Picture Books
April 2025

Recent Releases
Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach
by Nick Bruel

It's beach day, but Kitty does not want to go to the beach, but then she spots something with white and gray feathers and an orange beak that looks tasty and decides that maybe the beach won't be so bad after all. Illustrations.
A Unicorn on a Unicycle: A Counting Book of Wheels
by Lynda Graham-Barber

Young readers can join amusing animals as they make their way to the Zoom-Zoom-Whee Jamboree where they can count all the wheels they can see, while being introduced to a variety of vehicles alongside the number of wheels on each. Illustrations.
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.
Baby Triceratops
by Julie Abery

Baby Triceratops explores the prehistoric world with others in his herd in this sturdy board book. On an adventure to find food, they meet a big scary dinosaur. It'll take speed and strength to escape to safety.
That's My Truck!: A Good Inside Story About Hitting
by Dr. Becky Kennedy

In her highly anticipated debut picture book, That's My Truck! A Good Inside Story About Hitting, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Becky tackles one of the most common parenting challenges head-on.

When Charlie walks into the playroom, his little sister, Pia, is playing with his truck . . . not just any truck, his favorite truck.

Charlie’s feelings completely overwhelm him, taking over his whole body, and before he knows it, he hits his sister―hard.

This engaging story not only offers parents valuable insights and strategies to address a problem behavior like hitting, but also helps children separate their behavior from identity and cope with big feelings.


Includes the Good Inside guide to hitting with actionable tips and scripts for a parent or caregiver to connect with their child.
Me & Other Bunnies
by Mo Willems

A hare-larious picture book about bunnies features ME bunnies, YOU bunnies, US bunnies, WE bunnies and THEM bunnies. By the author of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and the Elephant & Piggie series. Illustrations.
To See An Owl
by Matthew Cordell

Young Janie is absolutely obsessed with owls, and her heart is set on spotting one in the wild. It's a challenging goal, but with support from understanding adults, Janie's determination might pay off. With evocative landscape illustrations and a deep respect for nature, this spellbinding picture book pairs with Jane Yolen's classic Owl Moon.
Why Not You?
by Ciara and Russell Wilson

Why not you? Amazing you! You’re a winner! You’re so strong! You are perfect and important—you and all your gifts belong!
 
We all have big dreams! Sometimes it’s hard to imagine our big dreams coming true. But what if someone saw all the amazing and spectacular parts of us—our winning smiles, our fancy feet, our warm hearts—and asked, “Why not you?”
 
Whether it’s becoming a football player or a pop star or the president or a scientist: Why not you?
 
In this picture book debut, superstars Ciara and Russell Wilson encourage readers to see themselves achieving their dreams, no matter how outrageous they may seem. It’s a lyrical celebration of self-esteem, perseverance, and daring to shoot for the stars.
Dog vs. Strawberry
by Nelly Buchet

When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win. She dashes left, then right, then--oh!-- over the couch in an attempt to outrun her opponent. Strawberry doesn't move, but that doesn't stop Dog from continuing the race. Eventually, it's neck-and-neck... until mom walks in to see what the fuss is about, and SPLAT!
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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