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 "riff on the tune 'She’ll Be Comin’ ’Round the Mountain.' It’s a dark and gloomy night when two children decide to visit a ghost town. It’s lonely. It’s deserted. And it’s certainly eerie. The main street is filled with tumbledown storefronts and there…
"Bear just wants to water his flowers, but Rabbit needs to know: why? Bear is looking forward to a peaceful night of stargazing, but all Rabbit cares about is: why? As spring passes into summer, and Rabbit continues to wonder why?, detailed, lush waterco…
"When Kit's little brother Peedie worries for the safety of a cluster of frog eggs they find by the pond, Kit tells a tall tale about the Great Frog, protector of tadpoles"--Provided by publisher.
"Based on powerful memories of Nayeri visiting his grandfather, this story-within-a-story brings a young boy in a hot car ride across the desert. The destination is an oasis, where gardens perfume the air, and tales are lovingly told. Here is the gate to …
"Axolotl-Ella is a quick and clever salamander with a daring, deliciously ambitious dream. All she needs to do to make her dream a reality is to meet the Prince at the King’s Festival. So with a little bit of magic from the lake of the night, Ella makes h…
"The princess is hungry! She must want ice cream! Well..lots of ice cream? Umm...All the ice cream in the land? Get ready to laugh your way through this surprising cumulative tale that's full of unexpected twists, turns, and more cows than you can count!"…
A is for America, the land of the free. B is for bald eagle, the country’s national bird. C is for cowboy boots, worn out on the ranch. In this celebration of the United States, there’s a classic American symbol for each letter of the alphabet. Featuring …
"The sound of Papa’s sewing machine fills their home: Snip! Whir! Clank! Click, click, click! But then everything changes, and the house is silent. It has always been the three of them, doing things together: her helping Papa with his work when he grew ti…
"The Demon Slayers Corp members and the Hashira are very colorful. Tanjiro, who is kindhearted, wears a green haori. His sister, Nezuko, wears a pink kimono while she protects humans. Timid Zenitsu has orange and yellow hair, while Inosuke’s light blue ey…
"Biguana and Pinto have been best, best friends since they were eggs! They grow up together and Biguana gets bigger... and bigger... and BIGGER! He gets so much attention from everyone because of how big he is that he forgets all about Pinto and what it's…
"Hello, sand. Hello, toes. Hello, ocean. Hello, hello, hello! In this glowing portrait of beachtime joy, a girl greets the many things she encounters, celebrating them all. Razor clams and sand dollars, the splish and splash of water, logs and dune grass…
"Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year. Watch as he transforms a cluttered classroom into an inviting, orderly space where everything has its place—art supplies, books, things for pretend, a chair for every child, a cu…
"There are plenty of chores on the farm, and the farmer has the routine down to a science. When she’s done at the end of the day, her reward is a cozy pair of pajamas and a good night’s sleep. But today, and the next day, and the next, the farmer’s favori…
"Many countries have a special day every year to plant and celebrate trees. Trees provide a home for birds and other animals. Trees also clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide. The more trees we plant, the healthier the world will be." --back cover
Get ready to sing, celebrate, and share a piece of American history! Whether you're learning the lyrics for the first time or simply want to share the anthem you love, this bright and bold book brings the patriotic spirit to life for even the littlest rea…
"How many ways can you eat a tomato? Little ones will love the peek-through pages and fun rhyming text in this tasty first food book." --Back cover
"Kids can learn all about the popular sport of soccer in this cheerful and informative board book—with colors, shapes, sizes, and super-simple facts. ('The forwards play closest to the other team’s net.') Told in easy-to-understand terms alongside bright…
"In an old lighthouse, where a twenty-four-candle lantern lights a sparkling blue-green sea, dwells a solitary keeper and his little companion—a cat called Mackerel. Together the two climb up, up, up to watch over the nighttime sea and down, down, down to…
