My 10 Favorite Picture Books of 2020 & the Lessons They Taught Me
I think we can all agree that 2020 as a whole wasn’t so great. However, 2020 brought me two really wonderful things - my daughter, Louisa, and plenty of picture books! Read on to discover some of the best children's read aloud books of 2020. They include elementary books on friendship, funny read aloud books, and culturally diverse books for kids.
These are my 10 favorite picture books from 2020, along with a lesson, be it silly or profound, that each taught me:
1) One Girl
Girls + education = a powerful thing! You have this power in you. Don’t neglect it!
Publisher: Abrams Books for Young Readers Author: Andrea Beaty Illustrator: Dow Phumiruk
2) The Fort
It’s not bad to have clashing ideas. Compromise can help create truly amazing things!
Publisher: Page Street Kids Author: Laura Perdew Illustrator: Adelina Lirius
“Best friendships” are such a magical gift. This book made me give thanks for my bestie.
Publisher: Page Street Kids Author: Laura Perdew Illustrator: Adelina Lirius
Sometimes you just gotta stop before things get really bad.
Publisher: Chronicle Books Author/Illustrator: Adam Rex
5) Red Shoes
The gifts we pass on can bless another more than we realize. Also, buy secondhand! It’s fascinating to consider the previous life of your things.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc. Author: Karen English Illustrator: Ebony Glenn
6) Me & Mama
Our babies love us more than we know.
Publisher: Denene Millner Books/Simon & Schuster Books Author/Illustrator: Cozbi A. Cabrera
We really know nothing about what the future will bring. Lean into that truth, and don’t fear the unknown!
Publisher: Chronicle Books Author: Shinsuke Yoshitake
Be yourself and you’ll find a crew that loves you for you.
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade Books Author: Jonah Winter Illustrator: Bob Staake
The long journey to our baby girl (loss + IVF) has made us cherish her THAT much more.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Author: Emilia Bechrakis Serhant Illustrator: EG Keller
The world is a vast and wondrous place! Marvel in that wonder!
Publisher: Chronicle Books Author: Sophie Blackall
What titles would you choose as the best children’s read aloud books of 2020? Comment and share!
