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Best Picture Books of 2021

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Chicago Public Library recommends these titles as the very best picture books published in 2021 for kids from birth to 3rd grade.

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Outside, Inside

Outside, Inside

by Pham, LeUyen

Book - 2021

This beautifully illustrated book explores the impact of the global pandemic in terms that even the smallest children can understand and ends with hope for a better tomorrow. This beautifully illustrated book explores the impact of the global pandemic in terms that even the smallest children can understand and ends with hope for a better tomorrow. Show less

This beautifully illustrated book explores the impact of the global pandemic in terms that even the smallest children can understand and ends with hope for a better tomorrow. This beautifully illustrated book explores the impact of the global pandemic in terms that even the smallest children can understand and ends with hope for a better tomorrow. Show less

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Una piedra inmóvil

Una piedra inmóvil

by Wenzel, Brendan

Book - 2020

Chicago Public Library recommends this title as one of the very best picture books published for kids from birth to 3rd grade in 2021. Chicago Public Library recommends this title as one of the very best picture books published for kids from birth to 3rd grade in 2021. Show less

Chicago Public Library recommends this title as one of the very best picture books published for kids from birth to 3rd grade in 2021. Chicago Public Library recommends this title as one of the very best picture books published for kids from birth to 3rd grade in 2021. Show less

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Pride Puppy!

Pride Puppy!

by Stevenson, Robin

Book - 2021

A runaway puppy leads a rainbow family on a bouncy, rhyming alphabetical seek-and-find romp through the Pride Parade. A runaway puppy leads a rainbow family on a bouncy, rhyming alphabetical seek-and-find romp through the Pride Parade. Show less

A runaway puppy leads a rainbow family on a bouncy, rhyming alphabetical seek-and-find romp through the Pride Parade. A runaway puppy leads a rainbow family on a bouncy, rhyming alphabetical seek-and-find romp through the Pride Parade. Show less

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Sábado

Sábado

by Mora, Oge

Book - 2021

Sábado es un día muy especial para Ava y su mamá. Tienen el día planeado con diferentes actividades divertidas, pero no todo sale como esperaban. Al no po...Show more Sábado es un día muy especial para Ava y su mamá. Tienen el día planeado con diferentes actividades divertidas, pero no todo sale como esperaban. Al no poder tener el día especial que anhelaban, Ava y su mamá tienen que improvisar durante esta situación inoportuna. Show less

Sábado es un día muy especial para Ava y su mamá. Tienen el día planeado con diferentes actividades divertidas, pero no todo sale como esperaban. Al no po...Show more Sábado es un día muy especial para Ava y su mamá. Tienen el día planeado con diferentes actividades divertidas, pero no todo sale como esperaban. Al no poder tener el día especial que anhelaban, Ava y su mamá tienen que improvisar durante esta situación inoportuna. Show less

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Saturday at the Food Pantry

Saturday at the Food Pantry

by O'Neill, Diane

Book - 2021

Molly wonders why she and her mom have to have chili every day for two weeks. Her mom tells her that they will be going to get food the next day. Molly is...Show more Molly wonders why she and her mom have to have chili every day for two weeks. Her mom tells her that they will be going to get food the next day. Molly is excited to get treats at the store, but her mom explains that they will be going to the food pantry, and they have to get food items that are not treats. Molly doesn’t understand why they can’t shop at a regular store, but her mom explains that everyone needs help sometimes and when she sees her friend Caitlin there, she knows that her mom is right. Show less

Molly wonders why she and her mom have to have chili every day for two weeks. Her mom tells her that they will be going to get food the next day. Molly is...Show more Molly wonders why she and her mom have to have chili every day for two weeks. Her mom tells her that they will be going to get food the next day. Molly is excited to get treats at the store, but her mom explains that they will be going to the food pantry, and they have to get food items that are not treats. Molly doesn’t understand why they can’t shop at a regular store, but her mom explains that everyone needs help sometimes and when she sees her friend Caitlin there, she knows that her mom is right. Show less

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A Sled for Gabo

A Sled for Gabo

by Otheguy, Emma

Book - 2021

Celebrate people of all genders, races and abilities who work as a team to make architects’, engineers’ and authors’ dreams and plans become houses, bridges, amusement parks, books and more. Celebrate people of all genders, races and abilities who work as a team to make architects’, engineers’ and authors’ dreams and plans become houses, bridges, amusement parks, books and more. Show less

Celebrate people of all genders, races and abilities who work as a team to make architects’, engineers’ and authors’ dreams and plans become houses, bridges, amusement parks, books and more. Celebrate people of all genders, races and abilities who work as a team to make architects’, engineers’ and authors’ dreams and plans become houses, bridges, amusement parks, books and more. Show less

