New Picture Books

New Picture Books at the NLPL!

Updated December 2, 2024
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5-minute dinosaur stories
Donohue, Moira Rose
Paper Book
Travel back in time to unlock the secrets of the dinosaurs with these 12 fascinating true tales of prehistoric life! Join National Geographic on an expedition into the past to explore kids' favorite topic- dinosaurs! These dino-mite true tales are all the ideal length to be read...
Are You a Hungry Monster?
Karsten, Guilherme
Paper Book
Are You a Hungry Monster? is a hilarious interactive picture book that will have readers giggling and laughing along, as monster creates his legendary snack recipe!   Are you feeling hungry? Do you like eating raggedy old socks and lots of...
The Book Witch, the Wee White Dog, and the Little Free Library
Shupe, Lana.
A sweet, magical story of a Book Witch and her dog, desperate to find a solution to that most common bookish problem: too many books! With a sorrowful look at that bandaged wee white tail, the Book Witch declared, "these books must go!" After travelling the world and...
Bravo, Angelina!
Holabird, Katharine/ Craig, Helen (ILT)
Paper Book
Celebrate dance recitals, graduations, and other accomplishments with help from this inspirational padded picture book with holographic foil on the cover that follows Angelina Ballerina as she finds reasons to say "Bravo." This book comes with a removable poster! Angelina...
Bruce Saves the Planet: A Disney Planet Possible Book
Higgins, Ryan T.
Paper Book
From unwitting mother to unwitting . . . environmental activist? Save the planet with #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins's beloved Mother Bruce. Bruce was a bear who liked to be by himself. But that wasn't easy for him, as mother...
Caboose: A Picture Book
Jonker, Travis
Paper Book
Caboose is a hilarious picture book all about the antics of classroom line-up from children's book creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker, with art from critically acclaimed illustrator Ruth Chan Every kid knows the joy of being line...
Captain America: Brave New World: A Hero Looks Like You
Mbalia, Kwame
Paper Book
New York Times best-selling author Kwame Mbalia and New York Times best-selling illustrator Nikkolas Smith explore the world of Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World. This new picture book is perfect for fans of Sam Wilson, Captain America. Set in...
Cranky Makes a Friend
Tran, Phuc/ Oswald, Pete (ILT)
Paper Book
In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew. There's a...
DEAR BLACK BOY
Bennett, Martellus
Paper Book
Written and illustrated by multitalented father and Super Bowl champion Martellus Bennett, Dear Black Boy is a letter of encouragement to all boys of color who feel like sports is their only choice. Dear Black Boy, Today is the day that we lace up our shoes...
Dinosaur Roar!
Stickland, Paul
Paper Book
In association with the Smithsonian, this classic picture book introduces dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes in bold, rhyming text! Dinosaur weak, dinosaur strong, dinosaur short or very, very long. There are all sorts of dinosaurs, from sweet to grumpy, from...
Dinosaurs in trucks because hey, why not?
Boynton, Sandra
Paper Book
Find out what happens when you suddenly give some dinosaurs their very own trucks in this hilarious rhyming board book from bestselling author Sandra Boynton.  You like dinosaurs. Of course you do! Dinosaurs are terrific! I like them too. ...
Dragons can't eat snow cones [on order]Amanda Sobotka
If a dragon wants a snow cone, it must proceed with great care, In case a fireball melts it all until there's nothing there! This dragon has a peculiar problem: he loves snow cones, but his fiery breath keeps melting them! Follow along in this fun-filled adventure as...
The First Ones on the Ice
Button, Lana.
For fans of When the Moon Comes, a gentle winter story about a brother and sister and the simple beauty of their neighbourhood outdoor rink, inspired by the author's hometown of St. Stephen, New Brunswick. My brother and I are the luckiest kids in town. We start the path....
Folk Art Animal Sounds
Colpitts, Barry.
Celebrated Nova Scotia folk artist's vibrant artwork helps teach babies animal sounds! The newest book by early childhood literacy advocates Shanda LaRamee-Jones and Carol McDougall continues the tradition of Maud Lewis 1, 2, 3 and Maud Lewis Colours of introducing...
