New arrivals added to our Children's Picture Books Collection in the last 7 days
Unable to find a bicycle license plate with her name on it, Anjali is upset and bullied by other children for her 'different name,' events that cause her to want to change her name.
"Elena loves being with Abuelo in his flower shop--but she wonders why all the customers are crying"--
Little Toot the tugboat conquers his fear of rough seas when he single-handedly rescues an ocean liner during a storm.
With kid-friendly artwork and sound words to engage young readers, this information-packed and fun-filled picture book shows what we wear to protect ourselves in different environments while exploring and enjoying the world around us.
On his very first day of school, Rocky the unicorn, when he makes a mistake with his assignment, fears he won't be allowed to stay until he makes a new friend and together, they inspire each other to be brave.
Date added:
Jun 6, 2024
"From award-winning actress and mental-health advocate Taraji P. Henson, You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) shows kids the great things that can happen when we approach others and ourselves with empathy, patience, and love. In this debut picture book from Taraji P. Henson, quirky, stylish and a bit off-the-cuff Lil TJ is ready for her first day of school. But when she gets there, TJ finds that everything she does is a little different than everyone else and she's standing out in all the
Trucky Roads sees all kinds of trucks, and when he imagines the kinds of trucks that could be, there is no stopping him.
A lonely porcupine is ecstatic to find another spiky specimen and best friend in a Cactus, but after a miscommunication, Porcupine decides Cactus is downright prickly, and the two must mend their friendship.
"Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She automatically says she's sorry for everything, even when she hasn't done anything wrong, or when she's the one getting picked on. But Joan a seagull who sees the trouble this is causing for Peggy, gives her a nudge to stand up for herself. This tale from award-winning author Wendy Meddour contains an important message about the importance of being assertive"--
Date added:
Jun 6, 2024
"Join Rabbit and Fox on an informative, hilarious, and celebratory journey into the who, what, why, and where of poop. Yes, we all poop--animals and humans, young and old, those who walk and fly and swim. And Ooo... Poo! is a joyful investigation into thewho, what, why and where of poop on our planet Earth. The upbeat, rhythmic text encourages young readers to celebrate both their time spent on the potty and any scat they come across in the wild"--
"Follows Bunny who wants to build a new city alone until Bunny realizes that friends make all the difference"--
An unhoused person and his dog make new friends when they help a lost puppy find her way back home.
Two friends experience jealousy for the first time when one of them is gifted a set of bangles from her mother.
"Ranya gets frustrated when her mom just says "Insha'allah" whenever Ranya asks for something, but as the two talk, both Ranya and mom realize Insha'allah means so much more"--
After moving to America from Hong Kong, Jun feels isolated at her new school but discovers a sense of home in the familiar foods and flavors she finds in her lunchbox.
Alina worries as her grandmother's memories fade, but when she meets a mermaid who takes her on an adventure everything changes.