Kids Picture Books

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

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Turkey's fall fumble / by Wendi Silvano ; illustrated by Lee Harper.
"Turkey and his friends are so excited for the Harvest Moon celebration. There will be apple picking, a corn maze, a pie-eating contest, a hayride, and of course, the annual football match. This year, Farmer Jake is in charge of the corn maze, and he’s be…
Fire in your belly / written by Rebecca Lafond ; illustrated by Aly McKnight.
"Late one night, a Cree girl's kookum (grandmother) tells her a bedtime story of how the world came to be. How long ago, embers fell from the sky and made all living things, big and small. And how, to this day, little pieces of the sky continue to live wa…
The ones who came before / written by Kevin Noble Maillard ; illustrated by Sibu T.P.
"Every year, Aabanya visits her grandfather Big Jimmy at his cottage on Early Mountain. During the day, they gather corn, beans, and squash to make stew. In the evenings, Aabanya listens to her grandfather’s tales of the mountain and of Turtle Island. W…
The jumble / Avi Steinberg.
"When a dog-walker leading a pack of pooches runs into a teacher leading a caboodle of kids, everyone gets tangled up in the jumble, and a shy boy named George accidentally switches places with a furry pup named Romper. At first, it seems like not much is…
Help! I'm being eaten by a bear! : (a true story, except for the parts that I made up) / written by Neil Sharpson ; illustrated by Caldecott medalist Dan Santat.
"Bears are full of surprises. Luckily, the author of this picture book found out exactly what NOT to do when meeting a bear so that YOU can be totally prepared. For example, DO NOT make fun of the bear’s silly little ears and big hairy nose. And definitel…
The ribbon / Tessa Blackham.
"It’s time to go on stage, but one young dancer is nervous. So she runs and hides until an older ballerina hears her sniffles and unties the beautiful red ribbon from her hair, offering it as a small, shining gift of courage. With the ribbon in hand, the …
Snow geese season / written by by Angela Burke Kunkel & illustrated by E.B. Goodale.
"On a weekend when mom can’t have him, and dad can’t either, a young boy stays with his pops. He sleeps on the couch, and pops wakes him early, when it’s still dark. After a ride in the old truck, past farms and houses that are still sleeping, they pull o…
Frog face / Blythe Russo.
""Cheer up, Frog! You look grouchy!" But Frog isn’t grouchy. She just has a frowny face! It’s been that way since she was an itty bitty little egg. Smiling just isn’t in her DNA. She’d rather be left alone. Only, when Frog has to leave her cozy little ho…
Good night, national parks / art by Jen Taylor.
"Good Night, National Parks board book takes you and your toddler on an outdoor adventure as the day ends to explore 9 different national parks in the evening. The interactive activity prompts and 9 slide-action pages add to the explorations with little r…
Construction site : the crew needs you! / Sherri Duskey Rinker and Shawna J. C. Tenney.
"There's so much to do at the construction site, and Bulldozer, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Kid McGear, and the rest of the crew can't do it without YOU! Lift flaps, pull tabs, turn wheels, and press buttons to help your favorite trucks get through a busy d…
Diary of a spider / by Doreen Cronin ; pictures by Harry Bliss.
"This is the diary . . . of a spider. Actually, he's a lot like you. He goes to gym class and has Grandparents Day at school. But he also spins sticky webs, scales walls, and takes wind-catching lessons. Lucky for him, his best friend is a fly!" --Publish…
My first 100 dinosaur words / Chris Ferrie ; pictures by Lindsay Dale-Scott.
"From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 dinosaur words every baby should know. Each spread in this primer focuses on 8 to 12 words related to dinosaurs-from Microraptor to Spinosaurus, Jur…
The Berenstain bears blaze a trail / Stan & Jan Berenstain.
"The Bear Scouts--Brother, Sister, Cousin Fred--plan to follow the Official Bear Scout Guidebook, but Papa has his own ideas about the do's and don'ts of earning a merit badge." --Amazon.com
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…
So busy / Emily Barton.
"Each day with a baby is busy! This book features the rhythms and routines that make up a baby’s day. With high-contrast illustrations designed especially for infants, So Busy celebrates the little moments of everyday life. From morning smiles to bedtime …
Five enormous dinosaurs : with ASL signs / illustrated by Annie Kubler & Sarah Dellow.