The Friendship Guide
Roberts, Jillian.
Friendship is important--and life would be so dull without it! Friendships are essential for social-emotional learning and mental health, but sometimes children struggle with making and keeping friendships. In The Friendship Guide, child psychologist Jillian Roberts outlines central ideas...
Girls on the Rise
Gorman, Amanda/ Wise, Loveis (ILT)
Paper Book
An electrifying new 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, but even...
Good for Nothing Puddle : Finding Hope When You're Stuck in Sadness
Paper Book
In this powerful picture book about a girl experiencing loss, The Good for Nothing Puddle helps children explore the nature of grief and loss and leads them to find hope and redemption from pain. When a girl loses the thing she loves the most, her tears gather into a...
Hap-pea Easter
Baker, Keith
Paper Book
Keith Baker's New York Times bestselling peas have some Easter fun in this picture book filled with eggs, chicks, candies, bunnies, and more! Hap-pea Easter! Hap-pea Spring! What surprises will it bring? From sprouting flowers and gentle showers to eggs...
Happy Father's Day from the Crayons
Daywalt, Drew.
In a wonderful celebration of Father's Day, the hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit love their dads--and father figures in their lives--so much, they wrote a book about it! Red Crayon loves his dad because he draws the...
Happy Mother's Day from the Crayons
Daywalt, Drew.
Paper Book
In a wonderful celebration of Mother's Day, the hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit love their moms--and mother figures in their lives--so much, they wrote a book about it! Red Crayon loves his mom because she works...
Happy Together
Douglass, Chloe
Fox is beyond excited! Fifi, FrouFrou, and Fluffy are part of the coolest, wildest, most famous band ever! So when Fox stumbles upon a chance to play with them, how could he not? They have millions of followers, and everyone loves them! When a mishap during the show exposes The Bad Apples...
Hard Hat Hank
Gunnufson, Charlotte
Mighty Mighty Construction Site meets The Best Nest in this rollicking, rhyming celebration of teamwork, and the ways we can live in harmony with the natural world. Hard Hat Hank and his hardworking crew are ready to build! With blueprints in hand, Hank...
The Hare Who Wouldn't Share
Small, Steve
Paper Book
From internationally acclaimed picture book creator Steve Small comes a sweet and funny story of unexpected friendship and the happiness that sharing can bring. Hare is proud of his turnip patch and doesn't want to share it with anyone. When the rabbits move in nearby, they...
Heartfelt
Vickers, Elaine.
Paper Book
From the creators of the "wonderfully evocative" (BookPage) Thankful comes a cozy picture book about a child who finds that small acts of kindness can change the world. A child makes paper hearts to give to her teacher, to a friend, at the library, and more. As she...
Hockey morning, noon and night
Groenendyk, Doretta
Paper Book
This colourful picture book is based on the author's seven-year-old son and his capacity to incorporate hockey into all that he does: eating, drawing, music, visits with friends, sleeping and stories. This book has a different feel from her previous books, with playful watercolour and ink images of...
The House on the Canal: The Story of the House That Hid Anne Frank
Harding, Thomas
Paper Book
A house reveals the story of its inhabitants, including Anne Frank--and honors four centuries of history--in a moving and exquisitely illustrated picture book from the creators of The House by the Lake. In the middle of Amsterdam is a house on a canal with a green door....
Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow: The Questioneers Book #7
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
Lila Greer and the Shrieking Shadow is the seventh Questioneers chapter-book adventure in the series from #1 New York Times bestselling team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts Lila Greer has always loved mysteries, even when they scare her. When a spooky...
Love is taylor swift
Michaels, Patty
Paper Book
Swifties of any age will love this picture book celebration of all things Taylor Swift and what it's like to be her fan! Love is...trading friendship bracelets and singing our favorite songs together. Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars and...
MAYA'S HOLI
Umrigar, Thrity N.
Paper Book
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, sharing, and love with Maya as she visits her grandparents in India for the spring jubilee. Maya loves visiting her grandparents in India, and this year is extra special because she is celebrating Holi with them. Maya and her family start the magical...
