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Updated June 5, 2026
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Cat nap
Lies, Brian
Paper Book
SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS * NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK * INDIE NEXT PICK * ALA NOTABLE BOOK * KIRKUS BEST BOOK * BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK * BOSTON GLOBE BEST BOOK * HORN BOOK FANFARE * SHELF AWARENESS BEST BOOK * SCBWI GOLDEN KITE AWARD FINALIST * CAPITOL...
What a Small Cat Needs
Shaloshvili, Natalia
Paper Book
Sweet, tender, and perfect for the youngest picture book readers, this book from a standout, upcoming illustrator names a child's need for trust, experience, and deep affection through the story of an adorable kitten. What does a small cat need? Two little eyes, two little...
The bakery dragon and the fairy cake
Kurtz, Devin Elle
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER . Running a bakery is no cakewalk for a tiny dragon with a big sweet tooth! Tummy rumbles turn to belly laughs in this feel-good picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of The Bakery Dragon. Batter up! Ember is in...
I'm So Happy You're Here: a Celebration of Library Joy
NATIONAL BESTSELLER . Dubbed "the Internet's librarian"- and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow - Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for...
Snow Day for Amos Mcgee
Paper Book
A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten. Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the...
Hello Baby, It's Me, Alfie
Paper Book
Join Alfie as he waits impatiently for his new sibling to arrive in this charming and funny picture book about the baby growth process - which includes an illustrated baby growth chart on the back of the book jacket! Alfie has a new sibling on the way, and he can't wait to meet...
Butt or Face? Volume 4 : Ador-A-Butts!
Lavelle, Kari
Paper Book
Are you ready for round four of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about adorable animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 4- Adora-Butts continues the entertaining challenge with a new set of...
Loops
Awan, Jashar
Paper Book
Three starred reviews! From Caldecott Honor- and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Jashar Awan comes a hilarious and "confidence-boosting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) picture book about the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn...
While we wait
Johnson, Bee
Paper Book
From the best-selling author of What Can a Mess Make? comes a charming picture book about a brother and sister who discover the unexpected delights of life's in-between moments while running errands with their mother. With joyful rhymes and gorgeous illustrations, this...
Aggie and the ghost
Forsythe, Matthew
Paper Book
From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum, comes a surprising and pleasing picture book about rules. And sharing. And an epic game of tic-tac-toe. Aggie is very excited to live on her own--until she finds out her new house is...
Island storm
Floca, Brian.
Paper Book
In Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith's thrilling picture book, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath. A Kirkus Prize Finalist A New York Times Best Children's Book of the...
The invisible parade
Bardugo, Leigh
Paper Book
★Winner of the Pura Belpré Award Honor for Illustration!★  ★A Hugo Award Finalist!★  ★A Locus Award winner!★  ★A National Bestseller!★ The picture book debut from #1 ...
Billie Jean Peet, athlete
Beaty, Andrea.
Paper Book
This fun and empowering picture book about marching to the beat of your own drum and celebrating your unique talents comes from Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, the #1 bestselling creators of Rosie Revere, Engineer and Ada Twist, Scientist. ...
Dinos That Drive
Paper Book
Buckle up for a raptor race, train-faring Titanosaurs and (gulp) a taxi-driving T. rex in this hilariously whirlwind picture book poetry collection for fans of Richard Scarry and Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! You've never seen a dinosaur that's into driving cars...
Hummingbird's Big Trip
Karas, G. Brian.
Paper Book
This triumphant story about a nervous hummingbird who faces his fears of migrating will remind readers that even the biggest challenges can be overcome through perseverance, courage, and self-confidence. Hummingbirds love summertime, flying and having fun! But when the days get...
Sarabeth's Garage
Florence, Melanie
Paper Book
A picture book that celebrates doing your own thing in the face of society's expectations . . . and a sweet story about a girl, her dad, her disapproving grandma and, most importantly, cars. Sarabeth loves cars. She loves the way the engines sometimes roar like lions...
Nunu and the Sea
Kung, Isabella
Paper Book
In this whimsical picture book, a misunderstood girl with overwhelming emotions creates an origami boat and journeys to sea where she can feel free. Fans of Where the Wild Things Are will adore this fantastical tale of big feelings and boundless imagination. A BULLETIN OF...
Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach
Rothman, Scott.
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of Attack of the Underwear Dragon comes the hilarious picture book introduction to Judgy Bunny, who thinks every new experience is THE WORST. Especially if she wasn't invited. Or if she might not be good at it. Or if it just looks awesome... er, terrible, that...
Zip zap wickety wack : a story about sharing
Diffee, Matthew
Paper Book
New Yorker cartoonist Matthew Diffee makes his children's book debut with this laugh-out-loud twist on the classic animal sound book. One of the Wall Street Journal's Best Books of the Year! A New York Times Best Children's Book of the Year ...
Whooo is still awake?
Barrager, Brigette
Paper Book
Follow two curious owls on an enchanting nighttime adventure as they meet other nocturnal animals in this rhyming picture book by the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Uni the Unicorn series - perfect for bedtime reading! It's time we flew. ...
If we were dogs
Blackall, Sophie.
Paper Book
A #1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER * A PBS News Hour Best Book of the Year Two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play....
Paper Chase
Donaldson, Julia
Paper Book
  A captivating paper chase, and an unforgettable adventure . . . Two children meet under a tall tree. James has a book. Ginger has a paper plane. They become friends . . . but then they're parted. Will they ever meet again? But this isn't just James and Ginger's story...
House That Floated
Paper Book
A stunningly beautiful picture book from a critically acclaimed artist that follows a family who lives in a house by the sea as water levels start to rise. A BOOKPAGE AND HORN BOOK BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR In this gorgeous, wordless story, a family makes...
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