Picture Books

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Updated March 7, 2026
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The Wild Robot on the Island
Peter Brown
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.  ...
New Shoes for Leo
Lauren Agra Deedy
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." --...
Warm and Fuzzy
Scott Rothman
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...
Little Blue Truck and Racer Red
Alice Schertle
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...
Tomatoes in My Lunchbox
Costantia Manoli
Paper Book
A moving picture book from a debut author about the first day of school, layered with themes about the immigrant experience and the universal experience of feeling out of place. A child, newly arrived in another country, feels displaced, lonely, and a little scared on her first...
Robinson's New Thing
Julia Mills
Paper Book
Calling all kid collectors! Julia Mills, the acclaimed creator of I Am Stuck, spins a funny new adventure about Robinson the raccoon, who loves to collect things. But when he meets a new friend, he discovers that memories and experiences make for the best collection of all. Perfect...
New Year
Zihan Mei
Paper Book
A moving picture book to read when we're missing family far away, set during Lunar New Year. It's Lunar New Year, a time when families come together for a wonderful feast, and a father longs to be with his daughter--but she lives in another country. As he imagines how his...
What Fish Are Saying: Strange Sounds in the Ocean
Kirsten Pendreigh
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 shellfish guides...
One Tiny Bubble: The Story of Our Last Universal Common Ancestor
Karen Krossing
Paper Book
The wondrous true story of one tiny bubble that sparked all life on Earth--including yours Meet LUCA--our Last Universal Common Ancestor, the itty-bitty organism that every unique life-form on Earth can be traced back to. This sprinkle-sized blob was formed from the dust of exploded stars,...
Just a Banana
Barney Saltzberg
Paper Book
The banana--age-old comedy gold! For silly kids who love to laugh and stretch their imaginations in creative ways, it's the newest offering from the bestselling author of Beautiful Oops! Includes 10 lift-the-flaps. It's just a banana...or is it? There's...
Grumpy Monkey Mom for a Day
Suzanne Lang
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages...
The Bird Coat
Inger Marie Kjølstadmyr
Paper Book
The tailor Pierre has a big dream: He wants to fly. To make this outlandish vision a reality, he decides to sew a garment that is up to the task: his very own, resplendent bird coat. But can a human really become a bird with anything but disastrous results? This is a fantastical story of the...
George Washington Carver: More Than "The Peanut Man" (Bright Minds): More Than "The Peanut Man"
Janel Rodriguez
Paper Book
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born enslaved during the Civil War in Diamond, Missouri, George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor. He promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. Among his many...
Madam C. J. Walker: The Beauty Boss (Bright Minds): The Beauty Boss
Janel Rodriguez
Paper Book
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born Sarah Breedlove near Delta, Louisiana, in 1867, Madam C. J. Walker was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America. Among her...
Charles Drew: The Innovator of the Blood Bank (Bright Minds): The Innovator of the Blood Bank
Aaron Talley
Paper Book
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born in Washington, D.C., in 1904, Charles R. Drew was a Black surgeon and medical researcher. Known as the "Father of The Blood Bank," he researched in the field of blood transfusions, and developed improved techniques for...
Lewis Latimer
Janel Rodriguez
Paper Book
Meet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world! Born in Chelsea, Massachusetts, in 1848, Lewis Latimer was an inventor, a leader, a teacher, and a creator. He knew how to draw, knew the law, wrote books and poetry, and spoke several languages. Among his many...
A Thank You Letter to My Homeschool
Deb Adamson
Paper Book
"I'm thankful to my homeschool because with homeschool, I'm free to be me!" In this heartwarming picture book, a homeschooled child thanks his school for everything it offers--from indoor inventions to outdoor adventures, from finding new friends to puzzling out problems. His school day...
What Will I Be? From A to Z
Laura Carter
Paper Book
A picture book encouraging children to pursue their dream STEAM careers, full of diverse representation I may be small, but I dream big about what I might be My future's bright, no end in sight, with options A to Z. It's never too early to ask...
Bringing the Beach Home
Laura Atkins
Paper Book
A heartwarming picture book about the healing power of creativity and nature as a young child learns to bring the beach home through a special craft, offering comfort during life's transitions. "Delicately warm and lovely. This is an understated yet graceful portrait of a...
Rock
Laurel Croza
Paper Book
Award-winning creators Laurel Croza and Matt James have come together once again to tell the story of what happens when a bullying seagull and a rock meet on the beach.  When a seagull mistakes a small rock for food, it angrily spits it out. "What do you think you are?" the seagull...
Sunny Wants to Play
Katty Maurey
Paper Book
Sunny is the only kid in a big family. She wishes she had someone to play with, but it seems like everyone has someone except her. When she finally gets her wish and gets invited to play with the neighbourhood kids, it's a bit more than she bargained for... Maybe being the only child has its...
Icy Fruit: How My Grandfather Spread the Joy of Ice Pops Across Taiwan
Charlotte Cheng
Paper Book
This fun and fascinating biography of a Taiwanese ice pop entrepreneur-the author's beloved grandfather-is a terrific read-aloud about inventiveness and the treats of summer. Charlotte Cheng's grandfather always had a bag of coins rustling in his pocket. That bag carried with it...
At Night, They Danced
Victoria Scott-Miller
Paper Book
Two brothers don't know what to make of their parents spending their date night at home in this charming picture book celebrating the joy of a close-knit family sharing a special evening of togetherness, fun, and love. Langston and Emerson get super excited when their parents go...

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