Maymoona's Moon : A Special Eid Story
Omar Gutta, Razeena.
Paper Book
Maymoona's Moon is a heartwarming picture book about the end of Ramadan, and waiting for Eid to begin. Written by Razeena Omar Guta and illustrated by beloved Muslim illustrator Zayneb Haleem (@idotdoodle), readers aged 3 to 8 years...
Me and Other Bunnies
Willems, Mo
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...
My First Bedtime Storybook
Higginson, Sheila Sweeny/ Fosgitt, Jay (ILT)
Paper Book
Even Super Heroes need to rest! Little ones will look forward to bedtime with this collection of 6 relatable read-aloud bedtime stories for 2- to 6-year-olds, starring their favorites Super Heroes like Hulk, Thor, Rocket and Groot, Ms. Marvel, Black Panther, Shuri, and...
The Old Oak Tree
Briar, Hilary; Briar, Reid.
Paper Book
A musical tale in verse following a robin through a year of seasons in her oak tree home, and a tender-hearted exploration of the cycle of life, featuring delicate paper-collage illustrations. Once there was a robin As happy as could be Because she lived up in the...
On all fours
Dorémus, Gaëtan
Paper Book
A bear cub sets out to discover the world--with a little encouragement from a nearby parent--in this charming picture book from the author-illustrator of New York Times Best Illustrated Book Bear Despair The best way to explore the world is on all...
Prince among slaves
Senzai, N. H.
The extraordinary and consequential biography of Abdulrahman Ibrahim Ibn Sori, a Muslim West African prince turned enslaved plantation worker, and his lifelong fight to be free and return home. In 1762, Prince Abdulrahman Sori was born in West Africa's prosperous kingdom of Futa...
Ramadan on Rahma Road: A Recipe Storybook
Gutta, Razeena Omar
Travel to the houses of Rahma Road to see what everyone is cooking for the annual potluck iftar. A kid-friendly recipe book! In the houses of Rahma Road are people from all over the world. Some are fasting for Ramadan, and some are not. But the annual potluck iftar...
A Recipe for Magic Potion
Henseleit, Jack.
A powerfully delightful picture book about childhood play and the enduring magic of our natural world. To make a magic potion, you will need these things: A friend (or two or three) A bucket or a pot Or a hole
Soy Sauce!
Lee, Laura G.
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...
Sunday
Tolentino, Marcelo/ Bery, Rahul (TRN)
A boy and his golden dog turn a slow Sunday at home into a magic adventure to faraway places in a picture book celebrating imagination and play.  Martin and his family spend every Sunday together and every Sunday they have the same routine. Not this Sunday, he decides...
This Is Not a Polar Bear!
Adamson, Ged
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 gives...
Unicorn, Go to Bed! : Unicorn, Go to Bed!
Galletti, Chiara (ILT)/ Cottage Door Press (COR)
This time I mean it! You heard what I said. It's way past your bedtime. UNICORN, GO TO BED! Just one last thing...could I have a night-light? Just something small, not too big or too bright. And could you leave the door open a crack? And hum lullabies while you...
Wild Trails to the Sea
Jackson, Penelope
Paper Book
A tender story celebrating the natural world and our place within it, featuring lyrical verse and bold, tactile paper-collage illustrations. A tender and lyrical story celebrating the natural world and our place within it, Wild Trails to the Sea follows a coastal family as...
The world needs the wonder you see
Gaines, Joanna
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author Joanna Gaines welcomes you on an imaginative adventure through nature's small surprises and invites you and your children to be curious, slow down, and take in everyday wonders. With vibrant art by Julianna Swaney that is full of dreamy details...
Worms Are Our Friends
D'alia, Toni.
Paper Book
Worms Are Our Friends invites preschool readers into a stunning garden to admire the hard work of one tiny worm, and to marvel at the essential role it plays in nature. Down in the garden, one fine, sunny day,  a young little...
You Are a Wildlife Warrior!: Saving Animals and 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...

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