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New and Coming Soon Picture Books August 2025 |
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My Friend May
by Julie Flett
Margaux and her cat May became friends when Margaux was
just six years old. They grew up together, sharing countless memories along the way. But one day, May is late coming home. Where is May?
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Bunny Made Tea
by Amanda Baehr Fuller
One spring morning, Bunny decides to make a cup of tea. Bunny is then joined by friends for impromptu visits, prompting Bunny to make so much tea there isn't enough for Bunny. But the next day Bunny's hospitality is repaid.
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Big Bike, Little Bike
by Kellie DuBay Gillis
A charming cast of different animals approach the same simple
bike, in a story that celebrates how circumstances can change perspective and how far one's perspective—and one bike—can
take someone.
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Cousins! A Big Family Story
by Laura Lavoie
Cousins gather at Grandma June's house to play games, eat food, and have fun celebrating their big family.
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Fluffy McWhiskers: Crunchazaur Kaboom
by Stephen W. Martin
When a 189,037-picture-book-high kaiju monster starts eating everyone and everything in its sight, Fluffy McWhiskers and her friend Potato must come out of hiding to save the world... if only
they can figure out a way to keep everyone from exploding at the sight of their cuteness first!
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Every Peach Is a Story
by David Mas Masumoto
Little Midori discovers that every peach on her Japanese American family's farm is a sweet reminder of those who've come before as Jiichan, her grandfather, teaches her about her heritage and her family's connection to the land.
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Big Boy Joy
by Connie Schofield-Morrison
Playtime is the best time--a time of wonder, where big boys can run free, make new friends, and imagine worlds beyond their own--and their big feelings and big energy spread big boy joy for all to share!
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The Hare Who Wouldn't Share
by Steve Small
Hare is proud of his turnip patch and doesn't want to share. When he's invited by rabbits for soup, he prefers being alone. But when a boar comes looking for his next meal, Hare wants to warn
his neighbors.
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Otter Carries On
by Maya Tatsukawa
Otter loves floating and collecting heavy rocks. When a storm
comes, they have so many rocks that they can't swim home, but
with the help of a new friend, Otter realizes that maybe they don't need to carry everything alone.
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A Scrub in the Tub
by Jan Thomas
Rabbit and Weasel know their pal Pig needs a scrub in the tub. There’s just one problem: Pig does not like baths! He tries every alternative, from a single splash to a mud bath, but alas, the stink persists. With some help from his friends, can Pig open his mind
to a bit of bath time fun?
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First Day Around the World
by Ibi Aanu Zoboi
A lyrical celebration of the first day of school across every continent that explores what going back to school looks like, including breakfast-to-bedtime routines, for children in countries around
the world.
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Maisy Loves Butterflies
by Lucy Cousins
Introduces children to both butterflies and moths, as it investigates everything from caterpillars to cocoons to the insects in flight. Find out about patterns, color, and camouflage, and open out the final scene to marvel at Maisy's butterfly- and moth-friendly garden!
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Becoming Siblings
by Shuli de la Fuente-Lau
Photographs help infants, toddlers, and preschoolers recognize siblings in loving families who are both different and similar to their own. Celebrates sibling and family diversity, including twins, adoption, disabled siblings, autistic siblings, and LGTBQ+ families.
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Preschool Is Cool!
by Hello Lucky
A cheerful narrator guides a class of nervous critters through their very first day of preschool.
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Sisters Are Sisters Forever
by Brooke Jorden
A sister is a friend for life, but that doesn't mean there won't be disagreements sometimes. Follow three cute sets of sisters as they play and explore together, argue, and ultimately reconnect.
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Birds Sing Their Words
by Mâelina Mangal
Focusing on birds and birdsong, this book shows children what we can learn from nature about sound and communication.
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Hello Hello Numbers
by Brendan Wenzel
A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book. Read the playful text. Count the animals. Marvel at the vastness of planet Earth. A key at the end of the book identifies each animal and its conservation status.
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