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Picture Books January 2026 |
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Recess
by Lane Smith
Structured around a run-of-the-mill school day, this irresistibly interactive book offers kids a series of short "recesses" in which they’re prompted to shake, stomp, quack, or yell "BANANAS!," among other silly activities.
Also available as: e-book on Hoopla and Libby
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Freedom Braids
by Monique Duncan; illustrated by Oboh Moses
Day after day, Nemy sows seeds, pulls weeds, and strips leaves in the sugarcane plantation where she is enslaved. But one night, she follows a woman called Big Mother to a hidden shack. There, she finds a group of women braiding each other's hair. But these are no ordinary braids. Hidden in each elaborate pattern is a secret--a message signaling their intent to flee and a map to guide them in their escape. Will the paths these courageous women weave bring Nemy to a new home where she can be free?
Described as: "A poignant tale of courage and resistance and of long-standing cultural traditions." (Kirkus)
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The Crayons Love Our Planet
by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
The Crayons love our planet and are proud of their contributions. White ice caps, Green trees, Blue oceans and skies, Brown soil--and more! Even Beige is proud of his contibution: wheat! This humorous mini hardcover book shows the beauty of our plant--and why it needs all of us to be complete.
Series alert: If you enjoy reading about the Crayons and haven't yet read their first adventure, check out The Day the Crayons Quit.
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The Escape Artist: A True Story of Octopus Adventure
by Thor Hanson; illustrated by Galia Bernstein
This picture book tells the true story of Inky the octopus, who slipped out of his tank at the National Aquarium of New Zealand and into the world's imagination.
Look for: Backmatter with info on the real-life Inky rounds adds more educational content to the story.
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Fuzzy Wuzzy's Epic Journey
by Craig Sidell; illustrated by Evgeniya Kozhevnikova
Follow Fuzzy as he courageously leaves his cozy cave and steps into the unknown. From lush valleys to towering mountains, Fuzzy's quest leads him through breathtaking landscapes where he encounters mystical creatures like wise owls, gentle unicorns, and even fierce dragons!
Also available as: e-book on Hoopla
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Dino-Birthday
by Lisa Wheeler; illustrated by Barry Gott
Dinosaurs celebrate their birthdays with a variety of different parties, presents, and games depending on the season.
Also available as: e-book and digital audiobook on Hoopla
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Grumpy Monkey Party Time!
by Suzanne Lang; illustrated by Max Lang
Jim Panzee turns to his animal friends for suggestions when Porcupine invites him to a dancing party, in a story that shares advice about speaking up to overcome anxiety.
Series alert: Want to read more about the adventures of Jim Panzee? Check out the first book in the series, Grumpy Monkey, or see Jim at another kind of party in Grumpy Monkey Up All Night.
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Powwow Day
by Traci Sorell; illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight
Because she has been very ill and weak, River cannot join in the dancing at this year's tribal powwow, she can only watch from the sidelines as her sisters and cousins dance the celebration--but as the drum beats she finds the faith to believe that she will recover and dance again. Also available as: e-book on Libby, e-book on Hoopla, and read-along movie on Hoopla
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Everyone Loves a Parade!*
by Andrea Denish; illustrated by Guilherme Franco
Everyone loves a parade, right? Well, almost everyone! In this colorful picture book, young readers can take a rollicking, rhyming journey through some of the most celebrated parades in the United States.
Look for: Material at the back of the book gives more background on parades in general, as well as the specific ones mentioned in the story.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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