Picture Books
The winners of the 2025 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards are I Know How to Draw an Owl by Hilary Horder Hippely, illus. by Matt James; Everything We Never Had by Randy Ribay; and Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown by Candace Fleming.
Mata’s book will appeal to students entering a new school as well as to anyone who has felt like an outsider. It’s sure to be a hit.
This is an excellent book to teach young children about safety, sacrifice, putting service before self, and staying focused on a task until it is successfully completed.–Laura Ellis
PREMIUM
Sunny Wants to Play
An excellent look at what it feels like to be an only child, this is a good choice for any library’s picture book collection.
A beautifully told and illustrated story about resilience, identity, and the power of encouragement. A thoughtful addition to classrooms and libraries alike.
This book’s positive message, colorful illustrations, creative problem-solving activity, and culinary fun make it an enjoyable addition to a library’s holiday collection.
Comforting illustrations and an uplifting message, but it may be too sophisticated for the younger picture book crowd.
A Christmas-themed look into Indigenous culture tradition that encourages further exploration.
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