Picture Books

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Updated October 12, 2024
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Hello, Sun
Julie Downing
Paper Book
Follow the sun and the creatures it shines on from dawn to nightfall in this companion to Hello, Moon, from Parent's Choice Award Winner Julie Downing. Hello, sun! Goodbye, night! Sunrise chill, pale dawn light. ...
Not a Smiley Guy
Polly Horvath
Paper Book
What will it take to get Ernest to smile? Find out in Newbery Honor author Polly Horvath's picture book debut. From the day he's born, Ernest has few complaints. His family is lovely; the world has a lot to offer. He'd like there to be more elephants around, but hey, you can't...
Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!
James Dean
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES AND INDIE BESTSELLER! I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream! The Just Chillin' ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friends need his help. ...
While You're Asleep
Emmy Kastner
Paper Book
In the spirit of The Panda Problem, this "funny, raucous, and ultimately satisfying" (Mac Barnett, New York Times bestselling author) meta picture book shows what both diurnal and nocturnal animals get up to while you're asleep. When the Earth slowly spins and light...
Animal Albums from A to Z
Cece Bell
Paper Book
From the inimitable creator of El Deafo, this all-ages alphabet book is also a hand-wrought, high-fidelity, hilariously tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden days of album cover art. Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her introduction explains,...
No Cats in the Library
Lauren Emmons
Paper Book
A stray cat follows her love of books all the way to a new library home in this charming debut picture book that's "catnip for librarians and young book lovers alike" (School Library Journal, starred review). Clarisse is a clever cat who loves books. She may not...
All Aboard the Alaska Train
Brooke Hartman
Paper Book
★ "It's hard to imagine a more appealing picture book for introducing young children to the varied landscapes and wild animals of Alaska."-Booklist STARRED REVIEW "A rousing, rhyming tour of Alaskan wildlife and scenery." -Kirkus Reviews "A cheerful...
The Noisy Puddle: A Vernal Pool Through the Seasons
Linda Booth Sweeney
Paper Book
A lyrical dip into the noisy, magical world of a vernal pool "This book literally has everything you would want in a science and nature title for younger readers ... Beautiful from tip to tail and back again." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production In this vibrant and poetic...
Joyful Song: A Naming Story
Lesléa Newman
Paper Book
What a happy day! Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He's so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name. But - not yet! -...
Oh, Are You Awake?
Bob Shea
Paper Book
For anyone who has ever craved sleep--and anyone too full of energy to settle down--a comedy from Bob Shea, creator of the popular Dinosaur vs. series, and singular illustrator Jarvis. It's sleepy time for Lion and Penguin. Correction: it should be sleepy time for Lion and...
Gather Round
David Covell
Paper Book
New York Times Best Illustrated Book Award winner David Covell follows up Run Wild with a timely book about the importance of community and coming together. Crackle. Crinkle. Sizzle. POP! Listen to the fire talk. It's telling us a story...
Ahoy!
Sophie Blackall
Paper Book
Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure...all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator. ...
This Table
Alex Killian
Paper Book
For fans of Sophie Blackall's Farmhouse comes a gorgeous story of one table and the life that grows around it. This moving picture book traces a table and its transformation: from a seed to a tree to a treasured object in a home. Strong and stable through the years,...
The Yellow Bus
Loren Long
Paper Book
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A #1 Indie Bestseller Get ready for back-to-school season and hop on board The Yellow Bus, Loren Long's #1 New York Times bestselling modern classic about a forgotten school bus that finds happiness and...
Walkies: A Dog's Tale
Estrela Lourenco
Paper Book
On a gloomy, dripping, rain-boots-required kind of day, Kid is ready to stay inside, warm and dry, and play video games. But to Dog, Kid?s arrival home means only one thing: it?s time for WALKIES!Outside, rain means puddles to splash in, mud to splock in! Tiny ears perked up, tail a-waggling with...
The Digger and the Dark (The Digger Series)
Joseph Kuefler
Paper Book
From popular author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler comes the perfect bedtime book for fans of big trucks. The ideal next book for readers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. After a long day's work, Digger and the other big trucks are ready to tuck...
