Grand Ledge Area District Library: Picture Books: March 2026

Recent Releases

I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
by Mychal Threets; illustrated by Lorraine Nam

In his first picture book, librarian Mychal Threets -- social media star and host of Reading Rainbow -- invites an inclusive community of kids and grown-ups to experience "library joy" through books, storytimes, games, and other activities. This warm, welcoming book is equally suited to group sharing or a one-on-on read. Read-alikes: Lisa Katzenberger's A Love Letter to My Library; Alexandra Penfold's All Are Welcome.

Our Gracie Aunt
by Jacqueline Woodson

After their mom leaves, two siblings, Johnson and Beebee, move in with a once-unknown aunt and discover comfort, trust, and unconditional love as they adjust to life in their new home.

A Place to Pray
by Doreen Klein Robinson

After a young girl's church burns down, a young boy's nearby synagogue opens its doors to the displaced congregation, bringing two faith communities together in a shared space of prayer and unity.

Leonard Grows a Haunted Garden
by Mike Ciccotello

A cheerful ghost grows a boo-tiful (and totally not haunted) springtime garden in this laugh-out-loud picture book--the perfect gift for Easter, Halloween, or year-round fun.

Zamzam for Everyone: Sharing Water at Hajj
by Razeena Omar Gutta

As Mariam begins her Hajj - the annual pilgrimage to the Ka'aba in the city of Makkah - she decides to share blessed Zamzam water with everyone she meets. Soon, she discovers that when you share with others, someone will help you when you need it too.

Just Like Rabbit
by Katy Hudson

Frog decides he wants to be a rabbit and makes it happen with the help of his friends. But when disaster strikes, Frog must decide who he really is and what is really important to him.

Graphic Novels for Beginning Readers

Tide Pool Troubles
by Ashlyn Anstee

There isn't a mystery that Shelby & Watts can't solve! They're saving the environment, one case at a time ... When Shelby gets a letter from Fred the hermit crab claiming that all the shells are missing from the beach, she and Watts are just the duo to help him. With Shelby's deductive skills and Watts's scientific knowledge, there's no case the two of them can't solve--one environmental mystery at a time.

Kraken Me Up
by Jeffrey Ebbeler

Izzie and her unusual pet make a big splash at the county fair in this punny easy reader comic from a beloved children's book illustrator and comics artist. Izzie can't wait to debut her pet at the county fair. While the other children have brought pigs or chickens, Izzie brought a...Kraken! Even though everyone thinks Kraken is big and frightening, he is not. He's like Izzie, sweet and shy. Kraken and Izzie use creativity and humor to win over the crowd in this hilariously adorable comic. The variety of panel styles, speech bubbles, and fonts are all perfect for engaging developing readers. I Like to Read Comics are created for kids just learning to read. Sequential art and simple text--and a powerful relationship between the two--are the perfect conditions for developing readers.

Kitten Ninja: Volume 1
by Colleen AF Venable

Before Cat Ninja grew up and became Metro City's greatest defender, he was tiny, adorable Kitten Ninja and he battled much tinier foes. (Hey, everybody has to start somewhere, right?) In this spin-off prequel to the ... Cat Ninja series, our favorite feline hero takes on everything a kitten-size ninja has to battle on the way to his heroic destiny: a sun spot that won't stay put, an irresistible ball of yarn, and--every cat's archenemy--snow.

One Smart Cookie
by Mika Song

Pairing soft, sketchy illustrations and sweetly silly humor, this graphic novel follows squirrel pals Norma and Belly as they infiltrate a fortune cookie factory, hoping to reap delicious rewards. Kids who enjoy this 4th Norma and Belly caper may want to go back to the beginning with Donut Feed the Squirrels.

Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends
by Kaz Windness

Caterpillar and Worm are BFFs who share a lot in common, but Caterpillar knows those similarities will disappear soon. Will Worm still want to be friends when Butterfly emerges? (Spoiler alert: of course!) Cartoon art brings even more joy to this easy-reading, friendship-focused comic.

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