Kids Picture Books

These picture books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).

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List

My mama is a work of art / written and illustrated by Hana Acabado.
"A young boy whose mama is tattooed from head to toe discovers that beauty in the world is subjective and learns to value difference when he sees the world through the lens of his creative mother—a living work of art....[This is a] picture book of accepti…
Silly lullaby [lap-size edition] / by Sandra Boynton.
A number of animals get ready for bed.
Sloth is not a baby! / story by Nelly Buchet ; art by Janie Bynum.
"Sloth is worried about climbing higher up the tree. But she’s not a baby. She’s not a bird, either, with wings to fly. Or a monkey, with a tail to catch her fall. Or a snake, that can wrap around branches. The truth is, Sloth could fall, as her friend Mo…
Ruby's tools for making friends / Apryl Stott.
"It’s Ruby the fox’s first day at a new school. She’s a little nervous, but luckily, she has her tools to help: a tape measure to count her breaths if she feels overwhelmed, pliers to remind her to be flexible, and safety goggles to see things in a new wa…
Goodnight school / words by Catherine Bailey ; art by Cori Doerrfeld.
"As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening to the silverware snoring, she makes her moonlit rounds. One by one, the lights are turning off and e…
Pajamarama! / by Julie Gonzalez ; illustrated by Rob Sayegh Jr.
"Celebrate bedtime with a bouncy ode to jammies of all kinds! Whether you rock flowing gowns fit for royalty, kick it in ninja robes, or lay back in footed onesies with a peek-a-boo toe, picking jammies is the best part of any nighttime routine. Pajamar…
Patrick and the not so perfect party / words by Anne Wynter ; pictures by Shirley Hottier.
"All Patrick wants for his birthday is a perfect FOOD party. But why did Karter arrive dressed as a FOOT? Patrick learns a valuable lesson in patience, embracing chaos, and most of all that family isn’t perfect. Patrick likes everything to be just-so, wh…
First day, hooray! / by June Sobel ; illustrated by Nabila Adani
"There's a lot to check off on the back-to-school list. Lunchbox? Check. Notebook? Paper? Glue stick? Check. Check. Check. But school supplies aren't the only thing we bring with us. We also bring along our FEELINGS!! Follow along as a class of young chi…
Bubble Gum Bison needs a bath / written by Scott Rothman ; illustrated by Pete Oswald.
"Bubble Gum Bison, Blue Bison’s little sister, is having too much fun with her playground associates to take time out for a bath. In fact, she escapes through the bathroom window to avoid the inevitable. But when Bubble Gum Bison slips in the mud, gets c…
Let's pretend fire station / text by Nicola Edwards ; illustrations by Thomas Elliott.
"It's a busy day at the fire station! Children can see and learn how the firefighters at the fire station work." --publisher's website.
Duck duck taco truck / written by Laura Lavoie ; illustrations by Teresa Martinez.
""Duck. Duck. Taco truck. Working hard to make a buck." Two food trucks staffed by sworn enemies: ducks vs. geese. Before you can say "curly fries", these two rivals are in an epic food truck face-off. "Battle on! At dawn, we ride!" But soon, Goose becom…
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's birthday party : with a special foldout surprise / Eric Carle.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's friends enthusiastically prepare for his birthday celebration.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar's nature walk : a search-and-find book / Eric Carle ; words by Gabriella DeGennaro.
Look for various animals on each spread while on a nature walk with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.
Clifford's school day / Norman Bridwell.
"Clifford's School Day follows Emily Elizabeth as she brings her puppy, Clifford, to school for show-and-tell. Together with the rest of the class, Clifford tries to fingerpaint, bake cookies, and play in water and sand. But the small red puppy always mak…
Three little pigs / text by Pavla Hanáčková ; illustrations by Shunsuke Satake.
"Has anybody ever told you that hard work pays off? Follow the story of the Three Little Pigs, who definitely know a thing or two about the truth of this saying. Immerse yourself in this beloved fairy tale with a fun new format perfect for small hands. Pa…
The nervous dragon : a story about overcoming back-to-school worries / illustrated by Clare Victoria Wilson.
"It's Blaze's first day at school and he feels very nervous. Blaze can't breathe fire and he's worried he'll be the odd dragon out. When his teacher asks everyone to show off their breathing, it seems like Blaze's worst fears are coming true... Will this …
My best friend is a dragon / illustrated by Siân Roberts
"[This] book is all about Dragon and why she’s the best, from her sparkly crown to her red bicycle and much more." --publisher's website.
David goes to school. / by David Shannon.
"David's teacher has her hands full. From running in the halls to chewing gum in class, David's high-energy antics fill each school day with trouble-- and are sure to bring a smile to even the best- behaved reader." --publisher's website.
