Picture Books

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Updated June 5, 2026
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Cat nap /
Lies, Brian.
Paper Book
SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS * NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK * INDIE NEXT PICK * ALA NOTABLE BOOK * KIRKUS BEST BOOK * BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK * BOSTON GLOBE BEST BOOK * HORN BOOK FANFARE * SHELF AWARENESS BEST BOOK * SCBWI GOLDEN KITE AWARD FINALIST * CAPITOL...
What a small cat needs /
Shaloshvili, Natalia,
Paper Book
Sweet, tender, and perfect for the youngest picture book readers, this book from a standout, upcoming illustrator names a child's need for trust, experience, and deep affection through the story of an adorable kitten. What does a small cat need? Two little eyes, two little...
The Bakery Dragon and the fairy cake /
Kurtz, Devin Elle,
I'm so happy you're here :
Threets, Mychal,
NATIONAL BESTSELLER . Dubbed "the Internet's librarian"- and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow - Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for...
A snow day for Amos McGee /
Stead, Philip Christian.
Paper Book
A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten. Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the...
Hello baby, it's me, Alfie /
Hutchings, Maggie
Paper Book
Join Alfie as he waits impatiently for his new sibling to arrive in this charming and funny picture book about the baby growth process - which includes an illustrated baby growth chart on the back of the book jacket! Alfie has a new sibling on the way, and he can't wait to meet...
Loops /
Awan, Jashar.
Paper Book
Three starred reviews! From Caldecott Honor- and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Jashar Awan comes a hilarious and "confidence-boosting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn...
While we wait /
Johnson, Bee
Paper Book
From the best-selling author of What Can a Mess Make? comes a charming picture book about a brother and sister who discover the unexpected delights of life's in-between moments while running errands with their mother. With joyful rhymes and gorgeous illustrations, this...
Aggie and the ghost /
Forsythe, Matthew,
Paper Book
An ALA Notable Children's Book A New York Magazine Best New Book for Kids A LitHub Most Anticipated Children's Book of 2025 A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year...
Island storm /
Floca, Brian.
Paper Book
In Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith's thrilling picture book, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath. A Kirkus Prize Finalist A New York Times Best Children's Book of the...
Lights at night /
Hilderman, Tasha,
Paper Book
In this bedtime picture book, join two special families on an illuminating journey through the year and seasons as they explore all the different lights we see at night. It is dark . . . until street lamps turn on, one, two, three. Red light, green light, yellow light - then,...
Dawn /
Martin, Marc.
Paper Book
"The book is a testament to Martin's immense artistic talents. Truly stunning." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) With gorgeous artwork and a spare text, an award-winning picture-book creator gently celebrates the natural world through the lens of a sunrise. ...
The invisible parade /
Bardugo, Leigh.
Paper Book
★Winner of the Pura Belpré Award Honor for Illustration!★  ★A Hugo Award Finalist!★  ★A Locus Award winner!★  ★A National Bestseller!★ The picture book debut from #1 ...
Billie Jean Peet, athlete /
Beaty, Andrea.
Paper Book
This fun and empowering picture book about marching to the beat of your own drum and celebrating your unique talents comes from Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, the #1 bestselling creators of Rosie Revere, Engineer and Ada Twist, Scientist. ...
Lena the chicken (but really a dinosaur!) /
Bailey, Linda,
Paper Book
THREE STARRED REVIEWS! . Chicken Run meets Tiny T. Rex in this funny farmyard tale of a feisty chicken who is sure she is a dinosaur! Includes a die-cut cover - and back matter about how chickens (and all other birds) are the living descendants of dinosaurs!...
My cat is a secret agent /
Mahoney, Daniel J.,
Snow kid /
Sima, Jessie.
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal, Jessie Sima, comes a "gentle, reassuring" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) wintery picture book about a snow kid finding out what it means to be themself! Meet Twig, the snow kid! Like all...
Bear and the three Goldilocks /
Horne, Patrick
Paper Book
You'll laugh out loud at this funny fractured folktale with pictures by a popular artist! The Goldilocks family leave their campsite to go on a hike while their s'mores cool off . . . when along comes Bear. "What's that yummy smell?" Bear wonders. S'mores, of course:...