"When I’m a moshom, a long, long time from now, I will watch my grandchildren dance and play hockey, and I will be the loudest one cheering. I will take them on the trapline and teach them how to fish. I will feed them Bannock and share stories about our …
"Mama’s decided it’s time for their next big outdoor adventure, but Oliver’s not so sure. He's no fan of bazillion-mile, brain-melting car rides, sleeping someplace with bears, bugs, and bats, or the sticky, icky food! Blech! Mama may be convinced that me…
"When a bear suit–wearing turtle and his best friend are left to their own devices, the fun and games begin! Pass the ball, but be careful—the grass is hot lava! As “bearsketball” gets increasingly off-the-wall, the two friends compete to see who can find…
"On the island of Nantucket lives the greatest whaling captain of all time. Call him Ahab. He has long searched for the great white whale known as Moby Dick. Whenever Ahab heard any news of the whale, he rushed off to sea in his ship, the Pequod. He climb…
"Seahorse is having a bad day, in a terrible week, in an awful ocean. He woke up wrong and stubbed his tail and everything is wet! So don't tell him funny stories or give him a hug, and DEFINITELY don't give him his favourite snacks on his special plate…B…
"From the creative mind behind the strikingly designed and highly lauded Circle Under Berry and Some of These Are Snails comes this deceptively simple concept book that explores colors, shapes, patterns, and fractions. Its imaginative language, rich with …
"In life, sometimes things don't go our way, but being able to stay calm in stressful or unexpected situations is like a superpower! It helps us think straight. It helps us keep things in perspective. It can even help us to laugh and move on. In this choo…
"Introducing My First Busy Jobs, an adorable tabbed board book for babies aged 0-3 featuring the world of work and all the exciting jobs to discover. Toddlers will love discovering what it's like to work outdoors on a building site or cook up tasty meals …
"The airplane says good-bye to the ground. The airplane says hello to the sky. Now in board book for the first time, this simple story captures the familiar yet remarkable marvel of modern airplanes." --Publisher's website.
"There are hidden clues everywhere in this funny, lively picture book about a little boy who suspects his sweet, elderly neighbour is secretly keeping an amazing array of dinosaurs in her house. The boy tries to tell his parents about the claws, jaws and …
"Step into a Jurassic world bursting with humor in this roaringly funny picture book that puts prehistoric posteriors front and center. Kids will follow a rollicking rhyme that introduces one unforgettable dinosaur butt after another—from tiny tushies to …
"Oliver the cat wants to climb higher. From the chair to the table, from the table to the cupboard, from the cupboard to the tree, from the tree to the roof . . . Being up high is the perfect place to be . . . right?" --publisher's website
A "pickle slowly wither[s] in the sun, sharing its hard-earned wisdom with the local animal population and preparing to be eaten by a dog (its preferred way to go)....A pickle arrives out of nowhere. 'I have lived a lot of life,' it says. As the pickle s…
Make potty time so much fun for little one with this sweet and encouraging board book from the USA Today bestselling author Sandra Magsamen! Everyone has to use the potty - so why not make potty time party time? In this heartwarming, gender-neutral board …
"A little girl sends a message in a bottle as she says goodbye to the home she has always known. With the bags packed and the farewells said, she begins her journey to a new place, and she wonders: Will the moon and stars look different when she's gone? B…
The ocean is our friend! / written by Suzanne Francis ; illustrated by the Disney Storybook Art Team
"Moana confidently sets sail with her crew—Moni, Loto, and Kele—to find Motufetū and break Nalo’s curse. But soon she realizes there was one tiny problem… the crew didn’t know how to be at sea! Can Moana teach her crew to embrace the ocean in time for the…
"You may look at sloth and think she is lazy. No, no. You’d be mistaken. She is turbo-charged! Don’t blink. You’ll miss sloth climbing very, very, very HIGH and very, very, very FAST. Want to race through the forest? Sloth can set this place a blaze wit…
"When the summer sun is in full force, there’s only one way to beat the heat: dive into a watermelon pool. After a large watermelon gets split in half, everyone in the village dives in, digging into the fruit and making slides from the rind while spending…
