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New and Coming Soon Picture Books March 2026 |
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Astronaut
by Phoenix Bright
Explore what it takes to become an astronaut, from the initial spark all the way through to traveling to space! Our budding astronaut discovers their fascination with space at a young age and the spark is born! Readers see that it takes lots of hard work, curiosity, and determination to achieve their dream. Follow along as our astronaut conducts experiments, maintains machinery, and even goes for a spacewalk! Including an interview with a real-life astronaut, this picture book answers all the questions children have about becoming an astronaut. Future Me is a strong series, with a great visual identity, exploring different careers.
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5-Minute Stories (Pokémon)
by Christy Webster
A super fun collection of six read-aloud Pokâemon stories--all in print for the very first time! ... Adapted from the Pokemon: Horizons animated series on Netflix--Provided by publisher.
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What a Small Cat Needs
by Natalia Shaloshvili
One of LitHub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2026 - Sweet, tender, and perfect for the youngest picture book readers, this winning story about a most adorable kitten is an affectionate invitation to identify with and love this small cat. What does a small cat need? Two little eyes, two little ears, big whiskers, and a tail, to start. What else does a small cat need? Maybe a walk in the flowers, a sip of milk, or a warm spot to laze around in the sun. But above all else, what a small cat needs is... someone big or little--maybe someone just like you --with cuddly arms and a huge heart to pet it and hear it purr. Yes, every cat needs that This is a tender and universal story through which author-illustrator Natalia Shaloshvili achieves something quite rare: illustrations that are of great artistic quality, and yet succeed in being warm, funny and relatable to children. With beautiful pacing and emotionally astute moments, this small story succeeds brilliantly in structuring an identification between small cat and child that will have young readers returning to this book again and again--to see themselves, while also feeling love and care for this irresistible kitten.
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We All Love
by Julie Flett
The follow-up to We All Play An adorable celebration of all the ways that animals and humans show love--from award-winning Indigenous artist/author Julie Flett. This book is like a big warm hug that envelops readers ... a first choice for any library's picture book collection.--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW Snuggle up Animals love--like you Join baby bears, little ducklings, curious foxes, and many more adorable creatures as they remind us of all the ways, big and small, that we show love and care. We All Love is a poetic and beautifully illustrated reminder of the interconnectedness of the natural world--demonstrating how care, protection, and love are experienced by all living things. We All Love features: A glossary of Cree animal names used throughout the textA letter to the reader from Julie FlettPart of the We Do Too series, following We All Play, We All Love is a celebration of the love that connects us all--big and small, near and far. We love too / k stanaw m na Praise for We All PlayA Best Children's Book of the Year: New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Globe & MailKirkus starred reviewPublishers Weekly starred reviewHorn Book starred reviewSchool Library Journal starred review, and more
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Together, Right Now
by Olga Fadeeva
A brilliant, uplifting, and world-embracing tale to unite us in divisive times. -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEWRight now, you are here . . . reading this book. Now imagine what someone else is doing at this exact moment across the world, in a beautifully illustrated picture book that encourages empathy and global connections. Right now you are here . . . reading this book. Now imagine what someone else is doing at this exact moment two blocks away. What about someone across the country? Or an animal on the other side of our big, beautiful planet? What else is happening round the world, right now? A variety of colors and textures throughout the book will keep young readers engaged while each new scene will encourage curiosity, an adventurous spirit and a sense of awe that we can all share.
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There Is Not Usually a Hole: (A Playful Read-Aloud about New Friendships and Sharing - For Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, and Kids Ages 3-5)
by Daisy Hirst
A quirky, fun, and surreal story about new friendships (and snacks) for all curious little adventurers. Betsy and her stuffed crocodile Philippa are out on a walk, when Betsy points to the ground. There is not usually a hole. Then something comes out of the hole. It is a banana. Followed by a number of other unexpected items. Betsy is content to watch what happens, but when Philippa disappears down the hole, Betsy has to go find her. From master picture book creator Daisy Hirst comes a story of friendship and sharing, and realizing that more is indeed merrier.
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Jazz for Lunch!
by Jarrett Dapier
After lunch at a very crowded jazz cafe, a boy and his Auntie Nina are inspired to create a feast of their own with such treats as Thelonious Monk Fish and Nat King Cole Slaw.
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Leonard Grows a Haunted Garden
by Mike Ciccotello
A cheerful ghost grows a boo-tiful (and totally not haunted) springtime garden in this laugh-out-loud picture book--the perfect gift for Easter, Halloween, or year-round fun.
