Picture Books
April 2025

TumbleBook Library
TumbleBookLibrary has over 1100 titles for grades K-6, and includes our unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, nonfiction books and videos, curated playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French. Plus, the collection features Graphic Novels – a student favorite!
Recent Releases
Wind Watchers
by Micha Archer

Framed as a year-long conversation between a group of children and the wind that accompanies them through the seasons, this picture book is equal parts poetic and playful, with lavishly dynamic collage art throughout. Try this next: creator Micha Archer's Caldecott Honor-winning Wonder Walkers.
Faith Takes the Train
by Kesi Augustine; illustrated by Mokshini

On the train ride home from Grandma's house, Faith is nibbling a sandwich when she sees her neighbor, Isaiah. Instead of his usual singing, Isaiah asks the train passengers for help, and Faith knows just what to do. Filled with sensory details and quiet empathy, this story will appeal to fans of Matt de la Peña's Last Stop on Market Street.
Papilio
by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser

In this charming, fact-filled story, three creators take turns showing readers the stages of a black swallowtail's life, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Each stage has its own style, but sweetness, humor, and solid information persist throughout. "Move aside, Very Hungry Caterpillar," declares Kirkus Reviews.
Echo
by Adam Rex

Junior Junior's only friend is the echo across the valley, since it always restates his brilliant (and obviously correct) opinions. But then a new kid with her own opinions moves in, forcing Junior to confront an unthinkable notion: that friendship sometimes involves being wrong. Eye-catching colors add even more verve to the dimensional artwork in this humorous fable.
Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend
by Bob Shea

Kids who love watching silly situations escalate will relish this giggle-inducing tale of two turtles: the bearsuit-clad title character who asserts that he's a "for-real bear," and the self-proclaimed "for-real bear expert" who demands increasingly absurd demonstrations of "bear" behavior.
Retro Reads
Check out these awesome books from the not-so-distant past. 
 
Just Like Millie
by Lauren Castillo

Feeling shy and overwhelmed after moving to a new neighborhood, a little girl finds a confidence-building connection when her supportive mom introduces her to Millie, a "not too big, not too small" rescue dog. Illustrations with soft lines and cozy colors round out this comforting read.
Spider in the Well
by Jess Hannigan

In the town of Bad Göodsburg, an exhausted young jack-of-all-trades naively accepts his neighbors' claims of altruism. When he meets the spider who lives in the local wishing well, however, the boy discovers the not-so-pure truth. For fans of: the long format, darkly droll humor, and justice-oriented plot of Jon Klassen's The Skull.
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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