"Introduce your little one to the joy of books, music, and early communication with Sign and Rhyme: Five Enormous Dinosaurs — With ASL Signs. This charming interactive board book brings the much-loved nursery rhyme to life with engaging, sign-supported te…
Sleeping bunnies : with ASL signs / illustrated by Annie Kubler & Sarah Dellow.
"Introduce your little one to the joy of books, music, and early communication with Sign and Rhyme: Sleeping Bunnies — With ASL Signs. This charming interactive board book brings the much-loved nursery rhyme to life with engaging, sign-supported text desi…
Sleepy savanna / Stephen R. Swinburne ; illustrated by Carolina Grosa.
"It’s nighttime on the savanna, and ten little animals are drifting off to sleep. Little cheetah runs her tiny motor, and little crocodile rests behind a fence of teeth." --Publisher's website.
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 …
So sleepy : baby's high-contrast board book / Emily Barton.
"From jammies to songs to lights out, each page features important bedtime cues for baby to learn. The bold, engaging visuals are developmentally appropriate for newborns and young infants, and every image is paired with simple, affirming language." --Ama…
Don't tickle the donkey : you might make it hee haw... / written by Sam Taplin ; illustrated by Ana Larrañaga
"You'd better not tickle the donkey. because it might just go "hee-haw!" if you do!" --Publisher's website.
Hello baby bear / illustrations by Ekaterina Trukhan.
"Practice counting to five with this colorful, stylish book with big, chunky slides to pull--and a surprise mirror ending!" -- Publisher's website.
I can help on the farm / David Hyde Costello.
"Uh-oh. Duck is lost. But don’t worry. From dogs and chickens to sheep and goats, there are plenty of animals happy to help Duck. On the busy farm, there’s always someone ready to lend a hand!" --Publisher's website.
Feed your monster! / written by Anna Milbourne ; illustrated by Anna Süßbauer.
"Here is your very own monster - please take care of it. Turn the wheel to feed your monster. As you rotate the wheel, different food options will appear on the page, and the monster's reaction changes. Feed your monster well enough and you're in for a fu…
Stomp like an elephant! / Guilherme Karsten.
A stompingly good novelty book with hilarious animals and fun sliders! With simple rhyming text, things to push pull and spin, and brilliant illustrations from Guilerhem Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the ju…
We might see : a first words journey / Charlie Mylie.
"Alongside lively rhyming narrative text, readers will find a splash of first words on each spread, inviting little ones to identify things they might see in their own backyards. And some unexpected things, too!" --Publisher's website.
Roar! / illustrated by Pui Lee.
"This stylish and engaging savanna-themed sound book has 5 different noises to captivate babies’ attention and stimulate their senses. Once hearing each mystery noise, babies will guess who is hiding behind the sturdy flap before lifting it up to reveal t…
My first Christmas : let's celebrate!.
"What can you see at Christmas time? From dazzling baubles and jingling bells to jolly Santa and his magical sleigh, babies and toddlers will love exploring this celebratory first introduction to the most wonderful season. Each spread of this interactive …
Party time! with Avocadosaurus and friends / illustrated by Kathy Jo Larson
"Party time starts here! From the wildly popular Hey Bear Sensory YouTube channel comes Party Time with Avocadosaurus and Friends!, a high-contrast, sensory-rich board book designed for babies and toddlers. Featuring bold visuals on black backgrounds, fuz…
A truck will roll / story by Sabrina Moyle ; pictures by Eunice Moyle.
"How does your truck roll? Turn a wheel to mix cement. Lift a flap to swing a crane. Open four large panels to reveal what all the trucks have worked together to build. This interactive book about the ways vehicles help us every day will inspire truck lov…
Horizontal Crocodile / by Scott Rothman ; illustrated by Brian Won.
"In a nice, loooooooong swamp lives a nice loooooooong Horizontal Crocodile whose loooooooong-lost best friend is coming over...but Horizontal Crocodile's nice, loooooooong house is one HUGE mess! Can he get it cleaned up in time for his best buddy's visi…
On the first night of Advent : a countdown to Christmas / by Tish Rabe ; pictures by Summer Macon.
"A modern twist on the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this Advent countdown reveals twenty-four delightful surprises, building excitement all the way to Christmas morning!"--Back cover.
Splish / DK Ryland.
