Picture Books

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Updated November 12, 2025
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To See an Owl
Matthew Cordell
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...
The Band in Our Basement: A Picture Book
Kelly J. Baptist
Paper Book
In this rollicking, rhyming picture book, a pair of siblings who are supposed to be in bed discover a jazz band playing in their basement After hearing Daddy's band practicing in the basement, a brother and sister can't resist sneaking out of bed to watch...
Alice in a Winter Wonderland
Jan Brett
Paper Book
A striking rendition of Alice in Wonderland transported to a shimmering Alaskan tundra, in Jan Brett's rich signature style. When Alice spies a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hippity-hopping down a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier, she knows she must follow...
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...
Scamp
Anden Wilder
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...
Haiku Kaiju Ah-Choo!
George McClements
Paper Book
"Clements brings readers on board right away...providing plenty of inspiration for making kaiju haiku of their own." -Publishers Weekly A clever boy comes to the rescue when a sick Kaiju needs help explaining that he feels unwell in this comics-style picture book--perfect for...
Head Full of Clouds
Joanne Schwartz
Paper Book
A girl wakes up from a dream she can't shake. Her head is full of clouds. When she goes outside, the things she normally doesn't pay much attention to suddenly reveal their beauty: the plants growing in the cracks of the sidewalk, the shimmering puddles, the notes from a violin drifting in the air....
Saturday Morning at the 'Shop
Keenan Jones
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...
The Interpreter
Olivia Abtahi
Paper Book
A sharp and heartfelt picture book about a young soccer-loving girl who's an interpreter for her Spanish-speaking parents. Some kids have one job- to be a kid! Cecilia has two. When she isn't on the soccer field scoring goals, she's accompanying her parents to all kinds of grown...
The World Needs the Wonder You See
Joanna Gaines
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...
Let's Celebrate Korean New Year!
Michelle W. Park
Paper Book
Ring in the Lunar New Year with this sweet picture book by Emmy-winning TV host Michelle W. Park. This heartwarming story follows two sisters as they explore the Korean traditions of Seollal while learning about the importance of family. The author's own dumpling recipe and a fun activity are...
The Creature of Habit Tries His Best (A Creature of Habit Story)
Jennifer E. Smith
Paper Book
The Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid - learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it's not about being the best but about giving it your best try! ...
Springtime Storks: A Migration Love Story
Carol Joy Munro
Paper Book
Based on the true story of two storks whose dedication to each other captured the world's attention, this soaring tale is a heartfelt call to protect the routes of migratory birds. ★ School Library Journal Katerina and Luka, two majestic, mated white...
Sand Cakes
Kallie George
Paper 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 sweet treats to share with everyone! The main ingredient? Sand of course! No matter how yummy her rock-sprinkled cakes, seaweed pies and sea foam cream puffs look, this little...
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...
When Alexander Graced the Table
Alexander Smalls
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...
A Cat Like That
Lester L. Laminack
Paper Book
An entertaining tale about a day in the life of an island cat "A cat, a cat, a big, round cat. Have you ever seen a cat like that? What do you think she is looking for?" Follow this big, round cat as she saunters through her island village, stopping to interact...
Watch Out for Falling Iguanas
Edwidge Danticat
ON A RARE CHILLY DAY IN MIAMI, Florida, young Leila sets off for school bundled up in her bright red jacket. But this isn't just any cold day--her grandmother, Grandma Issa, gives her an unusual warning: "Watch out for falling iguanas."  As Leila navigates her morning, she can't stop...
How to Catch a Babysaurus
Alice Walstead
Paper Book
The newest adventure in the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series--do YOU have what it takes to catch the most unique creature yet? The How to Catch Kids are at it again! When one of them is about to gain a new sibling, the team tries to trap the...
Home Is a Wish
Julia Kuo
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....
Safe Crossing
Kari Percival
Paper Book
How does an amphibian cross the road? With the help of the Amphibian Migration Team! Learn all about a citizen scientist who acts as a crossing guard for migrating amphibians and helps build them a tunnel to safety in this delightful nonfiction picture book! ...
Me and Other Bunnies
Mo Willems
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...
Brown Girl, Brown Girl
Leslé Honoré
Paper Book
This powerful and hopeful picture book-inspired by the historic election of Vice President Kamala Harris-celebrates brown and Black girls and is magnificently illustrated by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist. Brown girl, brown girl, what did you see? A...
Everybelly
Thao Lam
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...
Claudette Colvin: I Want Freedom Now!
Claudette Colvin
Paper Book
Civil rights icon Claudette Colvin teams up with Phillip Hoose--author of the Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning blockbuster biography Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice--to tell her groundbreaking story in this unforgettable picture book illustrated by New York Times<...
Astronaut Sisters
Juile Fortenberry
Paper Book
Hold onto your juice boxes--everything floats in outer space! Set out for the stars in this warmhearted picture book ode to the transportive power of imagination. Fern and Rosie are astronaut sisters, ready to sail miles above the clouds. They slip on their boots (space boots)....
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.  ...
A Pocket Full of Rocks
Kristin Mahoney
Paper Book
A sweet and soulful celebration of how a child's imagination can transform ordinary objects into extraordinary treasures. You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks... Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk,...
Seven Little Ducklings
Annette Leblanc Cate
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,...
Go Tell It: How James Baldwin Became a Writer
Quartez Harris
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 <...
Hap-Pea Valentine's Day (The Peas Series)
Keith Baker
Paper Book
Keith Baker's New York Times bestselling peas get a Valentine's Day spin in this picture book filled with lots of loving and giving moments for the peas to share! It's Valentine's Day, and there are lots of hap-pea hearts for the peas to give away. From frilly hearts and...
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." --...

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