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Picture Books December 2025 |
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Looking back on a year of great books! |
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Don't Trust Fish
by Neil Sharpson; illustrated by Dan Santat
While it might begin with innocuous animal introductions, this picture book soon reveals its bias, declaring that all fish are sneaky, rebellious outlaws who absolutely CAN’T be trusted. Kids and adults alike will appreciate the clever visual humor in this uproarious read-aloud, laughing all the way to the end (where the unreliable narrator is revealed).
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A Pocket Full of Rocks
by Kristin Mahoney; illustrated by E.B. Goodale
Like many kids, the protagonist of this picture book collects seemingly random rocks (as well as flower petals, acorns, shells, and more), finding both comfort and an imaginative outlet in the beloved objects. Eye-catching mixed-media illustrations emphasize the sense of creative possibility in this sweet story. Read-alike: All the Rocks We Love by Lisa Varchol Perron and Taylor Perron.
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Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)
by Corey R. Tabor
After rejecting invitations from Squirrel, Hummingbird, and several other critters with a caustic “KAW!”, big-eyed Crow seems like a loner. But as a dramatic twist reveals Crow’s secret, high-stakes heroism, rapt readers will be reminded that first impressions can be misleading. “Clever pacing, bone-dry humor, and visual surprises distinguish this wildly entertaining picture book,” says Publishers Weekly.
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Fireworks
by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Cátia Chien
In this evocative slice of life, dazzling colors and stirring, detail-rich descriptions conjure up a sultry summer day for two city-dwelling siblings, complete with a rooftop fireworks display. Read-alikes: John Rocco’s Blackout; Jacqueline Woodson’s The World Belonged to Us.
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The Littlest Drop
by Sascha Alper; illustrated by Jerry Pinkney and Brian Pinkney
When their home turf catches fire, most of the animals flee. Only the tiny hummingbird tries to douse the blaze, one drop at a time, ultimately inspiring the other creatures to join in. Striking illustrations combine the distinctive styles of Brian Pinkney and his late father, Jerry Pinkney, to retell this uplifting old parable about cooperation.
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Let's Be Bees
by Shawn Harris
Sound effects rule in this rambunctious read-aloud. Beginning with the "BUZZ!" of bees, an adult and a child imagine themselves as animals, weather, and more, shouting out their chirps, rattles, and roars. With each transformation, sweeping, scribbly lines of artwork bring their playful visions to life.
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Every Monday Mabel
by Jashar Awan
Every Monday Mabel takes her breakfast outside and waits for her favorite part of the week: the garbage truck.
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Big Kids
by K. L. Going
A young boy starting school feels intimidated when he sees all the big kids, but a new buddy helps him settle in.
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Wind Watchers
by Micha Archer
Framed as a year-long conversation between a group of children and the wind that accompanies them through the seasons, this picture book is equal parts poetic and playful, with lavishly dynamic collage art throughout. Try this next: creator Micha Archer's Caldecott Honor-winning Wonder Walkers.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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