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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Mayhem at the Museum
by Hannah Brückner
During a visit to the dinosaur museum, something terrible happens. Yuri is startled and bumps into a giant brachiosaurus skeleton. At first it feels as if things will never be the same again...But then Yuri remembers the best way to deal with difficult situations: take a deep breath and ask for help.
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Arctic Adventure: A Tundra Tale
by Jyoti Rajan Gopal
A gorgeously illustrated journey through the majestic Arctic landscape following a pair of arctic foxes and a human mother and child on their intersecting adventures. This book also includes extensive backmatter that discusses the science of the Arctic Tundra, information about climate issues, and tips for how readers can help.
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Love Finds a Way
by Vern Kousky
For fans of LOVE IS MY FAVORITE THING and I NEED A HUG comes a sweet story about the healing power of love. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond!
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My Best Friend Is a Lion
by Deb Pilutti
A little girl imagines how everyday social interactions and friend issues might be different if she only had a pet lion.
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The Great Fairy Tale Disaster
by David Conway
The Big Bad Wolf is fed up with blowing down the Three Little Pigs' houses. So off he goes in search of a new fairy tale to be in! Wearing the ball gown in Cinderella didn't work because wolves don't wear dresses!, Climbing up the beanstalk and seeing the giant's huge feet scared the wolf, and getting kissed by the prince in Sleeping Beauty is not for the wolf at all! As the wolf runs from page to page the whole book of fairy tales becomes a great mixed-up mess!
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| Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers; illustrated by Rebecca Lee KunzSissy, an older Indigenous girl, doesn't understand why her little brother Chooch gets away with everything! His so-called "help" only messes things up. As her temper flares, Sissy's family offers support and perspective. Book buzz: Featuring textured illustrations filled with Cherokee imagery, this relatable sibling story is the winner of the 2025 Caldecott Medal. |
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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.
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Bear Feels Sad
by Karma Wilson
Bear feels sad. All his friends are off being busy and he's by himself. He can t think of anything to do to cheer himself up. Even building a fort is no fun! But when he finds a beautiful field of flowers, Bear gets the perfect idea to turn his day around: gathering gifts to share with his friends when they get back!
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| A Pinecone! by Helen YoonA dad is busy wrangling a very muddy dog, leaving his daughter free to pursue her obsession: collecting pinecones. But where can she store them all? While the slapstick humor in this story will elicit giggles, the substance will ring true for young collectors. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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