Picture Books
August 2025

Recent Releases
Cricket : told by Bandit.
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

"It's time to play cricket! It's Rusty's turn to bat, but will the grown-ups be able to get him out? As they try, Bluey learns that cricket is more than just a game"
Ages: 3 - 5 years
The moving book
by Lisa Brown

"A boy reassures his little sister about an upcoming move, reminding her of past moves and talking her through the process"
Ages: 4 - 8 years
The Day the Books Disappeared
by Joanna Ho and Caroline Kusin Pritchard; illustrated by Dan Santat

Arnold can’t understand why his classmates bother reading books about anything besides the best topic: planes. Discovering that he can wish away all the other books, Arnold is delighted...until his beloved plane books disappear as well. 
Ages: 3 - 7 years
Unwanted
by Kashelle Gourley

"All is well in one dog's life until he must investigate a mysterious, unwanted visitor who keeps intruding his house"
Ages: 3 - 6 years
Fire rescue
by Matt Huntley

"Adventure Bay is getting a new fire rescue station, and no one is more excited than Marshall. But when the grand opening barbecue goes up in smoke, he and the other heroic pups will have to use their new skills and equipment to save the day"
Ages: 3 - 7 years
Starting School
Yeti is not ready for school
by Leigh Anne Carter

"It's almost the first day of monster school, but Yeti is NOT ready. Even though she has practiced her stomp, perfected her growl, and filed her fangs. . . her stomach is still full of fire-breathing moths! Can Yeti survive her first day? Or will she find a way to stay home instead? With a gentle reminder from dad that Yeti may not be the only nervous new student, Yeti Is Not Ready for School is the perfect read to help assuage pre-first day anxieties".
Ages: 3 - 7 years
The First Week of School
by Drew Beckmeyer

It's just a typical first week of school: a teacher, a classroom pet, kids with mixed emotions, and...an alien? Closely observed crayon art and an unusual, extraterrestrial perspective distinguish this funny, feel-good read.
Ages: 4 - 8 years
Danbi Leads the School Parade
by Anna Kim

It's Danbi's first day in American school since her family moved from Korea, and lunchtime gives the imaginative girl an opportunity to show her not-so-welcoming classmates how much fun they can have together. Delicate illustrations heighten the sweetness of this uplifting school story.
Ages: 3 - 7 years
Narwhal vs. kindergarten
by Vanessa Roeder

"A narwal's horn keeps getting in the way during his first week of kindergarten, until his new friends help him find just the right accommodations"
Ages: 3 - 7 years
Bitsy Bat, School Star
by Kaz Windness

Initially thrilled to start school, young bat Bitsy is dismayed by the bright lights, loud sounds, and classmates who don't understand her. Can some thoughtful support empower Bitsy to shine? Geared towards autistic kids and relatable for lots of readers, this endearing story is perfect for back-to-school season.
Ages: 5 - 8 years
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