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For Kids and Their Grown-Ups: Favorite Picture Books of 2024

About Blog Post Dec 5, 2024 by SCLSNJ Staff
For Kids and Their Grown-Ups Favorite Picture Books of 2024 Created by Laura Frantz, collection development librarian I LOVE reading picture books. They make me laugh, they tug at my heartstrings, they make me go hmmm and they dazzle me with their imagination and creativity. And 2024 was no exception. It was another year of fantastic picture books, and here are 10 of my favorites: “Counting Winter” by Nancy White Carlstrom; illustrated by Claudia McGehee
Follows one red fox, two ravens, and other animals through the snow-covered woods.
“Drawn Onward’ by Daniel Nayeri; pictures by Matt Rockefeller
A young boy grieving the loss of his mother embarks on a lushly fantastical adventure that illuminates what remains when our loved ones are gone.
“Here Are the Seeds” by JaNay Brown-Wood; illustrated by Olivia Amoah
This delightfully rhythmic story follows two children as they grow a garden from seeds.
“I’m Sorry You Got Mad” by Kyle Lukoff; illustrated by Julie Kwon
A journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words.
“The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals” by Deborah Underwood; pictures by LeUyen Pham
Who was Old MacDonald before he had a farm?
“Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden” by Christy Mandin
Millie Fleur La Fae is new in Garden Glen, and she plans to plant her garden of strange and sometimes dangerous plants, but the town garden club does not approve of her and wants to tear it down.
“The Most Boring Book Ever” by Brandon Sanderson; pictures by Kazu Kibuishi
An ordinary boy's unremarkable day takes a surprising turn when an adventure unfolds around him.
“Round and Round the Year We Go” by Carter Higgins
A celebration of each month of the year.
“Sweet and Sour” by Brian Yanish; pictures by Stacy Ebert
This tale about second chances, overcoming differences, and celebrating what unites us is sure to pickle the fancy of readers young and old.
“Zuni and the Memory Jar” by Aisha Saeed; illustrated by Neha Rawat
A reminder to celebrate everyday joys in life along with the grand achievements.
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