"We’re Unicorns in Uniforms! We know just what to do. We’re hoofed and horned and well-informed And ready to help you! Come join these caring unicorns as they work, play, and save the day—because when you’re a unicorn, U can do anything if you work togeth…
"Did you know that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs? A soon-to-be mother hen just found out, and now she is reexamining her entire life. She used to be a dinosaur, a prehistoric queen with a mighty roar! Now she spends her days on a farm, waiting for…
"Welcome to Toyville, where Dump Truck does his work. His dirty work. Dump Truck cleans, fixes, and dumps stuff because—hey!—it’s his job. But the other toys can’t stand Dump’s less-than-tidy appearance. So they make a new rule: NO DIRTY DUMP TRUCKS. W…
"The animals of Acorn Village love spending summer days together. As soon as the sun comes up, they slip into shorts and sunsuits and run outside to enjoy an abundance of cozy activities, whether it’s putting up a playhouse, snacking in the strawberry pat…
"Guessing game meets board book in this fun, interactive reading experience for little ones, featuring three mystery animals found at home--gradually revealed through unique cut-outs and clues on each page!"--Back cover.
"Ten little monster trucks geared up for a show. Crowd gives a cheer—Roar! Ready, set . . . go! Get ready to rumble! On each page of this sturdy, action-packed board book, young readers can count down their favorite monster trucks from ten to one. Truck l…
"Can you join the safari animals as they do the Wobbly Bottom dance? A bouncy rhyming text and bright art are sure to draw toddlers to this funny story offering a different element to move on every page. But what’s the most fun of all in this silly and ir…
"Can you join the jungle animals as they do the Wobbly Bottom dance? A bouncy rhyming text and bright art are sure to draw toddlers to this funny story offering a different element to move on every page. But what’s the most fun of all in this silly and ir…
"Unfold every baby's remarkable journey from looking up at the world, to discovering 'me'"--Back cover
"Swirling clouds and colorful stars fill the sky in Vincent van Gogh’s iconic painting The Starry Night, which provides the inspiration for this charming bedtime story. Written in verse and focusing in turn on various elements within the painting—the tree…
"Dad and Little Otter aare taking a trip to the beach! But Little Otter is hesitant about getting in the water. Maybe they will try again later? There are so many other ways to have fun in the sun. From reaching new heights on a seaside walk to making a n…
"Come on an exciting adventure into the heart of the forest! Lift the flaps to reveal playful clues and then guess which animal is hiding behind them. Get ready for a journey filled with surprises and giggles! Can you guess who's waiting to say hello?"--B…
"Hi, Dump Truck. Are you speedy? How about you, Bulldozer? Are you speedy? Little ones meet a lively parade of construction trucks and vehicles in this playful, interactive board book that asks the question: Who is speedy? From excavators and mixers to …
"Guessing game meets board book in this fun, interactive reading experience for little ones, featuring three mystery animals found on a safari! With unique cut-outs on each page, every turn reveals a bit more of the mystery animal—from a crocodile to an …
"Meet the nature heroes that are saving our planet every day: the wiggly worms! In this gentle rhyming book, babies and toddlers will go on an adventure with a worm as it wiggles and waggles underground. They'll be introduced to how worms keep their ecos…
"Not all questions have answers. Some have more than one answer. And others have endless answers, unfolding out to the edges of the world. In this spare yet expansive narrative, acclaimed author Mac Barnett poses twenty questions both playful and profound…
"Talented and prolific illustrator Ingela P. Arrhenius’s artwork pops in this new addition to the best-selling felt flaps series, which has sold over two million copies! Five stylishly illustrated spreads depict a series of animals found in the ocean, inc…
"Based on the popular preschool animated series Marvel’s Spidey and His Amazing Friends!, young Spider-Man fans can now explore Web-Quarters with Peter Parker and his friends Gwen Stacy and Miles Morales in this action-packed board book with sturdy pages.…
