Children's books, New arrivals

New children's books published in 2023!

Updated March 21, 2023
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Aguilera, Claudio
Paper Book
The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) Outstanding International Books List - PreK-2 (2024) Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books of the Year List (2023) The New York Public Library Best Books for Kids List (2023) ...
An American story
Alexander, Kwame
Paper Book
A Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award Book A 2023 New York Times Best Children's Book A 2023 Publisher's Weekly Best Picture Book An NPR Best Book of the Year #1 New York Times Bestselling and...
Bunnies in a boat
Ardagh, Philip
Paper Book
Surf's up--watch out! Here comes another funny, frolicking read-aloud from the creators of Bunnies on the Bus. Bunnies in a boat! Bunnies in a boat! Dashing and a-splashing! Let's hope they stay afloat! There are...
Cinderella--with dogs!
Bailey, Linda 1948-
Paper Book
A hilarious picture book featuring a dog-loving kingdom and the most fabulous, far-out fairy DOGmother ever! Here is a Cinderella story like no other. When Cinderella wishes for a fairy godmother, she's not expecting one that barks! And this fairy dogmother has a different agenda...
The Berenstain Bears blast off!
Berenstain, Mike 1951-
Paper Book
The Berenstain Bears are out of this world in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. The Berenstain Bears can't wait to visit the Bear Country Space Center, where rockets blast off into outer space! When the tour guide gives Mama, Papa, and the...
A good deed can grow
Bertman, Jennifer Chambliss
Paper Book
Discover the ripple effects of doing a good deed in this interactive picture book about the importance of kindness. A good deed can grow like a seed. . . . Join a loving community as they work to create a better world. Whether planting a garden or visiting a sick friend, picking up litter or playing...
Simon sort of says
Bow, Erin
Paper Book
Simon O'Keeffe's biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he'd do anything to forget: the story in which he's the only...
Now that you're here : a love poem your baby can see
Brantz, Loryn
Paper Book
From bestselling Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You creator Loryn Brantz comes a fun-filled high-contrast black-and-white board book that celebrates the experiences kids of all abilities may have with their loved ones Now that you're here, there's so much we can do. We've been waiting so...
Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear
Brun-Cosme, Nadine
Paper Book
A picture book about three best friends who do everything together, until they each realize that sometimes having time alone can be nice too. Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear are best friends. They do everything together and go everywhere together except for one place. They never go...
THE LIBRARY FISH LEARNS TO READ
Paper Book
It's more fun with two
Courtney, Michelle
Paper Book
A Heartwarming Picture Book About the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship "Well, we tried our best, but perhaps we should give this friendship a rest." Elephant and Mouse's friendship starts off strong. Elephant helps Mouse reach his stuck kite,...
Oona in the Arctic
DiPucchio, Kelly
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Kelly DiPucchio and Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award winner Raissa Figueroa are back with another gorgeous and grand tale from the big sea's littlest mischief-maker, Oona! Oona is on a mission! A baby beluga whale has lost her way from her family and...
Baby-sitters little sister. 6 Karen's birthday
Farina, Katy
Paper Book
Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister!It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties -- one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants...
Beak & Ally. #4 Snow birds
Feuti, Norman
Paper Book
When noisy neighbors move in for the winter, will Beak & Ally ever find peace and quiet Find out in Beak & Ally: Snow Birds, the latest in this Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award-winning series from cartoonist Norm Feuti! Winter is coming! Beak loves the snow, but his hopes are...
The green piano : how little me found music
Flack, Roberta
Paper Book
This autobiographical picture book by the multiple Grammy Award-winning singer Roberta Flack recounts her childhood in a home surrounded by music and love- it all started with a beat-up piano that her father found in a junkyard, repaired, and painted green. Growing up in a Blue...
All the beating hearts
Fogliano, Julie
Paper Book
A tender and compassionate exploration of the shared experiences that bring us all together, be they sweet, painful, or both. On a morning brimming with possibilities, a gentle narrator muses on everything the day might bring, from work to play to all the little moments in...
How many squirrels are in the world?
G, Mister
Paper Book
A lively, humorous counting book featuring a kid trying to keep up with a load of sassy squirrels. Some days it seems like there are squirrels everywhere! When a curious little girl decides she must find out exactly how many there are, her mission has her searching high and low,...
Watch out for the lion!
Hartman, Brooke
Paper Book
Readers beware--there's a ferocious lion in this book! The book warns that it has seen the lion already. First its bristly tail, then clashing claws, twitchy ears, fearsome fangs... and it's lying in wait to turn any unsuspecting passerby into a child cheeseburger or rugrat ravioli. But does a...
A crown for Corina
Kemp, Laekan Zea
Paper Book
A charming story about a girl who learns a beloved family tradition and the symbolism behind the Mexican flower crown, from two Pura Belpré award-winning creators. Today is Corina's birthday, and she's excited to wear the biggest crown with the most...
The superteacher project
Korman, Gordon
Paper Book
