Kids Picture Books

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Zach hangs in there / William Mulcahy ; illustrated by Darren McKee.
"Zach has set a goal for himself—to get across the tricky trapeze rings on the playground. Every time he tries, he falls off before making it to the end. But with encouragement from his best friend Sonya and positive self-talk, Zach uses a four-step appro…
A day off school / Oliver Jeffers ; Kevin Waldron.
"A whole day off school! ALL TO HIMSELF!! When Herbie has the sniffles, he stays home from school. It's exciting to have time to playSpace Blasters and watch cartoons. But by lunchtime, he wonders what fun he might be missing at school. What if there's an…
Bibi steps out! / Roni Schotter ; illustrated by Christy Hale.
"It’s spring at last, and the residents of Longview Lane are starting to creep out of their cocoons to enjoy the world outside. Among them is Bibi, whose shyness has her hiding under her hoodie, clutching her sketchpad, hoping she doesn’t have to talk to …
A lullaby for Little One / Dawn Casey ; illustrated by Charles Fuge.
"At the end of a lovely day full of laughter and fun, little Bunny and Big Daddy Rabbit have time for one last game. All their woodland friends join in, too—woo-hoo!—but when little Bunny gets tired of all of the hullabaloo, Big Daddy Rabbit knows that a …
I love you more, babysaur / words by Rose Rossner ; pictures by Junissa Bianda.
"RAWR means 'I love you' in dinosaur, and there's no better way to celebrate your little hugasaurus than this pun-tastic book! A DINOMITE...[book] to share with someone you love." --back cover
Rebecca the White House raccoon / written by by April Genevieve Tucholke ; illustrated by Dave Szalay.
"Rebecca was adopted by President Calvin Coolidge and First Lady Grace Coolidge in 1926, joining the many other animals living at the White House: cats, dogs, canaries, a bear, a wallaby, two lion cubs, thirteen Pekin ducks, and more. But none of those pe…
Cats in conductor hats / written by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen ; illustrated by Leeza Hernandez.
"Colorful cats drive a train on a journey up, down, over, and around…until something on the tracks trips them up! Can they work together to herd a young cow out of the way and keep their train schedule on track? Young readers will be delighted by train so…
A not so perfect start / Trudy Ludwig ; [illustrated by] Maribel Lechuga.
"Wecome to the Caring Classroom! It's the first week of school, and Thea wants everything to be perfect. She's determined not to make a single mistake--which leads to a lot of anxiety! When disaster strikes in art class, Thea's quick thinking saves the da…
The worry-worry whale and the Halloween scaries / Deborah Diesen, Dan Hanna.
"Swim along with Willa Whale as she explores strategies and makes a Halloween plan that works for her. She might just discover that there’s room for every one of us in every celebration!"--Publisher website.
The cozy town : three-and-a-half stories / Ame Dyckman & [illustrated by] Mark Teague.
"Adventures are in store for Bat, Cat, and Rat as they venture out to some of their very favorite places in their very cozy town. In "Treasure Hunting," Rat finds something ridiculously fabulous in a trove of secondhand goods. In "Composing," each membe…
USA ABC / illustrated by Ingela P. Arrhenius.
"Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence with this very special ABC book that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers! Each letter of this illustrated alphabet has been paired with something from American culture or geography, featuring …
The lost board / by Alice Feagan.
"Lana’s great-grandmother’s surfboard hangs above the counter in the family surf shop. The board has carried many riders and held many stories, and Lana is eager for her chance to ride it. Her mom and grandma say that she’s not old enough to ride it by …
The stuffie stand / Maddie Frost
"Moose loves stuffies so much, he makes them himself. He’s even turned his sewing shed into a shop, where he sells them to everyone in the neighborhood. They’re cute and tasteful, with just the right amount of SQUISH! Everyone loves them, including Mabel,…
Simply Winnie / by Winnie Harlow ; illustrated by Sawyer Cloud.
"Supermodel Winnie Harlow debuts her first picture book about a spunky, stylish little girl who learns that what makes her stand out makes her special. Winnie is an artist and fashion is her paintbrush. She’s spent all summer designing her bold back-to-s…
Emilia wishing / written by Belen Medina ; illustrated by Magdalena Mora.
