization, and resistanceAnd yet you shine : the Kohinoor diamond, colonization, and resistanceKelkar, Supriya, 1980- author, illustrator.7549229Book9781536228298https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=and%20yet%20you%20shine&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=supriya&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=49
ArboretumArboretumKirkham, Tony, author.7503922Book9781536235012https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=arboretum&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=kirkham&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=27
As Edward imagined : a story of Edward Gorey in three actsAs Edward imagined : a story of Edward Gorey in three actsBurgess, Matthew, author.7819845Book9781984893819https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=as%20edward%20imagined&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=burgess&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=11
Bao's dollBao's dollLu, Bo (Children's author), author, illustrator.7644072Book9781419769214https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=bao%27s%20doll&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=lu&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=4
Beanie the bansheenieBeanie the bansheenieColfer, Eoin, author.7907798Book1536240664https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=beanie%20bansheenie&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=eoin&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=20
Before the ships : the birth of Black excellenceBefore the ships : the birth of Black excellenceOso, Maisha, author.7706643Book9781338849974https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=before%20the%20ships&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=oso&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=3
Beti and the little round houseBeti and the little round houseAtinuke, author.7864632Book9781536225181https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=beti&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=atinuke&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=18
Big gorilla : a book of oppositesBig gorilla : a book of oppositesBrowne, Anthony, 1946- author, illustrator.7979205Book9781536235692https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=big%20gorilla%20opposites&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=browne&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=43&pos=1#__pos-1
Birth of the bicycle : a bumpy history of the bicycle in America, 1819-1900Birth of the bicycle : a bumpy history of the bicycle in America, 1819-1900Nelson, Sarah, 1973- author.7603801Book9781536213928https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=birth%20bicycle&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=nelson&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=11
Brown bearsBrown bearsCrumpton, Nick, author.7908045Book9781536238778https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=brown%20bears&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=crumpton&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=17
Brown girl, brown girlBrown girl, brown girlHonoré, Leslé, author.8000788Book9780316314039https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=brown%20girl&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=lesle&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=3
Clever crowClever crowButterworth, Christine, author.7644386Book9781536235425https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=clever%20crow&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=butterworth&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=7
Close Up and Far Out : Seeing the World DifferentlyClose Up and Far Out : Seeing the World DifferentlyAuld, Mary, author.7908028Book9781568463537https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=close%20up%20far%20out&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=auld&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=17
Clouds in space : nebulae, stardust, and usClouds in space : nebulae, stardust, and usRobeson, Teresa, 1964- author.7908111Book9781536225372https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=clouds%20in%20space&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=teresa&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=14
Crowning glory : a celebration of black hairCrowning glory : a celebration of black hairWeatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- author.7820103Book9780763697945https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=crowning%20glory&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=carole&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=41
Dancing dumplings for my one and onlyDancing dumplings for my one and onlyWong Nava, Eva, author.8055703Book9781536238792https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=dancing%20dumplings&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=eva&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=40
Eli and the unclesEli and the unclesMadhani, Jehan, author.8000807Book9781536228113https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=eli%20uncles&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=jehan&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=36&pos=1#__pos-1
GrayGrayDockrill, Laura, author.7600733Book9781536235463https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=gray&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=dockrill&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=13
Green : the story of plant life on our planetGreen : the story of plant life on our planetDavies, Nicola, 1958- author.7503898Book9781536231410https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=green&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=davies,%20nicola&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=15
Grilled cheese? Yes, please!Grilled cheese? Yes, please!Kleyn, Tim, author, illustrator.7616900Book9780593404324https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=grilled%20cheese&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=kleyn&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=48
Growing up under a red flag : a memoir of surviving the Chinese Cultural RevolutionGrowing up under a red flag : a memoir of surviving the Chinese Cultural RevolutionCompestine, Ying Chang, author.7597385Book9780593533987https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=growing%20up%20red%20flag&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=ying&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=33
HeatwaveHeatwaveRedniss, Lauren, author, illustrator.7616937Book9780593645949https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=heatwave&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=redniss&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=7
Hoop queens 2Hoop queens 2Smith, Charles R., Jr., 1969- author.7597404Book9781536225341https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=hoop%20queens%202&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=charles&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=13
