Reading these living picture books aloud at Thanksgiving allows children to meet the story in its full shape — its beauty, ...

Read all of Slate’s stories about the 25 Greatest Picture Books of the Past 25 Years. On Oct. 8, 2010, the New York Times ran a story on its front page: “Picture Books No Longer a Staple for Children.

We are approaching the season of winter festivities and gift giving, a time when grown-ups often enjoy gifting picture-books ...

Keats once said, “A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” Some would say the same about a picture book. Many teachers and librarians believe that picture books aren’t just for the wee ones, and they are ...

Children growing up in 2025 found stories that felt like home. These books sparked imagination, guided emotions and offered ...