Best children's books of 2018: From an LGBTQ fairytale to an immigration story
A baby monkey with a knack for detective work, a mysterious green creature that takes up residence in an Australian farmhouse, and a 9-year-old stuck in a Russian-style summer camp are among the chief attractions of an exciting year in children's literature.
There's also a book-length poem about feeling different from your classmates by National Book Award-winner Jacqueline Woodson, and a wise and witty take on finding your first friends by Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo. Newcomer Daniel Haack has penned a much-needed LGBT fairy tale about a prince who finds love with a dashing knight, and Chicago authors Keir Graff and Chris Rylander bring the city to life in two smart and endearing middle-grade novels.
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