Cesaria feels the beat / written by Denise Rosario Adusei ; illustrated by Priscila Soares.
"Cesaria is going to perform for the seaside Carnival. She skips past the beach barefoot, dressed in her favorite peacock leotard. But when her dance director tells her she must put on her shoes to go on stage, Cesaria signs, 'Peacocks don’t wear shoes!' …
I am a thundercloud / written by Leah Moser ; illustrated by Marie Hermansson.
"a young child is having a bad day—they BOOM, ROAR, CRASH, and CRACKLE like an angry thundercloud. Tense body language, an inability to say the 'right' words, the instinct to hide are like a brewing storm within the child. But like the sun breaking throug…
Donald Duck : Little Golden Book favorites.
"Join the quick-tempered duck with a heart of gold on three hilarious adventures." --publisher's website.
Getting ready for preschool / written by Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu teacher ; illustrated by Debby Rahmalia.
"It’s almost the first day of preschool and everyone is busy getting ready. A young boy and his family meet the teacher, post a family photo on the classroom wall, send a special lovey for naptime, pack a healthy lunch, and take a special photo . . . but …
Gorgeously me! / Jonathan Van Ness ; illustrated by Kamala Nair.
"I won’t be afraid to stand out or show the world what I’m all about. I am exactly who I’m meant to be. Perfectly, happily, gorgeously me! Being true to yourself and showing the world who you are isn’t always easy. Gorgeously Me assures young readers tha…
Animals in underwear / Todd Parr.
Presents the letters of the alphabet with animals wearing different types of underwear representing each letter, from "A" for alligator and "E" for elephant to "W" for walrus and "Z" for zebra.
Let's go home, baby tiger / Carolina Búzio.
Help the baby jungle animals get home with moving sliders and four unique tracks to practice fine motor skills.
Our friend Earth / Lea Redmond ; illustrations by Rasmth Studio.
"Like day and night, the people, places, and things we love come and go and come back around again. While our days are full of flux, the Earth is our constant companion, an unconditional friend who reminds us we are never alone"--Provided by publisher.
Sea of constellations / by Melissa Cristina Márquez ; illustrated by Rocío Arreola Mendoza.
"Maren the whale shark loves her life as the biggest, brightest fish in the sea. She spends her days exploring the water around her and finding fresh new snacks as she travels. But one day, the ocean goes dark and Maren's adventures come to a halt. With o…
Found / Sam Usher.
"A boy and his granddad plan a day at the beach filled with exploring tide pools, building sandcastles, and eating ice cream. But when they find a baby seal trapped in a net, their real adventure begins..." --Back cover.
Floof / Heidi McKinnon.
Floof is floofy cat with important things to do and mischief to accomplish.
The squish / Breanna Carzoo.
"Meet Sandcastle. Sandcastle's world was new and exciting until their very first... SQUISH! In an effort to protect themselves from ever getting squished again, Sandcastle tries to be bigger and taller and stronger! But is that enough to stop all the squi…
Come out, come out, chameleon! / Jonty Howley.
"A charming old man is searching everywhere for his pet chameleon. His dog tries to help... but the man just can’t see his colourful pet! The clever chameleon camouflages himself as a flower, a banana, a sock, and much more. When the man finds some pet ca…
Inside out 2 / adapted by Cynthea Liu ; illustrated by Alan Batson ; designed by Tony Fejeran ; special thanks to Nick Balian.
Now thirteen years old, Riley must navigate her emotions and Sense of Self as she finds her way leading the Foghorns hockey team, laying plans for high school and with her friends.
Dinosaurs in trucks because hey, why not? / by Sandra Boynton.
Find out what happens when you suddenly give some dinosaurs their very own trucks in this hilarious rhyming board book from author Sandra Boynton.
The color of love / Poppy Harlow and Laura Jarrett ; illustrated by Elisa Chavarri.
"Everyone in Ms. Clementine’s class has a different answer, but Grace doesn’t know which color to choose. Love could be blue like her favorite pair of shoes or yellow like the daffodils that grow in her neighborhood. As Grace and her classmates share what…
Windsongs : poems about weather / Douglas Florian.
"Learn about all sorts of weather all over the world, from a regular rainy day to a hurricane, from fog to frost, from droughts to dewy mornings. With clever poems perfect for reading aloud and fact-filled backmatter, young readers can explore both everyd…
Perla : the mighty dog / by Isabel Allende ; illustrated by Sandy Rodriguez.
"Perla is a mighty dog who has two superpowers—making people love her, and roaring like a lion. When she finds out her human brother, Nico Rico, is being bullied at school, she knows she has to step in! But what will Perla do?" --publisher's website
The heavy bag : one girl's journey through grief / by Sarah Surgey ; illustrated by Larisa Ivankovic.
