Kids Picture Books
These picture books are new to our shelves in the last 30 days (most recent on top).
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"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
"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…
"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…
"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…
"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 …
"Jia runs from every dog—big, tiny, spotted, or shaggy. Charlie the French bulldog hides from every kid—behind couches, laundry, even grown-ups’ legs. When something far scarier forces these two together, they discover a sweet surprise: a friend who unde…
"Celebrates the new experiences and feelings that each kind of day brings to our lives"--Provided by publisher.
"Finn, a pool floaty, gets swept up by the wind and has an amazing adventure before finding his way back home"--Provided by publisher.
"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 tiny-but-mighty little mouse faces down an incoming storm to protect her home on the tip of Cape Cod"--Provided by publisher.
"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 …
"Caregiving flows through a little girl’s family in so many ways, like a river connecting them all. Her grandfather cares for her by picking her up from school with a snack and a smile, and she cares for him by keeping him company at his doctors’ appointm…
"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…
"Because of a bee, a strawberry sprouts, a butterfly sips, celery grows, and we can all gather to share a feast around our table! The interconnected networks between pollinators and plants can be quite complex, but this deceptively simple picture book sho…
"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 …
The Upside Down Girl is "a silly and sly investigation of what happens when one girl dares to do her own thing. Who is the Upside Down Girl? How did she get up there? Most importantly . . . Why is she upside down? This cheeky, charming tale about see…
"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.
"A young girl waits for Halloween, telling tales and singing songs of costumes, candy, and trick-or-treaters to the sprouts in the pumpkin patch. One seed in particular has big dreams: he wants to be the biggest, scariest jack-o-lantern of all! But as tim…
"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…
"The Texas desert may be hard living for some, but not for a little lizard called the horned toad. Between lounging in the hot sun, snacking on ants, and chatting with his new friend Owlet, things are pretty easy. Some might even say it’s a laid back life…
"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…
"How does a little blob floating in jelly turn into a hopping, croaking frog? This inventive information book, specially written for little children and with interactive holes, is perfect for a first introduction to the wonders of nature." --Publisher's w…
"There once was a dog called Doris who was practically perfect in every way. She woke up on time every morning, never forgot to fetch her owner’s slippers, and could perform all her tricks flawlessly. Doris loved being perfect. Until one day, something no…
"Kimi just wants to focus on ballet, but she knows her dad really wants her to join the basketball team. Trying new things makes Kimi feel small, quiet, and uneasy. So her dad makes her a deal: If she gives basketball a try, he might just trade his sneake…
"Do not, under any circumstances, Or for any reason, Wear this underwear under the full moon. Do you understand? Get ready to howl with laughter as one rule-breaking, underwear-loving kid transforms into a—gasp!—UNDERWEARWOLF! Now he’s on an unforgettable…
"Roscoe and Ivy have to wait for Mama. The only toy in the waiting room has beads that go up . . . then down . . . then up . . . then down. BORING! Roscoe would rather sing a song or bang-bang-BANG on the fish tank. Can Ivy keep the peace until Mama comes…
"This commemorative edition, published in time for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, features five stylishly illustrated spreads that depict quintessential American symbols: the Statue of Liberty, Rosie the Riveter, …
"“Dainty pink birds are my specialty.” “Would a DAINTY bird sound like this? REE-ROH, REE-ROH, HONK, HONK, HONK!” “OH MY! That wasn’t dainty at all.” “We flamingos are full of surprises.” Frank E. Armadillo, Expert Explorer Extraordinaire, can’t help sha…
"Coco is a kitten who was surrendered to a shelter. Stephen is a bunny who has been abandoned in the forest. All they both want is a forever home. When the two see each other for the first time through a glass door in Beth’s foster room—Coco has never see…
"Give the gift of kindness this school year with this sweet ABC's board book, in which every letter is a lesson in being kind. Join a parade of bunnies, bears, and other cute animals as they discover how to spread joy and generosity every day at school. A…
"A perfect day for Hugo begins with a stretch and a yawn . . . There are bees for chasing—go, Hugo, go! Puddles for splashing—squish, Hugo, squish! And skunks for smelling—sniff, Hugo, sniff! But look out! Oh no, Hugo! Hugo’s adventure turns ouchie, stink…
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"Join Rubble, Motor, Mix, and the rest of the crew as they construct a new skatepark in Builder Cove. Along the way they introduce some of their favorite shapes, such as circular wheels, triangular safety cones, rectangular skate ramps, and many more. Bab…
"This captivating picture book seamlessly blends fantastical storytelling with real-world science, inviting young readers on a sky-gazing adventure to imagine the secret lives of unicorns. More than just a mythical creature, the magic of unicorns is all …
"Chirri & Chirra, Among the Cherry Blossoms, the ninth book in our beloved Chirri & Chirra series, takes readers on yet another charming adventure filled with delicious food, animal friends, and the beauty of nature. Here, Chirri and Chirra ride their tru…
"Every morning, Poppy wakes up eager to go to school. It’s where she plays house, colors with her class, and learns from her teacher, Ms. Merriwick. Best of all, it’s where Poppy sees Ava, who has big, bouncy curls and pencils to share. But when one spell…
"Whether it’s planting a seed, dancing in the rain, blowing out birthday candles, or playing with a puppy, there are so many little things to smile about!" --Publisher's website.
"In a small mountainside village, people live in harmony with nature, only taking as much as they need. But one day, a mysterious visitor tempts the villagers with a luxurious life of leisure, if only they catch more fish from their streams. The visitor's…
"With simple rhyming text, things to push, pull, and spin, and bright illustrations from Guilerheme Karsten, children will love to copy the movements of these animals and join in the ocean fun. A great way to develop a child’s fine motor skills as well as…
"This tender look at one family's moving experience explores the many places people call home--from bustling city apartments and mountainside cabins to floating houseboats and country farms. But no matter where a family lives, leaving a beloved home to pl…
"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