New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
Peppa loves her favorite superhero, Super Potato! But can she be super, just like him? Mummy Pig thinks so!
Dani, an indigenous girl, finds wonder in the resting and waiting that winter teaches us, and shares with her friends how Creator's gift of gratitude can transform the way we see the world.
Owl and his friends gather up gifts of hope from the woodlands to help shine the light on the longest night of the year.
Rhyming text and illustrations tell the story of children learn how to make positive choices, including being responsible, being confident and being calm.
Juan is an autistic boy about to start school, and the thought is giving him the jitters; he copes by concentrating on routine things and clapping, but he is worried about being laughed at in school--but his teacher has come up with a series of math gamesand made Juan the judge, to help him cope with his anxiety about the new situation.
Date added:
Nov 14, 2023
"Bruce and the residents of Soggy Hollow tell a spooky story to get into the Halloween spirit"--
Kitty is excited to throw a kitty-corn party but becomes frustrated when newcomer Puppy messes up the decorations, ruins the gift Kitty made, and worst of all, he takes up all of Unicorn's attention.
"Welcome to Kiki's Circus! All the animal friends will show you a cute trick. But wait! First, they have to use the potty. Look at Beaver making a hoop spin after washing her paws or Squirrel going on his unicycle after a quick pee! And Kiki...what's yourtrick? Oh, using the toilet is not so difficult or scary after all!"--Provided by publisher.
A poop-loving dung beetle learns not to hide the quirks that make him special.
adapted from dust jacket.
Kitty is excited to throw a kitty-corn party but becomes frustrated when newcomer Puppy messes up the decorations, ruins the gift Kitty made, and worst of all, he takes up all of Unicorn's attention.
A young girl misses her deceased brother and wants to talk about him, and she does not understand why her parents do not even want to mention his name.
Hudson is good at a lot of things, but spelling isn't one of them. But one day at school he learns something that helps him understand why he is special.
When Errol's mother is too busy to tell him a story, she convinces him that he can make up and tell one himself.
When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after secondgrade.
Four young dinosaurs are told to fear the gigantosaurus, but when the lookout among them decides to have a little fun, they all learn a valuable lesson about false warnings.
When her new classmates tease her, Kanzi finds comfort in wrapping up in a quilt from her teita and writing poetry.
When Lila, a worrier, moves to a new town, the what ifs only grow, and she feels alone and invisible until her teacher finds a creative and kind way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences, a lesson that will stay with her long after second grade.
"Rubin loves the beautiful sounds that are played by the orchestra. He wants to learn to play the violin and make his own music. But when Rubin plays, it doesn't sound like he imagines it should. Rubin goes into the forest to practice alone and despite only getting the violin to screech, he finds an unlikely audience that loves his unique style"--
As a tiny bug walks along, he is joined by a cat, a crocodile, a pig, and other animals, all of which end up in a boy's bed.
"Peppa loves her favorite superhero, Super Potato! But can she be super, just like him? Mummy Pig thinks so! Little ones will love this original Peppa Pig storybook with a SUPER glitter-y cover. It also includes a fact sheet in the back to help all kidsbe super, too"--
"Katie Honors is a really brave kid. She can go to bed with just one small night light. She can hold her tears in when it's time to say goodbye to her mom at school. But sometimes Katie isn't ready to say goodbye and doesn't feel brave at all. When this happens, she Kaplooms! She refuses to let go of her mom, and everything is flurried as she begins to cry. Her emotions feel frightening. It's not the Katie Honors she wants to be. But her mother assures Katie that she can be both brave and sad, b
After learning how to draw Chinese characters, Lulu and her dog Dumpling step into a magical world where the characters come to life.
When Cat asks Mouse how the cookie jar broke and where the cookies went, Mouse tells Cat implausible story after implausible story.
Peppa and her family go on a cruise ship adventure with lots of exciting stops along the way.
"George loves to play with his favorite stuffed toy. Out in the yard, George tosses Mr. Dinosaur up and down, up and down, until Mummy Pig calls out that it's time to go shopping. There's so much to do and see at the market! But when they get home, Georgecan't find his toy. Peppa and the family search everywhere, and even ask Officer Squirrel and Officer Panda for help. They have lots of lost toy dinosaurs, but they don't have Mr. Dinosaur. Where could he be?"--
Peppa Pig and her friends visit the farm, where they meet all the animals, fill up baskets with strawberries, and ride in a wagon pulled by a tractor, which comes in handy when Mummy and Daddy Pig take a shortcut through a field to avoid traffic.
