2025 Best Illustrated Book

Gump-Gump, a young tummabump, is called Grump-Grump because he never wants to help his mummy, but soon learns that life is a whole let better after turning over a new leaf and becoming kind and considerate.

A Yandar ambassador on a human spaceship in uncharted space encounters her ancient enemy, the one with the celestial cannons—but this time, she, too, has the use of big guns.

Beginner readers use visual cues and sight words to identify what stinks.

With a bit of help, Rocky discovers that being an okapi might just be his greatest strength.

Ari explores the wonders of flying, meets new friends, and discovers hidden treasures on her first airplane ride. This social story is perfect in preparing new flyers for what to expect when heading to the airport.

Beginner readers use visual cues and sight words to find a missing Rottweiler.

When a little girl learns the musical truck she hears sells ice cream, she’s overcome with sadness until her brother saves the day.
A mage prodigy attempts to rescue a beloved woman from a beast while navigating the uncharted waters of his new marriage to a fellow young mage.

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"

New readers can practice their sight words as Starlight the unicorn learns the importance of kindness, friendship, and using her abilities to make a difference and earn her horn.

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.

Bruce encounters a cast of quirky farm animal friends who offer questionable advice on a mission to find berries for his mama's special recipe.

"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.

When Joey’s anxiety causes wrinkles to develop on his body, his classmates help them disappear.

New readers can practice sight words while helping Dragon get his ball back.

While Reagan’s first day of school is filled with loud noises, messy art projects, and unfamiliar games, his talent captivates his classmates.

From being brave at school to helping others, Noah discovers that true superpowers come from within.

With the help of a prince and princess, a little dragon achieves his dream of singing.

An American teen is on the run, hiding from the crime syndicate she crossed. Can she escape before they even the score?

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.

With the help of his magical new friend, Lucas learns that the dark isn't something to fear.

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