Kids Picture Books

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

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A is for ... a rabbit's tale / Jackie Hosking ; Lucinda Gifford.
"A is for A rabbit. B is for Buy this book! A hilarious alphabet story for anyone who ever wanted a pet...and for everyone who loves a wonderful tale with a twist"--Jacket flap.
City green / DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan.
"Right in the middle of Marcy’s city block is a vacant lot, littered and forlorn. Sometimes just looking at it makes Marcy feel sad. Then one spring, Marcy has a wonderful idea: Instead of a useless lot, why not a green and growing space for everyone to e…
The farm next door / written by Kelly Rice Schmitt ; illustrated by Charles Santoso.
"Farmer Fran’s community depends on her. She collects the eggs, milks the cows, picks the vegetables, and delivers everything to her customers, keeping the neighborhood going! Then a storm hits, destroying the farm, and Farmer Fran has to lean on her neig…
Farah's nose : a celebration of South Asian heritage and family / Humera Malik ; Chaaya Prabhat.
"Farah hates her 'strong' nose, despite Dadi Ama telling her that it should make her proud. 'How can I be proud of my nose?', Farah wondered. When Farah visits a South Asian heritage photography exhibition at her local museum, she is surrounded by pictur…
Hairy and scary! / Jan Thomas.
"Ed, Ned, Ted, and Bob rhyme all the time. Well, actually, Bob doesn’t rhyme. But that doesn’t stop the friends from having their fun! When a fan blows the bunnies into a sticky situation, Bob declares there must be something hairy and scary around! The o…
Fall / Kathy MacMillan ; illustrations by Ekaterina Ladatko.
"Sign along to the activities, traditions, tastes, and scenes of fall with this adorable board book from ASL expert Kathy MacMillan--an engaging tool that helps little ones communicate while celebrating the season."--Amazon.com.
Mac & Cheese : the origin story / written by Michael Benner ; illustrated by Alison Hawkins.
"Mac was a friendly Noodle from Pastaland and rubbed elbows with everyone. But he didn't have the one thing he wanted most: a friend. So one day, he packs up and goes on an epic journey that takes him across the Sea of Snacks, to the Isle of Candy, throug…
The skeleton and the cat / Brandon James Scott.
"Skeleton lives alone in lonesome bliss. She reads books, drinks tea, and tends to her garden. It's simple and peaceful. Until, one day, a cat knocks on Skeleton's door. "Can I come in?" asks the Cat....[In this book] skeletons are gardeners, cats tell go…
Swing! / by James Yang.
"A young girl loves to play tennis with her father. And dreams of being like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But sometimes her brain feels like it’s bouncing, just like a tennis ball. And it’s hard not to lose her temper. Dad reminds her that being a tennis star i…
If the moon / words by Matthew Burgess ; art by Matthew Forsythe.
"With minimal text, a child drifts through the quiet space at bedtime between waking and sleep, discovering the endless possibilities of dreams to come"--Provided by publisher.
Everything you need to know about life you can learn from a dog / Bruce Littlefield ; illustrated by Maribel Lechuga.
"The secrets to being happy, healthy, and living your best life, from a dog's perspective"--Provided by publisher.
Nobody but me / Sara Lundberg ; translated by B. J. Woodstein
"After a young boy unties the knot anchoring his small boat near his mother, he slips away from her on a gentle tide, floating off on a quiet and peaceful journey through town, jungle, and city. When he floats back to the beach—was it a few hours? a few m…
Furious turtle / written by Lisa Frenkel Riddiough ; illustratied by Andrea Tsurumi.
"The carnival was just beginning. Turtle had grand plans for winning! He tried to hit the striker bell but accidentally whacked his shell. From arcade games to the beanbag toss, Turtle’s fury grew with each upsetting loss. What is Turtle to do when hi…
Take it apart / Katey Howes ; art by Elizabet Vuković.
"This rhyming picture book joyfully celebrates the many benefits of breaking big things down into smaller pieces. From gathering spare parts for fixing things to learning math and spelling to recycling and composting, taking things apart can be a surprisi…
Meet Newton Star! / adapted by Maggie Testa from the series PJ Masks.
"Meet Newton Star, an asteroid-surfing scientist! He spends his days studying in the library, but at night, he's off to outer space to study the universe! Will Newton Star be able to help the PJ Masks on their nighttime adventures to save the city?" --bac…
Schooltime grumps / by Katrina Moore ; illustrated by Xindi Yan.
"Daisy's grandpa, Yeh-Yeh, is visiting from China, just in time for her new school year. But when she starts school, she realizes that none of her friends are in her class this year! Too eager to make new friends, Daisy doesn't pay attention when she take…
The great pumpkin pancake party / written by Celeste Pewter ; illustrated by Kelly Wu.
