31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Simple Picture Books

It’s always a good idea to contrast the more extended lists I produce (board books, for example) alongside shorter ones like today’s. But first, let’s define our terms. To my mind, a simple picture book is a picture book for younger readers. Preschoolers, for example. Adults (particularly adult reviewers) are rather enamored of providing children with thoughtful, complex picture books. I include myself in that statement. It can be difficult to understand how truly praiseworthy simple picture...