Best children's picture books

PitcherBooks: Fairytales are a necessity! Based on the legend of Llywelyn, 13th century Welsh prince, & his loyal hound, Gelert. Lush, rich jewel-toned art, Laurel Long has to be among the best illustrators ever. This book is a work of art in itself!

PitcherBooks: The most beautifully illustrated Mother Goose I've ever seen! The best!

PitcherBooks: Every kid needs a Mother Goose book! William Joyce's adorable art makes this one a keeper! And it's very affordable.

PitcherBooks: An altogether lovely book. Perfect for anytime but meant for bedtime. Gentle lyrics. Beautiful, magical and soothing art. I was so enamored of this book, I bought copies for every child I knew! Award-winner.

PitcherBooks: The beautiful traditional prayer with exquisite art by Heidi Holder.

PitcherBooks: If I were restricted to buying only one bedtime book (instead of the many I do have!), this would be The ONE! A lovely poem and illustrations suitable for all ages!

PitcherBooks: Beautiful text and art. Bedtime story. Award-winner.

PitcherBooks: Not enough people know about this book! Wonderful text & art!

PitcherBooks: Peter McCarty's artwork is stunning! An original & fantastical little fairy tale of flying to the moon. Two thumbs up! Award-winner.

PitcherBooks: Peter McCarty's artwork is stunning! If, as a child, you remember your parent driving you on a night journey, this will evoke wonderful thoughts and memories. Award-winner.

PitcherBooks: Exquisite art by Heidi Holder. She does Aesop justice and then some!

PitcherBooks: A fun and wordless picture story. A wonderful bedtime book. Award-winner.

PitcherBooks: Great fun. Award-winner. Cumulative rhyme. Comical art. Everybody piles into Granny's bed :-)

PitcherBooks: Kid classic. Award-winner. If you don't know this book, what planet have you been living on?

PitcherBooks: My favorite book illustrated by Wayne Anderson. Fun & fantastical story of a little girl who always wanted a pet fish. One day, she gets her wish... every time she turns on the bathroom faucet! Very funny :-)

PitcherBooks: One of those perfect picture books! Great text & Great illustration! A don't miss and fun read-aloud. One I'd give to any kid of any age :-) Award-winner.

PitcherBooks: A don't miss and fun read-aloud. Award winner.

PitcherBooks: A don't miss and fun read-aloud. Award winner.

PitcherBooks: A don't miss and fun read-aloud. Award winner.

PitcherBooks: Too dang funny! If you & yours don't read the diary of this little worm, you are totally missing out. Award winner.

PitcherBooks: Simply amazing wordless book that 'zooms out' from one image to the next. Fascinating! Great for lessons on perspective too. Award winner.

PitcherBooks: This book deserves awards and recognition! Wonderful, magical text and art.

PitcherBooks: Kid classic. What kid hasn't dreamed of this?

PitcherBooks: Jan Brett does a great job illustrating Eugene Fields classic poem.

PitcherBooks: Rose Amy Fyleman (Author/Poet. UK, 1877–1957) is noted for her works about fairies for children. This simple but lovely poem is perfectly accompanied by Jamichael Henterly's rich artwork.

PitcherBooks: Frost's poem beautifully illustrated by Susan Jeffers.

PitcherBooks: A 1950s Big Little Golden Book classic equally appealing to boys & girls. Great art by Garth Williams. A gem from my childhood. Recently reprinted.

PitcherBooks: Wonderful fairy tale with a kitten hero beautifully illustrated by P.J. Lynch.

PitcherBooks: Award winner by Wallace Edwards. Humorously illustrated Idioms. Amazingly detailed absurd yet realistic art. Great fun.

PitcherBooks: An award-winner by Wallace Edwards. An alphabet book like no other! Amazingly detailed absurd yet realistic art. Great fun.

PitcherBooks: Frog & Toad are good friends through it all. Totally endearing. And kids of all ages could take a lesson from these guys. Award winner.

PitcherBooks: Aesop's fable. Well done by Maggie Kneen.

PitcherBooks: Aesop's fable. Well done by Jan Brett.

PitcherBooks: Stunning artwork! Good story.

PitcherBooks: A collection of short stories about the daily life of the mice of Brambly Hedge. One could peruse the lovely intricate artwork for hours! Omnibus contains: 1- Spring Story (1980) 2- Summer Story (1980) 3- Autumn Story (1980) 4- Winter Story (1980) 5- The Secret Staircase (1983) 6- The High Hills (1986) 7- Sea Story (1990) 8- Poppy's Babies (1994) ... If you like Beatrix Potter, you'll love Barklem's works.

PitcherBooks: Kinuko Craft's amazing and beautiful artwork make this a must-have. A work of art in itself.

PitcherBooks: Susan Jeffer's art makes this a lovely edition.

PitcherBooks: Regardless of LT's beliefs, all fairy tales are NOT created equally and picture book versions should be separated by illustrator. Get a Thumbelina edition with one of its best illustrators: Bagram Ibatoulline OR Kaarina Kaila OR Arlene Graston OR Lauren Mills OR Susan Jeffers

PitcherBooks: Kinuko Craft's amazing and beautiful artwork make this a must-have. A work of art in itself.

PitcherBooks: If you can find any of Mercer Mayer fairy tale editions, grab 'em. They're hard to find and he did lovely art for them.

PitcherBooks: Susan Jeffer's art makes this a lovely edition.

PitcherBooks: If you can find any of Mercer Mayer fairy tale editions, grab 'em. They're hard to find and he did lovely art for them.

PitcherBooks: Well-known storyteller, Jane Yolen, paired with wonderful fantasy artist, Gary Lippincott. Sadly, the only book Lippincott is likely to illustrate.

PitcherBooks: Sweet story of a girl child and a boy fairy who meet as youngsters and remain friends through old age. Lovely art by Jane Dyer.

PitcherBooks: Kinuko Craft's amazing and beautiful artwork make this a must-have.

PitcherBooks: Tender, touching fairy tale by Yolen enhanced by Jane Dyer's art.

PitcherBooks: Award winner. Zelinsky's intricate medieval-style artwork make this book a work of art in itself. However... the traditional & somewhat grim story. Better for older children who know the facts of life.

PitcherBooks: Beautifully done. Worth it for Raúl Colón's artwork alone. But the text holds it own just fine.

PitcherBooks: A don't miss and fun read-aloud. Award nominee.

PitcherBooks: Too dang funny! One's point of view is all. You'd be hard-pressed not to love this clever dawg :-) Award winner.

PitcherBooks: Kid Classic. Cheerful Chinese fairytale of brothers with magical talents. A childhood favorite.

PitcherBooks: Little Golden Book classic. A childhood favorite.

PitcherBooks: Little Golden Book classic. A childhood favorite.

PitcherBooks: The classic fairy tale better done than most by talented artist Barbara McClintock & author Jim Ayleworth. Plus you get a recipe at the end :-)

PitcherBooks: Humorous yet comforting, Granpa tells a tall tale. Award-winner.

PitcherBooks: Great Halloween pop-up! Award-winner.

PitcherBooks: A traditional Italian Christmas story by de Paola. Nicely done.

PitcherBooks: The Night Before Christmas (Becky Kelly, Illustrator) by Clement C. Moore (Poet). Just the right size for little hands to hold. Adorable artwork!

PitcherBooks: All of dePaola's Jamie O'Rourke picture book fairy tales are a delight!