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My Subway Runs
by James Gladstone
For a young child, a subway journey is an eye-opening city-life experience. A story-poem from award-winning creators James Gladstone and Pierre Pratt. The journey begins with the roar of the subway from the street above, as the child and their mom descend to the dilapidated platform below. The child feels a rush of air as the train pulls in, people stepping on board just in time! Sights and sounds include the dark tunnel and screeching wheels, then the train suddenly breaks out into bright daylight high above the city. All the while, the child takes in the passengers around them -- people on their way to work, kids going to school, and the sleeper, whom no one else seems to see. At Union Station, the child accompanies their mom from restaurant to restaurant as she looks for work, before they journey home. Author James Gladstone's lyrical story-poem and Pierre Pratt's illustrations, rich in detail and humor, make this companion book to My Winter City (illustrated by Gary Clement) at once delightful and thought-provoking. Key Text Features illustrations Correlates to the Common Core States Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1 With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
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Rumpelstiltskin
by Mac Barnett
A humorous retelling of Rumpletstiltskin, the story of a mysterious gnomelike man who helps the daughter of a miller spin straw into gold in exchange for her firstborn child.
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Shaped by Love: An Ode to Mom Bods
by Nikki Powers
As captivating as it is important, a lovely and essential tribute to the transformation wrought by parenthood. --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Intimate, inclusive, and brimming with bold colors, this tribute to the physical and emotional bond between mother and child is the perfect gift for new parents to treasure and share. Before babies enter the world and arrive in their parents' arms, they are held inside their mothers. Mother and child grow strong as one, nourished by love. Moms imagine the little ones they carry inside, dream of them, wait and long for them, and when those babies arrive, a mother's body eases their hunger, heals their hurt, and holds and soothes them when they are sad. As the years pass and mother and child grow and change, their bodies change with them--altered by time and tenderness, courage and joy. Lyrical text and warm, energetic illustrations track the evolution of a timeless bond in the lives of diverse families. Destined to be a go-to gift for new or soon-to-be parents, this portrait of the physical and emotional journey through giving birth, parenthood, and aging is a love letter to families of all kinds.
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Now I See Spring
by Mac Barnett
From multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Spring is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid's point of view. the house / the tree / the garden / me Sparse and rhythmic text invites readers to explore a rural setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be read as standalone books, each of the four volumes in this eye-catching series has identical text but different images that reflect the time of year. In spring, the tree's leaves are budding, rain falls from the sky, a sweet treat is a cookie and the perfect hat is a yellow one that keeps you dry. Now I See Spring celebrates all the wonderful things about the season through a child's eyes - and shows why it's their favorite time of year.
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Make Way for Ducklings
by Robert McCloskey
NATIONAL BESTSELLER - CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER - The timeless and brilliantly illustrated classic that teaches the importance of kindness, perseverance, and familial love--now in a stunning board book edition perfect for cherishing for years to come One of the merriest picture books ever.--The New York Times Mrs. Mallard was sure that the pond in the Boston Public Gardens would be a perfect place for her and her eight ducklings to live. But when the busy streets of Boston become too risky for her and her family to navigate, the local police step in to make sure Mrs. Mallard and her ducklings--Jack, Kack, Lack, Mack, Nack, Ouack, Pack, and Quack--make it to their new home safely. A beautiful portrayal of one duck family's devotion and perseverance, this board book is a wonderful representation of how families overcome hard times together and a compassionate reminder to trust in the goodness of humanity. Let the Mallard family waddle right off the page and into your child's heart
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Lego Duplo Number Train
by DK
Get your little one's numeracy skills on track with this push-along LEGO(R) DUPLO(R) train-shaped board book with moving wheels - part of DK's best-selling Wheelies series. Learning to count has never been so fun Roll the train board book along on its moving wheels, and learn numbers one to ten with this cute rhyming book for toddlers. A charming board book with wheels for toddlers: Push the board book on its spinning wheels to get rolling, and learn to count from 1 to 10 through rhyme-and-play fun LEGO DUPLO build prompts on each page support early learning development and extend the building funThe perfect board book gift for LEGO DUPLO and train fans aged 0-3Alongside adorable LEGO DUPLO characters, this colorful, playful, and sturdy board book uses simple words and pictures to help babies and toddlers begin to count. Play prompts throughout extend the LEGO DUPLO fun and early years learning even further Part of the beloved DK Wheelies series, which has sold more than 1 million copies worldwide, this LEGO DUPLO board book is the perfect way to introduce babies and toddlers to their first numbers and develop early counting skills. (c)2025 The LEGO Group
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The Pigeon Won't Say the Abcs!
by Mo Willems Workshop
From Mo Willems Workshop, the team behind the #1 bestselling Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus , comes this hilarious and engaging alphabet early-learning concept board book with touch-and-trace features throughout. The Pigeon won't say the ABCs He has at least 26 reasons and excuses why not From absolutely no way to zero chance The Pigeon WON'T Say the ABCs is part of a collection of original board books featuring the beloved character: The Pigeon. Ideal for babies, toddlers, and fans of the picture book series.
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