New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
An incredibly moving picture book about a unicycle that is stuck in a rut and a young girl whose connection gives it the courage to change, from two award-winning creators. This is the story of a unicycle.A unicycle that goes around in a path of its own making.A path that gets deeper and deeper as more time passes.A path that becomes impossible to leave.Until a new friend enters the circle, and little by little, introduces a new way out. In this arresting allegorical story, Newbery Honor winner
A hilarious and wholly original Thanksgiving book, destined to become a holiday classic! Run, run, run as fast as you can.You won't catch me for your roasting pan! When a turkey is caught in a trap on Thanksgiving morning, he knows it can only mean one thing: a one-way trip to the dinner table. But this particular turkey won't give up without a fight, so he takes to the streets in a daring escape! Tailed by a small group of pursuers, he's determined to make it out of Thanksgiving Day without cat
A poignant picture book about a boy caught between two homes, who finds peace and belonging with his grandfather and the snow geese that return each year. 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 off the main road. Wrapped in plaid blankets and holding a too-hot thermos of cocoa, they wa
Celebrate a child's first experience meeting a Black Santa Claus! Christmas is just around the corner, and Khalil can't wait to celebrate with his favorite traditions. He's excited to search for the perfect tree, dance to festive jingles, and, of course, meet Santa. But after a classmate says his drawing of Santa isn't quite right, Khalil is left with one important question: Is there a Santa like me? With inspiring text from Tonya Abari and warm illustrations from Raissa Figueroa, this story
Bob the Seagull is given a red scarf in this hilarious and heartwarming follow up to the critically acclaimed picture book, The Red Jacket.Bob is cold. BRR.Like, re-e-ally cold.Until he gets a cozy red scarf that keeps him--and only him--warm.But when his friends freeze and his scarf unravels, will Bob fall apart too?Follow Bob the Seagull as he learns a lesson about kindness, sharing, and what it means to be a true friend.
A stunning, first-of-its-kind, wordless picture book in the medium of stained glass about a group of kids riding through NYC, capturing the joy of Black childhood and the freedom of exploring a city that feels like it belongs to you, from Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers. Setting out on a warm and glorious night, a group of kids grab their bikes to explore a city that for a moment in time feels like it belongs entirely to them. Riding from Harlem, through Central Park, to Chinatown, and over
Wednesday Addams meets Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in the latest book in the New York Times bestselling Millie Fleur series! Garden Glen was buzzing with excitement. It was time for the town's annual Butterbloom Fest! Everyone was ready for the most perfect day of the year.Everyone except Millie Fleur La Fae. Instead of waking up bright-eyed and ready to take in everything the fair has to offer, Millie Fleur wakes up with a bad case of the morgenmuffels. Even wors
Buckle up for the best rumpus since Where the Wild Things Are, when a girl discovers the magic waiting just outside her car window.Mia is not excited about the long, boring drive to Grandma's house.Too many miles. Too much waiting. Too little fun.But then her dad lets her in on a secret game and everything changes.Now, the trip that started out so dull suddenly feels much too short! And when they finally get to Grandma's house, Mia discovers this special tradition runs deeper than she ever guess












