Best Illustrated 2009 Books

Many of the artists on my best illustrated kids' books of 2009 list, including Jerry Pinkney who created a stunning wordless picture book of one of Aesop's fables: The Lion & the Mouse, have won numerous awards for their children's picture book illustrations. Take a look at the cover art and get an idea of why I think these are the best illustrated children's books of 2009. The best illustrated children's books of 2009 have a variety of types of illustration.