Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago
Looking for some great picture book recommendations? Here's a book haul of 10 TOP kid book picks that range from sweet to beautiful to simply very, very funny! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll enjoy the gorgeous illustrations in these prime examples of the art of picture books. The list contains everything from design-heavy, contemporary style picture books to sweet classic-looking styles. The list is a mix of serious topics and humorous, joy-filled stories. It contains some representation and diversity in the shape of different races and an LGBTQ character in addition to cute animal characters, though it needs more!
Important note: I was definitely experiencing some video/lighting issues, and I promise to work on resolving them for the next video! Please bear with me for today :). I hope my enthusiasm for these wonderful books carries you through!
Without further delay, here is a list of the picture books I recommend in this video.
Disclaimer: This is an unpaid review, I purchased all these books with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. The qualified affiliate links are marked with a single *.
1. At 1:45 "The Honeybee" by Kirsten Hall and Isabelle Arsenault*
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2. At 3:49 "On a Magical Do-Nothing Day" by Beatrice Alemagna*
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3. At 4:33 "Julian is a Mermaid" by Jessica Love*
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4. At 5:37 "I want my Hat back" by Jon Klassen*
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5. At 6:30 "The Truth about Old People" by Elina Ellis*
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6. At 7:54 "JOY" by Corinne Averiss and Isabelle Follath*
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7. At 9:10 "Worrysaurus" by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton*
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8. At 10:02 "The Someone New" by Jill Twiss and E.G. Keller*
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9. At 11:24 "The Fate of Fausto" by Oliver Jeffers*
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10. At 11:46 "The Highest Mountain of Books in the World" by Rocio Bonilla*
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Note: The illustrations in this version might be different than the ones in this video.
11. Bonus pick! At 12:43 "Fuis Tigre" by Gauthier David and Gaetan Doremus*
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COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
My videos are focused on sharing my art work, focused on picture books and nursery room wall art, and what I have learned about: illustration time lapses, art tutorials and how-to videos, building an illustration portfolio, how to learn about and become an illustrator if you cannot attend art school, resources to learn about illustration, portfolio reviews, the children's book illustration process, my experience with attending conferences such as SCBWI, the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and reviews of taking art/illustration classes such as with Make Art That Sells, the Cambridge School of Art, and more. I love to grow, and I love sharing what I learn along the journey openly!
Looking for some great picture book recommendations? Here's a book haul of 10 TOP kid book picks that range from sweet to beautiful to simply very, very funny! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll enjoy the gorgeous illustrations in these prime examples of the art of picture books. The list contains everything from design-heavy, contemporary style picture books to sweet classic-looking styles. The list is a mix of serious topics and humorous, joy-filled stories. It contains some representation and diversity in the shape of different races and an LGBTQ character in addition to cute animal characters, though it needs more!
Important note: I was definitely experiencing some video/lighting issues, and I promise to work on resolving them for the next video! Please bear with me for today :). I hope my enthusiasm for these wonderful books carries you through!
Without further delay, here is a list of the picture books I recommend in this video.
Disclaimer: This is an unpaid review, I purchased all these books with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, at no additional cost to you. The qualified affiliate links are marked with a single *.
1. At 1:45 "The Honeybee" by Kirsten Hall and Isabelle Arsenault*
amzn.to/3sSzfzb
2. At 3:49 "On a Magical Do-Nothing Day" by Beatrice Alemagna*
amzn.to/3tG0oq2
3. At 4:33 "Julian is a Mermaid" by Jessica Love*
amzn.to/3dK0lUF
4. At 5:37 "I want my Hat back" by Jon Klassen*
amzn.to/32Ci8a2
5. At 6:30 "The Truth about Old People" by Elina Ellis*
amzn.to/3dHbMwo
6. At 7:54 "JOY" by Corinne Averiss and Isabelle Follath*
amzn.to/3tKIi6m
7. At 9:10 "Worrysaurus" by Rachel Bright and Chris Chatterton*
amzn.to/3nc3EqE
8. At 10:02 "The Someone New" by Jill Twiss and E.G. Keller*
amzn.to/3dIrIOU
9. At 11:24 "The Fate of Fausto" by Oliver Jeffers*
amzn.to/3vcG67V
10. At 11:46 "The Highest Mountain of Books in the World" by Rocio Bonilla*
amzn.to/3tMeS7M
Note: The illustrations in this version might be different than the ones in this video.
11. Bonus pick! At 12:43 "Fuis Tigre" by Gauthier David and Gaetan Doremus*
amzn.to/3ndfQre
COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
My videos are focused on sharing my art work, focused on picture books and nursery room wall art, and what I have learned about: illustration time lapses, art tutorials and how-to videos, building an illustration portfolio, how to learn about and become an illustrator if you cannot attend art school, resources to learn about illustration, portfolio reviews, the children's book illustration process, my experience with attending conferences such as SCBWI, the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and reviews of taking art/illustration classes such as with Make Art That Sells, the Cambridge School of Art, and more. I love to grow, and I love sharing what I learn along the journey openly!
