Picture Books

A playful guessing game set in a snowy landscape, this gorgeously illustrated picture book offers a cozy look at a cold winter that slowly melts into a bright spring with only a handful of carefully chosen wordsA close-up of tree trunks leads to the...

In this charming tale from Julie Branch-Evans comes freshly hatched Guac, the one and only avocado bird.Alone without a home, he searches for a place to call his own. When he finds a vacant birdhouse, Guac settles in, happy to hide himself from everyone...

Ten Little Squirrels brainstorm a way to evade their natural foe until one of them sneezes.No need to get squirrely--practicing classic rhythm and rhyme while teaching children to count has never been more fun! Ten Little Squirrels by New York Times...

An endearing story about reading to your favorite animal. For animal lovers ages 6 years and up. James struggles with reading and misses recess to practice. To cheer himself up, he visits the cat rescue shelter and befriends Ghost, the cat in the box...

Musk Ox, our rambunctious anti-hero, literally chews through the cover of this anarchic alphabet book. Having eaten the apple that A was supposed to be for, he blithely inserts himself, claiming A is for Musk Ox--because musk oxen are Awesome and live in...

This just in: Breaking News: Bear Alert, told as a breaking TV news report is now in paperback! Two bears awaken from hibernation and go to town--literally. During their visit, they eat at a diner, dress up at a department store, and stop a couple of...

We interrupt your day for this breaking news. . . Two bears awaken from hibernation and go to town--literally. During their visit, they eat at a diner, dress up at a department store, and stop a couple of bank robbers, all the while mistaking the...

Discover the top 10 cutest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many cute animals! Some are tiny. Some are furry or fuzzy. Some are silly and playful. Some even look like they're smiling! Learn all about the cute...

Discover the top 10 strangest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many strange animals! Some look like trees or plants. Some live in the sea and can fly. Some can even regrow their body parts! Learn all about the...

Discover the top 10 grossest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many gross animals! Some of them smell bad. Some of them are slimy. Some like to eat icky things. Some are snotty, squishy, or even rotten! Learn...

From the creators of Theodor Seuss Geisel winner You Are (Not) Small and Christopher Award winner Eraser comes a heartfelt story about the power of friendship.So-Hee is lonely. She doesn't have a brother or sister, nor does she have many friends. More...

Get a whole new perspective on Maisy! Lucy Cousins reimagines her famous mouse in an exuberant concept book that will fascinate young fans. You've never seen Maisy like this! She's fast, she's slow, she's messy, she's clean--in this kaleidoscopic concept...

"Conveys a very important lesson on ecosystem preservation nestled within an engaging story. . . .This is spring story time perfection." --School Library Journal (starred review) Bee, Ladybug, Beetle, and Dragonfly are looking for somewhere to live. And...

Wizard Whitebeard's magic staff is missing--and is going wild transforming everything! Join everyone's favorite wanderer and search through twelve Where's Waldo? scenes as you've never seen them before. Wizard Whitebeard has lost his magic staff, and...

How to Catch a Monster meets Persian myth in this engaging picture book set in a lively Iranian bathhouse the day before the Persian New Year as three boys encounter something unexpected. The bathhouse is always busy the day before Nowruz. Everyone wants...

Furry rivals Cat and Pug have a rhyme-riddled showdown in this hilarious and delightfully quirky picture book about the joys of writing poetry--playfully imagined by the creator of social media sensation Inkpug! There once was a Pug and a Cat Who engaged...

In the middle of the great Pacific Ocean is a little island. Her name is Kanaloa Kaho'olawe. Discover the story of an island sacred to Native Hawaiians. Beginning with her birth in a volcanic eruption, Kaho'olawe thrives surrounded by animals on land...

From the author of When I See Red and dozens of other books for young readers comes a powerful and gorgeously illustrated exploration of bravery and its constant companion, fear. In When I See Red Britta Teckentrup expertly gave voice to a girl's...

This story of a boy's first ballet recital celebrates gender-creativity, the joy of dance, and being yourself Téo loves to dance, whether it's the cumbia with Papí, the bhangra with Amma, or ballet class with Miss Lila. He also loves the way his tutu...

Saying the words "I'm sorry" isn't always easy and sometimes words alone don't feel like enough. But with a courageous heart, finding a way to ask for forgiveness can make even rotten feelings grow into something sweet. This uplifting story explores the...