"Emilia wishes for new clothes and nicer things, but a layaway purchase at a thrift store helps her see the strength of her mother's love"--Provided by publisher.
Searching for wocks / Lucy Knisley.
"There are always precious objects to be found if you look....On a walk to the playground and back, a child keeps their eyes open for special 'wocks' for their collection. A bottlecap, a twig, and many stones make it into their pocket of treasures.
I am the mountain / Steven Weinberg.
"Meet the narrator of this book: the mountain. It's cold and windy up here, so you might want to shut your eyes; you don't need them to see the mountain best, anyway. Stay with the mountain for all four seasons, and you can truly get to know it. See the …
School time / Mike Berenstain.
Honey Bear's isn't quite sure she's ready for school. But after a fun first day, she can't wait to go back"--Back cover
America, I'm so glad you were born / Ainsley Earhardt ; illustrated by Kim Barnes.
"Join the parade, wave the flags, and light up the sky with fireworks as you and your little ones shout, “I’m so glad you were born, America!” This joyful and patriotic picture book celebrates the people, places, history, and values that make our country …
Why? / Laura Vaccaro Seeger.
"Bear just wants to water his flowers, but Rabbit needs to know: why? Bear is looking forward to a peaceful night of stargazing, but all Rabbit cares about is: why? As spring passes into summer, and Rabbit continues to wonder why?, detailed, lush waterco…
Sisters are forever! / [illustrated by Disney Storybook Art Team]
"Moana loves her little sister, Simea, and Simea loves her big sis, Moana! See how the sisters love and support each other in this sweet board book that celebrates all the great things about having a sister! This sturdy book is great for kids who love Dis…
The ABCs of summer / by Jill Howarth
"A is for alligators painting apple trees. B is for bears and bunnies bumping beach balls. C is for cats consuming cotton candy." --Publisher's website.
Little Owl's opposites / by Divya Srinivasan.
"Little Owl's forest is full of contrasts. A bright moon shines in a dark sky. Playful foxes hide and seek. Some mushrooms grow tall, others short. Little Owl and Raccoon introduce readers to the concept of opposites while exploring the forest apart...bef…
Find Spot in the garden : a lift-the-flap book / Eric Hill.
Spot and his friends are helping in the garden...but Spot disappears! Where can he be?
Farm shark / words by Bill Canterbury ; illustrated by Maddie Frost.
"Dive into the strangest farm ever, where a shark moves in and brings chaos to its quirky inhabitants. As one animal after the next find themselves in the shark’s tummy, it’s up to Farmer Jolene to come up with an inventive—and ticklish—way to get her ani…
The great frog / Katie Palazzola.
"When Kit's little brother Peedie worries for the safety of a cluster of frog eggs they find by the pond, Kit tells a tall tale about the Great Frog, protector of tadpoles"--Provided by publisher.
My papa has a red mustache / Leo Espinosa.
"Papa is a fearless pillow fighter, a pancake ninja, and a pigtail artist – that’s what his daughter thinks. There’s just one problem. Papa has a red mustache. While every other man has a black mustache, Papa is the only man with a red one. It’s embarrass…
Pufflings fly free! : a rescue tale from Iceland / by Colleen Paeff ; illustrated by Linda Ólafsdóttir.
"While most of the world sleeps, Freya and her family embark on a late-night rescue mission like no other. On Iceland’s Westman Islands, families gather at midnight to save lost baby puffins, or pufflings, guiding them safely back to the sea. Freya has a…
Cat shapes / Aidan Cassie.
"Clever and mischievous cats take on different shapes in this adorable concept board book. A curious cat climbs into a box to investigate and forms the shape of a SQUARE. A thirsty cat crawls into a bathroom sink to get a drink and spreads into an OVAL. A…
Axolotl-Ella : a sort-of Cinderella story / words by Kate Messner ; pictures by Lian Cho.