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Someone Builds the Dream

Someone Builds the Dream

by Wheeler, Lisa

Book - 2021

A young Black boy follows Granny into the kitchen one Sunday, and she declares he is finally old enough to learn how to make the family’s favorite soul fo...Show more A young Black boy follows Granny into the kitchen one Sunday, and she declares he is finally old enough to learn how to make the family’s favorite soul food recipes. She shows him how to shred cheese for mac and cheese, clean the greens and prepare the meats that will go on the grill. But can he make his own mark on Soul Food Sunday? This vibrantly illustrated story celebrates the hard work, perseverance, joy and love Black families put into cooking and eating together. Show less

A young Black boy follows Granny into the kitchen one Sunday, and she declares he is finally old enough to learn how to make the family’s favorite soul fo...Show more A young Black boy follows Granny into the kitchen one Sunday, and she declares he is finally old enough to learn how to make the family’s favorite soul food recipes. She shows him how to shred cheese for mac and cheese, clean the greens and prepare the meats that will go on the grill. But can he make his own mark on Soul Food Sunday? This vibrantly illustrated story celebrates the hard work, perseverance, joy and love Black families put into cooking and eating together. Show less

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Soul Food Sunday

Soul Food Sunday

by Bingham, Winsome

Paperback - 2021

A young Black boy follows Granny into the kitchen one Sunday, and she declares he is finally old enough to learn how to make the family’s favorite soul fo...Show more A young Black boy follows Granny into the kitchen one Sunday, and she declares he is finally old enough to learn how to make the family’s favorite soul food recipes. She shows him how to shred cheese for mac and cheese, clean the greens and prepare the meats that will go on the grill. But can he make his own mark on Soul Food Sunday? This vibrantly illustrated story celebrates the hard work, perseverance, joy and love Black families put into cooking and eating together. Show less

A young Black boy follows Granny into the kitchen one Sunday, and she declares he is finally old enough to learn how to make the family’s favorite soul fo...Show more A young Black boy follows Granny into the kitchen one Sunday, and she declares he is finally old enough to learn how to make the family’s favorite soul food recipes. She shows him how to shred cheese for mac and cheese, clean the greens and prepare the meats that will go on the grill. But can he make his own mark on Soul Food Sunday? This vibrantly illustrated story celebrates the hard work, perseverance, joy and love Black families put into cooking and eating together. Show less

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Stella's Stellar Hair

Stella's Stellar Hair

by Moises, Yesenia

Book - 2021

Stella needs a spectacular hairstyle for the upcoming intergalactic “Big Star, Little Star” gala and none of the styles done by her aunts will do. She soo...Show more Stella needs a spectacular hairstyle for the upcoming intergalactic “Big Star, Little Star” gala and none of the styles done by her aunts will do. She soon realizes that her magnificent coils are beautiful as is, in this lushly illustrated story of hair acceptance. Show less

Stella needs a spectacular hairstyle for the upcoming intergalactic “Big Star, Little Star” gala and none of the styles done by her aunts will do. She soo...Show more Stella needs a spectacular hairstyle for the upcoming intergalactic “Big Star, Little Star” gala and none of the styles done by her aunts will do. She soon realizes that her magnificent coils are beautiful as is, in this lushly illustrated story of hair acceptance. Show less

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Strange Planet

Strange Planet

The Sneaking, Hiding, Vibrating Creature

by Pyle, Nathan W.

Book - 2021

Imagine you discovered an alien creature from across the universe in your house. How would you describe it to other people? Cartoonist Nathan W. Pyle’s la...Show more Imagine you discovered an alien creature from across the universe in your house. How would you describe it to other people? Cartoonist Nathan W. Pyle’s large-eyed alien characters use vocabulary in unexpected ways to describe everyday objects and activities as they scientifically observe the “vibrating creature” that we call a cat. Show less

Imagine you discovered an alien creature from across the universe in your house. How would you describe it to other people? Cartoonist Nathan W. Pyle’s la...Show more Imagine you discovered an alien creature from across the universe in your house. How would you describe it to other people? Cartoonist Nathan W. Pyle’s large-eyed alien characters use vocabulary in unexpected ways to describe everyday objects and activities as they scientifically observe the “vibrating creature” that we call a cat. Show less

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Strollercoaster

Strollercoaster

by Ringler, Matt

Book - 2021

Sam can’t stand being inside for one more minute. That is when her father knows it time to go for a ride on the “strollercoaster.” With the help of her fa...Show more Sam can’t stand being inside for one more minute. That is when her father knows it time to go for a ride on the “strollercoaster.” With the help of her father, Sam rides through the neighborhood in her stroller. She goes up and down hills, around people and things so fast that she feels like she is flying. All the excitement wears her out and they return home for a much-needed nap. Show less

Sam can’t stand being inside for one more minute. That is when her father knows it time to go for a ride on the “strollercoaster.” With the help of her fa...Show more Sam can’t stand being inside for one more minute. That is when her father knows it time to go for a ride on the “strollercoaster.” With the help of her father, Sam rides through the neighborhood in her stroller. She goes up and down hills, around people and things so fast that she feels like she is flying. All the excitement wears her out and they return home for a much-needed nap. Show less

