Kids Picture Books
These picture books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).
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This book "explains that every baby has different traits which make them unique and special, in a humorous and gentle way. Some babies get very messy, others are very loud, and some are very playful! Among the fun, there is a serious point to be made. At …
"There are so many great things about family, but these are the seven best things! Real children told us what they love most about their family and these were their answers. This book features a cuddly bunny family showing all the best things about fami…
"Say when! Count to ten! Wear a tutu! Kiss a boo-boo! From...Amy Schwartz comes a tribute to growing independence, showcasing a collection of things little ones can do on their own." --publisher's website
"This rhyming Little Golden Book follows a team of diverse firefighters who bravely save the day—and still manage to celebrate their captain’s birthday...[Readers] will love pointing out the colors featured on each page of this fun, fast-paced story." --p…
"Grab those jackhammers and hardhats, it’s time to visit the building site. Little builders will jump with joy as they explore all the fascinating things a real building site has to offer, including construction crews, building tools, building materials, …
"Glow is a bioluminescent squid who loves to dance and twirl. And the faster he twirls, the brighter he GLOWS! He loves to show off his skills...and becomes quite a show-off with a bad attitude. He doesn't like sharing the spotlight. And when he ditches h…
"Nicki’s favorite aunt is getting married, and Nicki is excited to be the Flower Girl: she is all in for love and pretty petals. But when the family goes shopping to find outfits for the wedding, Nicki doesn’t feel like herself in any of the dresses her m…
"Yippee! Here comes the rain! Three families meet up in front of their high-rise apartment building, all with the same idea. The children can’t wait to stimp-stamp-stomp through the muddy puddles until their boots overflow—then snuggle with the grown-ups …
"In this follow up to I'm Sticking with You, Bear and Squirrel are back, and they're perfectly in tune. They make merry music, they sing the same song--it's all going great, until Chicken comes along. Chicken knows she could add something to Bear and Squ…
"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away . . . the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. While the evil Empire builds a new Death Star, the rebel heroes must escape from Jabba the Hutt, confront Darth Vader, and face off against imperial forces at t…
This book "explains that every dog has different traits which make them unique and special, in a humorous and gentle way. Among the fun, there is a serious point to be made....[It] encourage[s] young children to accept and embrace the idea of difference."…
"Rainbows are a symbol of hope and better times ahead after the rain. A rainbow spreads its magic cheer and chases away the gloom, no matter how sad or down we feel. But the brightest rainbow lives inside the heart, where its colors shine and give hope on…
"It’s an exciting day at mission control. In 10 short seconds, a rocket is launching into space, and we get to count along! From 10 giant screens and 9 rows of engineers, all the way to 3 rocket boosters, 2 thumbs up, and 1 soaring rocket, little explorer…
It’s summer time, and what better way to celebrate the season than with some poems...! From splashing around at the local pool to heading on a family roadtrip, these silly and heartwarming poems...are sure to evoke the joy of summer vacation." --publisher…
"Danbi’s favorite day is here! Thrilled to invite her friends to celebrate Children’s Day as she did in Korea, she promises kites, tigers, and magic train rides. But when the reality of a picnic behind her parents’ deli falls short of her grand plans, Da…
"Malaika learns about her father, who came to Canada as a migrant farm worker when she was just a baby and who shared her love of carnival. Malaika dreams about a man with a basket of fruit and guesses that the dream is about her father. Mummy explains t…
"What if you could leap twenty times your own body length? Or drink through your skin? How about if you could catch all your food with just your tongue? Or stare without blinking? With this bright, breezy guide, kids can practice their wiggling and jumpin…
This book "shares what life can look like for families who use nonverbal communication, utilizing tools to embrace their unique method of 'speaking.' The story highlights the bond between mother and child and follows them on a day where they use a tablet…
"Learn to count with 10 little tractors! What a busy day working on the farm! Young readers can practice their numbers while learning all the things a tractor does, from harvesting to hauling hay to lifting heavy loads. With noisy words on every page, her…
"This sweet board book celebrates the Jewish New Year" --publisher's website.
"Explore the wonderful world of color with some of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters!" --back cover.
"Find Out About: Kindness helps young children learn that being kind to friends and family makes everybody happy. Using friendly language that preschoolers can understand, this book shows how everyone can do their bit to help others feel cared for and inc…
Juneteenth / written by Van G. Garrett ; illustrated by Reginald C. Adams and Samson Bimbo Adenugba.
