2025 Best Illustrated Book

Jungle Jim takes Fred and his friends camping. They went for walks, learned about mushrooms and berries, tried hang-gliding and white-water rafting. And a cookout. "Having finished all the chores, it's surely time to make S'mors. Marshmallows with chocolate bits taosted by the fire on sticks"

"Polly the Pollinating Bee" follows a curious little bee on her vibrant journey through fields and flowers, teaching children the vital role of pollination and how bees help nature bloom.

With the wind in her hair and the salt tickling her nose, a Captain heads out for a day on the brine. A story within a story, rhythm, rhyme, and repetition introduces life forms found in the Indian Ocean, while the imaging hints at the cycle of life.

This book aims to raise children's awareness of how they can protect the environment. Through a simple story and engaging activities, children will discover how small actions can make a big difference in caring for our planet.

From awkward encounters to quiet epiphanies, Got a Minute? serves up sharp, snack-sized stories for people with short attention spans and deep feelings.