"Axolotl-Ella is a quick and clever salamander with a daring, deliciously ambitious dream. All she needs to do to make her dream a reality is to meet the Prince at the King’s Festival. So with a little bit of magic from the lake of the night, Ella makes h…
Dr. Seuss's red, white, and blue things / illustrated by Tom Brannon.
"Join Thing One and Thing Two as they celebrate the simple pleasures of a national holiday--from waving flags at a parade to eating barbecue and watching fireworks!"--Back cover.
All the ice cream in the land / Emmy Kastner.
"The princess is hungry! She must want ice cream! Well..lots of ice cream? Umm...All the ice cream in the land? Get ready to laugh your way through this surprising cumulative tale that's full of unexpected twists, turns, and more cows than you can count!"…
Nature knows / Yvette Farmer & Chloe Jasmine Harris.
"Sometimes life gets busy - too busy. Mum calls it feeling foofy. Dad calls it time-to-go-camping! Journey into the wild and discover what nature knows about calming busy minds and bringing us home to ourselves"--Back cover
Still friends / Troy Wilson ; illustrated by Mike Deas.
"Could this be a new friend? But when she stays stone-cold silent, he decides to ignore her right back. Besides, she doesn’t play fetch or give pets or offer treats. What’s the point? But the more the dog visits her, the more he realizes that the girl has…
A garden for Lili / Melissa Iwai.
"Lili’s apartment building is having a block party! Lili heads down to the garden to get Nai Nai green onions for her fried rice recipe. There, she’s visited by all the grandmas in the building, who stop by to get ingredients for their block party dishes,…
Gigantic : the small whale with a big heart / written and illustrated by Rob Biddulph.
"Meet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Overshadowed by all the others in the pod, Gigantic is teased by the bigger whales and keeps to himself. But one day, when Gigantic’s brother gets stuck on the sand, it’s down to Gigantic and his sm…
Heartman : Dad's love can save the day / Stephen Hogtun.
"Heartman isn’t much of a superhero. He can fly, sure, but that’s it. Everyday he goes out to fight fearsome super-villains like the GREAT BIG MORT GAGE, the fugitive brothers – The Bills, and the exhausting 9.2.5., but compared to everyone else’s dad, he…
Little Dino and the angry volcano / written by Diane Put ; illustrated by Rik de Wulf.
"Little Dino and his friend Bronto are on a walk together when suddenly the ground starts to shake. They discover that a small volcano has erupted. The little volcano is angry because the dinosaurs never see him. In fact, they even step on him! Together w…
When Brian met Terry / Russell Kane ; illustrated by Erica Salcedo.
"Terry the Burmese cat has it all. A loving family, a cosy home and the undivided attention he believes he deserves. Life is comfortable for this pampered pet – until everything changes. One day Dad arrives with Brian, an excitable chihuahua puppy with bi…
ABCs of America / J.D. Forester ; illustrated by Henry Rancourt.
A is for America, the land of the free. B is for bald eagle, the country’s national bird. C is for cowboy boots, worn out on the ranch. In this celebration of the United States, there’s a classic American symbol for each letter of the alphabet. Featuring …
Let's make burgers : see it, say it, cook it, eat it! / Jamie Oliver ; illustrated by Adrian Johnson.
"Every page of this sturdy board book features a new read-aloud word to see and say. Then, lift the flap to follow the action: stack the buns, melt the cheese. . . . In four simple steps, you’ll have made a mouthwatering burger (veggie, or meat!). Delicio…
Let's make ice pops : see it, say it, cook it, eat it! / Jamie Oliver ; illustrated by Adrian Johnson.
"Discover a new read-aloud word to see and say on every page. Then, lift the flap to follow the action. Chop the mango, squeeze the lime, and make ice pops in five simple steps!"--Back cover.
The fabric of us / Aditi Anand.
"The sound of Papa’s sewing machine fills their home: Snip! Whir! Clank! Click, click, click! But then everything changes, and the house is silent. It has always been the three of them, doing things together: her helping Papa with his work when he grew ti…
Demon slayer = Kimetsu no Yaiba : a book of colors
"The Demon Slayers Corp members and the Hashira are very colorful. Tanjiro, who is kindhearted, wears a green haori. His sister, Nezuko, wears a pink kimono while she protects humans. Timid Zenitsu has orange and yellow hair, while Inosuke’s light blue ey…
Biguana : (and his best friend Pinto) / Michael Parkin.