Sometimes Maya feels a warm glow inside, but sometimes she feels a different kind of glow, and a trip to the library helps Maya discovers how Black women throughout history used their feelings to help change the world for the better.
Peppa Pig is so excited about celebrating her birthday that she awakens everyone in the family early, and looks forward eagerly to her party, when her father is going to present a magic show.
"Marker is one of the teacher's go-to school supplies. Her work is tip-top, and she always makes a lasting impression. That is, until Pinking Shears, a.k.a. Pink, arrives and dazzles everyone with her sharp creations. No longer the star of the desk, Marker begins to make mistakes. The trouble is, they can't just be erased; her work is permanent, and she's not allowed to fail. Or so she thinks...until a realization helps her rediscover her Marker magic"--
"The cars stop for Redlight and slow for Yellowlight, so why do they leave Greenlight all alone? When Greenlight decides to stop shining altogether, will she be able to find the power and connection of her own light?"--
Separated from her favorite stuffed animal, Bear, on the first day of school, a little girl is anxious until she finds ways to make herself feel better while waiting to be reunited with Bear again.
This comical counting adventure follows one hundred mighty dragons all named Broccoli as they each embark on their own journey until there's one dragon left, who retreats to a cave for the winter and reemerges in the spring with a special surprise.
When Cat asks Mouse how the cookie jar broke and where the cookies went, Mouse tells Cat implausible story after implausible story.
"Anchors away! Join Peppa and her family on a cruise ship adventure. What will Peppa and George discover on their trip?"--Back cover.
"Peppa invites her friends to a very special birthday party, complete with a magic show by the Amazing Mysterio--also known as Daddy Pig. Find out what birthday surprises are in store for Peppa!"--Back cover.
Date added:
Oct 12, 2023
"This is a book about dinosaurs. No it's not. Dinosaurs are not allowed. Oh.This is now a book about avocados! Sorry. We deleted those too. FINE.This book is about--nope! Forbidden! Maybe you shouldn't even try reading this book...But what could possiblybe inside?"--
A mischievous house cat goes about its busy day sleeping, playing, and pretending its a big cat catching prey.
"Everyone in the circus loves to perform--except for Adam, the very youngest member of the Von Trapeze family. Wherever Adam Von Trapeze's family circus performs they inspire audiences with their breathtaking feats. Grandma Antonia breathes fire, Uncle Artem builds dizzying human pyramids, and Papa Alexei and Mama Anastasia dance blindfolded on the tightrope. Only Adam, the youngest of the family, doesn't show an interest in circus tricks and loud applause. The family is concerned. Where did the
"THIS BOOK IS BANNED! PLEASE DON'T EVEN TRY TO READ IT. IF YOU DO, YOU'LL FIND OUT WHY WE DON'T WANT ANYONE TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS AT THE END... With each page, characters are erased from the story, cut out, and taped over. This book playfully discourages readers from turning the page, even to throw the book away, but when readers finally get to the end they find an absurd surprise ending--one that shows the importance of free speech"--
A little girl who cannot fall asleep gets a visit from the Yawnicorn, who takes her on an adventure until she yawns and then delivers her back to her bed before dawn.
Amir bonds with Rudeday, his downstairs artist neighbor, over a game they invented.
This empowering collection of positive affirmations shows kids how to silence the unkind voice in their minds and find the uplifting voice instead that will tell them words that are positive, supportive and true.
"Riley has plenty of ways to play; like lining up dolls and stuffies by size and shape. Tearing up newspapers and making piles into mountains, using sharp crayons to draw big swirly patterns. But bossy cousin Emma thinks those ways are wrong, wrong, and wrong. And she makes no bones about letting Riley know exactly what her opinion is. Fortunately, Charlie the dog is on hand to help with a breakthrough demonstration that there are MANY ways to play; and all of them are right"--
A grieving son follows a treasure map his late father left him through the woods they used to explore together.
