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Picture Books January 2026 |
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I Am a Big Fish!
by Susie Lee Jin
The little fish says it is really a big fish. The other fish and sea creatures do not believe the little fish! Then, when they are in danger, the little fish shows just how big it really can be!
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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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| 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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| Making Art by Diana EjaitaBeginning with an invitation -- "let's look around and make some art" -- this paean to creativity encourages children to channel their feelings into dancing, writing, making music, or crafting visual art. Deep colors and big, bold illustrations add plenty of visual verve. Read-alike: The Idea in You, by musician Questlove. |
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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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| We Always Had Wings by Jess X. SnowWhen Little Snow confesses that she's nervous about flying on a plane to visit relatives in China for Lunar New Year, Mama reminds her that "we belong in the sky." Mama's soothing story about their migrating crane ancestors spills into the illustrations, leading to a sweetly surreal conclusion for the whole family. |
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The Wildest Thing
by Emily Winfield Martin
What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was something wild inside of her, waiting to come out...
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Your Truck
by Jon Klassen
This is your truck. It is yours to have. Your truck is red, but it could be other colors too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog, or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen invites young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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Henrico County Public Library
Administrative Offices1700 North Parham Road | Henrico, Virginia 23229
(804) 501-1900henricolibrary.org | |
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