New York Times Best Children's Books of 2024

Here are the year’s most notable picture, chapter and middle grade books, selected by the New York Times books editor. These books on this list are available to be borrowed through the Sussex County Library System.

Updated December 9, 2024
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Louder than hunger /
Schu, John,
Paper Book
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book "Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it's needed most. This is one of those books." --Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal-winning, The One and Only Ivan ...
The Mythmakers :
Hendrix, John,
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator John Hendrix comes The Mythmakers, a graphic novel biography of two literary lions--C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien--following the remarkable story of their friendship and creative fellowship, and how each came to write their...
Pepper & Me
Alemagna, Beatrice.
Paper Book
In this utterly enchanting and unexpected tale from international picture book star Beatrice Alemagna, a childhood mishap is the occasion for growth and self-reflection. When a little girl falls on the street, scraping her knee, her father tells her not to worry, that 'a...
Plain Jane and the mermaid
Brosgol, Vera.
Paper Book
A New York Times Best Children's Books of the Year An NPR Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year From Anya's Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic graphic novel that flips every...
Something about the sky /
Carson, Rachel,
Paper Book
Cut-paper wizard Nikki McClure is a brilliant steward for the words of a pioneering environmentalist in this wondrous ode to clouds--and the scientific "language of the sky." Rachel Carson once wrote, "It is not half so important to know as to feel." What do we know...
Wildful
Kurimoto, Kengo,
Paper Book
New York Times Best Children's Books of 2024 Kirkus Best Books of 2024 Shelf Awareness 2024 Best Books of the Year The Globe 100: The Best Books of 2024 Poppy's mother hasn't been the same since Gran passed away. She stays inside and watches TV, unable...
The yellow bus /
Long, Loren
Paper Book
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A #1 Indie Bestseller With stunning illustrations and an inspiring, universal message, The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling Loren Long is a tender and hopeful modern classic -- the...

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