As a little girl accompanies her grandma on a walk to the polling station, members of their community join and the grandmother explains the importance of their journey.
Follows Max, a pet cat who is both friend and hunter. Backmatter includes information about the real-life Max the cat who lived on Maple Hill Farm.
Sylvester imaginatively creates a special letter full of loving memories and shared moments for his favorite person, his beloved grandmother, even though she is gone.
When a young boy tries to settle down to sleep for the night, strange and scary noises from the city streets keep him awake.
"In this wordless picture book, a bird emerges after winter to find the world has gone quiet. As she settles on a tree outside an apartment building, its residents notice her through their windows and find hope in her resilience and the continued rhythmsof nature."--
Panda tries to follow a butterfly over a mountain, but the slippery, snowy slope makes it difficult to climb.
A group of forest animals vie for the same delicious red apple that is just about to drop.
After recently moving to the United States, a young girl reminisces about her time spent helping her Lolo run his sari-sari store in the Philippines, and uses some of his wisdom to make herself feel more at home.
As a child approaches the diving board at a pool, she dreams about all the amazing things she might do when she is older.
A young girl steps into the woods and brings two communities separated by misunderstanding together.
"Doris has always reveled in the warmth of a spotlight. Her whole life, she's danced the nights away, with friends from the only home she's ever known. But one day, Doris twirls...out of step...until she stumbles across a whole new kind of spotlight"--
"A rhyming picture book about Ina who is a graceful ballerina who also loves to get competitive on the basketball court"--
"Letter by letter, B Is for Bellies is a joyous picture book celebration of every body from A to Z! This ode to self-love and kindness encourages us to remember that every body is worthy of respect, whether it be letting go on the dance floor or engagingin peaceful rest"--
As a little girl accompanies her grandma on a walk to the polling station, members of their community join and the grandmother explains the importance of their journey.
"In this wordless picture book, a bird emerges after winter to find the world has gone quiet. As she settles on a tree outside an apartment building, its residents notice her through their windows and find hope in her resilience and the continued rhythms of nature."--
Panda tries to follow a butterfly over a mountain, but the slippery, snowy slope makes it difficult to climb.
A group of forest animals vie for the same delicious red apple that is just about to drop.
After recently moving to the United States, a young girl reminisces about her time spent helping her Lolo run his sari-sari store in the Philippines, and uses some of his wisdom to make herself feel more at home.
As a child approaches the diving board at a pool, she dreams about all the amazing things she might do when she is older.
"They came in the dark, and took the narrow path that only witches used. Everyone said that's what they were . . .But what if everyone was wrong? Watch what happens when one girl steps into the woods and gets to know these newcomers. The spooky black cat? Meet Mingus! The broomsticks and cloaks? Cloth and wooden handles. And those shadows in the sky? Handmade kites, fluttering in the breeze. When the breeze becomes a blustery storm, everything changes...including first impressions. Told from two
"A little girl adopts the prickliest stray kitten at the shelter because sometimes she feels prickly, too"--
"A rhyming picture book about Ina who is a graceful ballerina who also loves to get competitive on the basketball court"--
Amir bonds with Rudeday, his downstairs artist neighbor, over a game they invented.
When Katie Honors feels angry and out of control, her mother helps her to be herself again.
A poetic and nurturing picture book about loving something enough to let it go. Available in our Original Edition and a special Dyslexia Font Edition.
Danny is having some trouble in school, and his best friend Dusty wants to help. The only thing is, Dusty is a dog. Join Dusty and Danny on a humorous adventure as they learn to train their brains and tackle their learning challenges.
Date added:
Oct 2, 2023
Brilliant Bea is an endearing and empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn't define who you are.
Cat learns that being a good friend means trying new things and putting others first.
Yenebi, her sister Melanie, and mom drive to school every morning across the US-Mexico border.
Longing for connection, to be understood, quiet and shy Birdie, who finds comfort in nature and books, finally gets her wish with the arrival of Sunny, the nature-loving new girl whose smile makes Birdie's heart happy.