"This year, Lao Ye's throwing a big neighborhood Halloween party and Lilly's excited to help . . . That is, until Lao Ye decides to only use family recipes. What if the neighbors don't like their special food? But Lao Ye's irresistible pumpkin pancakes he…
The house with nobody in it / Jon Klassen.
"Here are all the things in this house: a chair, a clock on the wall, a stool, a lamp. And more. What's missing from this house? Somebody. This is the house with nobody in it. Well, there might be something . . . Designed as an oversize board book, this s…
A surprise for snail / Petr Horácek.
"It’s Snail’s birthday, and he decides he wants to see the sun set by the sea, which is a long way away. Soon he meets Mouse, who’s going in the same direction and offers to carry Snail on her back. “That’s what friends are for,” says Mouse. Then Snail ru…
Don't let the pigeon stay up late! / words and pictures by Mo Willems.
"It’s getting dark, but the Pigeon won’t go to bed! Will YOU let him stay up late? As usual, the Pigeon has plenty of reasons he isn’t ready for bedtime. But as night falls, *yawn*, even the Pigeon can’t resist a little sleep"--Publisher website.
Dr. Seuss babies. Happy Halloween, baby! / illustrated by Erik Doescher
"Halloween is here, and we're happy to say ... Halloween is our favorite day! Discover the fun celebrating Halloween with Baby Cat in the Hat, Baby Fox in Socks, Baby Sam-I-Am, and more of the Dr. Seuss babies!"--Back cover.
One spooky night.
"Spend a spooky night with Woody and his friends"--Back cover.
Howl for Halloween! : with Brown Bear and friends / Eric Carle.
"Growl, hoot, and howl into a spook-tacular Halloween adventure with Brown Bear and his friends! This enchanting interactive board book, from the beloved World of Eric Carle, is the perfect treat for curious toddlers and preschoolers (ages 0-3) eager to e…
Night night ghost / illustrated by Jana Curll.
"It's Halloween night and the monsters are very sleepy after an evening of trick-or-treating fun. Ghost helps each of them get settled in their monster beds and says goodnight, before getting into his own warm bed and drifting off to sleep"--Publisher's w…
Yeti is not ready for game over / by Leigh Anne Carter.
"It is time to take a break from screens, but Yeti is NOT ready. She is so close to winning this fun game on her tablet! She doesn’t have time for chores, lunch, or even friends! Can Yeti put the tablet down? Or will she find a way to stay glued to her sc…
My pony Wonder / written by Jessica Milo ; illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki.
"Easy gallop, wild and free. Endless fun, you and me. A girl boot-stomp-runs at the call of her pony’s whinny, both excited for a day of trail riding. After brushing his smooth coat and shiny mane and picking his hooves clean, it’s time to saddle up for a…
I can learn to be brave / Mariann Edgar Budde, Episcopal Bishop of Washington, DC ; illustrated by Holly Hatam.
"There once was a girl who wished she was brave. But mostly . . . She was not. A little girl is scared to try new things. New things are hard! What if she fails? What if someone sees her fail? She laments that she’d like to be brave, but how does she star…
Fritz : a mushroom story / Kelsey Garrity-Riley.
"Meet Fritz. He likes rose hip ice cream on warm days and cream of chestnut soup on cold ones. Sometimes, Fritz likes to play with lots of friends. Sometimes, he likes playing with his extroverted best friend Pip (who likes blackberry bramble ice cream on…
All the ways we learn / by Chloe Ito Ward ; Illustrated by Yaroslava Apollonova.
"Not every child learns by sitting still and staying quiet. Some kids learn by jumping and tapping their feet. Others by building, drawing, or making a joyful mess. However they learn, all kids deserve to feel proud of and confident in themselves! This bo…
Pick a pumpkin / Patricia Toht ; illustrated by Jarvis.
"When Halloween is near, it's time to pick out a pumpkin to make the perfect jack-o'lantern!" --Back cover
Roar-some friends / by Megan Roth ; based on the teleplay by Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen
"Get ready for some PAW-some action! Join Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol in this tabbed board book based on The Dino Movie—in theaters summer 2026." --Publisher's website.
City farm / written and illustrated by Julie Koon.
"Willadeene lives on a remote farm in the countryside. Each day, she rises with the sun and the crow of the rooster, ready to tend to her vegetables, of which she has many! She grows a wide variety of delicious vegetables, including stately asparagus, cri…
How to be a proper ogre / story by Kelly DiPucchio ; art by Janie Bynum.
"Mary Beth doesn’t quite fit in with her family of ogres. She’s not green. She’s not gross. She’s not scary. But when Mary Beth has to stand up for herself and her family, she finds out she knows more than she thinks about how to be a proper ogre. This …
Millie Fleur's pumpkin problem / Christy Mandin.
