Kids Picture Books

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

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List

We all belong : a story about neighbor day / inspired by the script
"It’s Neighbor Day! Sesame Street’s newest resident, Ji-Young, is excited to celebrate with her new community—and to share some of her Korean culture. This important book is inspired by the See Us Coming Together special, and it illustrates how hurtful ra…
Hairy scary Halloween / text by Becky Davies ; illustrations by Laura Deo.
"From slug-like eyebrows to poofy, puffy perms, children ages 2-5 can turn the peek-through pages to give these Halloween monsters hilarious hairdos! Includes fun touch-and-feel textures plus a hairy, scary surprise on the final page!"--Provided by publis…
Island storm / Brian Floca ; Sydney Smith.
"A powerful thunderstorm is brewing on the island. Leaves whisper and branches shake. Waves crash and the sky grows close and dark. Two brave siblings bear witness, pulling each other through the woods and along the shore. They'll shelter soon, but not ye…
A great fall : three-and-a-half stories / Ame Dychman & Mark Teague.
"Fall is here, and it brings a slew of exciting autumnal adventures for best friends Bat, Cat, and Rat, from leaf-raking romps to peculiar pumpkin picking to the trials of trick-or-treating. In “Raking,” falling leaves make for extra chores—and extra pra…
Toes, teeth, and tentacles : a curious counting book / Steve Jenkins & Robin Page.
"Toes, Teeth, and Tentacles celebrates and highlights the numerous unusual and strangely fascinating features and appendages of all kinds of animals, from horns to toes and stomachs to hearts. From the two-tongued loris to a scallop’s 200 eyes, readers wi…
Kittens do not care for baths / Ali Rutstein ; Niña Nill.
"Dad says it's time for a bath, but Maya is certain that kittens do not need baths. In fact, this curious kitten would much rather hunt for prey and climb trees all night than wash herself and get ready for bed. Can this feisty kitten be coaxed into start…
This book is viral! / by Ron Keres ; artwork by Arthur Lin.
"Finn the Frog is convinced he’s gone viral for his fame and charm, but when a sick reader opens his book, Finn’s about to face a whole new challenge–GERMS! What starts as a simple request for help quickly spirals into a hilarious medical mishap, as Finn …
Bluey : cricket / told by Bandit.
"It's time for a game of cricket! As the adults struggle to get Rusty out, Bluey wonders--what is cricket all about? But the more she learns about Rusty, his family, and the idea of sportsmanship, the more she sees that cricket is more than just a game!"-…
Don't let the pigeon drive the bus! / words and pictures by Mo Willems.
"Finally, a book you can say “no” to! When the Bus Driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place: a pigeon! But you’ve never met a pigeon like this one before. As the Pigeon pleads, wheedles, and begs his wa…
Catch that cake! / by Melissa Lagonegro ; illustrations by Steve Lambe.
"Benny the Bull made a special cake for his abuela, but Dora and Boots need your help to deliver it safely. Can they avoid the wind, rain, and that sneaky fox, Swiper?"--Provided by publisher.
5-minute ocean stories / written by Gabby Dawnay ; illustrated by Mona K.
"Dive into the world of oceans with this lavish read-aloud nonfiction collection. Each read-aloud, 5-minute story celebrates life in our oceans, from the deepest sea to the brightest coral reef. Each story ends with an information page that explains more …
The magic school bus and the electric field trip / by Joanna Cole ; illustrated by Bruce Degen.
"A thunderstorm and a blackout send Ms. Frizzle and her class on an electrifying field trip to a power plant to see how electricity functions. Small enough to squeeze through power lines, Ms. Frizzle's class learns how electric current travels through the…
The Magic school bus : inside a beehive / by Joanna Cole ; illustrated by Bruce Degen.
"When the Magic School Bus turns into a beehive, Ms. Frizzle's class learns firsthand about how workers, drones, and the queen bees live together. Readers will be abuzz with knowledge as they discover how honeybees find food make a comb, honey, and beeswa…
Hippopposites / Janik Coat.
Simple text on board pages describes opposite aspects of a hippopotamus.
Little Heroes of color. I'm a little hero.
