Each year, Cracking the Cover compiles a list of books that make great gifts. These picture books were published and/or reviewed in 2022.
Browsing: ages 8 & up
Mathematics and poetry collide in Counting in Dog Years and Other Sassy Math Poems, written by Betsy Franco and illustrated by Priscilla Tey.
These picture books — for 4-8-year-olds and 9 and up — make poetry accessible and may even inspire young readers to create their own.
The following science-themed picture books for 5- to 12-year-olds will excite readers and encourage them to think and grow.
Spring is officially here. These are some excellent books just right for celebrating the changing of the season.
In time for Black History Month, these books are great ways to learn about the Black community’s past, present and hopes for the future.
Explore the magical and mysterious world of Fungi in Big Picture Press’ fantastic Welcome to the Museum book Fungarium.
For thousands of years, humans have been building cities. Explore six of those cities in Cities in Layers, by Philip Steele and Andrés Lozano.
If you and your kids have had enough with “home school,” one, or all, of these books from Candlewick Press might be a good middle ground for your family.
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching, and Father’s Day isn’t far behind. These are some lovely books from Simon & Schuster that celebrate familial love.