The Year's Best in Picture Books

School Library Journal has published their picks of the best children's books for 2009. Here is a sampling of picture books included on their list.
Yummy: Eight Favorite Fairy Tales by Lucy Cousins
"Little Red Riding Hood", "The Three Little Pigs" and six other stories with Lucy Cousin's trademark illustrations. Perfect for young fairy tale lovers.

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Thunder-Boomer by Shutta Crum
A hot summer day, a big, nasty thunderstorm and then a surprise.

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Let's Do Nothing by Tony Fucile
What do two boys do when there is nothing to do? Why nothing!


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Birds by Kevin Henkes
Henkes' delightful illustrations will make you long for spring and the chance to look for some beautiful birds.

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The Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
Stunning illustrations fill this book about Aesop's timeless fable.

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