New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
"A little boy learns that there are a lot of good things to look forward to at the end of the day"--
Date added:
Apr 11, 2024
Date added:
Apr 11, 2024
"Bluey and Bingo are playing Queens, but when they both want to play Butler, they can't decide who will take the throne. Will Bluey and Bingo find a new Queen to serve? Read along to find out!"--
At private school, Lucas compares his home life with the supposedly perfect lives of the other students.
Date added:
Apr 11, 2024
Gabriel the elephant reminisces on his younger days and his dreams of being a member of a brave lifeboat crew.
Charged with taking care of Bluey and Bingo for the night, Dad embarks on a mission to keep her entertained when Bluey starts missing Mum.
"Archie's Poppy Uncle is marrying Emma's Aunt Julie, and Archie is asked to look after Emma, who has never been to an Indian wedding"--
On the first day of spring, a young New Yorker, with her mother and aunts, takes the train to the ocean to make an offering of flowers and fruit to Mama Ocean, thanking her for her magnificence, and welcoming the new year.
In rhyming text, Cat and Dog experience many unexpected twists and adventures on their journey home.
"When a storm approaches, Turtle-Turtle must keep calm and swim for safer shores with the help of his animal friends."--
An imaginative telling of the couch's origin story.
"Breaking News: Wishing Well Broken! The townspeople of Bad Go¨odsburg are up in arms. With their beloved well busted, none of their important, generous, kindhearted wishes are coming true! Time to send that good-for-nothing Newsboy to investigate..."--
Date added:
Apr 4, 2024
Inspired by a true story, a remarkable friendship between a baby elephant and her keeper shows that kindness is never forgotten.
Date added:
Apr 4, 2024
Inspired by a true story, a remarkable friendship between a baby elephant and her keeper shows that kindness is never forgotten.
Dot grows increasingly frustrated that she is not perfect at anything.
Dot proves she is not little by standing up to a school bully.
"This...bedtime picture book addresses intrusive thoughts and anxiety, showing how a little imagination and a lot of love can manifest happy thoughts and sweet dreams for young children"--
"A lively afternoon together in Nana's garden is full of laughter, discovery, and connection. In lyrical text that blends past and present"--
Date added:
Apr 4, 2024
This adorable picture book finds a young girl dreaming of having one little sister, or more, and all the wonderful things they could do together, in this humorous and heartfelt story filled with imagination and love.
This poetic story of life, death and generation beautifully illustrates nature's cycle of creation as Sun and Grass, Water and Tree, Fire and Rain work together in harmony.
Katy's Easter morning discovery renews the tradition of the Easter egg tree.
Every creation two friends build together end up tumbling down, except their friendship.
Date added:
Apr 4, 2024
"In this funny picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each other special trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad-which become good bad times alongside a friend. Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?"--
"A little boy learns that there are a lot of good things to look forward to at the end of the day"--
"When Ano, a courageous young girl, begins to dance the hula--a storytelling dance form that carries the knowledge, history and folklore of the Hawaiian people, she comes to understand the true meaning of aloha"--
An imaginative account of the invention of the couch.
Inspired by a true story, a remarkable friendship between a baby elephant and her keeper shows that kindness is never forgotten.
Date added:
Mar 28, 2024
"Rosa wants a book. But when she gets to the library, she finds it is closed. What could be the end of the story is just the beginning, as Rosa and her sister Maria try everything they can think of to bring their community together and fight to get back their precious library"--
"Meet best friends Nelli and Worthi. Like all tiny succulents, Nelli and Worthi have VERY busy schedules--napping in the sun, sipping on water drops, and filling the days doing nothing. But one morning, Nelli wonders: Is there more? Have you ever heard of a purpose? Hmm . . . Is it a baked potato? That doesn’t sound right. So what is it? Join two curious best friends as they embark on the ultimate adventure to answer big philosophical questions: What is purpose, and where can one find it?
"Join in on a surprising camping trip and discover the favorite meals of your favorite forest creatures-from the wood frog to the moose. Rich art illustrates the beautiful biodiversity found in our forests and expressive, repetitive text helps even the youngest naturalists learn all about herbivores, omnivores, and carnivores"--
Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination! Children and their caretakers will love this beguiling child-led tour of a make-believe world constructed from everyday household and backyard objects. Words and pictures work together cleverly to spark eureka moments: that "ship" is really a table, that "dark cave" is really a laundry basket, and more, as a day full of building, playing, and pretending turns into bedtime. Children will use their own imaginat
"When a dragon gets sick, his phoenix friend rushes to help and ends up needing his help in return"--
Date added:
Mar 28, 2024
Lola learns all about bees when she visits her mother's friend, Zora, who is a beekeeper.