From Gordon Korman, the bestselling author of Restart and The Unteachables, comes a hilarious new story about a mysterious new teacher who turns out to be an AI robot from a secret experimental program. Oliver Zahn, spitball champion and self-declared rule-wrecker of Brightling Middle...
Winston Chu vs. the whimsies
Lee, Stacey (Stacey Heather)
Paper Book
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling author Stacey Lee's modern reimagining of a classic Chinese folktale--replete with magic, boba, and lots of trash talking. Twelve-year-old Winston Chu is supposed to learn impulse control at the cooking academy his mom...
Once upon a book
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
Once upon a time, there was a girl. She went to a place alive with colors, where even the morning dew was warm. Alice loves to imagine herself in the magical pages of her favorite book. So when it flaps its pages and invites her in, she is swept away to a world of wonder and...
I am not an octopus
McLaughlin, Eoin
Paper Book
Can a scaredy octopus in denial embrace his true identity? A goofy octopod finally dares to take the plunge--and dip his tentacles into the water he fears. Terry is definitely not an octopus. He's just a regular guy who happens to have a few extra limbs and a love of canned tuna....
Sunny and Oswaldo
Melleby, Nicole
Paper Book
A moving story of friendship, family, and the importance of empathy from award-winning author Nicole Melleby, expertly rendered with vibrant, expressive illustrations from Alexandra Colombo. Sunny does not like cats--especially Oswaldo. He's cranky and mean. Sunny's dad loves...
Rare birds
Miller, Jeff R.
Paper Book
Jeff Miller's heartbreaking, coming-of-age middle-grade novel--inspired by his personal experience living through his own parent's heart transplant--invites readers into the world of a twelve-year-old birdwatcher looking for a place to call home and a way to save his mother, even if it means...
The kindest red : a story of hijab and friendship
Muhammad, Ibtihaj 1985-
Paper Book
The sequel to the acclaimed New York Times bestseller The Proudest Blue shows the power of friendship and kindness, from Olympic medalist Ibtihaj Muhammad. It's picture day and Faizah can't wait to wear her special red dress with matching hair...
If you sailed on the Titanic
Patrick, Denise Lewis
Paper Book
What do you know about the sinking of the Titanic? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events...
Hey Otter! Hey Beaver!
Pinkney, J. Brian
Paper Book
Best friends Otter and Beaver both love their stream--but for two completely different reasons! While Otter loves to play in the water, Beaver works hard to build a dam. Hey Otter! Hey Beaver! is a funny and action-packed book about competition, cooperation, and friendship,...
Mister Kitty is lost!
Pizzoli, Greg
Paper Book
A fun and interactive preschool adventure (with cutout surprises on almost every page!) that explores counting and colors, from the award-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed and Good Night Owl. Mister Kitty is missing somewhere inside this...
You are a story
Raczka, Bob
Paper Book
An empowering reflection on the many things we are and the ways we relate to the world. Poet Bob Raczka's You are a Story highlights all of the nuance and potential of a growing person's identity, delighting in the things that make us special and connect us to others. Text...
This book is my best friend
Robinson, Robin 1986-
Paper Book
When two young readers reach for the same book at the library, they set off on a charming romp through the stacks in this rambunctious and endearing picture book. Sunny and Aarush both love to read. In fact, it is their favorite thing. For Aarush, a book is like a refuge for when...
Very good hats
Straub, Emma
Paper Book
The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, author of This Time Tomorrow, this is a joyous, inventive, adorably illustrated read-aloud that will inspire kids to see ordinary objects in a whole new way. Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at...
Leprechaun vs. Easter Bunny
Tarpley, Todd
Paper Book
It was only a matter of time. When two holidays are this close together, there are bound to be a few...disagreements. Now two sneaky rivals, Leprechaun and Easter Bunny, must battle over the perfect hill for hiding a pot of gold or an Easter egg, and no one is backing down. Whose holiday will reign...
Pick a perfect egg
Toht, Patricia 1960-
Paper Book
The creators of Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin return with another seasonal celebration, one that deserves a spot in every Easter basket. Pick a perfect egg with care-- Choose a white one nestled there. Gather more and softly...
Just the right cake
Tosi, Christina
Paper Book
From Christina Tosi, the playful creator of the popular bakery Milk Bar, comes this story of a boy finding his comfort and creativity again after his parents' divorce. Original cake recipe included! For Phil, every day is the perfect day to bake a cake, especially with his Mom...
Sugar pie lullaby : the soul of Motown in a song of love
Weatherford, Carole Boston 1956-
Paper Book
Celebrate family love with this heartwarming and soulful bedtime book perfect for toddlers 1-3 from the 2025-2026 Young People's Poet Laureate! Shoo-be-do-wop along with your little one as you introduce them to the legendary music of the Motown era. Heartfelt text and whimsical...
You are my pride : a love letter from your motherland
Weatherford, Carole Boston 1956-
Paper Book
In this powerfully written and beautifully illustrated picture book by award-winning author and illustrator team Carole Boston Weatherford and E. B. Lewis, Mother Africa addresses her offspring of all colors in all corners of the earth, reminding us of our timeless bond. Written...
Elbert in the air
Wesolowska, Monica 1965-
Paper Book
A heartwarming story about unconditional love and rising above those who stand in the way of being who you are. Shortly after he is born, Elbert floats up into the air. Before long, his mother must stand on her tip toes to reach him and toss toys into the air at playtime. While...

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