"From Justice Sonia Sotomayor, the first Supreme Court Justice from Puerto Rico, to Bessie Coleman, the first Black female pilot, this poweful board book features ten brave heroes and trailblazers who changed the world! Thoughtfully adapted from the hardc…
Curious George : farm to table / adaptation by Julie M. Fenner.
"George's friend Marco wants to make his famous tortillas for his abuela's birthday, and George is happy to help! But when George knocks over the bag of masa and the grocery store is all out, George and Marco are worried the birthday surprise will be ruin…
Seed : (board book) / Maggie Li.
"Meet Pip, a tiny apple seed. Follow along as it transforms from seed to sprout to tree in this beautifully illustrated board book for the very young. From a tiny seed eaten by a bird to a little sprout in a garden, Pip evolves before readers' eyes in a f…
Ruffles and the teeny, tiny kittens / David Melling.
"As Ruffles learns about the world around him, he discovers there are lots of things he likes . . . and some things he doesn’t! He loves scratching, digging, and chewing, but he does not like the teeny, tiny kittens. No, no, no, no, NO! They pounce and pu…
Little big sister / Eoin Colfer ; illustrated by Celia Ivey.
"Starr is Babes's big sister--until one day Babes climbs up into the treehouse all by herself, and Starr realises that her little sister is now taller than she is. Everyone starts our little, but Starr is going to be little forever. A warm story, full of …
As the world goes by / Jonny Lambert.
"When Buttons the dog sees a beautiful blue butterfly, he is sure everyone will want to see it, too. But among the bustle of the busy street and the chitter-chatter of the café, no one notices the insect. He tries to encourage everyone he meets to stop an…
The outlaw / Nancy Vo.
"In this spare and powerful story set in the Old West, people in a small town live in constant worry of another visit from the Outlaw. Then the Outlaw suddenly and mysteriously disappears. Time passes, and one day a stranger rides into town. He takes it u…
Norman and the smell of adventure : (it stinks!) / Ryan T. Higgins.
"Norman is a porcupine. Norman’s best friend is Mildred. Mildred is a tree. They have favorite things they do together, day after day. When Norman wakes one morning and wants to try something new, he’s frustrated to learn that Mildred has other plans.…
Sato the Rabbit : morning light / Yuki Ainoya ; translated from Japanese by Michael Blaskowsky.
"Every morning, Sato the Rabbit opens his eyes to the soft light of day, ready to embrace all that the universe has in store for him. One day, the bright morning light that peeks out from his curtains becomes a bar that transports him to a forest, where h…
Move over, Rover! / written by Karen Beaumont ; illustrated by Jane Dyer.
"It's raining cats and dogs! Good thing Rover is snuggled safe and dry inside his doghouse--until, one by one, a soggy menagerie of creatures shows up looking for a cozy place to sit out the storm. But who's the very unwelcome surprise visitor? Skunk, of …
Lost in a book / Chris Britt.
"Two best friends, Chad and Oliver, take a leisurely stroll through a book, but when Oliver disappears, they soon find out that some books can be an adventure! With each turn of the page, things go hilariously from bad to worse as everyone who comes to h…
My class is awesome! / adapted by Natalie Shaw.
"JJ thinks his teacher, Ms. Appleberry, is terrific, and he loves his class. Ms. Appleberry teaches them their ABCs and 123s, and then she reads stories to them. Mrs. Appleberry also teaches them to share thie toys and how to play fair. They learn songs a…
I'm your school bus / by Hannah Eliot.
"Follow along as this school bus cruises its route, picks up pals, and drops them off at school!"--Back cover.
My first soccer game / by Alyssa Satin Capucilli ; photographs by Leyah Jensen.
"It's the first day of soccer practice, and it's going to be great! Young soccer players wear cleats, do warm-ups, and try to kick the ball into the goal. Score! The best part about soccer is being on a team and making new friends." --back cover
My first day of school / by Alyssa Satin Capucilli ; photographs by Jill Wachter.
"It's the first day of school. What will it be like? At school, students will meet the teacher, make new friends, sing songs, play, learn, and so much more in this...introduction to the classroom." --back cover
I'm not afraid of monsters / by Elena Ulyeva ; illustrated by Julia Ezhova.
"In Kit's imagination, monsters lurk around every corner. But what if these 'monsters' aren't really monsters at all?" --back cover