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Picture Books February 2026 |
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| Rumpelstiltskin by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Carson EllisThe traditional fairy tale about a magical trickster and the woman who outwits him gets a fresh take in this retelling. Quirky humor gives the text a contemporary edge, balanced by medieval-inspired illustrations in deep, rich hues. For fans of: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, another fairy tale remix by author Mac Barnett.
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Mama in the moon
by Doreen Cronin
"Tumbling from his mama's arms into a soft patch of leaves far below their tree branch, Baby Sloth, with the help of his clever mama, is reassured and distracted by using his senses of sight, sound, smell and touch until she can get to him. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations."
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City Summer, Country Summer
by Kiese Laymon; illustrated by Alexis Franklin
Despite coming from different backgrounds, a powerful friendship springs up between three Black boys spending the summer with their neighboring grandmothers in Mississippi. Expressive digital paintings underscore lyrical writing in this debut picture book from award-winning author Kiese Laymon. Read-alike: All Because You Matter by Tami Charles.
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| Aaniin: I See Your Light by Dawn Quigley; illustrated by Nanibah ChaconAaniin: it's an Ojibwe greeting, and also an acknowledgment that means "I see your light." With illustrations that pair children with animal exemplars, this empathetic and encouraging book highlights the Ojibwe Seven Grandfather Teachings to remind young readers of all that they are and all that they can be. Read-alike: Little Rebels by Yuyi Morales.
*If you are interested in requesting this book, please visit your local library and ask for assistance!
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No Cats in the Library
by Lauren Emmons
Clarisse, a street cat who loves books, finds a new home in the library as a read-aloud cat.
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| Dalmartian by Lucy Ruth CumminsWhile visiting Earth, an alien who resembles a green-spotted Dalmatian is adopted by human child Stephen. There's confusion -- the alien walks on two legs and is appalled by dog park antics -- but understanding grows as boy and alien bond. Playful humor and charming minimalist illustrations distinguish this transplanetary tale.
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Be Careful, Xiao Xin!
by Alice Pung
Xiao Xin believes he is a fire warrior, but his family thinks the world is too dangerous for him. Can he inspire his family to trust him?--
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| My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith; illustrated by Leanne HatchWhen anxious thoughts flood her too-busy brain at bedtime, a child receives some helpful advice from mom: worrying is normal, but it helps to make space for happy, peaceful thoughts too. Kids (and adults) who appreciate this sweetly accessible read from poet Maggie Smith may also enjoy Whatever Comes Tomorrow by Rebecca Gardyn Levington.
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| Lost by Bob StaakeStylized, expressive artwork tells the story in this wordless picture book about a child seeking a lost cat. While hanging up posters, she encounters owners of other lost pets -- from a bird to a dog to a giraffe -- all of whom are reunited by the final page. Read-alike: Bruce Handy's Balloon.
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Your Truck: (A Board Book with Minimalist Illustrations That Explores Ownership, Imagination, and Perspective)
by Jon Klassen
A] standout board book series starter. . . .Minimalism motors toward an expansive experience in this smart work that puts youngest readers in the driver's seat. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes the first board book in the Your Things series for the youngest of children. Your truck is red, but it could be other colors too. It can carry things around, like a chair and table, a dog, or a horse. It will wait for you until you tell it to go, then it will go wherever you want, as far as you want, whenever you want. At the end of the day it will sleep, and you can sleep, too. Jon Klassen brings his minimalist's touch to a soothing story of a simple object that a child can command and befriend, one that is there whenever the child chooses to visit it. Building on the quiet but evocative world he created in Your Farm, Your Forest, and Your Island, Jon Klassen invites young children to consider more things that are theirs and theirs alone, reinforcing that they have a right to things like solitude, exploration, and companionship.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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