With the end of 2021 rapidly approaching, the “best of” lists from the year that was are starting to trickle in. First up, the New York Times’ list of the top 10 illustrated children’s books. From artists on the rise to legends like the late, great Floyd Cooper (who passed away in July), the Times’ list showcases just a taste of the the wide range of imagery that filled children’s books this year. Take a look at the Top 10 below, then be sure to add all of these great titles to your library queue (or holiday shopping list), and read more about the illustrators behind them here.