"A reverent celebration of learning to swim among a diverse cast of children and families who each experience the mysterious joys of water in nature"--
"As Mother's Day approaches, Peppermint Patty feels left out and sad since she doesn't have a mom, until Marcie makes her realize that her dad does everything a mom does and decides to celebrate him on this special day"--
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
Dr. Morley and her team arrive in the Arctic Circle, where they encounter such wonders as playful orcas, the glowing aurora borealis, and formidable ice shelves while searching for the giant Arctic jellyfish, a legendary creature no one has ever seen.
Eldon, a young elephant, accompanies and supports his grandmother, Big Ella, as she copes with memory loss.
"Bob loves his red jacket. The red jacket makes him feel swanky cool. The red jacket makes other seagulls notice him and even speak to him. But when a wave washes it away, will Bob lose his cool and his newfound friends, too?"--
With each spread featuring a different kid-friendly, kindergarten-ready activity, this picture book, written in a call-and-response format, follows a diverse cast of soon-to-be kindergartners as they get ready for their first day of school.
When families donate their used pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns to the zoo, the animals chomp, chew, play, and give hearty hoorays for their favorite squishy squash.
Penny goes on a class field trip to the museum and befriends a baby dinosaur.
It is pool day in the city and everyone is welcome.
A girl thinks that nothing happens in her neighborhood on a gray day--until she ventures into the woods, and discovers the colors and busy animals of autumn.
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
"This important book uses a rainbow of vibrant colors to illustrate how the wide range of emotions we experience can be managed by naming and understanding them as a young boy experiences overwhelming feelings when he's teased by his two older brothers"--
"With his parents now divorced, Travis must a find a new groove with a little hip-hoppin', not-stoppin' DJing with his dad, in this celebration of Black fatherhood, identity and music through a generational rivalry of hip-hop vs jazz"--
When a kindergarten class arrives for the first day at school, they are greeted only by the words "Mr. S" on the chalkboard and a delicious-looking sandwich, resulting in merry mayhem as the kids wonder if the sandwich is their teacher.
"In the affirmative and encouraging Me Gusta, acclaimed author and illustrator Angela Dominguez combines Spanish and English in a poetic and touching story of family, reminding us that through the adventures and the heartbreak, love conquers all and transcends language"--
Written in the cumulative style of "The House that Jack Built," this picture book builds a rhythmic list of reasons a young Muslim boy, Kamal, loves going to his masjid on Fridays for Jumu'ah prayer.
A retelling of the Caribbean folktale La cucaracha Martina where Martina, in an effort to escape her noisy taias, slips away to a warm familiar island where she can play in peace and quiet--but is she home at last?
"New country, new school, new friends. A lot can happen in a single year. But one thing's for certain: Maribel won't forget her Papa, even when he's 8,000 miles away in the Philippines"--
Little Squirrel, usually reluctant to receive help from anyone, sees her nest rebuilt by the other animals after it is ruined and accepts the benefits of friendship.
From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.
"A girl who is anxious on her first day of school learns that she carries an "invisible backpack" around with her everywhere, packed full of "invisible tools" that allow her to access her inner strength whenever she needs it"--
"Many moons ago, in a tiny, thatched cottage at the edge of the woods, lived two children named Isaura and Arlo with their hedgehog, Crispin. When their beloved pet becomes ill, Isaura suggests that they seek the magical healing power of gnomes. Convincedthis will heal it, the children set off into the woods with humble offerings, hoping to attract the gnomes. The trick does not seem to work, however, and gnomes are nowhere to be seen despite the children's good intentions"--
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
Emily tries to comfort her best friend, Zack, whose dog Jojo recently died, by telling him about the "Invisible Leash" that connects each owner to his or her deceased pet.
"A collage-illustrated bedtime read about the often mysterious and always beautiful experiences to be found in nighttime spaces"--
An angry, destructive tornado picks up an empathetic cow, and when Cow politely asks to be put down, the two enter a conversation that has some unforeseen results.
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
In this interactive, laugh-out-loud story where readers must only ever count to one, children can find ways to outsmart the book... and count all the way up to 100!
"When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals! These beautifulstones make him wonder: Can he be special, too?"--
"While visiting his Grandpa's ranch, a young boy turns down an invitation to explore the area, deciding to play it safe on his tablet, but one of the creatures he fears has other plans for him and opens his eyes to wonders beyond imagining"--
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
A banana wants to be the star of this rhyming counting book, but the narrator has other plans.