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Tomatoes for Neela

Tomatoes for Neela

by Lakshmi, Padma

Book - 2021

Neela loves to cook with her amma in this celebration of eating in season and family connections. Warm, textured illustrations pull you into Neela’s kitch...Show more Neela loves to cook with her amma in this celebration of eating in season and family connections. Warm, textured illustrations pull you into Neela’s kitchen, and descriptive text will have readers smelling garlic and tomato sauce as they learn about the history of the fruit and how to save it for winter. Show less

Neela loves to cook with her amma in this celebration of eating in season and family connections. Warm, textured illustrations pull you into Neela’s kitch...Show more Neela loves to cook with her amma in this celebration of eating in season and family connections. Warm, textured illustrations pull you into Neela’s kitchen, and descriptive text will have readers smelling garlic and tomato sauce as they learn about the history of the fruit and how to save it for winter. Show less

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Un trineo para Gabo

Un trineo para Gabo

by Otheguy, Emma

Book - 2021

El tímido Gabo explora su nuevo vecindario mientras busca un trineo para jugar con los demás niños y posiblemente hacer un amigo. El tímido Gabo explora su nuevo vecindario mientras busca un trineo para jugar con los demás niños y posiblemente hacer un amigo. Show less

El tímido Gabo explora su nuevo vecindario mientras busca un trineo para jugar con los demás niños y posiblemente hacer un amigo. El tímido Gabo explora su nuevo vecindario mientras busca un trineo para jugar con los demás niños y posiblemente hacer un amigo. Show less

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Watercress

Watercress

by Wang, Andrea

Book - 2021

Gathering watercress is a source of embarrassment for a Chinese American girl, but she comes to appreciate it as she learns more about her family’s history. Gathering watercress is a source of embarrassment for a Chinese American girl, but she comes to appreciate it as she learns more about her family’s history. Show less

Gathering watercress is a source of embarrassment for a Chinese American girl, but she comes to appreciate it as she learns more about her family’s history. Gathering watercress is a source of embarrassment for a Chinese American girl, but she comes to appreciate it as she learns more about her family’s history. Show less

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What I Am

What I Am

by Srinivasan, Divya

Book - 2021

What are you? A young girl answers a thoughtless question in a thoughtful way. This beautiful exploration of one child’s sense of self reminds us that no...Show more What are you? A young girl answers a thoughtless question in a thoughtful way. This beautiful exploration of one child’s sense of self reminds us that no one is easily defined and that we can all be generous and selfish, shy and outgoing and everything in between. Show less

What are you? A young girl answers a thoughtless question in a thoughtful way. This beautiful exploration of one child’s sense of self reminds us that no...Show more What are you? A young girl answers a thoughtless question in a thoughtful way. This beautiful exploration of one child’s sense of self reminds us that no one is easily defined and that we can all be generous and selfish, shy and outgoing and everything in between. Show less

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When We Say Black Lives Matter

When We Say Black Lives Matter

by Clarke, Maxine Beneba

Book - 2021

What do we mean when we say Black Lives Matter? And how do we explain it to our children? In this loving poem from parent to child, Maxine Beneba Clarke embraces a hopeful tone without shying away from tough subjects. What do we mean when we say Black Lives Matter? And how do we explain it to our children? In this loving poem from parent to child, Maxine Beneba Clarke embraces a hopeful tone without shying away from tough subjects. Show less

What do we mean when we say Black Lives Matter? And how do we explain it to our children? In this loving poem from parent to child, Maxine Beneba Clarke embraces a hopeful tone without shying away from tough subjects. What do we mean when we say Black Lives Matter? And how do we explain it to our children? In this loving poem from parent to child, Maxine Beneba Clarke embraces a hopeful tone without shying away from tough subjects. Show less

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Yefferson, Actually

Yefferson, Actually

En Realidad, Es Yefferson

by Trejo, Katherine

Book - 2021

El primer día de escuela puede ser difícil para cualquier niño, pero para Yefferson es especialmente difícil cuando todo el mundo es incapaz de decir corr...Show more El primer día de escuela puede ser difícil para cualquier niño, pero para Yefferson es especialmente difícil cuando todo el mundo es incapaz de decir correctamente su nombre. Afortunadamente para Yefferson, su familia le da el amor y el apoyo necesarios para encontrar el valor de enseñar a otros cómo pronunciar correctamente su nombre. A través de esta experiencia, Yefferson es capaz de enorgullecerse de su homónimo y herencia. Show less

El primer día de escuela puede ser difícil para cualquier niño, pero para Yefferson es especialmente difícil cuando todo el mundo es incapaz de decir corr...Show more El primer día de escuela puede ser difícil para cualquier niño, pero para Yefferson es especialmente difícil cuando todo el mundo es incapaz de decir correctamente su nombre. Afortunadamente para Yefferson, su familia le da el amor y el apoyo necesarios para encontrar el valor de enseñar a otros cómo pronunciar correctamente su nombre. A través de esta experiencia, Yefferson es capaz de enorgullecerse de su homónimo y herencia. Show less

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