Kids Picture Books

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Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm saves Halloween! / Richard Scarry.
"Oh no! Farmer Alfalfa’s pumpkins have gone missing! Can Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat find them before Halloween arrives? Kids can join the fun and celebrate Halloween with Lowly Worm and all his friends in this sweet holiday storybook!" --Publisher's websit…
Digger Daisy! / by Andrea Zimmerman ; pictures by Dan Yaccarino.
"They scoop and dump. They lift and load. They clean the mess to clear the road. Digger Daisy and her team are called when rain floods a local park with mud, trees, and rocks. With Daisy in the lead, a team of excavators, diggers, backhoes, and dump truc…
Truck in the muck / by Sophia Gholz ; illustrated by Susan Batori.
"Duck in his truck is making his way to a playdate with friends when a sudden rainstorm turns the trip into a sticky situation. But what luck! Duck’s friends come to him and work to get the truck out of the muck. When that doesn’t work, Duck changes his p…
Story rug / story by Sophie Blackall ; pictures by Phoebe Wahl.
"The children of Class 203 are learning to braid. They started with hair and shoelaces, and now the children have brought rags from home. Their braid gets longer and longer until one idea transforms it into an extraordinary surprise for their teacher. Her…
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…
The cow in the dark at night / Jess Hannigan.
"The cow has always wondered what goes on when the sun goes down.Tonight, she will discover it all. Adventures, nocturnal friends, every exciting thing waiting out there in the dark new world. But these night people may have other things in mind… It’s a…
Colors : a swirling spinner book / written by Johnny Barr ; illustrated by Matt Drew.
"Do you see that green tree? How about that yellow sun? Now can you spin them? Learning colors is a hands-on activity with this high-contrast board book featuring a die-cut spinner on every spread"--Publisher's website.
Guess who? In the desert / Owen Davey.
"Lift the flaps to reveal playful clues and then guess which animal is hiding behind them. Get ready for a journey filled with surprises and giggles! Can you guess who’s waiting to say hello?" --Publisher's website.
Animals at the beach! / adapted by Maria Le
"What animals can you find on the beach? Ms. Appleberry is taking JJ, Cody, Nina, and the others on a trip to the beach to learn about sea animals! There is so much for JJ and his friend to explore. What animals will they find?" --Publisher's website.
I think we're upside down! / Marcus Cutler.
"Raccoon’s new basketball just arrived. Time to shoot hoops with his friend Rabbit! But when the basketball falls UP instead of DOWN, they have to figure out how to make things right. To do that, the two friends will need a little creativity and a LOT of …
Hush, little fire truck / Rebecca Colby ; illustrated by Chiara Galletti.
"Hush, little fire truck, reach up high. Extend your ladder to the sky. As the tree begins to sway, police car helps to save the day." --Publisher's website.
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…
The Dream Keeper / Anna Walker.
"Beyond the city and over the sea is a forest of dreams. At the edge of the forest lives a turtle—the Dream Keeper. In a small boat, the turtle sets off on a tumultuous journey to deliver dreams to sleeping souls nearby. Meanwhile, a young girl, scared by…
The umbrella / words and illustrations by Sylvia Walker.
"Zora’s fun day in the park is interrupted by a sudden rain shower, and she finds just the thing she needs to stay dry: an umbrella big enough for one. When another child on the playground asks if he can join her, and then another and another still, Zora …
Welcome to our classroom! / Alexandra Penfold ; Suzanne Kaufman.
"On the first day of school Everything is new School supplies, classmates, and teachers, too. Starting a new school year can be scary, but your teacher is here for you! Come along with the kids from the bestsellers All Are Welcome and Big Feelings as the…
Nighty night, dinos / Deborah Holt Williams & Anna Doherty.
"Stomp and swim and fly and creep! Yawn . . . these dinos need their sleep. Now it’s time for nighty night. T-Rex pulls his blankie tight. Just like your little dinosaur, these dinos love to play. But unlike your little dinosaur, they also love to sleep! …
What do we do in preschool? / Kathryn Wanless.
