Picture Books

When a girl needs a new outfit for a special holiday party, she chooses comfort over tradition. Ava does not love dresses. They poke and pinch, squish and squash. They just do not feel good to her. But after Ava and her family are invited to a...

This engaging biography chronicles the life of Sandra Day O'Connor, from her early Arizona childhood up through the many obstacles she faced in her professional career before becoming the first woman named to the United States Supreme Court. On September...

This tender story of friendship deals with the hardships of war in a age-appropriate, relatable way. Yasi and her best friend Mina love playing under the pomegranate tree in the courtyard of their apartment building in Tehran. When the air sirens start...

Unsure and a little afraid, an old horse arrives at a rescue farm, hoping to find his forever home. After traveling down a winding road, a pickup truck pulling a trailer stops at a farm. When the trailer opens, an old horse steps out. Old Blue, alone,...

A young boy learns about the Chinese Dragon Boat Festival from his grandfather when he attends his first dragon boat race. The Chinese Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar, ushering in the start of...

This lyrical, richly illustrated story gives readers an engaging glimpse into the life cycle of Canada geese. On a chilly spring day, Goose and Gander flap down toward a little island just beginning to thaw out after a long winter. It is here that they...

A picture book about the restoration of Big Boy 4014, the world's largest steam locomotive. In the 1940s, the ground rumbled as they thundered across the United States, 25 600-ton steam locomotives called Big Boys. These mammoth engines were built to...

From the author-illustrator team of the bestselling Loves You! series comes a delightful, warm story to share with that special somebunny at Christmas. One little bunny spends a merry day with a special loved one, baking, wrapping, playing, and preparing...

In this empowering story, one child shows that by making the effort to properly pronounce someone's name, we send the welcoming message that everyone is worthy of respect and dignity. When Ai Lin starts school, none of her classmates can say her name...

By Kim Michele Richardson NYT, LA Times & USA TODAY bestselling author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, The Book Dolly Parton Recommended and Devoured!Junia is a mule. But she's not just any mule. She's a mule with an important job. Every morning...

At the most charming bakery, the pastry chefs of The Bakers Dozen learn to embrace change--and encounter the delights of the doughnut! The work at The Bakers Dozen bakery goes like clockwork--all twelve bakers have a job to do and the jobs are completed...

The late summer and early fall of 1964 was a turbulent time in America. After years of racial struggle, in July President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act. This law, declaring that all citizens were equal, outlawed racial segregation...

Celebrate love with this rhyming picture book featuring enchanting illustrations and poetic text! Love and the many ways one can show it are at the heart of this sweet, charming picture book. Whether it's giving someone a big hug, offering a helping...

Superstar entertainer John Cena's second picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series features a high-octane story--starring the truck who never gives up, Elbow Grease! Elbow Grease may be little but he's got grit and gumption to spare--and...

From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in rock climbing and in life. To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top...

Earl the elephant makes the perfect clubhouse for his friends--or so he thinks. He's shocked when his friends don't like it! Then a new friend shows Earl how the clubhouse is perfect for Earl, but that everyone is different. He learns to look beyond...

It's the yearly baking contest, and Olive the skunk must decide what to make. But there's too many choices--chocolate cake, peanut butter cookies, cinnamon muffins! How will Olive decide? No matter what, making the right choice will certainly be an...

Max the fox and his siblings are ready for their big magic show. Max is the main act, and he doesn't want any help. He is the best magician, and he's in charge. When his bossy ways put the show at risk, Max must change his ways and learn to cooperate...

Gia the deer is an expert gardener! She has very specific techniques to set up the perfect garden. But when her friends want to help, Gia's perfect plans are quickly destroyed. Gia needs to speak up and use her communication skills to guide her friends,...

"Ben Doldrums, are you sad? Are you mad? Are you confused?" Frida Bellows lives in a big house made up of four apartments. Every morning, she gets on her father's shoulders and taps on the ceiling with a broomstick. This wakes her neighbor, a student...

