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Picture Books February 2026 |
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If You Go Walking
by Erin Alladin
From the award-winning author of Outside, You Notice comes another nature inspired journey. In lyrical text, celebrate the outdoors in Fall and Winter by pairing childlike curiosity with facts about the natural world.
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Fireworks
by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Cátia Chien
In this evocative slice of life, dazzling colors and stirring, detail-rich descriptions conjure up a sultry summer day for two city-dwelling siblings, complete with a rooftop fireworks display. Read-alikes: John Rocco’s Blackout; Jacqueline Woodson’s The World Belonged to Us.
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The Snowball Fight
by Beth Ferry
One wintry morning, the snow begins and so does--a snowball fight. In her signature verse, Beth Ferry recounts a day spent behind snowbanks and on sleds, while Tom Lichtenheld's cinematic art [presents] readers with sly and snowy twists--
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Apapacho Love: A Story about Hugs from the Heart
by Cynthia Harmony
A gorgeous picture book featuring a Mexican American family that's as comforting as a warm embrace--great for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and baby gifts! Every day for Luna starts and ends with Mami's apapachos--hugs that come from Mami's soul. Her warm cuddles fill Luna's heart, like stars fill the sky. They make her feel safe. They make her feel seen. But, oh no, Mami has to take a trip! What will Luna do without Mami's hugs? Maybe...apapachos can come from other people, too. Like Abue's, which makes Luna feel brave. And Daddy's, which makes her giggle. Not to mention her dog, Benito's wet nuzzle which tells her to rise and shine with a smile. It turns out even when Mami's far away, her love is all around. Apapacho love is everywhere!
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Lucky New Year: Colors
by Joyce Wan
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Joyce Wan's irresistable petite picture book that will introduce kids (ages 3-5) to the colors of the holiday. Features a book jacket that opens into a poster! From the RED of lucky envelopes and the ORANGE of tangerines to lovely PINK plum blossoms, LUCKY NEW YEAR COLORS captivates young readers with Wan's signature cute-as-a-button style, a rainbow of colors, and an authentic cultural experience. Kids will step into a colorful journey through the widely celebrated holiday known as Chinese New Year as Wan brings her Chinese heritage to life through all the colors of the rainbow and playful rhymes. This book shares a wonderful combination--the concept of colors and the traditions of the holiday--and the adventure culminates with the spectacular rainbow of lion dancers! Here's a book that helps little ones enhance their color recognition skills while experiencing the joy of the holiday.
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| Dalmartian by Lucy Ruth CumminsWhile visiting Earth, an alien who resembles a green-spotted Dalmatian is adopted by human child Stephen. There's confusion -- the alien walks on two legs and is appalled by dog park antics -- but understanding grows as boy and alien bond. Playful humor and charming minimalist illustrations distinguish this transplanetary tale.
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| Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers; illustrated by Rebecca Lee KunzSissy, an older Indigenous girl, doesn't understand why her little brother Chooch gets away with everything! His so-called "help" only messes things up. As her temper flares, Sissy's family offers support and perspective. Book buzz: Featuring textured illustrations filled with Cherokee imagery, this relatable sibling story is the winner of the 2025 Caldecott Medal, as well as the 2026 American Indian Youth Literature Award for picture books.
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| My Thoughts Have Wings by Maggie Smith; illustrated by Leanne HatchWhen anxious thoughts flood her too-busy brain at bedtime, a child receives some helpful advice from mom: worrying is normal, but it helps to make space for happy, peaceful thoughts too. Kids (and adults) who appreciate this sweetly accessible read from poet Maggie Smith may also enjoy Whatever Comes Tomorrow by Rebecca Gardyn Levington.
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| Lost by Bob StaakeStylized, expressive artwork tells the story in this wordless picture book about a child seeking a lost cat. While hanging up posters, she encounters owners of other lost pets -- from a bird to a dog to a giraffe -- all of whom are reunited by the final page. Read-alike: Bruce Handy's Balloon.
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| A Pinecone! by Helen YoonA dad is busy wrangling a very muddy dog, leaving his daughter free to pursue her obsession: collecting pinecones. But where can she store them all? While the slapstick humor in this story will elicit giggles, the substance will ring true for young collectors. For fans of: Off-Limits, also by Helen Yoon and featuring the same parent-child duo.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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