"Juneteenth follows the annual celebration in Galveston, Texas—birthplace of Juneteenth—through the eyes of a boy coming to understand his place in Black American history....A young Black child experiences the magic of the Juneteenth parade for the first …
"When Jayylen's grandfather, Paw Paw Jimmy, begins preparing for a big Juneteenth celebration, Jayylen has a lot of questions. Most importantly, what is Juneteenth? His mother and Paw Paw Jimmy explain that the holiday marks the anniversary of when enslav…
"It is Bear's birthday tomorrow and Squirrel would like to prepare some delicious blueberry cookies for him. With just enough time to make them, she is about to set off to gather the blueberries from the forest when Fox arrives needing her help, followed …
Introduce children to the history of Juneteenth with the Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Board Book from Mudpuppy. Featuring rhyming text and colorful, bold artwork, this board book is a beautiful celebration of this important holiday.
"“I like feeling peaceful,” the young narrator tells us, then describes the times when he is filled with this emotion. When he is playing with a friend, he feels 'free peaceful'; when he is having family dinner, 'yummy peaceful'; when he is outside gazing…
"A young girl visualizes her depression to help her cope. Abigail’s dark cloud follows her everywhere. It can be a ball of worries, a swirl of fog or a long shadow. But it’s always with her, making other children distant, getting in the way at ballet cla…
"Like the colors of the rainbow and the notes of a song, none of Arturo and Emilyn’s relatives look or sound alike. As the siblings run errands to help prepare for a very special day in their family, Emilyn tries to write the perfect poem to describe wha…
"Strawberry the Sasquatch lives alone deep in the forest. Most animals are afraid of her, but she doesn’t mind. She’s happy doing all the alone things a sasquatch does—things like hiking and foraging as well as dance moves and logger pranks. Then one day…
"Alice loves her street. She loves its tall maple trees and marigolds and its apartment buildings with their colorful balconies. But not everyone feels the same. 'Grumble, grumble, more construction, grumble, late, grumble,' she overhears. So Alice decide…
"Otter loves playing with Rock. Manatee would like to join. But what happens when Manatee joins Otter and Rock for a boisterous game and disaster strikes? This is a story about finding the courage to face one’s mistakes and take the plunge to save a frien…
This is a "modern fable about dreaming of being something else, transformations, and the interconnectedness of all things In this magical, modern fairy tale, a girl dreams she is a princess. A princess dreams she is a horse. A horse dreams she is a tree,…
"Naliah is excited to perform a traditional Vietnamese Fan Dance at her school’s International Day. When she finds that her special áo dài no longer fits right, she goes to her mom’s closet to find another. She puts on a pretty yellow one—only to acciden…
"Daryl is so affectionate. Alex is gentle with the family cat. Sage and Kaylin are super strong. And Ira yearns to do ballet like their older brother. Demystify gender stereotypes while learning your ABCs in this bright, celebratory debut picture book by …
"Hide-and-seek is Frank and Bert's FAVORITE game. Bert thinks he's very good at hiding but, actually, her's truly terrible. And so Frank ALWAYS wins. Every. Single. Time. But what if winning isn't everything? Mary . . . just maybe . . . Frank will fi…
"[T]his [is a] deceptively simple concept book exploring sorting, comparatives, and quantifiers that teases the brain, twists expectations, and teaches basic concepts in unusual ways....[This] thought-provoking picture book shows young readers that everyt…
"Branches are all around us: in butterfly wings, on gecko toes, in flowers, frost, and mud. Whether as electricity moving across the sky or rivers flowing to the sea, branches are nature's most efficient way to spread and to connect. They are even found i…
"Trevor’s dad is a DJ, and he always picks the best music— tunes jivin’, beat drivin’, high fivin’! —he’s DJ Dap Daddy! But after his parents split up and Dad moves out, Trevor feels like the pitch doesn’t fit between them. Trevor has his own music now—hi…
"A joyful and inclusive lullaby about love, acceptance and following your heart . . . Strong and bold, or quiet and kind, every child is unique and their future filled with possibilities. Based on Fred Small's iconic folk song that became an anthem for g…
"Why We Need Teachers is the perfect read aloud to connect students and mentors together with a meaningful story that will inspire repeat reads!" --publisher's website.