"Biguana and Pinto have been best, best friends since they were eggs! They grow up together and Biguana gets bigger... and bigger... and BIGGER! He gets so much attention from everyone because of how big he is that he forgets all about Pinto and what it's…
Hello, ocean! / Corinna Luyken.
"Hello, sand. Hello, toes. Hello, ocean. Hello, hello, hello! In this glowing portrait of beachtime joy, a girl greets the many things she encounters, celebrating them all. Razor clams and sand dollars, the splish and splash of water, logs and dune grass…
Kindergarten gets ready / written by Naomi Danis ; illustrated by Pete Oswald.
"Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year. Watch as he transforms a cluttered classroom into an inviting, orderly space where everything has its place—art supplies, books, things for pretend, a chair for every child, a cu…
The farmer's pajamas / Ruth Paul.
"There are plenty of chores on the farm, and the farmer has the routine down to a science. When she’s done at the end of the day, her reward is a cozy pair of pajamas and a good night’s sleep. But today, and the next day, and the next, the farmer’s favori…
A walk in the forest : a counting book for little tree huggers / by Cathy Goldberg Fishman ; illustrations by Melanie Hall.
"Many countries have a special day every year to plant and celebrate trees. Trees provide a home for birds and other animals. Trees also clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide. The more trees we plant, the healthier the world will be." --back cover
The star-spangled banner : America's national anthem / Francis Scott Key ; Bea Moritz.
Get ready to sing, celebrate, and share a piece of American history! Whether you're learning the lyrics for the first time or simply want to share the anthem you love, this bright and bold book brings the patriotic spirit to life for even the littlest rea…
Tomato, tomato, tomato! / Sarah Finan.
"How many ways can you eat a tomato? Little ones will love the peek-through pages and fun rhyming text in this tasty first food book." --Back cover
Soccer / Jill McDonald.
"Kids can learn all about the popular sport of soccer in this cheerful and informative board book—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. ('The forwards play closest to the other team’s net.') Told in easy-to-understand terms alongside bright…
The lighthouse cat / by Sue Stainton ; illustrated by Anne Mortimer.
"In an old lighthouse, where a twenty-four-candle lantern lights a sparkling blue-green sea, dwells a solitary keeper and his little companion—a cat called Mackerel. Together the two climb up, up, up to watch over the nighttime sea and down, down, down to…
When I'm a moshom / written by David A. Robertson ; illustrated by Corrie Hill
"When I’m a moshom, a long, long time from now, I will watch my grandchildren dance and play hockey, and I will be the loudest one cheering. I will take them on the trapline and teach them how to fish. I will feed them Bannock and share stories about our …
A room with a view / Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Thaís Mesquita.
"Mama’s decided it’s time for their next big outdoor adventure, but Oliver’s not so sure. He's no fan of bazillion-mile, brain-melting car rides, sleeping someplace with bears, bugs, and bats, or the sticky, icky food! Blech! Mama may be convinced that me…
Bearsuit Turtle plays a game / Bob Shea.
"When a bear suit–wearing turtle and his best friend are left to their own devices, the fun and games begin! Pass the ball, but be careful—the grass is hot lava! As “bearsketball” gets increasingly off-the-wall, the two friends compete to see who can find…
Ahab and the white whale / by Manuel Marsol ; translated by Chloe Garcia Roberts.
"On the island of Nantucket lives the greatest whaling captain of all time. Call him Ahab. He has long searched for the great white whale known as Moby Dick. Whenever Ahab heard any news of the whale, he rushed off to sea in his ship, the Pequod. He climb…
Search with Spot : a search-and-find book / Eric Hill.
"Help Spot find his friends, toys, snacks, and more! At home, in the park, at a party, and all around Spot’s world—every page is packed with detail. Little ones will love exploring the colorful scenes and finding Spot and his friends on every page as the…