Picture Books
December 2025

Recent Releases
Will the Pigeon graduate? by Mo Willems
Will the Pigeon graduate?
by Mo Willems

The Pigeon had better graduate, as he did the work, paid attention to the little details and overcame some big obstacles, or did he(?), in an uplifting, hilarious and inspirational graduation picture book. Illustrations.
Mama Car
by Lucy Catchpole; illustrated by Karen George

In this endearing story, a child describes how her family gets around. She’s got a tricycle, and Daddy drives a "big car," while Mama uses a "Mama Car": a manual wheelchair. Based on author Lucy Catchpole’s own parenting experience, Mama Car offers a cozy and matter-of-fact look at disability within family life.

*If you'd like to request this book, please visit your library and ask for assistance!
 
The dream catcher by Marcelo Verdad
The dream catcher
by Marcelo Verdad

An uplifting story about a boy who stays true to his biggest dream while finding the magic in every moment shows how living in the here and now can be a journey every bit as beautiful as a dream. (Picture Book– Preschool-Grade 3)
Hello, Sun by Julie Downing
Hello, Sun
by Julie Downing

In rhyming text, a story of the animals of the forest who wake up with the Sun and go about their lives until night comes and the Moon returns.
Knight Owl (Caldecott Honor Book) by Christopher Denise
Knight Owl (Caldecott Honor Book)
by Christopher Denise

Courageous, resourceful protagonists use art (Vida) and food (Knight Owl) to deter danger and maintain peace in these engaging, whimsical picture books. -- Amy Tan
Easy Reader Roundup
Otto and the Story Tree by Vivien Mildenberger
Otto and the Story Tree
by Vivien Mildenberger

A lonely old bird tells stories to a seed, which eventually grows into a tree where animals gather to listen--
Little Big Man by Varian Johnson
Little Big Man
by Varian Johnson

A little boy has to step up and be a 'little big man' while his dad is at work over the weekend--
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis
Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories
by Jarvis

Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don t always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So when Bear forgets the most important thing to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn't), Bird doesn't let on that she knew all along. And when Bird is upset to discover her friend has more of a certain talent than she does, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better.--
Makeda Makes a Mountain
by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich; illustrated by Lydia Mba 

After her family does a big de-cluttering, inventive Makeda decides to repurpose some of the old items, inspiring an upcycling spree for her friends and classmates. This upbeat, beginner-friendly read, the 3rd in a series, will grab fans of Andrea Beaty's Questioneers books. Previously in the series: Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat and Makeda Makes a Home for Subway.
 
Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog by Dev Petty
Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles: Life Lessons from Chip the Dog
by Dev Petty

Chip the dog shares important life lessons as he tells the tale of his missing stuffy and best friend, Mr. Cuddles--
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