"Autumn has arrived, and the residents of Garden Glen are feeling dreary thinking about the gray months ahead. Lucky for them, Millie Fleur has a plan to bring color back to town. Her unusual pumpkin patch is sure to delight her neighbors. But when Millie…
The legend of Leo : a dandy-lion tale / Monica Acker ; Mikel Valverde.
"Meet Leo: part dandelion, part lion, all ego. This laugh-out-loud read-aloud proves even a weed can have delusions of grandeur. ROAR! This is the tale of Leo, an ordinary dandelion . . . "I beg your pardon! I am anything but ordinary. I am a dande-LION,…
Clap, wave, blow a kiss! / created by early speech & feeding expert Stephanie Cohen ; illustrated by Lindsay Dale-Scott.
"Build little ones' communication skills by clapping, pointing, waving, and more with this fun-to-read board book created by an early speech expert!"--Provided by publisher.
Mabel's museum of wonders / Dana Wulfekotte.
"Mabel is a wombat who loves collecting tiny treasures. There’s the seashells that remind her of her first trip to the beach, her grandmother’s antique marble collection, and the rabbit-shaped box that holds all her buttons. But after a recent move, the o…
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…
Trunk or treat? by Steve Behling ; illustrations by Kirk Parrish.
"When the Hot Wheels Racers hear a spooky story, they are inspired to create their own Frankencar. Things rev up when the monster vehicle mysteriously comes to life and tears off through Hot Wheels City. Now the kids are going to need to put the pedal to …
Candi the candicorn / written by Robyn Wall ; illustrated by Joelle Murray.
"Come October moonlit nights, Ghastly Falls was full of frights. Sneaky monsters, gnarly beasts, loved their tricks but hated treats. Enter Candi the Candicorn! A unicorn with a candy corn horn who is eager to share goodies, knits, charms, and sweets with…
The big one / written by Dashka Slater ; illustrated by Myo Yim.
"A girl and her grandmother chase a legendary catch in their tiny boat, but discover the unexpected when they capture a whale"--Provided by publisher.
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…
Fire engine : with tactiles for toddlers to explore / DK.
"Climb aboard and buckle up for a bumpy ride as you chug along with tractors of all kinds in this chunky touch-and-feel book for toddlers"--Provided by publisher.
The backwards counting book / Paul Friedrich.
"Zebra and Yak count down backwards from twenty and encounter challenges along the way"--Provided by publisher.
First day of school / by Derek Shun ; illustrated by Benson Shum.
"Best buddies Ollie and Sid are about to embark on a new adventure--the first day of school! Join them on their quest to earn a space badge as they ride the bus, learn in class, and make new friends!"--Back cover.
What does my body say? : Abby's first-day butterflies / by Anna Anderhagen ; illustrated by Hisashi Maeda.
"Part of the Everyday Feelings series from Sesame Workshop and Mayo Clinic, What Does My Body Say? helps young readers and their adults recognize how their bodies express feelings-and how to respond with care and confidence. From tummy flutters to tight s…
Debug this book / Omar Abed ; illustrated by Julie Rowan-Zoch.
"Cody has just written an exciting story on his computer that he’d love to share with the reader—a.k.a. you!—full of adventures and intrigue and—AACK! What’s that? A bug? How did that get here? No worries, an exterminator is here to help! But wait, it’s n…
Good night, sleep tight / Esther van den Berg.
"Dot arrives at the Bug Hotel just in time for bedtime. Before she goes to her room, she visits all the other bugs to see how they get ready for bed. One by one the bugs show her their bedtime routine. Finally, Dot is ready to go to bed too. But maybe she…
The pigeon won't play with shapes! / shapes and pictures by Mo Willems Workshop.
"The Pigeon won’t play with shapes, and here’s why: Circles. They’re pointless. Triangles. Too pointy. Squares? Boring. Rectangle? Long and boring. Do YOU think The Pigeon will play with shapes?" --Publisher's website.
Say hello like an armadillo : and other animal greetings from around the world / written by Zewlan Moor ; illustrated by Karen Obuhanych.
"It’s not just people who say “hello”—animals do, too! This playful story invites children to be open to all kinds of greetings as animals from around the world show off the unique ways they say “hello.” From belugas’ fin shakes and tongue clicks to fiddl…
The Halloween tree / words by Susan Montanari ; pictures byTeresa Martinez.
"A sapling, determined not to suffer the fate of the other pines, declares, "I don't like lights, I don't like decorations, and I don't like people." As he grows, his determination not to grow into a Christmas tree gnarls his branches so that he becomes a…
You're my little 'ohana / written by Delaney Foerster ; illustrated by Diobelle Cerna.
