Kids Picture Books

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Tot the toad makes a mess / by Jim Benton.
"Tot the Toad is just like every grouchy kid: he doesn't want to clean up after himself, or go to bed, or do his homework. He hates loud noises, new situations, and anything that throws off his routine. And tonight, he definitely doesn't want to eat dinne…
This book is bursting with monsters / Christina Dorner and Édouard Manceau.
"A delightful parade of friendly, lovable monsters with wonderfully strange faces exist in this book. One eye, two heads, three nostrils, four cheeks… how many can you find? With simple actions that make monsters appear and disappear, this playful countin…
The pizza brothers / a book by Lian Cho.
"Alejandro, Antonio, and Paolo are the lively and passionate owners of The Pizza Brothers Pizza Shop where all is fair. Alejandro is in charge of the toppings. Antonio kneads the dough. And Paolo does… everything else. There’s only one problem: no one is …
Something in the darkness / words by John Dougherty ; pictures by Matt Schu.
"As the night grows darker and strange sounds seem to be following your every step, it feels like something is out there... watching. Your heart races. Your imagination runs wild. But what if the scariest things aren't quite what they seem? This spine-tin…
Dragon dog / Suzanne Lang and Max Lang.
"When the evil wizard Simpkin Sowerbutts attempts to create a dragon as loyal as a dog and instead spawns a dog as fierce as a dragon, he banishes his embarrassing and so fluffy creation. Outcast and alone, Dragon Dog roams the land looking for a home onl…
Please stay! / Sumana Seeboruth ; Maribel Castells.
"When it’s time to go school, this anxious tot doesn’t want to leave his grandmother. It can be hard to be apart from the people you love! Tag along with them on their way to school as they find a way to navigate this tough transition with gentleness and …
So happy : baby's high-contrast board book / Emily Barton.
"Discover the moments that make our hearts smile in this high-contrast board book, filled with black-and-white art perfect for baby's developing eyes." --back cover
Tickle me Elmo / illustrated by Barry Goldberg
"Lift the flaps to help Elmo and his friends find out all about silly, wiggly, giggly tickles!" --back cover
I am a spicy nugget / Loryn Brantz.
"Angry? Overwhelmed? Confused that a simple request for a pet penguin has been unreasonably denied? Then you might be at risk of becoming . . . A SUPER HOT SIZZLING EXTRA SPICY NUGGET! Follow one such nugget as she releases fiery fury on all who dare ap…
Santa in disguise / by Cynthia Platt ; illustrated by Josh Cleland.
"Who’s that old man browsing around the stores? A snowman? A skier? A hippie grandpa? Is it… Santa Claus? Can a group of clever kids help Santa with his holiday shopping and keep him on track to deliver presents in time for Christmas?" --Publisher's websi…
Kiki and me / Leo Timmers ; translated by David Colmer.
"First there was a long, windy road. Then I heard voices. The gate lowered . . . and there she was. Kiki. It took her a while to get used to me, but she was a fast learner. Kiki did everything for me. She watered me, kept me warm, groomed me, and fed me. …
Santa is stuck / words by Nikki Powers ; pictures by Joseph Kuefler
"It's Christmas Eve and Santa has billions of presents to deliver. But there's a big problem: Santa is stuck in the chimney! It's up to you, the reader, to tickle, poke, spin, and shake this book Press Here-style to help Santa down the chimney in time to …
Shyasaurus / Rachel Bright ; [illustrated by] Chris Chatterton.
"Shyasaurus loves the hush and quiet. Crowds are NOT her thing. So when her mommasaur and papasaur decide to throw a HUGE party, Shyasaurus feels SUPER shy! Will she miss out on the party? Or will a very brave dinosaur help little Shyasaurus find a way to…
Little by little : a story of grief / written by Jenny Torres Sanchez ; illustrated by Andy Chou Musser.
"After a little girl loses someone she loves, a new friend appears: Grief. At first, Grief is not who the little girl wants as her shadow. But then Grief journeys with her, sailing through stormy seas . . . and lights the way on an unfamiliar shore. Grief…
The weather keeper / words by Nelly Buchet ; pictures by Elizabeth Haidle.
