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Picture Books December 2025 |
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This Book Is about Nothing
by Marco Anderson
This book is about NOTHING! Zilch, zero, absolutely nothing. Rio, our main character, is adamant that their story will be peaceful and uninterrupted. The only thing is ... more and more characters want to come into the book, leading to, of course, chaos! From dragons with magician's hats to unicorns who can play the piano, this hilarious story has an important post-pandemic social message of making friends as an introvert and having fun with others. This Book is About Nothing is written by 14-year-old debut author Marco Anderson, who dreamt up a book that turned from nothing into everything. Erica Salcedo's vibrant illustrations mimic this experience, starting very minimalistic and simple and turning into visual chaos on the page.
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Just Keep Going
by Lynn Smith
Mouse learns coping strategies from his friends to help him persevere when he gets overwhelmed by big feelings.
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At the Rescue Cat Café
by Anna Humphrey
Spend the week at the Rescue Cat Café A whole clowder of cats resides at the Rescue Cat Café. Each cat is distinct in look and personality, and each is in need of a forever home. Handsome Henry sleeps in a sunbeam, mysterious Ming winds around ankles, and ChiChi and Bunnykin are bold and adventurous. But you won't see Mouse--he hides away, watching all the activity with round green eyes. Each day of the week, a visitor comes to the café and adopts a cat that's just right--a perfect human-cat pairing. And by the time Sunday rolls around, even shy Mouse finds his forever home. This is a heartfelt picture book about the connection humans can find with animals, and a celebration of how animals can be just as diverse in their personalities as people.
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Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)
by Corey R. Tabor
After rejecting invitations from Squirrel, Hummingbird, and several other critters with a caustic “KAW!”, big-eyed Crow seems like a loner. But as a dramatic twist reveals Crow’s secret, high-stakes heroism, rapt readers will be reminded that first impressions can be misleading. “Clever pacing, bone-dry humor, and visual surprises distinguish this wildly entertaining picture book,” says Publishers Weekly.
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The Dangerous Alphabet Book
by Dk Ryland
Adorable Avocado, our sweet narrator, is rudely interrupted by Angry Alligator who intends to throw the orderly world of the alphabet into sheer chaos. From A to Z, the two competing characters argue over what's better: Elegant Eggplants or Eerie Electric Eels? Kissing Kiwis or Killer King Cobras? With each letter providing a new zany battle between the delightful and the dangerous, and an unexpected twist ending, readers ages 3 to 7 will be on the edges of their seats as they relish this alphabet adventure. In this fresh and funny twist on a classic alphabet book, a hilarious cast of characters with loads of personality takes something expected--the alphabet--and spins it into a wildly unexpected story that readers will reach for over and over.
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| Ty's Travels: Super Ty! by Kelly Starling Lyons; illustrated by Niña MataWhen superhero fan Ty dons his own cape and mask, he utilizes the superpowers he already has: kindness and imagination. Accessible word choices and repeated phrases make this heartwarming story a confidence-boosting choice for beginning readers. Series alert: This is book 8 in the award-winning Ty's Travels series, but kids can read these standalone stories in any order.
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| Earl & Worm: The Bad Idea and Other Stories by Greg PizzoliGregarious, saxophone-playing bird Earl and reticent, bookish Worm go from dubious neighbors to odd-couple BFFs in this droll series kickoff. Sporting cartoony, pastel-colored illustrations and a three-part structure, this easy reader will encourage readers who are almost ready for chapter books. Next in the series: The Big Mess and Other Stories; Snow Problem and Other Stories.
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| Makeda Makes a Mountain by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich; illustrated by Lydia Mba After her family does a big de-cluttering, inventive Makeda decides to repurpose some of the old items, inspiring an upcycling spree for her friends and classmates. This upbeat, beginner-friendly read, the 3rd in a series, will grab fans of Andrea Beaty's Questioneers books. Previously in the series: Makeda Makes a Birthday Treat and Makeda Makes a Home for Subway.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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