Kids Picture Books

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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 …
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…
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…
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.
The sweetest of lemons / Daniel Nayeri ; illustrated by Rahele Jomepour Bell.
"Based on powerful memories of Nayeri visiting his grandfather, this story-within-a-story brings a young boy in a hot car ride across the desert. The destination is an oasis, where gardens perfume the air, and tales are lovingly told. Here is the gate to …
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…
Guess how much I love you : counting / Sam McBratney ; illustrated by Anita Jeram.
"Count from one to five with curious Little Nutbrown Hare as he explores the world around him with wise Big Nutbrown Hare. See and feel dandelions, frogs, butterflies, leaves, and bedtime stars in this interactive board book." --publisher's website
Guess how much I love you : colors / Sam McBratney ; Anita Jeram.
"Little Nutbrown Hare is learning all about colors. He meets a yellow butterfly, a blue bird, a red ladybug, and a green frog and then says goodbye to brown leaves rustling away in the wind." --publisher's website
One whole hippopotamus / Carter Higgins.
"From the creative mind behind the strikingly designed and highly lauded Circle Under Berry and Some of These Are Snails comes this deceptively simple concept book that explores colors, shapes, patterns, and fractions. Its imaginative language, rich with …
My first busy jobs : let's go to work! / Sally Beets.
"Introducing My First Busy Jobs, an adorable tabbed board book for babies aged 0-3 featuring the world of work and all the exciting jobs to discover. Toddlers will love discovering what it's like to work outdoors on a building site or cook up tasty meals …
Hello, airplane! / Bill Cotter.
"The airplane says good-bye to the ground. The airplane says hello to the sky. Now in board book for the first time, this simple story captures the familiar yet remarkable marvel of modern airplanes." --Publisher's website.
Next door there is a dinosaur / Saskia Gwinn ; Leanne Coelho.
"There are hidden clues everywhere in this funny, lively picture book about a little boy who suspects his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an amazing array of dinosaurs in her house. The boy tries to tell his parents about the claws, jaws and …
101 dinosaur butts / words by Sam Harper ; pictures by Chris Jevons.
"Step into a Jurassic world bursting with humor in this roaringly funny picture book that puts prehistoric posteriors front and center. Kids will follow a rollicking rhyme that introduces one unforgettable dinosaur butt after another—from tiny tushies to …
Higher! / Patricia Fitti.
"Oliver the cat wants to climb higher. From the chair to the table, from the table to the cupboard, from the cupboard to the tree, from the tree to the roof . . . Being up high is the perfect place to be . . . right?" --publisher's website
The wise pickle / written by Sarah Howden ; illustrated by Sabina Hahn.
A "pickle slowly wither[s] in the sun, sharing its hard-earned wisdom with the local animal population and preparing to be eaten by a dog (its preferred way to go)....A pickle arrives out of nowhere. 'I have lived a lot of life,' it says. As the pickle s…
Woo-hoo it's potty time little one : let's celebrate going potty / Sandra Magsamen.
Make potty time so much fun for little one with this sweet and encouraging board book from the USA Today bestselling author Sandra Magsamen! Everyone has to use the potty - so why not make potty time party time? In this heartwarming, gender-neutral board …
Someone like me / by Alison McGhee ; illustrated by Hatem Aly.
"A little girl sends a message in a bottle as she says goodbye to the home she has always known. With the bags packed and the farewells said, she begins her journey to a new place, and she wonders: Will the moon and stars look different when she's gone? B…
The ocean is our friend! / written by Suzanne Francis ; illustrated by the Disney Storybook Art Team
"Moana confidently sets sail with her crew—Moni, Loto, and Kele—to find Motufetū and break Nalo’s curse. But soon she realizes there was one tiny problem… the crew didn’t know how to be at sea! Can Moana teach her crew to embrace the ocean in time for the…
I am speedy : confessions of a turbocharged sloth / written by Kristen Tracy ; pictures by Erin Kraan
"You may look at sloth and think she is lazy. No, no. You’d be mistaken. She is turbo-charged! Don’t blink. You’ll miss sloth climbing very, very, very HIGH and very, very, very FAST. Want to race through the forest? Sloth can set this place a blaze wit…
Watermelon pool / Bonsoir Lune ; translated from the Korean by Frances Cha.
"When the summer sun is in full force, there’s only one way to beat the heat: dive into a watermelon pool. After a large watermelon gets split in half, everyone in the village dives in, digging into the fruit and making slides from the rind while spending…
Unicorns in uniforms / Beth Ferry ; illustrated by A. N. Kang.
"We’re Unicorns in Uniforms! We know just what to do. We’re hoofed and horned and well-informed And ready to help you! Come join these caring unicorns as they work, play, and save the day—because when you’re a unicorn, U can do anything if you work togeth…
I used to be a dinosaur / by Casey Lyall ; illustrated by Laurie Keller.
"Did you know that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs? A soon-to-be mother hen just found out, and now she is reexamining her entire life. She used to be a dinosaur, a prehistoric queen with a mighty roar! Now she spends her days on a farm, waiting for…
The dumped truck / written by Daniel Bernstorm ; illustrated by Marcelo Verdad.
"Welcome to Toyville, where Dump Truck does his work. His dirty work. Dump Truck cleans, fixes, and dumps stuff because—hey!—it’s his job. But the other toys can’t stand Dump’s less-than-tidy appearance. So they make a new rule: NO DIRTY DUMP TRUCKS. W…
A cozy summer day / Eliza Wheeler
"The animals of Acorn Village love spending summer days together. As soon as the sun comes up, they slip into shorts and sunsuits and run outside to enjoy an abundance of cozy activities, whether it’s putting up a playhouse, snacking in the strawberry pat…