Tuesday, 15 December 2020

MY TOP 20 PICK FOR THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CHILDRENS PICTURE BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2020


 My top 20 pick of illustrated books in 2020. 

They range from fiction to non fiction to poetry books and are in no particular order. 


A story of a little dog in a big city




History Atlas  written and illustrated by Thiago De Moraes Scholastic
Illustrated Non Fiction of historical figures and their place in history and on the map. 


Leap Hare Leap by Dom Conlon Illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou Graffeg
Following Hare's around the world


A little girl on an environmental adventure




Queen's  by Victoria Crossman Scholastic
Non Fiction 3000 years of the most incredible women in history



WILD CITIES BY BEN LERWILL ILLUSTRATED BY HARRIET HOBDAY Penguin
Non Fiction Different animals that live in different cities


Mulan Animated Classics Disney Studio Press
A insight into the drawings and artwork creating Mulan. One of a series including Cinderella and Snow White.



TIger Tiger Burning Bright illustrations Britta Teckentrup Selected by Fiona Waters Nosy Crow 
A collection of poetry featuring animals.




Fish by Brendan Kearney DK Books
An environmental story about saving the sea from pollution




Skunk and Badger Amy Timberlake Illustrated Jon Klassen Scholastic
A quirky story that reminds us that opposites still can become friends. A lovely HB Book for young readers. 


Treacle Street- Marcel's Parcels Kate Hindley Simon and Schuster
A lift the flap board book. One of a series featuring characters along the street. 



A fable for modern times.



The Song of the Golden Hare by Jackie Morris Unbound
The story of two children must protecting a golden hare. 



A story about friendship



Like the Moon Loves the Sky Hena Khan illustrations Saffa Khan Chronicle books 
A celebration of parents love inspired by the Quran



A Dancers Dream Katherine Woodfine  illustration by Lizzy Stewart Simon & Schuster 
The real story of the Nutcracker







An enviormental picture book


The Terribly Friendly Fox Susannah Lloyd Illustration Ellie Snowdon Simon & Schuster
A picture book about a naughty fox




A little boy gets lost in the big city


A story about the importance of mindfulness and meditation



Ocean meets Sky by The Fan Brothers Francis Lincoln.
A story about dealing with the loss of a loved one  and keeping their memories alive.
Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour and illustrated by Daniel Egneus Oxford University Press
Sensitively addresses the refugee crisis 


 



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