The Squish
Breanna Carzoo
Paper Book
Meet Sandcastle. Sandcastle's world was new and exciting until their very first... SQUISH! In an effort to protect themselves from ever getting squished again, Sandcastle tries to be bigger and taller and stronger! But is that enough to stop all the squishes ...
Finding Things
Kevin Henkes
Paper Book
From bestselling and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek, Finding Things is a child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book that explores storytelling, connections, luck, nature, and responsibility. For readers of Antoinette Portis, Marla...
Not-a-Box City
Antoinette Portis
Paper Book
Don't miss the long-awaited companion to Not a Box, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson. Bunny wants to build a cardboard city. Bunny stacks...
On a Summer Night
Deborah Hopkinson
Paper Book
Step into the quiet magic of this celebration of summer nighttime and the mystery of a world lit differently by the moon. On a summer night, the world is still. Even the crickets think it's too hot to sing. But all at once, a girl wakes. In the kitchen,...
Beach Hair
Ashley Woodfolk
Paper Book
From two bestselling creators comes a lyrical and heartfelt picture book about a multiracial family's trip to the beach that's an ode to family, community, diversity, and--most importantly--fabulous beach hair! When I wake up with the wildest bed head and Mommy...
The Pelican Can!
Toni Yuly
Paper Book
With catchy, cheer-squad exuberant text and striking torn-paper art, this simple science-based picture book celebrates what a pelican can do and will have young readers chanting joyfully along! Who can amaze with their remarkable ways? The pelican can!
The Book That Can Read Your Mind
Marianna Coppo
Paper Book
Prepare to be amazed by this magic trick in a book! This is not an ordinary book--it's a magical one! Lady Rabbit goes beyond pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making herself disappear. For her next act, she will READ YOUR MIND! That's right: You...
If You Spot a Shell (If You Find a Treasure Series)
sicuroaime
Paper Book
A stunning companion to If You Find a Leaf, this cheery picture book captures the excitement of summer and encourages children to see their collected seashells in an entirely new way. The artist incorporates real shells into her exquisite illustrations. A warm summer...
My Book and Me
Linda Sue Park
Paper Book
A celebration of books and reading from Newbery medal winner Linda Sue Park and illustrated by two-time Caldecott medal winner, Chris Raschka. This is my book. My favorite book. I carry it with me wherever I go. Meet the child who loves books in this...
Emergency Quarters
Carlos Matias
Paper Book
Author Carlos Matias and Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning illustrator Gracey Zhang deliver a stunning picture book based on a finalist in the New York Times Metropolitan Diary "Best of the Year," about a young boy in the city who tries his best to avoid spending his precious quarters...
Roar-Choo!
Charlotte Cheng
Paper Book
Patient, peaceful Phoenix tries to take care of rambunctious and cold-ridden Dragon, which leads to hilarious and sweet results (with vibrant illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of Beekle). Everyone knows that dragons are fierce, capable of taking on the...
Look
Gabi Snyder
Paper Book
In the tradition of Tomie dePaola's Quiet, this lyrical, timely picture book with beautiful diorama illustrations shows that if you really look, you never know what the world might give you to see. The natural world is full of patterns to enjoy for those who can...
A Bear, a Fish, and a Fishy Wish
Daniel Bernstrom
Paper Book
From the creators of A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree comes another fun-to-read romp featuring lovable, hungry Bear. This time, he's after a determined fish, who has an altogether different plan! Readers of the beloved A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree met a bear who...
Nana in the Country
Lauren Castillo
Paper Book
Celebrating the love of grandparents and grandchildren, this gorgeous companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning Nana in the City is an appealing intergenerational exploration of country life. When Nana comes from the city to visit her grandson in the country, the boy is so...
Don't Wash Winston
Ashley Belote
Paper Book
We've all been there... A bit of a spill, an overenthusiastic leap, one mud pie too many, and OH NO! our beloved stuffed animal friend suddenly has to be (gulp) WASHED! When Winston, Liam's favorite teddy bear, gets muddy, Dad decides that Winston needs to be washed. But the...