"The time to start preschool is a huge transition for young learners—emotionally, socially, and psychologically. Many children suffer from the separation anxiety of leaving their caregivers, fear of the unknown, and nervousness about making friends, and t…
K is for kindness / written by Rina Horiuchi ; illustrated by Risa Horiuchi.
"From aardvark to zebra, this delightful cast of animal characters illustrates the many ways to show kindness to others, while teaching the youngest readers their ABCs"--Provided by publisher
G is for gratitude / written by Rina Horiuchi ; illustrated by Risa Horiuchi.
"From ant to zebra, this adorable community of animals shares all the things they are grateful for, while teaching the youngest of readers their ABCs"--Back cover.
We see triangles / by Andrea Pippins.
"Babies and toddlers will delight in this beautifully designed introduction to shapes. This sturdy interactive board book features bold, stylish illustrations, patterns, and precise die-cut shapes to teach little readers to observe and identify the triang…
On our bikes / by Dan Saks ; illustrations by João Fazenda.
"From balance bikes to two-wheelers, biking is a rite of passage and a joyful part of children’s lives. Inspired by his own family and biking community, Dan Saks rolls through the milestones and magic of bike culture, inspiring kids to build confidence, c…
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 …
Skunk goes potty / James Patterson ; illustrated by Joe Kulka.
"Sam the skunk wants big boy underwear! But first, he needs to learn how to use the potty. With encouragement from friends and family, Sam learns to leave his diapers behind in this reassuring read aloud." --Publisher's website.
Firefly Lullaby / Kenneth Kraegel.
"As the sun sets on a warm summer evening, a very small sound calls to those with a certain kind of ear. It is not the sighing song of wrens and robins, nor is it the gentle hum of crickets. It’s the magical sound of fireflies—dancing to the music of tiny…
Riding Magic / Kelly Starling Lyons ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis.
"Dom wishes she were brave enough to ride a horse—if only horses weren’t so huge and intimidating! Momma says it’s normal to have the jitters at first, but Dom isn’t sure she’ll ever feel ready. She spends time with Magic, her favorite horse, and he seems…
The day my brother became a tree / Xin Li.
"Owen loves his garden, especially his trees. He loves taking care of them— naming them, watering them, and even singing songs to them. So, when his parents tell him the family is moving, he is devastated. He just can’t imagine leaving all his friends and…
Turtle with a toolbox / words by Beth Ferry ; pictures by Dudolf
"With the help of his friends, Turtle is building something fun, fun, fun. What will it be? Join this crafty crew as they get out their tools and hammer away to build a big surprise." --Publisher's website.
Spaghetti Head & Chicken Fingers / by Rhett & Link ; illustrated by Erica Salcedo
"Saffy loves buttered pasta, and Lumo loves chicken tenders. It’s the only thing either of them will ever eat! But when Saffy wakes up one day to find she has spaghetti for hair and Lumo opens his eyes to see that his hands have sprouted chicken fingers, …
Free to fly / by Karina Iceberg ; illustrated by Steph Littlebird.
"In a treehouse by the sea, a grandfather shares the story of how he kept his dreams alive with thoughts of his future grandchild—who is his most precious dream of all." --Publisher's website.
Where's Waldo? : spooky spot the difference / Martin Handford.
"A spectacular spooky spot the difference. Tiptoe along with Waldo and his friends on a hair-raising Halloween adventure. Mwah-ha-ha! But beware, someone or something has cast a spooky spell--there's now double the creepy fun, with hundreds of differences…
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…
Toad on the go / Jashar Awan.
Toad and his tow truck are on the go, racing to the rescue of anyone who needs help on the road. But still, Toad always obeys the rules and never makes mistakes. He waits patiently for the green light. Wait for it... wait for it... GO!... Uh oh. What happ…
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,…
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…
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…