Ice journey of the polar bearIce journey of the polar bearJenkins, Martin.8055302Book1536235717https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=journey%20polar%20bear&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=jenkins&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=34
If you want to ride a horseIf you want to ride a horseNovesky, Amy, author.7616925Book9780823456956https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=if%20you%20want%20horse&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=novesky&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=24
Imagine counting all the starsImagine counting all the starsCaisley, Raewyn, author.7644137Book9781536228311https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=counting%20all%20the%20stars&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=caisley&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=25
In this familyIn this familyAnand, Shelly, author.7616834Book9781665919036https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=in%20this%20family&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=anand&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=16
It happened in SalemIt happened in SalemWinter, Jonah, 1962- author.7905104Book9781568463902https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=happened%20in%20salem&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=jonah&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=10
Kamala Raised Her HandKamala Raised Her HandMirchandani, Raakhee/ Kelkar, Supriya (ILT)8048020Book9780316587730https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=kamala%20raised%20her%20hand&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=raakhee&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=21
Karma Is Three CatsKarma Is Three CatsMudpuppy7978402Book9780735385290https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=karma%20three%20cats&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=mudpuppy&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=23&pos=1#__pos-1
L is for loveL is for loveAtinuke, author.7848727Book9781536235555https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=l%20is%20for%20love&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=atinuke&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=7
Love is hard work : the art and heart of Corita KentLove is hard work : the art and heart of Corita KentPaley, Dan, author.7978253Book1536220329https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=love%20is%20hard%20work&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=paley&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=2
Love is here with you : a lullaby of blessingsLove is here with you : a lullaby of blessingsGopal, Jyoti Rajan, author.8000802Book9781536228274https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=love%20here%20with%20you&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=gopal&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=2
Love, the EarthLove, the EarthStickley, Frances, author.7548924Book9781536234121https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=love%20the%20earth&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=stickley&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=4&pos=2#__pos-2
Madame Badobedah and the old bonesMadame Badobedah and the old bonesDahl, Sophie, 1977- author.7554983Book9781536233568https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=madame%20badobedah%20bones&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=sophie&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=30
Mauntie and meMauntie and meLaRocca, Rajani, author.7907880Book9781536229417https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=mauntie%20and%20me&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=rajani&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
May you love and be loved : *wishes for your lifeMay you love and be loved : *wishes for your lifeWade, Cleo, author, illustrator.7616967Book9781250873958https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=may%20you%20love&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=cleo&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=31
Motorcycle QueenMotorcycle QueenHavemeyer, Janie/ Claverie, Jean (ILT)7978275Book9781568463568https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=motorcycle%20queen&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=janie&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=5
Mr. Lepron's mystery soupMr. Lepron's mystery soupZoboli, Giovanna, author.7907743Book9781536233391https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=mystery%20soup&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=giovanna&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=37
My mother's tongues : a weaving of languagesMy mother's tongues : a weaving of languagesMenon, Uma, 2003- author.7478755Book9781536222517https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=mother%27s%20tongues&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=uma&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=14&pos=1#__pos-1
No more Señora MimíNo more Señora MimíMedina, Meg, author.7762814Book9781536219449https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=no%20more%20mimi&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=medina&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=46
Noura's crescent moonNoura's crescent moonKhan, Zainab, author.7555056Book9781536224740https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=noura%27s%20crescent%20moon&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=khan&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=16
Outspoken : Paul Robeson, ahead of his time: a one-man showOutspoken : Paul Robeson, ahead of his time: a one-man showWeatherford, Carole Boston, 1956- author.7549208Book9781536212976https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=outspoken&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=boston&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
Patterns patterns everywherePatterns patterns everywhereMenendez, Kellie, author, illustrator.7688580Book9781685556600https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=patterns%20everywhere&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=kellie&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
Pavlo gets the grumpsPavlo gets the grumpsShaloshvili, Natalia, author, illustrator.7848576Book9781536235548https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=pavlo%20grumps&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=natalia&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=13
Priceless facts about money : from the beginning of time to the coins in your couchPriceless facts about money : from the beginning of time to the coins in your couchHobson, Mellody, 1969- author.7979334Book9781536224719https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=priceless%20facts%20about%20money&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=mellody&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=8
RisingRisingLudwig, Sidura. author.7616911Book1536225495https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=rising&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=sidura&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=22