"From a baler to cows, discover some of the equipment and animals a farmer has on their farm." --back cover.
"This board book explores all of the colors of the rainbow through the adventures of a modern, Black, intergenerational family in (and with) their community. On an outing to the local community park, a family explores all the colors of the rainbow–from a …
"Whether it’s feeding ducks, looking for fish, or enjoying a peaceful nature walk, this cozy story proves that the best thing about lake life is making precious memories with the ones you love that last long after you leave the shore." --publisher's websi…
"Anders does not seem like himself. He and his friend Jeff are headed for a picnic, but no matter how much Anders insists that he’s feeling just fine, Jeff gets the sense that his best friend isn’t being totally honest. Should he check in on Anders or gi…
"From a street cleaner to a city bus, discover some of the vehicles used around the city." --back cover
Join Snoopy as he shares some of his favorite joyful moments.
"It’s easy to be a tree. Just pretend your arms are branches, your body is a trunk, and your legs are roots. Don’t move, even if a bird makes a nest on your head, a squirrel hides an acorn in your pocket, and a spider builds a web under your arm. It’s OK:…
"One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks . . . ?" --publisher's website.
Not everyone likes what Frankie wears . . . The more Frankie tries to change, the more unhappy Frankie feels. But what happens when friends start to miss their old Frankie? Join Frankie on a journey of self-discovery and happiness and, above all, staying …
"To remember means to keep something in your mind. To hold it safe in your memory, like a small, smooth egg in your hand. How do you make a memory? And how do you remember? This poignant story takes readers through the bittersweet celebration of the last…
"Watson is having trouble sleeping. He lies awake at night, doing his best not to think about the lurking, creeping things that might be hiding in his closet or under his bed. But the more he tries, the harder it gets. Then he notices a mysterious light …
"Vashti Harrison traces a child’s journey to self-love and shows the power of words to both hurt and heal....[T]his emotional exploration of being big in a world that prizes small is a tender portrayal of how you can stand out and feel invisible at the sa…
"Summer is the perfect season for families to embrace the outdoors. When Summer Comes celebrates playing and exploring in the wilderness during the summer months." --publisher's website.
It's trash day today, and here come Maisy and Tallulah in a big, noisy recycling truck. Quick, Charley, they're only one house away! Whoosh--his bin goes up into the truck. Next it's Cyril's bottles and cans, making a clink-clank-clunk noise. Eddie's old …
"There’s a wedding tomorrow! And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories–about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone. The little girl mus…
"An educational board book brings together adorable baby animals and bathtime by showing how baby animals are bathed and groomed"--Provided by publisher.
"Nari lives in a rowdy home in a crowded city. She sometimes wishes she lived somewhere else, somewhere quiet that she has all to herself. So when a train rumbles by her window, Nari goes on a journey to find her dream home. Could it be in a vibrant gard…
"Every night, my Ametti Fatma sings the sounds of Egypt to me as I fall asleep. This is the Nile, that flows through the city. Swish, swoosh, swish. This is the boat, that glides on the Nile, that flows through the city. Swish, swoosh, swish. Each night,…
"A swashbuckling tabby and their crabby first mate are enjoying a day on the water when—'Eye! Sea!'—a wave crashes against their ship and something gets in the captain’s eye. The two companions visit the optometrist, where the cat reads out the letters I …
During the annual Find Yourself Field Trip at Ms. Bracket's School for Little Letters, U discovers all the different ways letters are used in the world and contemplates what she will be when she grows up.
