At Varsity Mentors, we believe in the power of reading. Especially lifelong reading.

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But this means that at the beginning of a future reader's life, someone close needs to select good picture books. A picture book with stunning art and a captivating story can plant the seeds of narrative thinking and layered understanding.

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Over the last ten years, we have scoured thousands of picture books looking for ones that combine great art with playful, interesting stories. Our list contains about 200 titles, and you may be surprised at which books aren't on it, and which are! Our only true guide was, As an adult, do I want to read this again?

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