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Picture This! November 2025 |
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When Winter Comes
by Ekaterina Trukhan
When winter comes . . . the snow is falling, the icicles are sparkling, and the ducks are skating on the frozen lake. And one little girl is celebrating every magical moment! Experience the wonders of winter through the eyes of a child discovering the plants, trees, insects, animals, and weather that make winter a very special time of year.
Look for: A list in the back of the book of items to find in the illustrations adds an interactive element to the story.
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Sleepy Sheepy and the Sheepover
by Lucy Ruth Cummins; illustrated by Pete Oswald
Sleepy Sheepy is excited for his first sleepover at Grammy and Grampy's house, but when it's time to go to bed, he misses home too much to fall asleep.
Series alert: If you like this book, make sure you check out the first book, Sleepy Sheepy, and the Halloween story, Creepy Sheepy.
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The Good Night Airport
by Tori Kosara; illustrated by Natalia Rojas Castro
As night falls on Motor Isle, travellers and pilots finish up their journeys and settle down for sleep. But why are Air Ambulance, Cargo Truck, and the rest of the Good Night Airport just waking up? Follow these busy vehicles from dusk to dawn as they drive about carrying out important night jobs that keep the airport running smoothly.
Also by this author: The Good Night Garage explores the vehicles that keep the city running smoothly at night.
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Earl & Worm: The Bad Idea and Other Stories
by Greg Pizzoli
Earl, a cheerful bird who loves playing saxophone, and Worm, a quiet bookworm, overcome their differences with lemonade, creativity, and sharing their stories, becoming the best of friends.
Reviewers say: "Just as his picture books are a popular crossover choice for emerging readers, Pizzoli's first dedicated early reader is well suited to shared reading, and individual chapters could even be used in story hours and other group settings." (School Library Journal)
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The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs
by Mamiko Shiotani
A little ghost lives in the attic of a big house. All alone, just how he likes it. Until one day a curious girl disturbs his peace and quiet. Why won't the annoying and slightly scary child go away? So he decides to do what ghosts do best...
Art alert: Detailed charcoal illustrations in shades of gray make up most of the book, and the instances of pastel coloring indicate a change in mood.
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What a Wonderful World!
by Suzanne Chiew; illustrated by Tina Macnaughton
As little bear and his mommy travel around the world, they see so many beautiful sights. There are stunning sunrises, deep blue oceans, forests full of golden leaves, and new friends and companions around every corner. This is a glorious book of thanks perfect for little ones who are beginning to understand the wonders of this world and the glory of the Lord.
Art alert: The soft colors in the illustrations add a cozy feeling to the book, which makes it a perfect read to cuddle up with.
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The Thank You Book
by Mary Lyn Ray; illustrated by Stephanie Graegin
"Thank you" isn't just for learning manners. It's also for when something wakes a little hum--a little happy hum--inside you and you want to answer back.This book explores the many ways we can be thankful for the pleasures great and small that await us every day.
Also available as: e-book on Hoopla
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Look and Be Grateful
by Tomie dePaola
A young boy awakens with the dawn, opens his eyes and looks closely at his world. He admires all that surrounds him, large and small, from the radiant sun to a tiny, but exquisite, ladybug.
Described as: "With very simple wording, accompanied by dePaola's signature illustrations, this text reminds young children that every day is a gift for which we should be grateful." (School Library Journal)
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| We Give Thanks by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Sergio RuzzierA rabbit and a frog journey through their community of animal friends, offering up gratitude for everything from mittens to roses to the "nice warm soup" they eventually share with everyone in a joyful closing feast.
Also by this author: If you liked this book, check out Life for more positive messaging or Hornbeam All In for stories about friendship.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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