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Picture Books January 2026 |
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New and Recently Released! |
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| Paper Chase by Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Victoria SandøyWhen Ginger's paper airplane collides with James' book under the tallest tree in the forest, it kicks off a friendship full of joyful, imaginative play. This endearing story in verse also depicts how trees become paper, and how natural resources should be used respectfully.
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| A Knot Is Not a Tangle by Daniel Nayeri; illustrated by Vesper StamperPrecious time spent with his grandparents becomes even more special for one Iranian boy as his grandmother teaches him the ancient art of Persian rug-making. Intricately detailed watercolor art captures their step-by-step process, including the addition of a purposeful flaw as a defense against perfectionism.
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| We Always Had Wings by Jess X. SnowWhen Little Snow confesses that she's nervous about flying on a plane to visit relatives in China for Lunar New Year, Mama reminds her that "we belong in the sky." Mama's soothing story about their migrating crane ancestors spills into the illustrations, leading to a sweetly surreal conclusion for the whole family. |
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Smithy and Me by Darcy Day ZoellsA humorous, all-too-familiar portrayal of bedtime hijinks. My dog, Smithy, is the best playmate ever! We have so much fun together--whether he's winning at games, I'm coming out on top, or we're both making a mess. But Mom doesn't seem to mind. Or does she? This charming book, perfect for dog lovers, is a sweet and funny celebration of the bond between a child and their dog. With relatable scenarios of an exhausted, working mom and a playful child, it captures the joy and messiness of their adventures and bond that ties them all together.
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Proper Badger Would Never Trash the Classroom! by Lauren GlattlyProper Badger gets on the wrong bus but decides to take it to school since he always dreamed of earning gold stars, and though tempted by mischievous thoughts, he strives to be on his best behavior--until his badger instincts get the better of him.
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Where Are You, Brontë? by Tomie dePaolaTomie dePaola tells the emotional and deeply personal story about overcoming his grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Brontèe.
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Squash & Pumpkin: #Squashgoals by G. G. McQueenAcorn Squash is tired of being overshadowed by Pumpkin and her beloved spice each fall season, so a campaign is launched to make Acorn Squash the new seasonal star.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953
(631) 924-6400
longwoodlibrary.org |
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