Picture Books
June 2025
Recent Releases
The Day the Crayons Made Friends
by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Oliver Jeffers

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are back for another adventure—and this time they explore Duncan's room. Will they want to leave the crayon box for good after they make new friends?
Fireworks
by Matthew Burgess; illustrated by Cátia Chien

As a hot day sizzles into evening, everyone on stoops and sidewalks looks skyward on this special summer night—the Fourth of July! Words and art blossom into flowers of fire across the sky, making this a perfect read for firework enthusiasts in cities and suburbs everywhere.
George & Lenny Are Always Together
by Jon Agee

George and Lenny are always together. And it's terrific. They are never alone! So what happens when one of them decides it's time to try some alone time? Is there a way for them to be alone together?
Leif's Gift
by Michael Wang; illustrated by Lenny Wen

Leif lives above his parents’ café, and his green thumb has turned his bedroom into a jungle. Leif’s parents worry he’s gone overboard, but Leif knows he can never have too many houseplants. But then important things begin to go missing in the overgrowth, and Leif must find a way to make his plants a little less―and maybe share a little more.
More or Less
by Alison Hughes; illustrated by Oge Mora

A child’s bedroom, and the rest of his house, has become cluttered with stuff. But when one small act of giving something away sparks joy, he keeps going—and before you know it, his little sister, friends, and family get involved in donating items to people in need and bringing the whole community together for a swap party.
Never Take Your Rhino On a Plane
by K. E. Lewis; illustrated by Isabel Roxas

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 traveling with your pet rhinoceros.
A Scrub in the Tub
by Jan Thomas

Rabbit and Weasel know their pal Pig needs a scrub in the tub. There’s just one problem: Pig does not like baths! He tries every alternative, from a single splash to a mud bath, but alas, the stink persists. With some help from his friends, can Pig open his mind to a bit of bath time fun?
Where the Deer Slip Through
by Katey Howes; illustrated by Beth Krommes

Throughout the course of a beautiful summer day, from sunrise to moonrise, a host of animals find their way through a gap in the hedge, bringing the farm to life.
Wish in a Tree
by Lynda Mullaly Hunt; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter

Afflicted by his classmate's derision, neurodivergent Oliver wishes to be more like his peers until his friends help him realize his differences are what make him remarkable.
You and Me, Anemone : A Story About Friendship and Personal Space
by Rachel Vail; illustrated by Chris Raschka

Don’t want to be booped? No problem! A sea anemone in the ocean confidently sets itself some personal boundaries, encouraging young readers on land to do the same. 
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