Kids Picture Books

These picture books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).

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The scariest sleepover story you've ever heard! / by Ron Keres ; designed by Arthur Lin.
"Legends are told at every sleepover. But what happens when the spooky stories come to life one dark and frightening night? As strange noises echo down the hallway, the kids must face their fears--only to discover the "monster" isn't what they expected at…
Rory the dinosaur : me and my dad / Liz Climo.
"Meet Rory the Dinosaur. He loves spending time with his dad, but today he wants to go on an adventure all on his own. Rory can’t wait to tell his dad about all the things he’s doing by himself, like crossing rivers and finding shelter from the rain. But …
How to be a lion / Ed Vere.
"In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing by your friends, we meet Leonard, a lion, and his best friend Marianne, a . . . duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together—talking, pl…
Lola loves animals / Imapla.
"Today was a very special day for Lola. She went to the zoo with her mom and saw all her favorite animals. But the journey is not over yet! When Lola is asleep, open the red door and join her on a never-ending adventure." --back cover
Autumn in Bosk Olivette / Rebecca Green.
"Beyond the Phelps County Orchard, in a stretch of woods known as Bosk Olivette, at the bottom of a lone black maple, you’ll discover a cider press. But not just any cider press . . . welcome to the home of Henri and Miko! Henri the mouse and Miko the be…
Join our family / Apryl Stott.
"Coco and Bear are looking forward to the Family Fall Feast. Coco will finally meet Bear’s mom, and Bear will meet Coco’s grandma. But on the day of the feast, Bear receives some sad news: his mom is snowed in on her mountain and can’t make it! Since help…
Fall feast : nature's harvest / Sean Taylor and Alex Morss ; illustrated by Cinyee Chiu.
"The wind is blowing. Golden leaves are falling. Animals are busy gathering food to store away. It’s time to celebrate nature during the cooler autumn months… In this beautiful, blustery story, join two young children and their mums as they go on an autum…
It's almost time for. . . Thanksgiving! / written by Maisha Oso ; illustrated by Tom Knight.
"It’s almost time for Thanksgiving, and excitement is running high! It might not be here yet, but there’s so much to do before the joyful day arrives… From family football gatherings to preparing the most fantastic and fanciful feast to watching wondrous …
The little house that needed a witch / Sophie Pluim ; translated by Polly Lawson.
"Deep in the forest sat a little witch's house, but the old witch who'd lived there had gone for good. The little house felt empty and alone. As the seasons changed, grass grew tall around it and mushrooms began to sprout from its roof. The little house k…
Beep, beep, beep, trunk-or-treat! / by Tracie Schneider ; illustrated by Sarah Rebar.
"Join a festive family on Halloween as they go trunk-or-treating. From candy apples to cider doughnuts, discover what sweet treats are hiding under each trunk by lifting the flaps." --publisher's website
Night treasure / by Allison Wortche ; illustrated by Alison Farrell.
"Bundled and pj-ed with blue boots on, Quinn held Daddy’s hand and stepped outside into the dark. After a long day of rain, a father and daughter venture into the night in search of treasure. Under glowing streetlamps, they find orange leaves and berries…
Playdate with Cody / adapted by Tina Gallo.
"JJ and his best friend, Cody, are having a playdate! Join them as they color, ride bikes, learn how to share toys and take turns." --back cover
Good boy / by Sergio Ruzzier.
"A boy and a dog embark on an out-of-this-world adventure....This is the story of a boy and his dog. Or is it a dog and his boy? Either way, it’s a playful story of friendship and adventure!" --publisher's website
Love monster / Rachel Bright.
"Love Monster wants to belong with the cuddly residents of Cutesville. But as it turns out, it's hard to fit in with the cute and the fluffy when you're a googly-eyed monster. And so, Love Monster sets out to find someone who will love him just the way he…
Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin! / Sarah Finan.
"There’s only one thing this little baby loves to eat – pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin! Creamy mash, tasty pies, or fresh from the patch – every kind is delicious!" --Publisher's website.
Spells to cast on your parents / written and illustrated by Pete Holmes.
"Snakes that slither, frogs that leap, Make my grown-up FALL ASLEEP! SIP-SAP-SOAP-SHHHHH! Featuring a snarky dragon named Jesse—and YOU as the narrator—Pete Holmes’s debut children’s book celebrates silliness, imagination, and the magic of reading togethe…
Pumpkin smash / Michelle Schaub ; illustrated by Rilla Alexander.
