The 20 Most Influential Picture Books of All Time

"Picture books carry a nostalgia that keeps the classics around a long time. I grew up reading picture books that my parents and even grandparents had loved as children. Their love of these books made them want me to experience them. And I did love Peter Rabbit and the Poky Little Puppy when I was a kid. But it's also important to understand the contributions that more recent picture book creators have made. And important to support contemporary picture books, so children continue to get thought-provoking, imagination-inducing, entertaining, and informative books to read. This list of 20 influential picture books tries to capture some of the big moves and moments within the genre. I've missed some true greats and included one or two you might not have heard of. But I hope you learn something from this list. And think about where the picture book might go from here." - Alison Doherty/Book Riot