15 Picture Books to Read for National Picture Book Month
November is National Picture Book Month! To celebrate, here are fifteen picture books we recommend reading this month. These books can be found and purchased using the links below. Happy reading!
Nosotros Means Us by Paloma Valdivia
A bilingual book about the everlasting love and unbreakable bond between a mother and her child.
Soul Food Sunday Written By Winsome Bingham and Illustrated by C. G. Esperanza
A celebration of family and traditions that takes place when Granny embarks on a journey with her grandson to teach him how to make their beloved Sunday dinner.
Something About Grandma Written and Illustrated By Tania de Regil
A heartwarming book about how amazing grandmas are, their special qualities, and intergenerational love.
Welcome, Precious Written by Nikki Grimes and Illustrated by Bryan Collier
A book welcoming a baby to the wonders of the world, and highlighting everyday things such as peanut butter and bubbles.
Meet Yasmin! Written by Saadia Faruqi and Illustrated by Hatem Aly
A collection of four stories about Yasmin, her multi-generational Pakistani American family, and her adventures, where readers see how Yasmin uses her creativity and imagination to find a solution to challenges.
Eyes that Speak to the Stars Written by Joanna Ho and Illustrated by Dung Ho
A young Asian boy notices that his eyes look different from his peers' after seeing his friend’s drawing of them, but with the help of the boys and men in his family, he is able to gain appreciation for his eyes and see the beauty of them.
Uncle John’s City Garden Written by Bernette Ford and Illustrated by Frank Morrison
An autobiographical story of a young girl who spends a summer helping her Uncle John maintain a garden plot in the city that celebrates nature, family, and food.
The Year We Learned to Fly Written by Jacqueline Woodson and Illustrated by Rafael López
After advice from their grandma, two siblings learn in times of boredom and discontentment to use their imaginations and fly beyond their minds and dream to see a world that is waiting for them.
A Bear to Share Written by Jessica Alba, Kelly Sawyer Patricof, and Norah Weinstein and Illustrated by Alicia Más
In the process of receiving a new teddy bear, Tiana learns her friend has never had one. This heartwarming book shows a little girl learning the importance of letting go and giving back.
Holi Hai! Written by Chitra Soundar and Illustrated by Darshika Varma
As the family members pick colors to make gulal for Holi, Gauri is upset because she didn’t get the color she wanted. But with the help of her grandfather, Gauri comes to learn the meaning of Holi and sets aside her anger. This story is an excellent introduction to Holi and its significance, as well as a beautiful story about love and forgiveness.
Watercress Written by Andrea Wang and Illustrated by Jason Chin
An autobiographical story of a child of immigrants discovering and connecting with her Chinese heritage when gathering watercress by the side of the road.
Off-Limits by Helen Yoon
When a young girl has the opportunity to sneak into her dad’s off-limits office, she finds a world of fun office supplies that she uses to have fun and foster her creativity.
Hair Love Written by Matthew A Cherry and Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Mom is away, so it’s up to dad to do Zuri’s hair. This story shares and depicts a relationship between a father and his daughter, as well as celebrating a love for your natural hair.
You Matter by Christian Robinson
This book reminds kids that they are believed in and supported and that they make a difference. Every part of them, no matter how big or small, matters.
A Place Where Hurricanes Happen Written by Renée Watson and Illustrated by Shadra Strickland
An account of Hurricane Katrina by four friends who describe their lives before, during, and after the storm. They come to learn that even though everything can change in an instant, people define the community and offer one another hope to get through hard times.