"Tee it up and take a swing . . . Launch it from a sling . . . Climb up high and let it drop . . . Turn it into pumpkin slop! Instead of dumping rotting jack-o-lanterns in the trash, award-winning picture book author Michelle Schaub invites readers to…
Fall day, all day / Kari Percival.
"Fall is here! Can you feel it? The air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, chipmunks are stuffing their cheeks, and caterpillars are curling up to rest. And just like them, we change too. We bundle up in cozy sweaters, we pick pumpkins, we jump in…
Peter's Halloween peek-a-boo! : a lift-and-find book / illustrations by Eleanor Taylor
"It’s Halloween and Peter Rabbit is going to a party in the forest! As Peter ventures through the woods, who will surprise him with a spooky peek-a-BOO at every turn? Peep through the flaps to guess who’s on the other side, then turn over to see!" --publi…
Bluey. BBQ.
"Bingo is hard at work helping with the family BBQ. She sets the table, mops the muddy floor, and makes a delicious salad. But with so much to do, will she ever get time to relax in her relaxer chair? Read on to find out!"--Provided by publisher.
Bluey. Queens and other stories
"Hooray! A storybook collection of your favorite Bluey stories, based on the wildly successful animated series on Disney+! Let's get ready to play! This storybook collection includes four super-fun stories about Bluey and Bingo's adventures with their fri…
I am not grumpy! / Caroline L. Perry ; pictures by Sydney Hanson.
"With a cozy burrow, puddles to play in, and a never-ending buffet of juicy bugs, this black rain frog is the happiest amphibian in the land…so why does everyone think she’s grumpy? Sure, she may have a permanent pout that you might call a serious case of…
Grow wild, my child / Ainsley Arment ; illustrated by Bianca Pozzi.
"Celebrate the messy, marvelous moments of making discoveries in this poetic tribute to exploring the world with curiousity and courage. From climbing trees and splashing in creeks to building forts and writing stories, childhood blooms brightest when it …
I'm Frankie Frankenstein / José Carlos Andrés ; Gómez.
"Frankie is a big monster girl, a very big monster girl. Her dad, Frankenstein, makes her lots of weird and wonderful toys, and she even has her own home teacher, Ms. Kensington the skeleton. But what Frankie really wants, is to go to school and make frie…
Look for the helpers / adapted by Alexandra Cassel Schwartz; based on the screenplays
"When a storm hits Daniel Tiger's neighborhood, Daniel gets scared. Then he learns to "look for the helpers." Whenever something bad happens, there are always good people who lend a helping hand to make things better again!"--Back cover.
Meet Sonic! : a Sonic the Hedgehog storybook / Penguin Young Readers Licenses.
"How much do you know about Sonic the Hedgehog? Do you know that he runs faster than anyone? Do you know that he is super cool? Meet this famous blue hedgehog as he introduces you to his friends and tells you all about the evil Dr. Eggman. Sonic's speed i…
Mr Crump the heartless grump / written by Pog ; illustrated by Stéphanie Léon ; [translated by Katy Lockwood-Holmes].
"Curmudgeonly Mr Crump doesn't like anyone, but he loves his teddy bears. His house is full of teddies of all shapes and sizes. When trick-or-treaters accidentally discover his cuddly collection, Mr Crump feels something he's never felt before. Something …
The last leaf / Ali Pye.
"One day, the first leaf fell. It floated down, down, down, and onto the nose of a little puppy called Parker. Then another leaf fell, and another. And soon Parker started to worry. What if the trees ran out of leaves altogether? And what would happen whe…
Mysterious things / Andy J. Pizza, Sophie Miller.
"The universe is full of Mysterious Things—lost things, forgotten things, things we don't know, and even things we don't know we don't know! In fact, you might say the world contains more questions than answers! Questions like: •What do dreams mean? •Wha…
My dad can / Stephen Lightbown ; Claire Sahara Lemp.
"Iris's dad is the best. He blows up her floaties when she wants to go swimming. He covers her eyes when they watch scary movies. Best of all, she loves that she can climb into his lap for warm cuddles. Her dad is amazing.  But sometimes they meet p…
This is what a slug does / Mimi May ; illustrated by Aniek Bartels.
