2019 has been an amazing year, filled with quite a few truly incredible books. We’re so proud of these books that have earned a place on some really wonderful best books lists. If you don’t already know them, get a head start on your 2020 TBR.

One Fox

One Fox
A Counting Book Thriller
Written and illustrated by Kate Read

New York Public Library’s 2019 Best Books for Kids

Going Down Home with Daddy

Going Down Home with Daddy
Written by Kelly Starling Lyons
Illustrated by Daniel Minter

Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2019

School Library Journal Best Book of 2019

Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2019

Carter Reads the Newspaper

Carter Reads the Newspaper
Written by Deborah Hopkinson
Illustrated by Don Tate

Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2019

New York Public Library’s 2019 Top 10 Books for Kids

King Kayla and the Case of Found Fred

King & Kayla and the Case of Found Fred
Written by Dori Hillestad Butler
Illustrated by Nancy Meyers

School Library Journal Best Book of 2019

Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2019

Mr Penguin Lost Treasure

Mr. Penguin and the Lost Treasure
Written and illustrated by Alex T. Smith

New York Public Library’s 2019 Top 10 Books for Kids

Save the Crash test Dummies

Save the Crash-test Dummies
Written by Jennifer Swanson
Illustrated by TeMika Grooms

Booklist Top 10 Sci-Tech Books for Youth