After losing the person in his life he loves more than anything, a young child holds onto a cape as a source of comfort and strength as he navigates the sadness and joy of his memories.
The only bat at her new school, Bitsy does not feel like she fits in, but after some encouragement, Bitsy learns that everyone shines differently.
A backpack deals with first-day-of-school jitters and feeling out of place.
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
This rollicking romp through the alphabet follows one very determined, wide-awake banana as he peels back the reasons why this shouldn't be a bedtime book.
"Billie is reading quietly in her apartment while her mom does laundry downstairs. But her impatient dog Bean wants to go outside. Billie has taken Bean outside before when mom was watching, so she decides to try taking Bean out by herself-just around theblock. Billie and Bean enjoy the vibrant city street, but after stopping to pick a flower in the park, Billie becomes disoriented by the tall buildings and can't remember the way back to their building. As Billie begins to worry, Bean tugs on th
"Ava's world is full of opposites: colorful sneakers on a gray sidewalk, thick books made up of thin sheets of paper, and dreams of huge spaces in her small head. Together, these opposites depict a full and impactful life, as Ava moves from girl to student to scientist, from daughter to mother to grandmother. While years pass and some things change, there is even more that is constant in this visually rich, soothing portrait of family connection through the generations"--
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
"Bear wakes up after his long winter's sleep and joins his friend, Butterfly, on a journey. "Where are we going?" asks Bear. "All journeys have secret destinations," says Butterfly. As they travel through forest, over hill. and across a great river, Butterfly offers her wisdom about hardships, facing one's fears, and living in the moment. Bear's natural impatience gradually softens into acceptance of the world around him"--
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
"In this book of few words, we follow a young girl who notices everything that happens around her as her people search for a cave to shelter for the winter. And we can believe that she feels the absolute necessity to draw what she has seen and to tell stories"--
Illustrations and simple text demonstrate that words can be neutral and not tied to a specific gender.
From worrying when excited to forgiving while still hurting, children experience everyday paradoxes as they embrace their full potential.
"Cat and Duck are very good friends and play together all the time, so when the new slide gets built, they can't wait to try it out! Only, the slide is very big and curvy--what if it's too big for Cat? As Cat and Duck move closer to the front of the line, Cat imagines everything that could go wrong until his worries start to rub off on Duck. Now Duck doesn't want to go down the slide either. Cat feels bad that Duck is missing out on the fun because of him. Can he find a way to make it right?" --
It is pool day in the city and everyone is welcome.
Written in the cumulative style of "The House that Jack Built," this picture book builds a rhythmic list of reasons a young Muslim boy, Kamal, loves going to his masjid on Fridays for Jumu'ah prayer.
An angry, destructive tornado picks up an empathetic cow, and when Cow politely asks to be put down, the two enter a conversation that has some unforeseen results.
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
A banana wants to be the star of this rhyming counting book, but the narrator has other plans.
"An LGBTQ-inclusive story about understanding your peers, your feelings, and yourself, The Wishing Flower is a love letter to longing, belonging, and longing to belong. Birdie finds comfort in nature and books, but more than anything she longs for connection, to be understood. At school, Birdie feels like an outsider. Quiet and shy, she prefers to read by herself, rather than jump rope or swing with the other kids. That all changes when Sunny, the new girl, comes along. Like Birdie, Sunny has a
"When Muhammad gets a special salat rug on his seventh birthday, he is determined to do all five daily prayers on time. But one salat occurs during the school day--and he's worried about being seen praying at school. His father parks his truck to worship in public places, and people stare at him and mock him. Will the same thing happen to Muhammad? From two powerhouse creators comes an empowering story about an important part of Islamic faith that many Muslim children cherish but might be scared
Illustrations and simple text demonstrate that words can be neutral and not tied to a specific gender.
Date added:
Sep 29, 2023
"As Mother's Day approaches, Peppermint Patty feels left out and sad since she doesn't have a mom, until Marcie makes her realize that her dad does everything a mom does and decides to celebrate him on this special day"--
Ava's life is depicted through a series of opposites as she transitions from girlhood to grandmotherhood, showcasing the constancy of family connections across generations.