"Meet Splish: a determined, loveable fish who can't seem to keep themself from getting in trouble! Here, Splish sets off on a quest for a delicious meal in their vibrant underwater world. Follow along as they flip, wiggle, and splash away from dangerous s…
Beware the sock monkeys! / Jonathan Stutzman ; illustrated by Heather Fox.
"It’s time to go, but something’s wrong. Each child is missing one sock. The kids know where they went. The Sock Monkeys took them! Dad isn’t buying it. Like most fathers, he doesn’t believe in silly, made-up stories. But the socks aren’t under the bed, o…
Snow-clearing day! / Breanna Carzoo.
"It’s a snow day! Three adorable critter friends work together to clear the snow in this charming board book from the Little Landscapers series by author-illustrator Breanna Carzoo. The snow is falling. So much snow! That means it’s almost…snow-clearing …
Santa Bruce / Ryan T. Higgins.
"Bruce is a lot of things. He is a bear. He is a grump. He is a pretty decent cook. And he is a mother. One thing Bruce is not? Santa Claus. But that doesn’t stop the whole forest from lining up to give him their Christmas wishes when he becomes the victi…
The hockey song / by Stompin' Tom Connors ; pictures by Gary Clement.
"As Stompin’ Tom Connors says, “It’s the good old hockey game, the best game you can name.” And in this charmingly illustrated book for all ages, the classic song played at hockey games around the world is imagined as a shinny game on an outdoor rink in t…
The very hungry caterpillar's peekaboo Thanksgiving / words by Joanne Ruelos Diaz.
"Celebrate food, family, and gratitude with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this pie-shaped board book." --back cover
The lonely fox / Neena Phan.
"Wolf is a very lonely fox . . . until he’s not. This laugh-out-loud, lushly illustrated debut about wanting friends and some peace and quiet is perfect for anyone who knows what it’s like to feel both emotions at once." --Publisher's website.
I will eat you in the end / David Duff ; [illustrated by] Marianna Coppo.
"After a dinosaur accidentally steps on a worm's friend, the two form a lasting friendship as they grapple with the circle of life"--Provided by publisher.
Medusa's pet rock / Steph Lau.
"Medusa’s always been the odd one out: the monster in the classroom, the kid who can’t tame her snake-laden hair, and yes, the girl who perhaps accidentally zapped a few too many class pets. She tries to be careful. She tries to stay away, but inevitably …
Day shift, night shift / Ariel Vanece ; illustrated by Jade Orlando.
"Each morning when the clock strikes six and the front door rattles, Atticus runs to greet her grandpa on his way in from work. Pop Pop’s tools go clank clank clank all through the night, so trains can chug chug chug and choo choo choo all through the day…
Hooray for the treeborhood.
"Wombat Zadie and two of her friends set out to make a video of folks in the Treeborhood answering the question “What do you love about the Treeborhood?” When Kaya says “Action” and presses record, her little brother JunJun gets a brain freeze and can’t a…
You're snow cute! / written by Elizabeth Rudnick ; illustrated by Jerrod Maruyama.
"It's a snowy winter day in Arendelle, and Anna--from Disney's Frozen--wants to have snow much fun with Olaf and all their friends!"--Back cover.
Two turtles / Kiah Thomas ; illustrated by Jake A. Minton.
"Terrence and Frank are in trouble. And it’s their own fault, really. Everything is a competition between them. Frank fell off a cliff. So Terrence jumped! And now they’re both falling as they race each other to the bottom. But this journey is about to co…
Christmas is red and green only! / Lindsay Ward.
"It's Christmastime, and all the colors are so excited to decorate for the holiday! But when Green and Red decide that Christmas is red and green only, they leave the other colors out in the cold and decorate on their own. As Red and Green work to make th…
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…
Little hare finds a gift / by Oleksandr Shatokhin ; translated by Ali Kinsella
"One morning, Little Hare wakes up to a thud on her roof. When she goes outside to investigate, she finds a gift-wrapped package has landed on top her house. So starts a search to find the owner. She drags the package all over the forest on the back of he…
Find your feelings / Alexandra Helm
"My Big Wimmelbook®—Find Your Feelings helps kids recognize and name their feelings—both big and small. This wimmelbook is the first in our series to encourage emotional literacy by engaging kids in the recognition of body language, facial expressions, an…