"As the aurora borealis dances across the sky, a weather keeper crosses the icy plains to measure the temperatures at the edge of the world. Every three hours, she records movement and pressure, and if it's warmer or cooler, to keep the seafarers, farmers…
Acacia : a Rapunzel tale / JaNay Brown-Wood ; illustrated by John Joven.
"Acacia has been locked away by Ma Gothel, left to wonder about the world beyond her tower walls. She spends her days reading stories about the outside until one day, Mahogany from Mahogany: A Little Red Riding Hood Tale happens to find her tower. When Ma…
What to do when there's a new baby in the family / Cara Goodwin, PhD ; illustrations by Katie Turner.
"What does it mean to have a new sibling? Help toddlers understand what to expect when a new baby joins the family--and how to express the big feelings that come with a baby brother or sister!" --back cover
Peekaboo party / illustrations by Ingela P. Arrhenius.
"Young children will be captivated by sliders on pages with presents, pinatas, balloons, and even a candle on the cake until—surprise!—a mirror delights as it reveals the cutest party guest around." --publisher's website
Papa's mechanical fish / Candace Fleming ; pictures by Boris Kulikov.
"Clink! Clankety-bang! Thump-whirr! That's the sound of Papa at work. Although he is an inventor, he has never made anything that works perfectly, and that's because he hasn't yet found a truly fantastic idea. But when he takes his family fishing on Lake …
Let's find Yaya & Boo at the park! : a hide-and-seek adventure / Andrew Knapp.
"Fun, games, Yaya, and Boo! Is that Boo under the playground slide, and Yaya behind a tree? Can you find the dogs on shaded paths, or hidden in an outdoor yoga class?"--Back cover.
Lil Lizzo meets Sasha B. Flootin' / words by Lizzo ; pictures by Mark Pett.
"When a bubbly little girl who just wants to belong meets a smart and brassy flute who can’t find her tune, they wind up on a wild adventure to places filled with incredible sounds—a jungle, the ocean, and even outer space! But Lil Lizzo and Sasha B. Floo…
Duel! / Shawn Harris.
"Two knights represent two queens in a duel for ownership of one hill in a story about sharing, rendered in art that is fully symmetrical across the gutter"--Provided by publisher.
Squirrel's snowman / Julia Donaldson ; illustrations by Axel Scheffler.
"Welcome to Acorn Wood, where Squirrel is making a snowman. Will she find what she needs? Lift the flaps to find out!"--From back cover.
A party of colors / Aya Khalil and Bayan Lahham ; illustrated by Olivia Aserr.
"Salem sees a party of colors when he goes to the car wash for the first time with Baba. Follows the sequence of events in a car wash using ordinal numbers"--Provided by publisher.
Dino Dash! / adapted by Eric Geron.
"BEHOLD THE T-REX! The Hot Wheels Racers turn their car hauler into the mighty T-Rex Transporter! But when self-driving mode turns on, it starts gobbling cars all over Hot Wheels City. Can the racers stop the T-Rex before it causes even more trouble?"--Ba…
Ms. Rachel visits the doctor / written by Mr. Aron and Ms. Rachel ; illustrated by Diobelle Cerna ; photos by Bryan Solarski
"For many young children, going to the doctor is an unfamiliar experience. In this fun and educational board book, they will see what happens at a routine visit. YouTube phenomenon Ms. Rachel brings her comfort and expertise to this engaging story that wi…
Goodbye, koi / by Jack Wong
"As a young boy prepares with his family to leave their home - and the koi fish he's always cared for - his world fills with questions. What will happen to his fish? Will they be safe and happy in their new home? Through his wonder and worry, readers glim…
Be the acorn / Jason Douglas Griffin.
"There’s a hole in the ground where the squirrel family tree used to be, and so they set out on a hunt to find a new home. Choko Choko, the smallest squirrel, is determined to help… but he’s told he’s too little to join. "Too LITTLE?!" Choko Choko starts …
The new cat / written Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic ; illustrated by Chris Park.
"An old cat thinks his family's new baby is a new kitten with hardly any fur, but as the baby grows, Hunca Munca teaches it everything a growing feline needs to know"--Provided by publisher.
I fly : an airplane's fantastic flight / written by Kelly Rice Schmitt ; illustrated by Jam Dong.
