Kids Picture Books

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

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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…
I wonder if I'm growing / from the song by Raffi ; illustrated by Jon  Klassen.
"When you're growing up, it can be hard to tell if you’re really growing. You wonder if you're growing when you wake up in the morning. You wonder when you look in the bathroom mirror. You wonder when you eat your sandwich. You wonder... and you wonder...…
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…
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 …
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…
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
Until we meet again : Donadagohvi / by Christine Hartman Derr ; illustrated by Morgan Thompson.
"Instead of saying goodbye in Cherokee, people say donadagohvi (doh-nah-dah-goh-HUVH-ee)—“until we meet again.” Though Millie has never met her grandfather, his memory leaves a handprint on her life. In her family’s stories and old pictures, she feels hi…
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…
In case of las moscas / written by Jackie Morera ; illustrated by Mariana Ruiz Johnson.
"A tiny misunderstanding snowballs into a wild adventure in this playful picture book that pokes gentle fun at what's lost in translation between Spanish and English. When Diego hears Abuela preparing 'por si las moscas,' in case of the flies, alarm bells…
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…
Faith, trust, and a little fairy dust! / written by Kiki Thorpe ; illustrated by Casey Robin.
"Tinker Bell is excited when something new washes up on the shore of Never Land. It means there is tinkering to do! As she makes her way home, she finds friends in need of help. But what happens when there is a problem too big to solve alone? Can Tinker B…
The sick day / Ame Dyckman, Mark Teague.
"ACHOO! Uh-oh. Bat has a cold. He needs rest. And tissues. And...a spider sandwich? BAT, CAT & RAT make a sick day a good day in these three-and-a-half new sweet and silly stories"--Jacket flap.
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 …
Mama Rex & T. Halloween knight / by Rachel Vail ; illustrations by Steve Björkman.
"Halloween is finally here and T is all dressed up in a his brand-new knight costume. T. and his friend Walter go door-to-door trick-or-treating, while Mama Rex waits for them nearby. It's the perfect Halloween! But when T and Walter visit the spookies…
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…
There was an old lady who swallowed the 123s / by Lucille Colandro ; illustrations by Jared Lee.
"What happens when this old lady swallows numbers from 0 to 20? They all fly back out for you to count! Join the old lady and laugh your way through the 123s!" --Back cover
This is still not a book! / Jean Jullien.
"Is this a suitcase? A bed? An elephant? Each spread in this engaging board book is actually something else entirely, sparking imaginations and encouraging the storytellers in readers of all ages. Turn the page and find a foldable shirt. Then turn the boo…
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…
The very lonely firefly / Eric Carle.
"When a very lonely firefly goes out into the night searching for other fireflies, it sees a lantern, a candle, and the eyes of a dog, cat, and owl all glowing in the darkness. It even sees a surprise celebration of light. But it is not until it discovers…
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 …
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. …