The old sleigh /
Pumphrey, Jarrett,
Paper Book
On winter nights, an old sleigh delivers firewood, bringing warmth and light to a small town. But small towns get bigger and families grow. When the old sleigh is overwhelmed, a new sled and a new generation carry on the custom and ensure the town is warm and bright. This enchanting...
It's spring! /
Kurilla, RenOee,
Paper Book
Ring in spring with #1 New York Times bestselling artist Renée Kurilla's ode to the season, from bees and blooms to Easter egg hunts, Passover seders, and a big hug on Mother's Day! Bulbs are blooming, robins sing. Nature's waking up-it's spring! ...
Let it shine! :
Weatherford, Carole Boston,
Paper Book
From the Newbery Honor-winning author of Box- Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom comes a joyful picture book set to "This Little Light of Mine." With a unique jacket and case cover, it's the perfect gift for all of life's milestones. This little light reflects
This year, a witch /
Abbott, Zoey.
Paper Book
Four starred reviews! In this "inspiring...delightful" (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book offering a twist on the trick-or-treat trope, a feisty little girl has had enough of her parents picking cutesy Halloween costumes for her--this year, a witch!<...
The polar bear and the ballerina /
Velasquez, Eric.
Paper Book
How does a bear go to the ballet? A polar bear escapes into New York City in this heartfelt picture book from award-winning Afro-Latino artist Eric Velasquez. A wordless story of unlikely friendship that celebrates art and its ability to connect us. However, this picture book...
To activate space portal, lift here /
Portis, Antoinette.
Paper Book
This book is an interstellar portal, and the aliens inside want to get to know you! Before you lift the cover, be sure you're ready to meet Zrk and Blrg. They're not so different from you--but to them, you're the alien! After their initial shock at seeing you through...
Bob the vampire snail /
Zuill, Andrea.
In this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, join Bob the vampire snail as he embraces his unique love of tomatoes, discovers new and peculiar sleeping talents, and forms an unexpected friendship. "A work that young readers can sink their teeth into." --Publishers...
Judgy bunny and the terrible beach /
Rothman, Scott.
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of Attack of the Underwear Dragon comes the hilarious picture book introduction to Judgy Bunny, who thinks every new experience is THE WORST. Especially if she wasn't invited. Or if she might not be good at it. Or if it just looks awesome... er, terrible, that...
The bunny ballet /
Ericson, Nora.
Paper Book
Prepare to be dazzled from your whiskers to your paws! From Nora Ericson and Elly MacKay, the creators of the award-winning picture book Too Early, comes a showstopping performance with precious performers, perfect for animal and dance lovers everywhere ...
Sundust /
Peona, Zeke,
Paper Book
CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK . In his striking author-illustrator debut, the award-winning illustrator of My Papi Has a Motorcycle offers an immersive and fantastical desert adventure, where the sun reigns over the vast landscape and shapes all that it touches. "A hypnotic joy." -...
If you make a call on a banana phone /
Sterer, Gideon,
Paper Book
"This delightfully silly story subtly guides kids through the art of broaching new friendships and careful listening." -- The Washington Post A shy child reaches out to a gorilla on a banana phone in this love letter to making friends from unexpected places....
Go, sloth, go! /
Yuly, Toni.
Paper Book
★ "Simultaneously cozy and utterly engaging."--Kirkus, starred review​ This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go!   After some sleep,
If we were dogs /
Blackall, Sophie.
Paper Book
A #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A PBS News Hour Best Book of the Year Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play....
Paper chase /
Donaldson, Julia.
Paper Book
From bestselling author Julia Donaldson and the illustrator of The Christmas Pine, a new story of friendship, loss, and adventure connected by one very special tree. Under a tree, a boy with a book and girl with a paper plane meet and play over the course of a wonderful day....
The house that floated /
Guojing,
Paper Book
A stunningly beautiful picture book from a critically acclaimed artist that follows a family who lives in a house by the sea as water levels start to rise. A BOOKPAGE AND HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes...

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