"Every day, tens of thousands of airplanes crisscross the globe, delivering people and cargo of all sorts--from mail to medicine to dinosaur fossils--exactly where they need to go. Join one long-haul commercial airplane as it prepares for takeoff and foll…
I am King Chameleon! I demand to be seen! / by Ben Okon, with Laura Miller's 6th grade class ; illustrated by Sourav Majumder.
"King Chameleon insists on being seen...after all, he IS the king! But his camouflage makes him nearly invisible, and no matter how loudly he declares himself, no one can find him. Through a series of funny, interactive, seek-and-find moments, King Chamel…
Fake gnus / by Leslie Helakoski.
"Kid reporter Scoop Jackson asks readers to consider what is fake news and what is fact, while looking for the gnus ― pronounced nooz ― that have escaped from their pen at the zoo. The gnu pen is empty! So where are the gnus? There are many different clue…
Midnight Manor : a backwards bedtime book / Sid Sharp.
"When the sun goes DOWN, it’s time to get UP at Midnight Manor! The unusual residents have a busy night counting the caterpillars on the curtains and playing drums with the banshees in the basement. Before they know it, the sun is rising–which means it’s …
The little stone Buddha / by Grace Lin.
"When a small stone Buddha falls off a cyclist’s wagon, he lands in a neglected part of a busy city street. People often throw trash here, turning this part of the city into a rather unpleasant sight. But as passersby begin to notice the little stone Budd…
The blanket / Marie Dorléans ; translated by Katy Lockwood-Holmes
"Tommy is afraid of everything. He is afraid of wind, rain, cats, dogs, dragonflies, loud laughs... All of it. One stormy night, Tommy wraps himself in a big red blanket and discovers that inside his knitted shield, he doesn't feel so afraid anymore. So,…
You can't do that! / Marty Kelley.
"YOU CAN DO ANYTHING! Well, now wait a second. Certainly not anything? You can’t eat a waffle the size of a car or fart a rainbow or teach a chicken to bake a pie, right? Join in on this silly, bouncy journey to discover all the things you just CAN’T do. …
There's a crocodile on this train! / written and illustrated by Amit Trainin, translated by Ilana Kurshan.
"All aboard! The morning train is bustling with passengers chatting, laughing, and telling their favorite jokes—until a great green crocodile squeezes into the car. Everyone grumbles, but no one dares to say a word… except a tiny chick named Peep. With a …
Guess how much I love you : shapes / Sam McBratney ; illustrations by Anita Jeram.
"The round sun shines bright, but what shape does it make? How about that pointy pine tree, prickly and green? As Big Nutbrown Hare guides Little Nutbrown Hare in discovering the world around him, they hold up a daisy chain to make a square, examine a smo…
O Is for Ogre : an ABC book
"O is for onion and ogre! Babies will love to learn their alphabet with baby Shrek, baby Donkey, and all the fairy tale creatures from Far Far Away in this adorable ABC board book based on the classic Shrek movie from 2001!" --Publisher's website.
A Christmas wish / illustrated by Dave Aikins.
"Red Fish and Blue Fish want to stay AWAKE on Christmas Eve to meet Santa Fish. But they keep falling ASLEEP on this snowy, holiday night. Can the colorful friends find a way to stay up late?" --Publisher's website.
Penguin picnic / Liam Francis Walsh.
"Siblings Penny and Albert Penguin just want to have a picnic, but they can't agree on the perfect spot to set down their blanket. This spot is too loud! This spot is too sunny! This spot is taken by a hungry polar bear! After a whole lot of searching (an…
Yummy yummy / Forest Xiao.
"Yummy yummy! What a yummy baby. What a yummy book. A happy book for hungry babies exploring the world around them through taste!"-- Back cover.
Rory the dinosaur : me and my dad / Liz Climo.
"Meet Rory the Dinosaur. He loves spending time with his dad, but today he wants to go on an adventure all on his own. Rory can’t wait to tell his dad about all the things he’s doing by himself, like crossing rivers and finding shelter from the rain. But …
How to be a lion / Ed Vere.
"In this timely and charming story about the importance of being true to yourself, mindfulness, and standing by your friends, we meet Leonard, a lion, and his best friend Marianne, a . . . duck. Leonard and Marianne have a happy life together—talking, pl…
Lola loves animals / Imapla.