"Ever wondered how a slug sees without eyes or why it leaves behind that slimy trail? This Is What A Slug Does is a hilariously slimy dive into the surprisingly weird world of slugs - complete with fascinating facts, and one truly creepy head-regrowing tr…
OOPS! / by Simon Philip ; illustrated by Nathan Reed.
"Everyone knows you should always say sorry when you make a mistake. But when Clare forgets this very important rule (OOPS!), things spiral wildly out of control . . . Suddenly, the consequences are bigger, bolder and stranger than Clare could ever have i…
An untold story of the halloween fairy / written & illustrated by Diane Alber.
"Being the Halloween Fairy is hard, especially when you don't like spooky things and have to compete with cool costumes. But this year, she is determined to bring joy to kids...with candy! Or rather, trading Halloween candy for magical, wonder-filled drea…
The Erie Canal / illustrated by Peter Spier.
"The folk song describing the journey from Albany to Buffalo on the Erie Canal in the 1850's. Includes musical notation"--Provided by publisher.
Butt who's this? : a lift-the-flap book of cheek-y animal bottoms / by Sophie Aggett ; illustrated by Pauline Gregory.
"The wild animals are taking pictures, but some CHEEKY friends keep interrupting. The crocodiles give their very best toothy smiles, the preschool pandas stand up tall, and the zebras make their proudest faces. But uh-oh . . . there are bottoms in the way…
Cutest pumpkin in the patch / Becky Davies ; Thomas Elliott.
"Snuggle with a little one to share this Halloween-themed, pun-based, interactive board book! Turn the clever peek-through pages to bring spooky ghosts, flying bats, black cats, and other favorite characters together for a sweet interaction. With FANGtast…
Feed your dinosaur! / Anna Milbourne ; illustrated by Anna Süßbauer.
"Your dinosaur is so hungry it's begun to chew on the book. Quickly, find something for it to eat! Will it like a bunch of flowers? Or tennis balls? Iced donuts? Turn the wheel on each page to find out!" --publisher's website
Let's go home, little witch / Carolina Buzio.
"Help four little ghouls and goblins find their way home on Halloween...! Meet little witch and three of her friends who are lost! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers…
Let's all celebrate Diwali! / written by Harshita Jerath ; illustrated by Becky Paige.
"his book introduces children to Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, which is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs mainly in India but also in many communities around the world. This is a joyful introduction to the religious holiday and reinfo…
Autumn's abundance / written by Kaitlin B. Curtice ; illustrated by Eduardo Marticorena.
"A proud Potawatomi boy and his friends find joy in the abundant gifts Mother Earth and Creator bring during the autumn season, and in sharing that abundance with others"--Provided by publisher.
Gruffalo Granny / Julia Donaldson ; Axel Scheffler.
"Only the best will do for Granny Gruffalo, so what to make for her welcome meal? And how can the little brown mouse make sure he isn't on the menu?"--Jacket flap.
Spookytale / text contributions by Meg Seyler ; illustrated by Stella Hong.
"Follow Elmo, Abby, Grover, and more Sesame Street friends as they explore the Count's castle! Discover fun rooms, travel through spooky hallways, and see if you can find all the hidden surprises!" --publisher's website
Pete the Cat and the cookie catastrophe / Kimberly and James Dean.
"Pete the Cat is baking cookies. And when he sees his friends playing outside, Pete wishes the baking would just hurry up. So, he builds an invention…BEHOLD! The Cookie-O-Matic! It’s cool, it’s groovy, it’s fantastic! The machine bakes a lot of cookies—an…
Tom Nancy:  the sheep who swapped brains with a boy / words by Mac Barnett ; pictures by X. Fang
"Farmer's son Felix knows that Tom Nancy is a clever little sheep. Still, Felix is surprised to learn that not only can this sheep talk, he also has a marvelous machine stowed away in the barn that will allow them to switch brains for the day. Felix agree…
Sabrina Sue : the epic adventure / Priscilla Burris ; illustrated by Priscilla Burris
"Sabrina Sue and her fearless pal Froggy have journeyed to the mountains, the sea, the city, and even to space. Even though each adventure has been a rousing success, her farm friends always try to convince her to stay home! They can’t imagine why anyone …
Perla and the Princess / by Isabel Allende ; illustrated by Sandy Rodríguez.