"Babies and toddlers can turn the chunky pages and reach out to touch and feel a variety of different textures on every spread. There are lots of essential first words featured within the sensory pages from topics such as animals, on the farm, things that…
"One crab, two whales, three sea horses! Rainbow Fish's undersea world is filled with fabulous plants and animals all waiting to be counted, but there is only one glittering Rainbow Fish! Simple, bold images, reinforced with numerals in appropriate colors…
"Scribble Scrabble invites little ones into a gentle world of first words, shapes, and soft discovery. Through hand-painted artwork, warm colors, and a sweet animal friend to guide the way, this book makes early learning feel natural and joyful. Each word…
"Get ready to fly! On each page of this sturdy, action-packed board book, young readers can count down their favorite airplanes from ten to one. Along the way, flight fans will spot a glider, a firefighting plane, a vintage Boeing Super Stearman, a sea pl…
"Go on a sunrise sail with a skipper, a sailor, and a stowaway in a story where every single word starts with the letter S!"--Provided by publisher.
"The sun is setting in the forest, which means it’s time for four little bears to head on home and get ready for bed. But wait . . . what’s that growly sound? And hold on—what’s that smelly smell? Oh no, it can mean only one thing: BIG BEAR IS COMING! I…
"The Crayons are ready to learn how to be polite. But what do they need to know? When to say please and thank you? How to eat neatly? What to do when they have to (uh-oh!) burp? This laugh-out-loud addition to the Crayons mini picture book series will tea…
"After the loss of their mom, siblings Grant and Maisie have come to visit their Guncle who they call GUP (for Gay Uncle Patrick) in Palm Springs. GUP can’t bear how sad they all feel, and he tries everything he can think of to make them happy. But swimmi…
"A boy and his father live alone on an island. They play football, fish, and have a very happy life together. His father gives him advice, to avoid bears and sharks, but as the father’s life comes to an end he remarkably turns into a tree…“Everything will…
"Good morning, Monster! It's eight o'clock! Time to walk to school! / "No, Bird. I WILL NOT WALK TO SCHOOL TODAY." So begins this uproariously funny and relatable tale of a reluctant monster and his almost always-patient bird buddy ... It's not that Monst…
"Tama has never seen a baby before, so when a newborn comes to her house, she’s in for a big surprise. Babies, as Tama quickly learns, cry and fuss and sleep and sleep―but they also laugh and play and explore, offering the sweetest smiles and the warmest …
"Can you spot two early birds EARbirding on a father-daughter nature walk? With each chirp and cheep, Honeybird ticks off a color on her birding adventure list: Yellow. Tick! Green. Tick! But where’s Blue? Honeybird has never seen Blue. Not ever! Wit…
"Join a father and child on a quiet day of wandering, observing, and asking resonant questions. As a father mouse and his child set out to meander through their day, they notice other creatures moving along, too. There’s a bright blue bug scuttling down …
"Play is how children make sense of the world, and hide and seek is no exception. Readers of any generation will immediately recognize the negotiations that go on in this family's games: Dad should seek, but shouldn't find his son Ro too fast. Siblings al…
"Follow along as a brand-new baby is filled in on all the adventures that happened before they were born, from their ancestors to a time before humans existed. With silly humor and sweet vignettes of family, this brightly illustrated tale celebrates paren…
"Art can be a lot of things—wondrous, inspiring, transformative . . . but mostly it's boring! And visiting an art museum? Double boring! Come along with a curmudgeonly young boy—who's more interested in finger painting his cat than "admiring art"—as he's…
"From the garden gate (SQUEEEAK!) through the front door (DING-DONG!) and through all the zany rooms in the house, this boisterous and interactive book takes young readers on a LOUD journey through a bright, bustling home filled with sound words to say ou…
"Join your prehistoric friends in this hilarious, tasty adventure filled with sprinkles, jelly, and frosting! With playful bouncy rhymes our dinos "shake" and "wiggle" to, this story is sure to inspire new dance moves"--Publisher website.
