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Picture Books December 2025 |
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| Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!) by Linda Bailey; illustrated by K-Fai SteeleUnlike her fearful, feathered family, spirited Lena knows that she's not a chicken in name or nature -- she's a mighty dinosaur! And when the coop is threatened, she has the chance to prove it. Get ready to roar: with dramatic dialogue and "gloriously goofy" (Publishers Weekly) artwork, Lena's story is an ideal read-aloud. |
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| The Old Sleigh by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome PumphreyA wooden sleigh, along with the parent and child who use it to deliver firewood to their tight-knit town, is at the heart of this seasonal story. As the sleigh changes over time, so does the child and their community. Wintry hues in the illustrations complement the warmth of this winsome tale. For fans of: The Old Truck and The Old Boat, also by the Pumphrey brothers.
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| The Night of the Hedgehog by Tanya Rosie; illustrated by Chuck GroeninkOne special evening, a barefoot father and daughter venture into their moonlit garden to observe the nocturnal wildlife, including a some memorable visitors: a family of hedgehogs. Gentle rhyming text supports the sense of quiet wonder in this nature-focused book. Read-alikes: Dianne White's Dark on Light; Jane Yolen's classic Owl Moon.
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A Fall Day for Bear
by Bonny Becker
One fall day Bear is getting ready to have a picnic with Mouse. But when it's time to leave together, there is no tap, tap, tapping on Bear's front door. Where is Mouse, small and gray and bright-eyed? Bear sets out to meet him on the path, only to find his friend sitting alone on a stump, looking sad, lamenting the changes of the season--leaves falling, flowers dying, birds migrating. 'I don't like it when things go away, ' Mouse says quietly. How can the curmudgeonly Bear cheer up his usually cheery friend?--
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Family Feast! by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Frank MorrisonTold through lyrical rhyming text, this tale of Pops and Big Ma cooking up an intergenerational feast will resonate with family-oriented readers, right down to the refrain of "tastes like home when family meet; a bond so warm, so strong, so sweet." Elegantly exaggerated illustrations provide plenty of delicious details for kids to savor.
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The House That Floated
by Guojing
A family living on a cliff by the sea experiences rising water levels and a powerful storm, forcing them to relocate.
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Rosemary Long Ears
by Susie Ghahremani
A spirited dog with extraordinary ears creates mayhem and memories with her young human friend--
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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