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The Best Children's Books of 2022

10 great gifts for the kids in your life, including the Newberry and Caldecott winners, librarian and teacher recommendations, picks from the New York Times and Washington Post, and even one for the young soccer star in your life.

Tertulia •

Dec 9th, 2022

#1. A winner of the New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award

Farmhouse by Sophie Blackall (Ages 4 to 8)

#2. This year's Caldecott Medal winner has stunning watercolor illustrations

Watercress by Andrea Wang (Ages 4 to 8)

#3. This Washington Post pick for best children's book of 2022 fosters a love for the Earth and all of its flora and fauna

Berry Song by Michaela Goade (Ages 4 to 8)

#4. This year's Coretta Scott King Book Award winner introduces kids to the tragedy of the Tulsa race massacre

Unspeakable by Carole Boston Weatherford (Ages 9-10)

#5. The best new science book for kids

The Universe in You by Jason Chin (Ages 8 to 12)

#6. This fantasy novel was named a 2022 notable book for kids by the American Library Association

Amari and the Night Brothers by B B Alston (Ages 8 to 12)

#7. This National Book Award nominated graphic novel has made a splash with readers and reviewers

Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas (Ages 8 to 12)

#8. The best book for kids with World Cup fever

Booked by Kwame Alexander (Ages 10 to 12)

#9. This year's Newbery Medal winner takes young readers on a dystopian trek across the stars. This book is on dozens of "best-of-the-year" lists.

The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera (Ages 10 to 14)

#10. The story of human history by an acclaimed historian, and his first book written just for young readers — it's like "Sapiens" but for kids.

Unstoppable Us by Yuval Noah Harari (Ages 10+)