"Worm loves being a librarian but has decided it’s time for a new job. He considers many options – lifeguard, deep-sea fisherman, window washer – but none of them quite fits his, um, skill set. Until he comes across a posting looking for a courageous secu…
"There is no one quite like the amazing Augustus, a squirrel who sets out on a daring adventure"--Provided by publisher.
"McToad likes Thursdays. Every other day of the week, he mows the grass on Big Island. But Thursday is the day he mows Tiny Island. To get his mower to Tiny Island, McToad nees: a truck, a train, a forklift, a baggage buggy, an airplane, a helicopter, a b…
"Myrtle has a turtle, Sam has a lamb, and Tony has a pony. But Yvette and Evan don’t have any pets . . . until the Better Pets emporium rolls into town featuring some spectacular possibilities! The Handbag Hyena laughs at all your jokes, you’ll always be…
"A young child addresses a loved one who is no longer there, while narrating the process of building a rocket ship in the backyard. Dad is nearby, as the child explains their progress and decisions about what to pack as they build. Musing that something i…
"It's the day of the Berry Besties Festival and Strawberry Shortcake can't wait to see what her friends bring. Everyone has baked, grown, crafted, or sewn something special to sell so they can raise money for their furry friends at the animal center. Stra…
"Tiny T. Rex loves soccer, but he does not think soccer loves him. He worries that the game is too tricky, but he knows that Rexes are talented athletes. So, with lots of practice and encouragement from his friends and family, Tiny soon discovers his spec…
"All he wanted was a peach tree: Because when you eat a ripe peach, you get sticky and sweet, and if you don’t wash up, you stay sticky and sweet. And you feel like summer. But when the tree arrives in the spring, it isn’t a tree. It’s a stick. Nice work,…
"A lonely dinosaur had one wish: to care for another. When she saves an injured bird, a friendship begins. Together, they feast, play, and roam a vast and vibrant land. But when the bright flash of a meteor lights up the sky, the world around them begins …
"Breakfast? NO! Sharing? NO! Clean diaper? NO! Baby is a good talker but she only knows ONE word, and she’s going to use it—a lot! But when Baby is asked a very special question—”Do you need a kiss?”—it’s finally time to learn a new word: YES." --Publish…
"Come along with Roscoe & Ivy as Ivy explores a new food. Ivy ALWAYS wants PASTA! Pasta makes Ivy feel calm and safe. But Roscoe's veggie pizza is weird. It looks messy. It smells a little stinky. Can using her senses help Ivy feel more curious about a n…
"TIP TAP Went the Crab is a bold and beautiful introduction to numbers and counting by Tim Hopgood, creator of the bestselling WOW! Said the Owl. When a curious little crab tip-taps out of her rock pool to explore the big blue sea, she discovers a world …
"A cast of animals get into humorous antics as they get ready for bed"--(source of summary not specified)
"Encourages communication; supports fine motor coordination; builds language & comprehension skills"--Back cover.
"This charming introduction to colors, shapes, and animals has been delighting children all over the world for ten years! There is a surprise on every peek-a-boo page, where textured shapes magically turn into colorful creatures perfect for toddler’s touc…
"Take a trip to the beach in this interactive pop-up book. Hands-on, tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning. Bold, brightly colored pictures, lift-the-flap pages, and entertaining rhymes b…
"A world of possibilities is waiting there for you. I wonder where you’ll go. I wonder what you’ll do....[This books] has a heartwarming and uplifting message about embracing your hopes and dreams to reach your full potential. The story features a lion cu…
"Babies and toddlers will love to meet baby Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby, and more Sesame Street friends as they learn their ABCs and 123s." --publisher's website