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Picture Books January 2026 |
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| Whooo Is Still Awake? by Brigette BarragerAs dusk falls over the woods, two little owls wake up and take flight, greeting their nocturnal animal neighbors as they explore. Silhouetted shapes in the illustrations evoke the shadowy nighttime setting of this rhyming bedtime book. Read-alike: Hello, Moon by Julie Downing.
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| The Spectacular Space Loop by Javi de CastroBudding graphic novel fans will be fascinated by this tale of astronaut Cosmo, not only because of his zany adventures with robots, aliens, and magicians, but also because the book can be read right side up and upside down. Color-coded speech bubbles will keep readers flying through this perspective-shifting science fiction story.
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| Paper Chase by Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Victoria SandøyWhen Ginger's paper airplane collides with James' book under the tallest tree in the forest, it kicks off a friendship full of joyful, imaginative play. This endearing story in verse also depicts how trees become paper, and how natural resources should be used respectfully.
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While We Wait
by Bee Johnson
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--
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| The Language of Birds by Jon-Erik Lappano; illustrated by Zach ManbeckQuiet, attentive Mira finds it much easier to communicate with birds than with people. And that’s fine with her. But then she meets new classmate Jad, who has a special affinity for trees, and discovers that human connection might be possible after all. This gentle and lyrical friendship story will appeal to fans of Matthew Burgess' Bird Boy. |
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| A Knot Is Not a Tangle by Daniel Nayeri; illustrated by Vesper StamperPrecious time spent with his grandparents becomes even more special for one Iranian boy as his grandmother teaches him the ancient art of Persian rug-making. Intricately detailed watercolor art captures their step-by-step process, including the addition of a purposeful flaw as a defense against perfectionism.
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Hank Meets Frank
by Maudie Powell-Tuck
Hank the goose and his seemingly perfect cousin Frank engage in a rivalry full of pranks and antics, ultimately learning that it can be more fun to play together.
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Nocturnal Animals
by Ashley Anne Clark
Under the cover of darkness, a hidden world awakens... Tree frogs sing love songs, while a bobcat waits to pounce on mice beneath the snow. From shadowy forests to moonlit meadows, nighttime creatures from around the world come to life. With poetic text and dreamy art by Ashley Anne Clark, this cozy tale will delight readers of all ages.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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