"Perla is a mighty dog who has two superpowers—making people love her and roaring like a lion. When her human brother, Nico Rico, gets into trouble with a girl he refers to as "the princess" while the neighborhood is out celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Perla …
How not to rescue a snail / written by Naseem Hrab ; illustrated by Kelly Collier.
"Snail is a big fan of tiny changes—like wearing a fake mustache, turning the TV volume way down low, and staying up late with his grammy. Whenever Grammy Slug comes to visit, they do all the same things in the same order. But Grammy is adventurous, and o…
What's that noise? / Charlie Higson ; Nadia Shireen.
"One day, a boy named Bob finds a box big enough to hide in. His box becomes a car—brum!—where he rides with his cat—miaow!—while eating crunching cereal—pop, pop, pow!—and much, much more! With every zany new sound, a passerby stops and wonders what’s go…
Duckie & Snaps. We cannot be brave / by Ame Dyckman ; illustrated by Tim Miller.
"Join our somewhat courageous hatchlings, Duckie and Snaps, on their ...adventure as they romp through the jungle in search of the 'big yellow thing!' Adventure calls if they can just pluck up the courage to start....Life is hard! It's even harder for chi…
The Count / by Andrea Posner-Sanchez.
"Say hello to the Count! And count along with him!" --Back cover
"There's nothing like a game to fill the hungry time before pizza arrives at the door. Vivian's game is like nothing before--more creatures than merely a pizza man come to play her game. The front door fairly bursts with funny possibilities!" --back cover
Stanley's diner / William Bee.
"It's another busy day for Stanley and friends at the diner! Eggs and pancakes, coming right up! Stanley is cooking for all his hungry friends in his diner, while Hattie takes their orders. Then Stanley bakes and serves up a special cake—all for one very…
Ants work together / Mélina Mangal ; illustrated by Stella Lim.
"In Ants Work Together, two young children prepare for a summertime community picnic in their city neighborhood. They notice that ants are all around us, taking on specialized roles to make sure the whole colony has what it needs. As cousins Kamali and Jo…
The women before us : weaving stories in my huipil / Nydia Armendia-Sanchez ; illustrated by Dana SanMar.
"A young girl proudly wears a colorful tunic, or huipil, that features the sun’s reflection. It symbolizes the lake she lives on, a design she sometimes embellishes with shimmering sequins and beads. Her abuela’s huipil highlights zigzag mountains to stan…
Beega gets a do-over : a Gigglies adventure about communication / written by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs & Joy Eggerichs Reed ; illustrated by Maine Diaz.
"Beega has a BIG mouth. And sometimes his BIG mouth gets him in trouble... Like today, when Beega accidentally hurt his sister Tiny's feelings. Again and again and again. Luckily, his friend Dooga comes to the rescue with some words of wisdom and a hasti…
Bedtime for Bison / by Christianne Jones ; illustrated by Jayri Gómez.
"Bison is ready for bed and knows just what to do! Young readers follow along as Bison picks out his pajamas, brushes his teeth, relaxes with some yoga stretches, and settles in for story time with Dad. The practice of reading at bedtime promotes adult-ch…
Ms. Bernice to the rescue! / Chelsea Lin Wallace ; Thyra Heder.
"Ms. Bernice starts her day in the custodial closet, stocking up her cart and reviewing her to-do list of fifteen routine jobs. But from a glitter disaster to a bird in the library, a class pet in the vents to a flood in the bathroom, the day has other th…
There's no such thing as...fairies / Lucy Rowland ; [illustrated by] Katy Halford.
"When a little girl is told there's no such thing as fairies, she's sure it can't be true! Fairies must be real! After all, they're always in books and films. But to prove that fairies exist, this little girl needs a touch of fairy dust magic! And DO fair…
Big thoughts : catch and release your worries / Laura Dockrill ; illustrated by Ashling Lindsay.
"Everyone has worries: BIG THOUGHTS. They’re invisible but loud, and nobody but you can hear the racket they make inside your head. Big Thoughts can be about the future—things that haven’t happened and might not ever happen—or about the past. They can eve…
Star Wars : galactic adventures storybook collection / by Random House ; illustrated by Random House.