"Celebrate your 'ohana with this adorable rhyming board book featuring some of your favorite characters from Disney's Lilo & Stitch"--Back over.
Disney stitch 5-minute stories
"Stitch and his 'Ohana always have a fun time together! Follow along as Stitch goes monster hunting with Jumba and Pleakley, surfs a giant wave with Nani and David, competes in a dog show with Lilo, and more. Each of the nine stories in this collection ca…
Stubby : a pencil's journey / by Sydra Mallery ; pictures by John Hare.
"A stubby pencil tells the story of his journey from cedar tree to classroom"-- Provided by publisher.
Bear hair / Jeff Mack.
"A fuzzy brown bear and a fluffy pink hare disagree. About hair. Neither wants to go bare! Will they be able to share?"--Provided by publisher.
Elmo is mindful : how to stay focused, calm, and kind / illustrated by Joe Mathieu.
"Elmo shares mindfulness tips to help his Sesame Street friends--and preschoolers everywhere--stay calm and focused. Just like kids everywhere, Elmo, Grover, Cookie Monster, and their Sesame Street friends sometimes have trouble controlling their emotion…
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…
Today we'll be eaten / Alan Barillaro.
"Ladybug and Dragonfly are caught in a storm, floating upside down and helplessly on the river. They are certain that today they’ll be eaten. But as they stare nervously up at the sky, waiting for that terrible fate . . . something vastly different happe…
Whale, that was unexpected / words by Casey Lyall ; illustrations by Kathryn Durst.
"Stoic seafarer Maude and her canine sidekick Claude head out to fish as they have done every day for many years. But this time, something unexpected happens. (Maude hates it when something unexpected happens.) They get swallowed by a whale. What does on…
Look, baby, look! Outside / Louise Lockhart.
"Look, baby, look! There's a squirrel and a dog. A slide, a picnic and a bench, a seesaw, and a log. What does baby see? Lift the flaps to look at all the fascinating things in the world outside." --back cover
Four seasons in one day / illustrated by Jessica-Courtney Tickle.
"Explore the beauty of the changing seasons in this classic concerti for violin"--Back cover.
Piggy / by Ann Hood ; illustrated by Anna Quaranta.
"Piggy and his human have been inseparable since his human was a baby. As best friends, they do everything together: from sleeping to eating to playing. But as the years go by, and many washing machine baths later, Piggy goes from a plump, perky, and pink…
Rafi and Rita / Jarvis and Judge.
"Rafi and Rita are twins. They do everything together. They like the same things, they finish each other's sentences, and they look exactly the same . . . except for their height. But who is the tallest twin, really? Is it Rafi, who's so tall that a paint…
The greatest bedtime story ever! / Jessie Sima.
"Are you ready to hear the GREATEST BEDTIME STORY EVER? Good, because THE GREATEST BEDTIME STORY EVER came to be written in the most amazing way. It all started when an elf, who happened to be a great writer, stumbled upon his greatest challenge—a sleep-…
Star Wars : ABCs in a galaxy far, far away / illustrated by Mi Ran Kim and Kawaii Studios.
"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. . . . From Ahsoka to Zeb, learning the alphabet is as thrilling as a galactic adventure in this board book that introduces younglings to some of Star Wars' most popular heroes and villains." --back cover
Where is Pierre? / Emma Clarke.
"It's Bear's birthday and he can't wait to spend it with his best penguin friend, Pierre. But there's a problem . . . WHERE IS PIERRE? Featuring one missing penguin and a whole lot of silliness....Can you help Bear find Pierre in time for the big birthda…
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…
Pandamonium! / written by Annie Bailey ; illustrated by Bonnie Wong.
"Pandas scrub until they're clean comb and curl and primp and preen. Ties and hairbows all precise. Hurry! While we still look nice! All the pandas are together for a reunion, so naturally it's time to take a family photo. But with each disastrous attempt…
Puggle snuggles / Mo O'Hara ; illustrated by Loretta Schauer
"The moon rose and all the animals curled up to go to sleep. But then, Platypus’s puggle just wanted to… PARTY IN THE NIGHTTIME! During the day, an array of baby animals love to play. Giraffe’s calf made everyone laugh, Hen’s chicks did magic tricks and …
Look! It's summer / Pauline Oud.
"Look! The plants are thirsty, butterflies are flying to the flowers, and Noa is playing in the little pool. What else do you see?"--Back cover.
Eat your colors / written by Amanda Miller.
"Photos of fruits and vegetables help toddlers learn about colors"--Provided by publisher.
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.
The orchestra / words by Sam Taplin ; illustrated by Sean Longcroft
"Discover the wonder and magic of the orchestra with this engaging sound book. Each page has an embedded button to press to hear instruments from brass to drums, as well as the whole orchestra playing together. There are snippets of information about each…