New Picture Books

Updated July 11, 2025
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George & Lenny are always together
Agee, Jon
This rabbit and bear are inseparable best friends--until now, that is! An irresistible, funny read for fans of Frog & Toad and Elephant & Piggie. George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to...
Frank's red hat
Avery, Sean E.
Paper Book
Frank is a penguin with ideas. Mostly terrible ones. That's why his fellow penguins are nervous when he shows them his strange new creation. It was something they'd never seen or expected to see in their cold and colorless Antarctic world--a red hat.
The great dinosaur sleepover
Bailey, Linda
Paper Book
A young boy's disappointing birthday party gets turned upside down with a blast from the prehistoric past in this hilarious, dino-mite picture book adventure. Jake loves dinosaurs, so with his birthday coming up, he knows just what kind of party he wants -- a dinosaur sleepover!...
This book is dangerous!
Clanton, Ben
Paper Book
Take the plunge into this interactive picture book spin-off of the bestselling Narwhal and Jelly series starring everyone's favorite anxious jellyfish. Help Jelly attempt to safely navigate through the dangerous ocean and this book -- with hilarious results! Features a glow-in-the...
Fix-it familia
Diaz, Lucky
From the creators of Paletero Man and La Guitarrista--Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player--comes a rollicking and rhyming story about a boy and his family who have all the right tools to help their community. No job is too big, no task...
The jade bracelet
Dinh, Hà
Paper Book
When the girls at school show off their shiny new bracelets, newly arrived immigrant Tien is embarrassed by the plain jade bracelet she wears as a symbol of her Vietnamese heritage. Although Tien loves the Vietnamese traditions her family celebrates, more than anything she wants...
Good luck, ice cream truck!
Fairbank, Sorche
Neighborhood friends greet eight different trucks until the truck they're really waiting for--the ice cream truck--finally arrives. A sweet and colorful celebration of vehicles, community, friendship, and ice cream! So many trucks drive down our street, each with a job...
The Bigfoot field guide to campers : and other mysterious creatures
Gigot, Jami
While there are many dangerous creatures in the forest, there's one species that Bigfoot fears most: campers! They're smelly and noisy, and they make a mess of everything. Thankfully, Bigfoot has ten simple guidelines sure to keep anyone safe from these interlopers. Only, when he slips up on...
No more chairs
Gill, Dan
Paper Book
Why does Mr. Gill keep an empty chair in the front of his classroom? Find out in this poignant picture book based on a true story that celebrates a beloved teacher and his commitment to making sure all kids feel welcome. From art to science, history to math, there...
Mamiachi & me
Gutiérrez, Jolene
Paper Book
Mamiachi & Me is a lyrical and empowering picture book written by Jolene and Dakota Gutiérrez and illustrated by Mirelle Ortega, winner of a Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor, about what it means to be a mariachi in an all‑female band. Today's the day!...
Nightsong
Han, Sally Soweol
From author-illustrator Sally Soweol Han comes a joyful story about discovering new things and listening to the amazing world around us. After a long day in the hustle and bustle of the big, noisy city, Lewis is ready to go home. But when the BRUMMM of their bus is stopped by...
Short dog, long dog : a book of opposites
Hrachovec, Anna
A delightful way to introduce opposites to young readers from the author and creator who brought you Catside Up, Catside Down: A Book of Prepositions. Short dog, long dog, huge or tiny. Itchy on the head, or scratchy on the...
You Can Sit With Me
Kenyon, Rachel Tawil/ Kamshilina, Tatiana (ILT)
If you're worried because you're newand you're not sure what to do, you can sit with me. The simple yet profound gesture of offering someone a place to sit, just as they are, is precisely what some kids need to feel welcomed into a new or overwhelming space. Whether you're at a reading circle, a...
A pocket full of rocks
Mahoney, Kristin
Paper Book
A sweet and soulful celebration of how a child's imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures. You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks... Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk,...
A festa for Luana
Pastro, Joana
A young Brazilian American girl navigates the concept of belonging when she celebrates the Brazilian Festa Junina festival with her family in this remarkable picture book about embracing all aspects of one's identity. Pretty little details can help... tell the...
Kittybunkport
Rothman, Scott
Lighthouses, lobster rolls, two silly scaredy-cats, and one uproarious seaside adventure! Chowder and Crackers live in the quiet, coastal town of Kittybunkport, where they pass their time sitting in the sun, napping, scratching stuff, and of course, catching lobster. Until one...
Cranky, crabby crow (saves the world)
Tabor, Corey R.
"Storytelling at its most brilliant--and whimsical." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Everything is on the line for crabby, cranky Crow. But why, exactly, is Crow so moody The reason will delight readers in three-time Geisel Medal and Caldecott Honor winner Corey R....
This is not a polar bear!
Timms, Barry
Get ready for fun, games, and BIG bear hugs with a fabulous new friend! This book is NOT about a polar bear. Well . . . OK, maybe it is! But this polar bear can drive a train, roller skate, disco dance, and even save the world. And there's one thing this bear does best of all-- he...
Ready, set, mango!
Young, Tamla T.
Two competitive cousins are in for a surprise as they fight to find the perfect fruit On an island vacation with their auntie, cousins Tee and Dee set out to find mangoes to make smoothies. As the best of friends, but also the worst of rivals, the girls see everything as a competition, and...

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