"This collection of eighteen original illustrated stories for young Padawans is set during the Skywalker saga and features everyone's favorite heroes and villains, including Princess Leia, Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Lando Calrissian, R2-D2, C-3P…
Pat the bunny / by Dorothy Kunhardt.
Join Paul and Judy in their activities, and find that you can do a lot of the things they do!
Little Blue Truck leads the way / written by Alice Schertle ; illustrated by Jill McElmurry.
"The big city sure is a speedy, noisy place for a country truck like Blue. Everywhere Blue looks, he sees buses, police cars, taxis, vans, a street sweeper, and even the mayor’s limousine. Zooom! Wooeeee . . . ! "Make Way!" With everyone pushing to be fi…
Wide Load on the road / Stephen Savage.
"The wide load is longer, taller, and heavier than most loads. What is it? Where is it going? Will the big red truck that’s carrying it make it across the intersection, through the tunnel, and up the mountain? Will it make it to its destination all in on…
Winnie-the-Pooh's giant lift-the-flap book : learn your alphabet, numbers, shapes, and more! / inspired by A.A. Milne ; with illustrations after the style of Ernest H. Shepard.
"Winnie-the-Pooh leads the way in this adventure of shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and how to tell time while exploring his oversize lift-the-flap book. Each page is packed with surprises hidden under 70 fun flaps. There is an alphabet’s worth of pres…
Good morning, Crayons / Drew Daywalt ; Oliver Jeffers.
"The Crayons have to get up to go to school! But while some Crayons like to wake up early, others like to laze around in bed. Some take their time getting dressed, and other rush around, forgetting something very important!" --Publisher's website.
Sugar glider lights a way / Maya Tatsukawa.
"On reading nights, Sugar Glider always curls up under the moon. But tonight, Moon is nowhere to be found! As they chase Moon through the trees and behind the clouds, it seems the forest is full of other bright things—just not the moonlight Sugar Glider l…
Vlad is mad! / Su Moon.
"Vlad may be a little vegan vampire, but he has big feelings. And Vlad is MAD! He's chasing the cats. He's gone fruit-bats! Luckily, Dad knows what to do... Sometimes even a vampire needs to stop and take a breath" --Jacket flap.
Three little witches and the spooky old house / written by Peggy Archer ; illustrated by Gaia Bordicchia.
"A trio of witches needs a place to brew their magic, and the spooky old house down a dark road looks just right. It’s full of hairy scary spiders, musty dusty ghosts, creeeeeeaky floorboards, and shivery curtains. But as the witches work, the house seems…
Hello, fall! / Deborah Diesen ; pictures by Lucy Fleming.
"Fall is more fun when it's shared. On an autumn walk, this loving pair watch squirrels hiding acorns; listen to the red, yellow, and orange leaves whispering to one another; crunch on crisp apples; pick pumpkins; and go home to a special harvest meal wit…
Tractor Mac farm days / Billy Steers.
"Plow, plant, mow, harvest--every day is a busy day at the farm for Tractor Mac and friends." --back cover
The sound of silence / by Katrina Goldsaito ; art by Julia Kuo.
"'Do you have a favorite sound?' little Yoshio asks. The musician answers, 'The most beautiful sound is the sound of ma, of silence.' But Yoshio lives in Tokyo, Japan: a giant, noisy, busy city. He hears shoes squishing through puddles, trains whooshi…
Landing in a new pond / Marisa Ramel ; illustrated by Jennifer Doehring.
"Moving is hard. Nothing feels the same after a young boy moves to a new place. He misses his friends, but he finds new friendship with 41 ducks. They don’t act like his friends, but they have their own quirks as they waddle and quack their way into his h…
Theodore the hedgehog finds a friend / by Nastya Ryabtseva ; illustrated by Nataša Jovanić.
"Theodore the hedgehog wants nothing more than to play with the other animals in the forest. But it’s hard to make friends when you are covered in prickly spines that the other animals are scared of. Theodore is so lonely, he’s willing to do anything—even…
Who knows the way to Mr. Grimly's classroom? / Chris Priestley ; illustrated by Mariachiara Di Giorgio
"When Miss Flytrap asks if anyone knows the way to Mr. Grimly’s classroom, Grace’s hand flies up—she can’t help herself, even though she’s a new kid in school and has no idea where to go. Nonetheless, with a book to deliver proudly in hand, Grace sets off…