NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Meredith
Corporation's (NYSE: MDP) PARENTS released the 13th
annual list of Best Children's Books, recognizing the 30 top new
reads for every child in 2021. Selected by the editors and
kid-approved, the list of winners is available now
on PARENTS.com/BestBooks and in the December issue of PARENTS,
available now.
"The year 2021 was unpredictable for families, but they could
always count on reading together as a way to bring on joy,
laughter, learning, and adventure," says PARENTS Editor in Chief
Julia Edelstein. "PARENTS highlights
children's books in every issue, but December's list is
particularly special. In a packed field of top notch children's
literature released this year, these 30 books stand out as the most
engaging, enriching, original and in many cases, beautiful to
behold. I believe every title here deserves a spot on your child's
bookshelf."
PARENTS editors, librarians, teachers and literacy experts
nominated more than 250 titles published this year. A diverse group
of over 100 kids and their parents helped determine 30 winners that
deliver excitement, adventure, and kindness.
The complete list of PARENTS' Best Children's Books of 2021 is
presented below by category and on PARENTS.com/BestBooks.
BOARD BOOKS
- Comparrotives Written and illustrated
by Janik Coat
- Count to Love! Written by
Andrea Pinkney, illustrated by
Brian Pinkney
- Drive the Fire Truck Illustrated by
Dave Mottram
- Peekaboo: Bear Written by Camilla Reid, illustrated by Ingela P.
Arrhenius
- Snap! Chomp Your Jaws! Written and
illustrated by Bob Barner
- Turn Seek Find: Habitats Written and illustrated
by Ben Newman
- Washer and Dryer's Big Job Written and
illustrated by Steven Weinberg
- Who Needs a Hug? Written by
Dean Hacohen, illustrated by
Sherry Scharschmidt
PICTURE BOOKS
- Outside, Inside Written and illustrated by
LeUyen Pham
- Stella's Stellar Hair Written and illustrated by
Yesenia Moises
- Uma Wimple Charts Her House Written by Reif
Larsen, illustrated by Ben
Gibson
- Our Skin: A First Conversation About Race Written
by Megan Madison and
Jessica Ralli, illustrated
by Isabel Roxas
- Chez Bob Written
and illustrated by Bob Shea
- Bicycle Bash Written and illustrated
by Alison Farrell
- The Olphabet: "O" No! An Alphabet Revolt Written
by Jess M.
Brallier, illustrated by Nichola Cowdery
- Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever! Written by
Beth Ferry,
illustrated by Tom
Lichtenheld
- Milo Imagines the World Written by Matt de la
Peña, illustrated by Christian
Robinson
- Maybe ... Written and illustrated
by Chris Haughton
- Mel Fell Written
and illustrated by Corey R.
Tabor
- Bear Is a Bear Written by Jonathan Stutzman, illustrated by
Dan Santat
CHAPTER BOOKS
- Pawcasso Written and illustrated by Remy Lai
- Stamped (for Kids) Adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul from the book by Jason Reynolds and Parents advisor
Ibram X. Kendi, illustrated
by Rachelle Baker
- Simon and Chester: Super Detectives! Written and
illustrated by Cale Atkinson
- Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey Written and
illustrated by Erin Entrada
Kelly
- I'm On It! Written by Andrea Tsurumi
- That Thing About Bollywood Written by
Supriya Kelkar
- The Chance to Fly Written by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
- The Double Life of Danny
Day Written by Mike
Thayer
- Sisters of the Neversea Written by Cynthia
Leitich Smith
- The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy Written by
Anne Ursu
Librarians also nominated over 75 new teen novels, which were
reviewed by 25 teens who named 10 winners to the PARENTS list of
Best Books for Teens. The list is available as a digital exclusive
on PARENTS.com/TeenBooks.
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millennial moms, reaches 9.3 million readers monthly through an
award-winning magazine and over 19 million through its digital and
social platforms. With an understanding that raising good people is
the most important job, PARENTS serves up trusted advice that
empowers moms and dads to care for their kids with confidence and
find ways to enjoy the ride. PARENTS is produced by Meredith
Corporation (NYSE: MDP).
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