Picture Books

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Updated January 6, 2026
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To see an owl
Cordell, Matthew
Paper Book
An endearing story about a girl's efforts to spot an owl from the Caldecott Medal winning creator of Wolf in the Snow. This gorgeous picture book that encourages patience and perseverance will resonate with readers of all ages who have longed to see one of these elusive creatures in the...
Everybelly
Lam, Thao
Paper Book
Winner of the 2025 Kirkus Prize! A joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part -- the belly! Maddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the local public pool where she meets and greets friends and neighbors. Maddie is waist-high on most of them, and she knows there's an interesting person...
Home
de la Peña, Matt
Paper Book
From a Newbery Medal-winning author and a bestselling illustrator, the powerhouse duo behind the #1 New York Times bestseller Love, comes a deeply moving ode to the places we feel safe, loved, and true to ourselves-wherever they might be. *"Beckons readers from...
Smelly Peggy
Stephens, Helen
Paper Book
Dog lovers unite! Find a leash and chase down this hilarious day-in-the-life ode to an unstoppable, odiferous, furry family member who may seem very familiar. Meet Peggy--a very naughty dog who gets into a lot of trouble. Some of the things she loves doing: leaping on the...
Scamp
Wilder, Anden
Paper Book
This playful story about a little girl and her best cat friend is a unique exploration of the changes children go through as they grow from toddler to big kid--for fans of Truman and Big Cat, Little Cat.  Scamp believes there are two...
Saturday morning at the 'Shop
Jones, Keenan
Paper Book
Spend Saturday morning at the barbershop in this upbeat picture book celebration of the spaces and places that bring communities together. It's Saturday morning. We hop in the car. Mom's heading to work, and I'm geeked to go spend the day at the 'shop! The...
Warm and Fuzzy
Rothman, Scott
Paper Book
Warm and Fuzzy are best friends. Warm wants to go on an adventure, but Fuzzy isn't sure. What if it's scary? What if it's really cold or super hot? What if there are no bathrooms, or worse: no toilet paper! Warm says they have everything they need, but Fuzzy is worried. Should they bring snacks? A...
Soy sauce!
Lee, Laura (Children's author)
Paper Book
A joyful picture book for kids and foodies of all ages (with real soy sauce as paint!) that celebrates the iconic kitchen staple and the magical way food connects family and friends across the world. Salty, savory, rich, and even sweet, soy sauce is...
Make a pretty sound : a story of Ella Jenkins, the first lady of children's music
Todd, Traci N.
Paper Book
Once upon a time, children's music was just Mother Goose, nursery songs, and lullabies. And then came Ella Jenkins. Ella Jenkins is an American folk singer and living legend dubbed "The First Lady of Children's Music." For nearly 70 years, she has been writing and...
The wild robot on the island
Brown, Peter
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times and IndieBound bestseller! This gorgeously illustrated picture book adaptation brings to full color the adventures of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Wild Robot.  ...
Many things at once
Hiranandani, Veera
Paper Book
In this poignant picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. Sometimes she doesn't feel Jewish enough or South Asian enough, but comes to realize you can feel--and be--many things at once. ...
Sand cakes
George, K.
Paper Book
Come out for a day at the beach bakeshop with a creative little baker and her sweet, sandy treats in this adorable preschool picture book. Sand cake, Sun cake, Sprinkle-topped with rocks cake. Will you eat what I baked? A fun day at the beach means making some...
Home is a wish
Kuo, Julia
Paper Book
A deeply moving, gorgeously illustrated picture book about leaving home and finding a new place to fit in, for anyone dealing with a move, to another town or to a new country. Sometimes we leave home in the mornings, in the evenings, or for much longer. But we always come back....
New shoes for Leo
Deedy, Lauren Agra
Paper Book
Debut Cuban-American author Lauren Agra Deedy and award-winning artist Susan Gal join forces in this charming, heartfelt picture book story about an immigrant family--and their love and caring for family they left behind. * "Jubilant. . . exuberant . . . energetic." --...
