CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR | In an era of library wars, our awardees for best kids’ books show that compelling narrative wins every time
CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR—NONFICTION | Co-winners tell of ancient seeds and an exploited elephant
CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR—FICTION | A boy finds life lessons in a mythological Greek hero
CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR—PICTURE BOOKS | An Arctic adventure and the search for things not seen
CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR | These children’s books will strengthen any library
CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR—NONFICTION | An all-ages launch pad for exploring Church history
CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR—FICTION | A Duet for Home owes much to author’s experiences
CHILDREN’S BOOKS OF THE YEAR—PICTURE BOOKS | Detailed illustrations combine with beautiful prose to showcase the gifts of family and home
Emily Whitten | Parents will have to search carefully to find updated classics that don’t push a 21st-century cultural agenda
Janie B. Cheaney | NONFICTION: Books to help children understand fascinating personalities and thrilling events from history