Top 10 Picture Books for 2024

Top 10 picture book checkouts in 2024 from Bedford Public Library System

Updated January 24, 2025
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1

The pigeon has to go to school!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, #1 New York Times best-selling creator and three-time Caldecott Honoree, presents everyone's favorite Pigeon trying to escape . . . SCHOOL.   Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn't like it? What if the...

2

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! Hardcover
Willems, Mo.
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems comes a new holiday classic. It's the most wonderful time of the year--for driving a sleigh! 'Tis also the season--for driving a sleigh! Oh, and joy to the--driving a sleigh!...

3

If you give a moose a muffin.
Numeroff, Laura Joffe
Paper Book
Moose makes his debut in this picture book in the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling If You Give... series! This oversize (15- x 17-inch) big book edition is the perfect size for sharing in a classroom. If a big hungry moose comes to visit, you might give him a muffin to make him...

4

If you take a mouse to school.
Numeroff, Laura Joffe
Paper Book

5

Pete the Cat and the missing cupcakes
Dean, Kim
Paper Book
From Kimberly and James Dean's bestselling Pete the Cat series, help Pete and his friends solve the mystery of the missing cupcakes! Pete the Cat and his friends are busy as can be baking cupcakes for a party, and Pete can't wait to perform with his groovy band. But some of...

6

Souris, tu veux un biscuit? /
Numeroff, Laura Joffe
Paper Book

7

The pigeon will ride the roller coaster!
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
From #1 New York Times best-selling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems!   Buckle up for twists, turns, and emotional loop-de-loops in the most roller coaster-y Pigeon book ever! The Pigeon WILL be ready. Will YOU!?

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