Princess Pru’s life is practically perfect. She has two loving dads, an ostrich named Orville, and three royal tarantulas. But one day, a ghastly ogre with crusty toenails and goopy ears moves into the house on the hill. At first, Pru sees the ogre as a n…
"A seemingly endless road trip for Lula and her father only seems to get worse when the car breaks down in the middle of the desert. Things are too boring and too orange until Lula encounters a mysterious painter who shows her that the desert is full of s…
"Follow the comings and goings of everyone who lives and works in the same building and enjoy the interactive search-and-find as we see what happens throughout the day. Look in the windows and track each character's journey over the course of a day. And w…
"Turn the pages to see favorite characters stargazing, making wishes, and getting ready for bed. Baby can fall asleep to a lullaby from the playlist accessible by QR code that connects to your preferred music streaming app, including iTunes, Spotify, and …
"Sometimes the small disappointments and inconveniences in kids' days can feel much bigger than they are. And when they start multiplying . . . oh, what a bad day it can become! Told in a series of dramatic odes to a day’s annoyances, Ode to a Bad Day let…
"There's only one gift Isabel wants for her sixth birthday: a way to see invisible things. She can hardly think of anything else! Finally, the day of her party arrives. Unwrapping a big box, Isabel finds a surprise inside--a glass prism--and a dazzling wo…
"I live in a tree trunk. I live in a barn. I live in a shoebox. I'm down on the farm... Soon all the other animals can't help but share what their homes are called, too. Readers will learn about porcupines, salamanders, groundhogs, and more. But when the …
Cloudette, the littlest cloud, finds a way to do something big and important as the other clouds do.
"French bulldog Billy the Kid was born with an ear for music. And not just any music. He loves barking to the beat of country music! So Billy sets out to Nashville to sing his heart out. But when he meets some big bullies at the Battle of the Bow-wows, Bi…
"Join Ariel as she learns an exciting new dance, discovers mysterious ghost lights under the sea, babysits a little octopus friend– and more! Each story is the ideal length to be read aloud in five minutes, perfect for bedtime, story time or anytime!" --p…
"Dani lives on a city block carpeted with concrete—until a street tree moves in. The tree brings the wonders of nature to Dani’s doorstep and is good company through the days and seasons. But it will need help to thrive . . . This love letter to the many …
"Going to bed each night can be dark and scary. The night sky stretches out endlessly, making one sensitive child feel small in comparison. So Dad comes up with a plan: a night of camping out in the desert. Together, the two load up Darlin’, the old picku…
"The old childless emperor gives a challenge to the children of the city to determine who will become his heir. He gathers them together, and gives them a task; take one seed each, plant it and return in one year to show the flowers that each has grown. L…
"It’s a busy day for Cat, who is living his best life and managing to cause plenty of trouble along the way! After all, he’s a mirror attacker and a morning-tea whacker. A potted-plant disaster and an acrobat master. A vacuum avoider and a sofa destroyer.…
"Rabbit is SO excited to go fishing with Bear. But Bear’s not feeling up to it. . . . He’s feeling low, like his pocket is full of sads that are weighing him down. Although Bear doesn’t know why he’s feeling this way, Rabbit is sure she can fix it! Rabbit…
"Explore every inch of the farm and search for your favorite farmyard animals, vehicles, and more. Have fun following the characters and telling their stories." --back cover.
"Can You See It? encourages us to look closer to see deeper: not just with our eyes, but with our whole hearts." --publisher's website.
"In this book, . . . a young, determined Anishnaabe girl decides to go on a transformative journey into a forest on her traditional territory, in search of adventure. She is joined by a chorus of women and girls in red dresses--ancestors who tell her they…
"Readers are invited to physically interact with the pages in this picture book of humorous before-and-after scenarios"-- Provided by publisher.
Barbara Hendricks, a tortoise, has entered a road race, but what was she thinking? With only a week to go before the big day, she worries that she doesn’t stand a chance against the other animals competing. Barbara’s friend and owner, Lorraine, inspires h…
When loud-voiced Penelope becomes student-librarian, she is determined to prove she is perfect for the job while staying true to herself.
In this picture book retelling of Disney's live action The Little Mermaid, Ariel longs to learn more about the human world and makes a deal with the Sea Witch, Ursula, to make her dream come true, but with disastrous consequences.
"If it's time for a nap or a sweet good night, then it's time to swaddle baby, warm and tight. As tender as a cozy hug, this interactive shaped board book celebrates the joy of welcoming a new baby to the world--and the way all new parents wrap up their l…
"Bizzy Bear and his friend are off for a day at the amusement park in this novelty board book full of tabs to slide, push, and pull. Follow Bizzy Bear into the park on a number of rides that guarantee a day of fun!" --publisher's website
Maya and John visit an apple orchard where they find shapes, count apples, add and subtract, and more, in this lively introduction to math with simple rhyming text.
"Petrus first published and performed this poem after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014. With every subsequent police shooting, it has taken on new urgency, culminating in the 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police o…