Our Picture Perfect Booklist is a collection of books that prove a picture really can be worth a thousand words! This specially curated list showcases highly illustrated books, graphic novels, and powerful visual storytelling that enhances the story being told. Whether you’re a comic book enthusiast or simply love books that bring stories to life with stunning imagery, this list is perfect for you. Dive in, turn the pages, and let the pictures speak for themselves.
Our librarian readers have shared three words to describe each book to help you decide if the book is for you. We would also love to hear what books you’d recommend for the list on social media using #booklist and tagging @readingagency.
Books
Younger children
- First Big Book of How by Sally Symes (author), Saranne Taylor (author) and Kate Slater (illustrator)
- Me and My Hair by Kimberley Kinloch (Author) and Jessica Gibson (Illustrator)
- Serena and the Little Blue Dog by Rosemary Clunie
- The Search for Carmella by Chloe Savage
Older children
- Scrap: The Good, The Bad and The Rusty by Guy Bass (author) and Alessia Trunfio (illustrator)
- Superheroes: Inspiring Stories of Secret Strength by Sophia Thakur (Author) and Denzell Dankwah (Illustrator)
- Tosh’s Island by Linda Sargent (author), Joe Brady (author) and Leo Marcell (author)
Young people (14+) – please note these may have mature themes and you can find more specific age ratings on publisher websites
- Chris Mould’s War of the Worlds: Illustrated Edition by Chris Mould
- Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang (author) and LeUyen Pham (illustrator)
- Oxygen Mask by Jason Reynolds (author) and Jason Griffin (illustrator)
Adults
- Elena: A Hand Made Life by Miriam Gold
- Here by Richard McGuire
- Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
