Picture Books
January 2026

Recent Non-Fiction Releases
The Milky Way: Ready-To-Read Level 1 by Marion Dane Bauer
The Milky Way: Ready-To-Read Level 1
by Marion Dane Bauer

Earth lies within the Solar System that is part of a spiral galaxy. Look up and see all that there is in the galaxy we live in, the Milky Way.
Ages: 4 - 6 years
A Kid's Guide to Backyard Trees by Felicia Brower
A Kid's Guide to Backyard Trees
by Felicia Brower

Learn all about the towering trees around you in A Kid's Guide to Backyard Trees. A handy, easy-to-carry guidebook for explorers that shows you how to identify 40 trees that can be found in the United States using their bark, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Discover the wild world of trees as you learn about their life cycles, unique features of different types of trees, and why protecting them is important for the planet.
Ages: 6 - 8 years
The Math Adventurers: Make a Difference by Sital Gorasia Chapman
The Math Adventurers: Make a Difference
by Sital Gorasia Chapman

Join two friendly and funny robots, Beep and Boots, as they learn all about money and discover that math is everywhere they look.
Ages: 5 - 7 years
Dinosaur Tall and Dinosaur Small: Finding Opposites at the Museum by Christianne Jones
Dinosaur Tall and Dinosaur Small: Finding Opposites at the Museum
by Christianne Jones

Dinosaurs no longer roam the earth, but you can still see them at a museum! You can see big bones and small fossils. You can see long tails and short arms. Discover dinosaur opposites that are far from extinct in this engaging picture book created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution.
Ages: 5 - 8 years
Our Solar System! a Stellar Neighborhood by Stacy McAnulty
Our Solar System! a Stellar Neighborhood
by Stacy McAnulty

Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own solar system, guided by space-travelin' buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids, and comets.
Ages: 4 - 8 years
Who Would Win?: Porcupine vs. Pangolin by Jerry Pallotta
Who Would Win?: Porcupine vs. Pangolin
by Jerry Pallotta

Compare and contrast two unlikely animals: a porcupine and a pangolin! Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then, compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner!
Ages: 6 - 9 years
What Would You Rather Be? a Tiger or a Tiger Shark? by Jerry Pallotta
What Would You Rather Be? a Tiger or a Tiger Shark?
by Jerry Pallotta

Would you rather prowl with a tiger or swim with a tiger shark? Let's find out! Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision -- which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.
Ages: 6 - 8 years
Pygmy Hippo (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to Moo Deng and Friends by Fiona Sach
Pygmy Hippo (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to Moo Deng and Friends
by Fiona Sach

An illustrated guide to the adorable pygmy hippo written by Dr. Fiona Sach.
Ages: 5 - 8 years
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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