"Today was a very special day for Lola. She went to the zoo with her mom and saw all her favorite animals. But the journey is not over yet! When Lola is asleep, open the red door and join her on a never-ending adventure." --back cover
Autumn in Bosk Olivette / Rebecca Green.
"Beyond the Phelps County Orchard, in a stretch of woods known as Bosk Olivette, at the bottom of a lone black maple, you’ll discover a cider press. But not just any cider press . . . welcome to the home of Henri and Miko! Henri the mouse and Miko the be…
Fall feast : nature's harvest / Sean Taylor and Alex Morss ; illustrated by Cinyee Chiu.
"The wind is blowing. Golden leaves are falling. Animals are busy gathering food to store away. It’s time to celebrate nature during the cooler autumn months… In this beautiful, blustery story, join two young children and their mums as they go on an autum…
It's almost time for. . . Thanksgiving! / written by Maisha Oso ; illustrated by Tom Knight.
"It’s almost time for Thanksgiving, and excitement is running high! It might not be here yet, but there’s so much to do before the joyful day arrives… From family football gatherings to preparing the most fantastic and fanciful feast to watching wondrous …
You're my little princess / [written by Grace Baranowski ; illustrated by Kaley McCabe].
"Celebrate your little princess with this...rhyming board book featuring some of your favorite Disney Princesses"--Back cover.
The thing about pie / Amy Hest ; illustrated by Christopher Thornock.
"A boy bakes a pie and brings it to share at a picnic with his grandfather"-- Provided by publisher.
The hospital for mythological creatures / [text by Cathy Evans ; illustrated by Ed J. Brown].
"One Wednesday morning, Dani at Emergency Services takes a call: there's been a car crash. Daisy's arm is broken, Lisa's got a head injury, and poor Mr.Von Thunderhoof has chest pains. They're rushed by ambulance to the Hospital for Mythological Creatures…
The little house that needed a witch / Sophie Pluim ; translated by Polly Lawson.
"Deep in the forest sat a little witch's house, but the old witch who'd lived there had gone for good. The little house felt empty and alone. As the seasons changed, grass grew tall around it and mushrooms began to sprout from its roof. The little house k…
Beep, beep, beep, trunk-or-treat! / by Tracie Schneider ; illustrated by Sarah Rebar.
"Join a festive family on Halloween as they go trunk-or-treating. From candy apples to cider doughnuts, discover what sweet treats are hiding under each trunk by lifting the flaps." --publisher's website
Night treasure / by Allison Wortche ; illustrated by Alison Farrell.
"Bundled and pj-ed with blue boots on, Quinn held Daddy’s hand and stepped outside into the dark. After a long day of rain, a father and daughter venture into the night in search of treasure. Under glowing streetlamps, they find orange leaves and berries…
What comes after the snow? / Chiaki Okada, Ko Okada ; translated by Julie Wright.
"“Mama, what comes after the snow?” “The spring!” says Mama, smiling. But Bramble doesn’t understand. She has never seen the spring. Bramble, the littlest rabbit, can't wait for the snow to melt. When spring comes, she'll be big enough to climb the tall t…
Snowfall / Sun-jung Park.
"Little snowflakes dance joyful through the night sky, gently tumbling to the sleeping city below. As they fall, they tickle a dog's nose, skat across a frozen lake and balance on a bus stop. Finally, tired from their adventures, they curl up together. Th…
The Goodnight Train : gives thanks / June Sobel ; illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith.
"Thank goodness for bedtime! Hop on the Dreamland Train for a goodnight ride and give thanks fall all the little things that make bedtime so sweet. Discover peekaboo surprises on every page and roll into Dreamland with a heart full of gratitude"--Back cov…
Sounds / Brendan Wenzel.
"A parade of wild animals squeaks, hoots, and howls across the sturdy pages of this colorful book"--Back cover.
Pokemon : oh, the trainer you'll be! / [written by Simcha Whitehill].
"Welcome to the World of Pokemon! It's time to begin your Pokemon journey! Amazing friends and adventure awaits you. Read and play along in this book--and discover fun facts about what makes each Pokemon pal unique!"--Back cover.
Playdate with Cody / adapted by Tina Gallo.