Oliver Overstreet tries to get Santa to understand how special Hanukkah is. Even though Santa knows some things--like Oliver's friend Ibrahim also doesn't celebrate Christmas--Oliver loses patience when Santa doesn't fully appreciate Hanukkah customs...

It's a special day in Macy's classroom as all the children come in dressed up in their most stylish African clothing! Zahra's Ethiopian dress is covered in beads, while Malika's Namibian outfit is bursting with colours. And who is hiding behind that...

Join Adanah on an alphabetical adventure as she goes to visit her grandfather in Modakeke, Nigeria. Every letter, from A to Z, is featured in this African alphabet book, including C for a camera to take pictures, E for an eagle spied above the trees, P...

Joy loves her big brother, Noah. He's the best brother, skateboarder and cookie baker there is! So, when Noah is teased for being gay, Joy wants to help. But how? Joy decides to become an ally - someone who supports others through their words and actions...

"A rich, rhythmic ode celebrating Día de Muertos." --School Library Journal, Starred Review Learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead! With warmth and energy, this spirited picture book is a joyful ode to family traditions and the memory of loved...

"An unforgettable story about change with a loving father-daughter bond at its heart."--Matt de la Peña, Newbery Medal-winning author of Last Stop on Market Street Newbery Medalist Rebecca Stead's first picture book is a transporting tale about the power...

Inspired by Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?, these joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life celebrate the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities. Have you ever wondered . . . What do brothas do all day?...

A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending--squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend comes to play. This morning when I was out walking, I found a best friend. At least I think so. It...

Words burn bright in this joyful celebration of rap, creativity, and self-expression."Welcome to the cypher!Now huddle up nice and snug.You feel that circle around you?Well, that's a hip hop hug!" Starting with beatboxes and fingersnaps, an exuberant...

A relatable story about the challenge of learning to spell your name Meet Phoebe. Unfortunately, her name doesn't look quite like it sounds! At school, her classmates practice writing their names, but Phoebe struggles. Her teacher tells her to "just...

Critically acclaimed creator Thao Lam, author of The Paper Boat and THAO, is back with a wordless story about conflict resolution A monster meanders down a beach, dragging a stick behind them and leaving a line in the sand. Meanwhile, a group of friends...

Razia is excited when her grandfather tells her there's a school for girls being built in their Afghan village. At last, girls will have the same opportunity to be educated as boys. "Every night I fell asleep dreaming about going to school like my...

When teenaged Aaron discovers a baby elephant nearly drowning in the swimming pool at the guest lodge where he works, he acts quickly and manages to save the animal just in time. The rescued baby is brought to an elephant orphanage for care, and given...

In this unique nonfiction picture book, the main character is a bicycle that starts its life like so many bicycles in North America, as a child's favorite mode of transportation. Leo treasures his bicycle so much he gives it a name -- Big Red. But...

Luis de Torres is a secret Jew, a Catholic convert, who, in his heart, remains Jewish. When the Inquisition comes and Jews are forced to leave Spain, Luis decides to join a sailing expedition to new lands. He has just his faith, his wits, and a silver...

Luis de Torres is a secret Jew, a Catholic convert, who, in his heart, remains Jewish. When the Inquisition comes and Jews are forced to leave Spain, Luis decides to join a sailing expedition to new lands. He has just his faith, his wits, and a silver...

When Bimi's refugee family immigrates to America and moves into Evie's neighborhood, not everybody is welcoming. But with the help of Evie's teddy bear, Bimi's family becomes part of the neighborhood and Evie makes a new friend.

None of the panda books are ever about red pandas!Red is going to do something about that.When Red discovers a new book about pandas, she can't wait to read it! Except it's about only one kind of panda, and red pandas are completely left out. Red never...

Rex is the biggest and baddest of the dinosaurs: a Tyrannosaurus rex! But even the scariest creature can be scared, as delighted dino fans will discover from this warm, colorful story. Readers will realize there's plenty more to learn about this kind of...

Miguel searches for sunflowers in his community garden in this vibrant exploration of growing food and healthy eating, from the Where in the Garden? series. Miguel is throwing a party at his community garden for all of his friends, and he needs help...