• The best books about the less obvious bits of London
• The best contemporary cozy mysteries
• The best board books celebrating diverse families
• The best books about deeply lovable dysfunctional families
• The best magical middle-grade graphic novels
• The best picture books about death
• The best books for plunging into the maritime Caribbean
• The best books of people’s stories that will make you feel connected to humanity
• The best books to make kids feel like mighty eco-warriors
• The best books to teach kids about pet death
• The best picture books about facing your fears
• The best books about smart women trying to figure it all out (sometimes through the help of sea turtles)
• The best children’s stories with the magic of three
• The best children’s books about ocean animals
• The best parable books that teach valuable lessons
• The best books about theatre written for children
• The best books on the ways that animals redeem us
• The best books encouraging children to dream and believe in themselves