Grand Ledge Area District Library: Picture Books: January 2026

Recent Releases

Whooo Is Still Awake?
by Brigette Barrager

As dusk falls over the woods, two little owls wake up and take flight, greeting their nocturnal animal neighbors as they explore. Silhouetted shapes in the illustrations evoke the shadowy nighttime setting of this rhyming bedtime book. Read-alike: Hello, Moon by Julie Downing.

Elvis & Romeo
by David Soman; illustrated by Jacky Davis

Curmudgeonly bulldog Elvis and exuberant mutt Romeo might seem like a mismatch at first, but after a few comical miscommunications at the dog park, the canine odd couple become fast friends. With speech-bubble text and tons of visual verve, this series opener is a charmer.

Gray Squirrel Loses It!
by Cassandra Federman

Gray Squirrel loses his nut and interrupts a tour of the autumn forest as he frantically searches for it. Includes facts about the forest and squirrel behavior.

Waiting for Max: A NICU Story
by Emily Rosen

Louise can't wait to meet her new little brother, Max! But he arrives earlier than expected and must stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) until he's strong enough to come home. Waiting is hard. Really hard. So Louise uses her BIG imagination to dream up creative plans to bring Max home.

A Quick Trip to the Store
by Sam Wedelich

When her family runs out of bananas, a young girl goes on a quick trip to the grocery store, and while Mom's distracted, the boring banana run turns into a wild adventure through the aisles.

I Am Ingrid: The Adventures of the World's Greatest Guide Dog
by Aria Mia Loberti

Ingrid, a black labrador puppy, dreams of becoming a guide dog for the blind and trains dilligently to work as a team with her person, Aria. Includes frequently asked questions about guide dogs.

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.

The Night of the Hedgehog
by Tanya Rosie; illustrated by Chuck Groenink

One special evening, a barefoot father and daughter venture into their moonlit garden to observe the nocturnal wildlife, including a some memorable visitors: a family of hedgehogs. Gentle rhyming text supports the sense of quiet wonder in this nature-focused book. Read-alikes: Dianne White's Dark on Light; Jane Yolen's classic Owl Moon.

Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!