The Top Five Picture Books of 2023

 

I searched the web for the best picture books for kids from 2023, and here are some of the results I found:

Vlad the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago: A charming and funny story about a vampire who loves to dance and wants to join a ballet school, but faces some challenges along the way.

Dear Unicorn by Josh Funk and Charles Santoso: A magical and humorous tale of a girl who writes letters to a unicorn, and gets more than she bargained for when he shows up at her door.

The Pigeon Has to Go to School! by Mo Willems: A hilarious and relatable book about the fears and anxieties of starting school, featuring the beloved pigeon character from the award-winning.

Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman: A hopeful and inspiring poem by the inaugural youth poet laureate of the United States, accompanied by stunning illustrations, that encourages young readers to dream big and make a difference in the world.

There Was a Party for Langston by Jason Reynolds and Jerome and Jarrett Pumphrey: A beautiful and rhythmic tribute to the legendary poet Langston Hughes, told from the perspective of a young boy who attends a party in his honor and discovers the power of words and art.

These are just some of the many amazing picture books that were published in 2023. I hope you enjoy reading them with your kids.