When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win.
Date added:
Mar 28, 2024
"When a clutch of duck eggs in a theater courtyard hatch during a performance, the community rallies to protect the ducklings"--
A boy and his inventor mother embark on a journey to other universes in pursuit of the perfect ice cream sundae, with everything on it.
Date added:
Mar 28, 2024
"When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance"--
"A young girl participates in a West African masquerade with a special plan to honor her grandfather who has passed away"--
Date added:
Mar 28, 2024
"The Color Monster uses his emotions toolkit to help the reader learn to regulate emotions through many different self-soothing, therapeutic techniques"--
"A deaf girl stands up for herself and takes off her shoes while dancing at her Carnival performance so she can feel the music through her bare feet"--
Date added:
Mar 28, 2024
Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub adorned with colorful murals that celebrate their heritage. Includes backmatter on Chicano Park in San Diego California.
"A little boy learns that there are a lot of good things to look forward to at the end of the day"--
"An anthem for Asian America that celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of our self worth, our legacy and most of all, our destiny. "--
"Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the world! But this dragon can't stop sneezing long enough to get a roar out. Even with friendly Phoenix insisting that Dragon get some rest, this powerful creature refuses to stop for any orange ginger tea or a drop of bone broth soup. It's only when Dragon realizes Phoenix has caught the same cold that they are both able to take the break they so badly need. This tale of helping your friends and valuing differences is a sure-thing f
"When Abuela comes to visit from Peru, she brings a suitcase full of treasures and her granddaughter learns that home is not just a place, but the love between family no matter the distance"--
"A young girl participates in a West African masquerade with a special plan to honor her grandfather who has passed away"
Date added:
Mar 21, 2024
"Would You Dare Put a Diaper on a Bear? is a funny and lighthearted picture book exploring why certain animals don't wear diapers. Created to introduce toddlers to using a potty in a gentle, child-friendly way, it's perfect for parents searching for potty-training books for toddlers appropriate as a read-aloud picture book that addresses a child's emotions and feelings."--Publisher description.
"A shy girl finds friendship and is inspired to express herself during a transformative experience in nature"--
Rhyming text illustrates that in a world where we share more similarities than differences, the power of empathy and kindness is universal.
"Lean on Me is an endearing children's picture book that beautifully demonstrates the power of friendship, based on Bill Withers's classic song of the same name. "Lean on Me" appeared on Withers's 1972 album Still Bill. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and ranked #208 on Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" list. With Withers's lyrics and illustrations by Rachel Moss, this picture book follows four close friends through the stages of their childhood, from elementary
Emma is a big dog with a lot of little dreams. She dreams of a cool roll in the grass, a warm spring walk, and food, of course. Every day her dreams get bigger, and bigger, until one day...they all come true!
Otis Redding and Steve Cropper's timeless ode to never-ending days is given fresh new life in this heartwarming picture book.
A young girl faces the loss of her beloved dog by spending the day doing all their favorite things.
Date added:
Mar 21, 2024
"Ric Ocasek's rock and roll classic 'Good Times Roll'--the third single from the Cars' groundbreaking debut 1978 album--leaps off the page in illustrator Rob Sayegh Jr.'s playful picture book. Two cats hysterically confront an unraveling ball of yarn withfamiliar feline antics that will charm parents and children alike, all to the tune of one of rock and roll's most memorable songs."--Back cover.
Date added:
Mar 21, 2024
"A shy girl finds friendship and is inspired to express herself during a transformative experience in nature"--
April uses the secret language of flowers to help bring color and wonder back to her town.
"The reader becomes the storyteller in this funny, interactive picture book by author-illustrator Kara Kramer." --
A father and daughter take pretending to a humorous extreme.
Date added:
Mar 14, 2024
When a child in a museum asks how dinosaurs became extinct, Dad comes up with a list of silly answers.
Opal the ostrich pushes past her anxiety to take on a big responsibility at her family's annual party.
"Once, there was a girl named Kiki, who found a fish on the asphalt. The fish was very hot and very dry. But when Kiki put it in the bathtub, it started swimming, and growing, and speaking. "I want to grant you a wish for saving me," it said. Alas, this fish was only a fish of small wishes, and Kiki's wish was too big. Unless there was a way for both their dreams to come true"--