Kids Picture Books
These picture books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).
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"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
"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 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…
"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.
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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.
"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.
"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 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…
"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…
"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…
"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
"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…
"Long ago in the land of old Ukraine there lived two mothers. One, a humble peasant woman who struggled to provide for her children. And the other, a mother spider who also worked hard to care for her family. One bitterly cold, bleak Christmas their two l…
"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 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…
"Squawk! Hiss! Grr! Roar! Big, small, black, brown—all kinds of animals make their home in our world. From the jungle to the mountains to your own backyard, listen and you just might hear the sounds they make!" --Publisher's website.
"Yup! You read that right... WORMS! Only thing for a weirdo to eat... But what if wet, gooey, chewy worms could be a way to meet someone new? What if there's somebody out there who wallows in worms just as much as you do? Well, for an ugly duckling and a …
"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…
"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…
"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…
"Sam usually rides his bike to school, but today it is raining. During silent reading, Sam watches a parade of construction trucks out the classroom window. When Sam realizes his home in the park is being bulldozed, his teacher, Ms. Lee, goes with him to …
"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 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…
"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.
"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 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.
"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…
"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…
"Plow, plant, mow, harvest--every day is a busy day at the farm for Tractor Mac and friends." --back cover
Miles and his family receive a message to go investigate reports of a ghost on a nearby moon.
"'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…
"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…
"Murphy is an irresistibly cute and rambunctious French bulldog with a lot of emotions...And when the big yellow thing (aka: the bus) takes his boy away on the first day of school, he finds some interesting ways to let those feelings out"--Provided by pub…
"Perched in a tree, a crow waits in anticipation, eyes alert and ready. As dawn breaks, the crow sets off! But where is she headed? Strong winds blow, but the crow flows with ease. She glides and swoops low, until she comes to a field where food grows. B…
"Fall is here, and so is a new friend! Monarch is making her way south before winter arrives, and she needs a safe place to rest. Owl, Mouse, Duck, Rabbit, Squirrel, Chickadee, and Raccoon are ready to lend a helping hand. Soon it’s time for Monarch to co…
"A great big pumpkin or silly socks, I wonder what's inside the Halloween box! Say the special Halloween rhyme together to open the magic box! What surprises are waiting for us on the inside?" --back cover
"From January snow plows to December mail trucks, Trucks All Year is the perfect book to show the littlest readers their favorite things-that-go: trucks!" --publisher's website
"Yellow Postcard Day is Taylor’s favorite. It’s the day her whole neighborhood gets to pick up their community boxes! What will they get? Who will they see? When the line is so long it stretches around the block, Taylor gets worried. Will there be enough …
"Jewel and her grandparents set off through the moonlit hills and hollers for graduation night at their moonlight school, where adults from all walks of life attend to learn. A coalminer can sign his full name for the first time in his life; one man is pa…
"Beep! Beep! Beep! It’s time for sleep. A storm is brewing, and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It’s not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder…
Meet Katara of the Northern Water Tribe, a fierce waterbender, loyal sister, and devoted friend. Follow her journey as she travels with Avatar Aang across the world and uses her bravery, compassion, and intelligence to take on their enemies in the Fire Na…
"Good Night Great Lakes highlights Lake Michigan, Lake Superior, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, Lake Huron, wildlife, sailing, kayaking, swimming, beaches, dunes, lighthouses, hiking, fishing, camping, museums, winter activities, and more." --Amazon
"M is for Michigan is an A-Z tour of The Great Lakes State. From the automobile industry that built Detroit to the sandy dunes of the shores of Western Michigan and Lake Michigan." --Publisher's website.
"Turn pages filled with flaps, folds, holes, and more to discover color, fun, and magic....Reach in! Reach out! Once again, Hervé Tullet proves anything is possible if you just put your mind--and a little imagination--to it!"--Provided by publisher.
T"It’s Halloween night and Bear is determined to scare Mouse. Mouse, however, isn’t fooled by Bear’s half-hearted attempts to dress up—his ghostly wailing is just plain ridiculous and his werewolf smells like wet dog. But wait! Who’s knocking at the door …
"It’s a drizzly, damp, dull Sunday. Nothing to do or see. I’m feeling BORED. I need someone To come and play with me. And that’s just the first of many feelings a young boy experiences on this day. From being GLAD about his friends eventually coming over…
"A Gray Cat Wanders is a...collection of never-before-seen poems from the late Karla Kuskin, beloved author of The Philharmonic Gets Dressed and many other picture books. Here, Kuskin’s unique, witty voice weaves through each poem, creating an exquisite m…
"Invited to your first Monster Bash and shaky on what to expect? Have no fear! From A to Z (Aliens to Zombies), monsters have had millennia to master good manners. Ogres don't spread germs, vampires never bite, and werewolves follow rules! As readers jour…
"Kelly Kent loves spaghetti, and computer programming! So she’s more than ready to help Chef Amato build a pasta-making machine to create the perfect bowl of spaghetti for his new restaurant. But when Chef can’t stop adding features to her coding machine,…
"This playful board book introduces young children to camouflage in nature through hide-and-seek fun. Featuring six animals that blend into their surroundings, it encourages kids to spot hidden creatures and try hiding themselves"--Provided by publisher.
"How do you count lots and lots of ocelots? Or pile and piles of crocodiles? By 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s, that’s how! Children ages 5-7 learn the magic of skip counting—a key math skill in elementary curriculum—via silly rhymes and memorable groupings of anima…
"Meet Cat, an adorable grump who thinks Halloween is a nightmare. He hates the spidery cobwebs. He hates the horrible pumpkins. And he really hates the noisy trick-or-treaters coming to his house. But when Cat ventures into the night, he learns that the h…
"Before the birds begin to sing or the sun makes plans to rise, Book Woman mounts her sure-footed mule to traverse the rugged Appalachian terrain and deliver books to isolated mountain readers. She carries something for everyone--books and pamphlets, maga…
"Meet the Dog Toys—a ragtag group of unlikely heroes who have one thing in common: Moose. Goofy Moose. Clumsy Moose. Loveable Moose. Chews-on-his-toys-until-the-stuffing-comes-loose Moose. As much as they love their dog, every day with him is a fight for …
"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…
"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…
Luna and the witch throw a Halloween party / Dan Murphy & Aubrey Plaza ; illustrated by Hannah Peck.
"Luna Lopez wants to be a witch. Pheenie the witch wants to throw a Halloween party. Together this unlikely pair strikes a deal: If Luna helps her pull off the best, most spectacular soiree in the neighborhood, Pheenie will teach her the secrets to her po…