I Do Not Eat Children
Marcus Cutler
Paper Book
A smooth-talking monster gets what's coming to him in this funny and slyly subversive picture book for fans of There's a Monster in Your Book and We Don't Eat Our Classmates. A big orange creature lurks in a crowded playground...but don't worry!...
Luigi, the Spider Who Wanted to Be a Kitten
Michelle Knudsen
Paper Book
From the New York Times best-selling creators of Library Lion comes a warm (and delightfully fuzzy) storybook about learning to be--and be loved for--exactly who you are. On a street of old houses, a big hairy spider is searching for a home with dark corners to hide...
Lucky Duck
Greg Pizzoli
Paper Book
From Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli comes a hilarious picture book about a duck who learns just how lucky she is. Susan the duck has the worst luck. Her rollerskates are two sizes too big. She's lost her favorite marble. And she's run out of pickles. But with each...
The Curious Why (The Magical Yet, 2)
Angela DiTerlizzi
Paper Book
In this highly anticipated follow-up to the national bestseller The Magical Yet, the Curious Why will help you to see that you're only bored if you choose to be! If it's one of those days, never fear: Your new friend the Curious Why...
The Wrong Book
Drew Daywalt
Paper Book
What if the narrator of the book you're reading is just...WRONG?! This hilarious book from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit will have you correcting what you're reading--and laughing! Do bicycles say cock-a-doodle-doo? Do firefighters shout Ding Dong!<...
A Love Letter to My Library
Lisa Katzenberger
Paper Book
A heartwarming picture book love letter to libraries and all the moments that make them so special! Everyone loves visiting the library! Children--and adults alike--enjoy searching the shelves for new adventures, curling up in their favorite cozy chair during story time, and even laughing...
Big Sister, Long Coat
Nelly Buchet
Paper Book
"Love and tenderness are expressed in every scene" -School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW "...this sweet and optimistic picture book shows how the support of a loved one can help reframe attitudes, come rain or shine." -Booklist, STARRED REVIEW Big...
A Unicorn, a Dinosaur, and a Shark Were Riding a Bicycle
Jonathan Fenske
Paper Book
The unicorn, dinosaur, and shark who "walked" into a book are back! This time, they're riding a bicycle--or are they? What are a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark to do when they just want to relax, but the narrator of the book keeps INSISTING that they're riding a bicycle? Who...
Proper Badger Would Never!
Lauren Glattly
Paper Book
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie meets No, David! in this hilarious story of misbehavior and misadventure with a very proper badger. Proper Badger has been invited to a party. He is quite pleased. He will wear his best coat and bow tie and be a very proper guest. He...
Lighthouse and the Little Boat
Katie Frawley
Paper Book
A sweet, tender, and touching tale about a wise lighthouse guiding a young boat through the turbulent waters of life. This is a beautiful take on parenting and growing up, and a perfect pick for sharing and gifting. Once, there was a lighthouse. She stood proud and...
Aloha Everything
Kaylin Melia George
Paper Book
★ "A stunning tribute to Hawaiian culture and identity."-starred review, Kirkus Aloha Everything, is a magical story that will take you on a thrilling journey through the breathtaking islands of Hawaiʻi! ...
Big Bear and Little Bear Go Fishing
Amy Hest
Paper Book
An unhurried fishing trip, with blueberry scones in tow, introduces a new bear duo sure to charm fans of Little Bear and Frog and Toad. One day Big Bear says to Little Bear, I'm just in the mood for fishing. Me, too, says Little Bear. Just in the mood...
Go and Get with Rex
David LaRochelle
Paper Book
The Geisel Award-winning creators of See the Cat channel their comic sensibility into a rousing alphabetical exercise in thinking outside the box. Jack, Jill, and Rex are excited to play a game of Go and Get! The rules are simple: on the count of three, each player must...
Monster Hands
Karen Kane
Paper Book
Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud. When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem-he's convinced there's a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do-scare...

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