★"Scenes unfold with cinematic flair...Bonheur's tenacity and determination will resonate with children, whether or not they're familiar with her art."--Quill & Quire, starred review Based on the incredible life of the pioneering, feminist and...

Everyone knows that the Fourth of July is our country's birthday. So after a fun parade, Pedro and JoJo join Katie for a party. It turns into a red, white, and blue day as Katie and her friends celebrate.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Count your way to sweet dreams with help from The Wonder Years/Great American Family star, math whiz, and author Danica McKellar! This New York Times bestselling bedtime book with a math twist is perfect both for getting ready...

This Caldecott Medal-winning, classic retelling of Little Red Riding Hood is one of the most celebrated picture books of our time. With characteristic flair and energy, award-winning artist Ed Young illustrates the ancient Chinese version of the...

In spring, the hills and meadows of Texas and Wyoming are ablaze with the reds, oranges, and yellows of the Indian Paintbrush. How this striking plant received its name is told in an old Indian legend.Many years ago, when the People traveled the Plains,...

Spooky, scary skeletons...will send shivers down your spine in this adorable sing-along picture book based on the TikTok viral song by Andrew Gold (best known for writing The Golden Girls theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend.") Follow along as five...

Written by the kindergarten teacher and Instagram influencer affectionately known as the Tutu Teacher, comes a KINDergarten story about celebrating all the amazing ways children grow-- inside and out-- throughout the year. Spring has sprung in...

In this poignant picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. Sometimes she doesn't feel Jewish enough or South Asian enough, but comes to realize you can feel--and...

In this poignant picture book about family and belonging, the child of a Jewish mother and a South Asian father hears stories about her family history. Sometimes she doesn't feel Jewish enough or South Asian enough, but comes to realize you can feel--and...

Journey with a young girl as she explores the mesmerizing wonders of a Nigerian night market, where each stall is an adventure waiting to be discovered! Filled with vibrant illustrations, this captivating picture book invites young readers into a world...

Journey with a young girl as she explores the mesmerizing wonders of a Nigerian night market, where each stall is an adventure waiting to be discovered! Filled with vibrant illustrations, this captivating picture book invites young readers into a world...

A stirring and magnificently illustrated picture-book memoir of the author's childhood during the Chinese Cultural Revolution Ying Chang Compestine was a young girl in 1966 when Mao launched his Cultural Revolution to reclaim power and eliminate...

"Touching upon the importance of sharing and kindness, this lovely picture book also introduces a beautiful ocean world and Aztec mythology to young readers." -- School Library Journal, starred review "This gentle aquatic fable reminds us that friendship...

A beautiful and humorous book about using your voice, taking up space, and being true to yourself, written and illustrated by Academy Award-winning actor and producer Geena Davis. Sheila is the girl who lives inside this book! She does some typical...

An inspiring and beautifully illustrated picture book biography based on the life of Kate Moore, a twelve-year-old lighthouse keeper in the 19th century who saved the lives of twenty-three sailors. With an evocative text and stunning illustrations,...

Lustrous illustrations and a rhythmic text featuring a cumulative list of sounds bring to life the thrill of an impromptu jam session and the joy of making music together. A drum circle is forming on the beach, and one fascinated child would love to join...

Visit the state capitol with Mr. Tiffin and his students to learn all about how a bill is voted on and passed. This kid-friendly picture book from the perennially popular Mr. Tiffin's Classroom series follows a group of students passionately engaged in...

Discover the inspiring story of the first black woman elected to Congress and to run for president in this picture book biography from a Newbery Honor-winning author and a Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning illustrator. Meet...

Jodie Patterson, activist and Chair of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation Board, shares her transgender son's experience in this important picture book about identity and acceptance. Penelope knows that he's a boy. (And a ninja.) The problem is getting...

In her debut picture book, professional Indigenous dancer Ria Thundercloud tells the true story of her path to dance and how it helped her take pride in her Native American heritage. At four years old, Ria Thundercloud was brought into the powwow circle,...