"Enid is a little girl who is grieving for her grandpa. She walks around with different emotions and feelings, whizzing inside of her. Enid is carrying a heavy bag and struggles to let go of the items within her bag because they remind her of grandpa. But…
Here are the seeds / written by JaNay Brown-Wood ; illustrated by Olivia Amoah.
"Author and poet JaNay Brown-Wood’s cumulative tale...starts promisingly: 'Here are the seeds that we will sow to help our garden grow.' But as time passes, the children quickly learn that things rarely go as planned in the garden. Plants will droop witho…
My guncle and me / written by Jonathan Merritt ; illustrated by Joanna Carillo.
"Henry Higgleston struggles with being deemed an oddball by the other kids at school. But when his fabulous gay uncle arrives for a weekend with his pup Jimmy Chew in tow, Guncle is on a mission to teach Henry that what makes him different makes him speci…
Are you listening? / by Susan Verde, illustrated by Juliana Perdomo.
"Susan Verde highlights how careful, intentional listening allows us to appreciate the world around us in Are You Listening? All day long there are sounds. I hear them, telling me the world is busy— and so am I. But when I find stillness and make the …
Taro Gomi's big book of words / Taro Gomi.
Taro Gomi introduces toddlers to first words in unforgettable ways: From flowers to a face, to greetings and games, this one-of-a-kind collection not only provides first-word basics but a fresh and fun-filled approach all while letting the youngest of rea…
My book and me / Linda Sue Park ; Chris Raschka.
"Meet all the children who love books in this lyrical tribute to the joys of books and reading....My Book and Me invites us to reflect on beloved books which are friends we hold dear; books we read over and again; books that may take us to places afar to …
The junior patrollers / Mei Nakamura ; illustrated by Dave Aikens.
"A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, giving the PAW pups superpowers and transforming them into the Mighty Pups! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pup…
Franklin has a sleepover / written by Paulette Bourgeois ; illustrated by Brenda Clark.
"Franklin can’t wait for his best friend Bear to come over for their first sleepover. However, when it’s time for bed, Bear begins to miss his own room — until Franklin comes up with an idea to make Bear feel more comfortable." --publisher's website
Pete the cat for class president! / Kimberly and James dean
"Pete the Cat is running for class president! And so is Callie. Her posters are super cool and so are her ideas. Pete has lots of groovy ideas too, and he loves baking cookies and playing guitar on stage for his campaign. Which cat will be the next class …
Big Bear and Little Bear go fishing / written by Amy Hest ; illustrated by Erin Stead.
"One day Big Bear says to Little Bear, I’m just in the mood for fishing. Me, too, says Little Bear. Just in the mood. With this decided, Big Bear and Little Bear are off… almost. First they need the right attire, poles in a red wagon, a basket of freshly…
Are you small? / Mo Willems.
"Are YOU small? A little question sends readers on a BIG adventure to see the smallest of the small. From an average-size kid . . . to a cookie crumb . . . to a water molecule . . . all the way down to a single quark, readers discover that size is a matte…
If you run out of words / Felicita Sala.
"Seeking reassurance of her father’s attention, a young girl peppers her dad with elaborate, anxious what-ifs. Dad soothes each worry with the perfect answer: if he ever ran out of words, he’d visit the Elves’ Word Factory so that he never runs out again,…
Amma's sari / Sandhya Parappukkaran & Michelle Pereira.
"Shreya admires her mother’s saris, whose silky swirls embrace her every morning. But her spirits plummet at the stares and whispers that the sari attracts. When Sherya asks her mother why she wears a sari, Amma answers the question with family stories br…
I really, really don't like parties / Angie Morgan
"Everyone likes parties… don’t they? Not if you’re Dora! Dora is a fun-loving girl but she doesn’t like parties, even at her friend Rashid’s. They are too loud and too busy. When Rashid sends her an invitation, she thinks up all kinds of reasons not to go…
Stegosaurus makes its way home / Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia ; Marie Bollmann.
"[T]his dinosaur book teaches...about the stegosaurus species through images, pronunciation guides, and amazing facts and figures. Little dinosaur lovers can join a young Stegosaurus as it wanders through its Jurassic home, gets lost, and munches her way …
The adventures of Paddington. Paddington's holiday.
"Join Paddinton for a fun-filled trip to the seaside. Don't forget to pack plenty of marmalade!" --back cover
Big dog-- little dog / by P.D. Eastman.
"Big Dog . . . Little Dog, staring Fred and Ted—mutts who are opposite in every way, but best friends nevertheless." --publisher's website.