"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
The path / written by Pamela Paul ; illustrated by Qin Leng
"During a day at the park, people engaged in many different activities are reminded to act more cooperatively when a murmuration of birds flies overhead"--Provided by publisher
Good boy / by Sergio Ruzzier.
"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
10 shocking facts about capybaras / written and illustrated by Melanie Watt.
"We've all heard of capybaras, we all love capybaras, but how much do we know about them, really? Dive into this fact-packed picture book and uncover the secrets - some cute, some curious, some... not so much - of these lovable oversized rodents. For …
Golem, golem, golem : (or how Chanukah was saved) / written by Richard Ho ; illustrated by Carmel Ben-Ami.
"As Chanukah draws near, Jewish children around the neighborhood light candles and turn lumps of clay into twirling dreidels—except for one boy, who molds his clay into a living, breathing creature...a golem! But, with his bulky body and playful curiosit…
Mary E. and the apple tree / by Cynthia Cliff.
"On the way to grandma's house, a mother explains a family tradition to her daughter, telling the story of Mary E., the apple tree in her care, and the recipes passed down through generations of their family. Includes a recipe for Mary E's apple dumpling …
Love monster / Rachel Bright.
"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…
Pumpkin, pumpkin, pumpkin! / Sarah Finan.
"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.
Spells to cast on your parents / written and illustrated by Pete Holmes.
"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…
Wild west showdown! / adapted by Kristen L. Depken ; illustrated by Lori Tyminski, Frederico Mancuso, and Lucio De Giuseppe.
"One-Eyed Bart is up to no good, so Woody and Jessie saddle up to save the day. Can they do it alone, or will they need some out-of-this-world help from Buzz Lightyear?" --Publisher's website.
Toy story 5 : Sheriff Jessie / Deputy Buzz / written by Steve Behling ; illustrated by the Disney Storybook Art Team.
"The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, and this time, it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to what kids are obsessed with today . . . electronics!" --Publisher's we…
A long tail / Rebecca Atkinson ; Kate Read.
"Whose is this tail? Whose can it be? I followed the tail, just to see. One curious child and one long, colorful tail invite you on a playful journey, using your finger to trace the tactile trail through every twist and turn. Children will delight in e…
Attack of the chicken jockey! / by Christy Webster ; illustrated by Alan Batson.
"Young Minecraft fans can learn all about the rare and popular chicken jockey in this full-color Mobs of Minecraft storybook. New player Sam encounters a baby zombie riding a chicken for the first time and wonders, “What in the Overworld is happening”?" -…
Big dinosaur adventure / adapted by Megan Roth ; based on the teleplay by Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen ; illustrated by Dave Aikins.
"Get ready for some PAWsome action! After the PAW Patrol's ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the team embarks on a wild adventure in a world filled with dramatic landscapes, unexpected challenges, and...dinosaurs! And when the pups' archrival Mayor …
Daniel goes to day camp / adapted by Haley Hoffman
"Daniel Tiger is so excited to start day camp! But when he discovers he and Prince Wednesday have been assigned to different camp groups, Daniel is very disappointed. Then he finds out his friends Katerina Kittycat and Max are in his group, so he sings hi…
Fall day, all day / Kari Percival.
"Fall is here! Can you feel it? The air is crisp, the leaves are changing colors, chipmunks are stuffing their cheeks, and caterpillars are curling up to rest. And just like them, we change too. We bundle up in cozy sweaters, we pick pumpkins, we jump in…
Peter's Halloween peek-a-boo! : a lift-and-find book / illustrations by Eleanor Taylor
"It’s Halloween and Peter Rabbit is going to a party in the forest! As Peter ventures through the woods, who will surprise him with a spooky peek-a-BOO at every turn? Peep through the flaps to guess who’s on the other side, then turn over to see!" --publi…
Bluey. BBQ.
"Bingo is hard at work helping with the family BBQ. She sets the table, mops the muddy floor, and makes a delicious salad. But with so much to do, will she ever get time to relax in her relaxer chair? Read on to find out!"--Provided by publisher.
The magician's nephew / C.S. Lewis ; pictures by Joey Chou
"This is a story about something that happened long ago, when the land of Narnia first began. It all started with two children, some magical rings, and a lion . . ." --Publisher's website.