Words that captivate, educate, and entertain. Pictures that inspire, delight, and charm. Put them together in a book, and you’ve created something that children will cherish long after the last page is finished.
Every year, in the first week of February, booklovers from all over the world celebrate Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week. Sponsored by the Children’s Authors Network (CAN!), the annual celebration sees children’s authors, illustrators, and readers come together to share a love of words and pictures that inspire children to learn about and explore their world.
As you can imagine, the team at Nashville Public Library (NPL) are big fans of children’s books. Whether they’re for education or purely entertainment, children’s books instill a love of reading and learning in kids of all ages that will last the rest of their lives. We adore that!
Today, we’re sharing some of our favorite illustrated children’s titles and sharing what makes them so special. Once you’re done reading this post, be sure to check them out in our online catalog for yourself.