Picture Books
March 2026

Recent Releases
The Future Book
by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Shawn Harris

In this picture book from two popular creators, the future is here, and it's goofier than anyone imagined. Oranges are now "bloranges," "Charlie Cheese Face" is a common name, and saying thanks involves…a fish? This "solemnly silly look at social norms" (Publishers Weekly) is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
 
Forty the Fortune Teller by Drew Daywalt
Forty the Fortune Teller
by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Kevin Cornell

In this hilarious graphic novel-style picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller, along with her friends Potato Chip and Basketball convince a team of chewed-up chewing gum to help repair the playground slide so that the kids at school won't get hurt. This story is totally wacky, adorable, and a perfect read-aloud for storytime. By the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit.
Sarabeth's Garage by Melanie Florence
Sarabeth's Garage
by Melanie Florence; illustrated by Nadia Alam

Sarabeth loves cars. And most of all, she loves to help her dad at his garage. Sarabeth's grandmother doesn't approve. She thinks little girls should play with dolls and wear dresses and always have clean hands. But when her car starts grumbling like a walrus instead of purring like a kitten, who will be there to help?
Exca-Gator! by Brooke Hartman
Exca-Gator!
by Brooke Hartman; illustrated by MIchael Slack

Exca-Gator and his crew spend the day using their construction equipment to build and play, but when big mistakes get in their way, the team works together to save the day.
Is It Spring? by Kevin Henkes
Is It Spring?
by Kevin Henkes

If one day buds bloom and birds chirp, and the next day a late snow falls from the sky, is it spring? Will it ever be spring? An evergreen, child-friendly picture book that explores themes of patience, hope, the seasons, and nature by the New York Times bestseller and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.
Who Ate Steve? by Susannah Lloyd
Who Ate Steve?
by Susannah Lloyd; illustrated by Kate Hindley

Marcel is a bird and he is big. Steve is a worm, and he is . . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know something about it? And can he be persuaded to return that poor worm RIGHT NOW? This hilarious picture book will leave readers in stitches as they solve the simplest mystery they'll ever read!
A Fluffle of Bunnies by Christie Matheson
A Fluffle of Bunnies
by Christie Matheson

A scurry of squirrels ask a charm of goldfinches, a ballet of swans, an army of frogs, and more woodland animals if they have seen a missing rabbit.
Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest by Jean Reidy
Bob Is the Biggest, Strongest, and Smartest
by Jean Reidy; illustrated by Amy Jindra Hodgson

Bob, a bear who constantly brags about how big and strong he is, learns to connect with the other animals after feeling left out when Bill, a curious badger who lets everyone speak, arrives in the forest.
The Weedy Garden: A Happy Habitat for Wild Friends by Margaret Renkl
The Weedy Garden: A Happy Habitat for Wild Friends
by Margaret Renkl; illustrated by Billy Renkl

A weedy backyard garden becomes a vibrant ecosystem that is home to an impressive array of plants and animals for any child patient enough to observe it.
Pizzasaurus by Tammi Sauer
Pizzasaurus
by Tammi Sauer; illustrated by Kyle Beckett

Meet Pizzasaurus, a dinosaur with a unique twist! While other dinosaurs are famous for their size, strength, or spikes, Pizzasaurus is known for his love of pizza. But what if Pizzasaurus's friends are feeling a bit left out? Luckily, pizza is perfect for sharing, and that makes Pizzasaurus a special dinosaur indeed. Bursting with cheesy puns and bright, zany dinosaur scenes, this supremely silly and sweet story is the perfect treat for any kid who loves dinosaurs and pizza.
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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