When Alexander graced the table
Smalls, Alexander
Paper Book
Four starred reviews! From James Beard Award-winning chef Alexander Smalls, New York Times bestselling author Denene Millner, and award-winning illustrator Frank Morrison comes a "vibrant visual narrative" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) of family, traditions...
Seven little ducklings
Cate, Annette
Paper Book
"A joyous celebration of diversity and nurturing, this is a book to enliven story hours and one that children will want to share with friends and family." --School Library Journal (starred review) In this adorable counting story brimming with unconditional love,...
Me & other bunnies
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator creates a hare-larious picture book about bunnies. There are ME bunnies. There are YOU bunnies. There are US bunnies . . . and WE bunnies . . . and THEM...
Little Blue Truck and Racer Red
Schertle, Alice
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck meets a zippy red race car with a need for speed. Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by--then whizzes back to stop and say hi. Sleek and low, Racer Red is made for speed and loves to go fast! When she...
Mrs. Nobody
Lee, Y. S.
Paper Book
Alice and Mrs. Nobody love getting up to no good. While giving each other fashionable haircuts, belting nighttime duets, or scribbling magic-marker wall murals, the two friends are inseparable. Until the day they disagree on what to play next.  Mrs. Nobody wants Alice to play Puppy....
Becoming a ballerina : the story of Michaela Mabinty DePrince​
Obuobi, Laura
Paper Book
From Laura Obuobi, acclaimed author of NAACP Image Award nominee Black Gold and What Love Looks Like, comes a triumphant nonfiction picture book about ballet star Michaela Mabinty DePrince, one of the most celebrated ballerinas of our generation. This lyrical true tale follows...
Becoming real : the true story of The velveteen rabbit
Golden, Molly
Paper Book
For fans of Finding Winnie, a warm, lovingly detailed picture book that tells the true story of the beloved classic The Velveteen Rabbit and its creator, Margery Williams. The Velveteen Rabbit has been treasured by generations of readers. Here, for the first time, is the...
Go tell it : how James Baldwin became a writer
Harris, Quartez
Paper Book
A USA Today Bestseller!  * Discover the story of young James Baldwin in this ode to the legendary writer and the power of the written word--with exquisite prose from acclaimed poet Quartez Harris, and breathtaking illustrations from New York Times <...
What fish are saying : strange sounds in the ocean
Pendreigh, Kirsten
Paper Book
Perfect for curious kids ages 4-8, parents, and educators seeking fun and educational reads! Did you know that fish grunt, shellfish crackle, and some sea creatures even burp and boop to communicate? Dive into a fascinating underwater adventure as one little...
Raven's ribbons
Spillett, Tasha
Paper Book
★ "Spillett captures the joy of the round dance, and a feeling of belonging and connection offered in intergenerational Indigenous community."​ --Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Simple and tender." --...
Unstoppable John : how John Lewis got his library card-- and helped change history
Miller, Pat Zietlow.
Paper Book
A poignant picture book biography on how John Lewis got his library card and helped change history. All John Lewis wanted was a library card, but in 1956, libraries were only for white people. That didn't seem fair to John, and so he spent a lifetime advocating for...
The keeper of stories
Pritchard, Caroline Kusin
Paper Book
Three starred reviews! In this "poignant" (Booklist, starred review) and uplifting true story of community, a neighborhood comes together in the wake of a library fire to save the stories within, offering a timely reminder of the essential role libraries and books play...
You are a wildlife warrior! : saving animals & the planet
Irwin, Bindi
Paper Book
World-renowned conservationist Bindi Irwin has a message for animal-loving kids: You can help protect the planet and all who call it home! Featuring exclusive Irwin family photos and animal fun facts. Calling all Wildlife Warriors! Step inside the Australia Zoo and see what...
Bouncing bunnies!
Osborne, Fiz
Paper Book
An irrepressible group of bunnies invite little ones to join in their bouncing in this energetic picture book. These bunnies, they love bouncing! It's their favorite thing to do. And it would make them very happy if you do it, too. So, shake out every...
Girls on the rise
Gorman, Amanda
Paper Book
An electrifying picture book by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman Who are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight. Girls are strong and powerful alone,...

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