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Tag: translated picture books

December 13, 2025 by Betsy Bird

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2025 Translated Children’s Books for Older and Younger Readers

So many incredible books hit our shores in a given year, that it only makes sense to write an entire post about them today.

November 19, 2025 by Betsy Bird

Pilgrim Codex: Let’s Talk Migration, Translation, and Why This Book is Far Too Timely with Vivian Mansour and Carlos Rodríguez Cortez

"We have all made some kind of pilgrimage in our lives; we are all in transit, searching for the best path to a life full of opportunities and shared happiness." A talk with the author and the translator of a seminal work.

July 4, 2025 by Betsy Bird

Review of the Day: Freya and the Snake by Fredrik Sonck, ill. Jenny Lucander

Finnish in origin, today's book discusses a rather universal moment: When a trusted and beloved parent chooses a child’s safety over that of an animal’s.

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31 Days, 31 Lists: 2024 Translated Children’s Books

December 13, 2024 by Betsy Bird

Today we're giving a shout out not simply to the translated books that make to American shelves, but also to the hardworking translators who are so good at what they do.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2023 Translated Picture Books

December 13, 2023 by Betsy Bird

Today, you're going to witness some of the most interesting, original, and downright beautiful books of the year. They run the gamut from hilarious to tear-jerking.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2022 Translated Picture Books

December 13, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Today, we celebrate books from places all over the world. Too often they cannot win major children's book awards in the States. Even so, check out these remarkable stories. The kinds that are so good, you won't want them to escape your notice.

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Review of the Day: Telling Stories Wrong by Gianni Rodari, ill. Beatrice Alemagna, trans. Antony Shugaar

March 4, 2022 by Betsy Bird

An ideal book for a grandparent to read to their own offspring’s offspring. Especially if that kid can’t stand it when grown-ups get facts wrong. Here’s one fact that isn’t wrong: This book is delightful. A win of an import.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2021 Translated Books for Kids

December 13, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Today, I celebrate not just the translated picture books that I've done in the past, but also translated board books, nonfiction, poetry, and more. Enjoy!

Review of the Day: Magic Candies by Heena Baek, translated by Sophie Bowman

May 10, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Deeply touching, funny, and incredibly odd, this is the kind of picture book that gets you excited about picture books all over again.

31 Days, 31 Lists: 2020 Translated Picture Books

December 13, 2020 by Betsy Bird

These books have figured out how to appeal. Whether they sport an original idea, a great translation, or scintillating art, there's something to enjoy in each and every last one of these books.

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