Picture Books
August 2025

Recent Releases
We're moving house
by Mick Jackson

"When a little boy learns that his family will be moving house, he's curious and excited. What else could that mean but having their house hoisted up by cranes and moved from one location to another? He imagines his wonderful house winding its way through narrow streets, maybe even sailing down the river-and himself traveling with it, waving to everyone as they pass. But when it turns out he'll actually be saying goodbye to his first-ever home, with its familiar nooks and hideaways, he's suddenly not so sure. Maybe if he can bring all his special things-and has his family around him-the move will still be an adventure? With whimsy and nuance, author Mick Jackson and illustrator Rashin Kheiriyeh explore a potentially fraught childhood passage in this delightful, touching story that will serve as a valuable resource for parents and young ones alike"
Never take your rhino on a plane
by K. E. Lewis

"You can take him on a ship, hail a taxi for the trip, waltz him gladly to the car or to the train - but absolutely never believe it safe or clever to take your rhinoceros on a plane. A cautionary tale about the daredevil stunts and embarrassing antics you will face when travelling with your pet rhinoceros"
Elena camps
by Juana Medina

"Elena is eager to put up her tent--but is there something she's missing in her hurry?"
Mustafa's mithai
by Sana Rafi

"Mustafa loves happy occasions because he gets to eat mithai! He looks forward to biting into barfi, munching on halwa, or gobbling up a whole ladu. But now that his Baba's birthday has passed and his Nani and Nanu already came to visit, there are no more reasons to have fun and enjoy mithai. When Ammi reminds him that mithai is sweetest when shared and something as simple as a day spent with loved ones can be a reason to celebrate, Mustafa decides to turn an ordinary day into a happy occasion....and of course eat mithai! Mustafa invites all of his friends over for a playdate and introduces them to mithai by finding the perfect sweet for each person, including his ammi"
The wombats go wild for words
by Beth Ferry

"A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling"
Starting School
When you go to dragon school
by Chelsea M Campbell

"The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit...toothy"
The First Week of School
by Drew Beckmeyer

It's just a typical first week of school: a teacher, a classroom pet, kids with mixed emotions, and...an alien? Closely observed crayon art and an unusual, extraterrestrial perspective distinguish this funny, feel-good read.
The day the crayons made friends
by Drew Daywalt

Duncan's crayons have left his room to make friends--from Red Crayon wanting to drive a firetruck, to Blue Crayon meeting a fashion doll, to Esteban off to tame a teddy bear, each crayon has a story to share
Caboose / : A Picture Book
by Travis Jonker

Cedric knows all the tricks to make sure he's the line leader in school, but when his antics go too far, he's banished to the back of the line, where, as the caboose, he comes up with new hijinks. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
On the first day of preschool
by Tish Rabe

A modern twist on the classic song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" will convince parents and children alike that there is no place cooler than a preschool classroom where there are so many new things to do
Contact your librarian for more great books!
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DeRidder, Louisiana 70634
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