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Picture Books January 2026 |
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Mama Car
by Lucy Catchpole; illustrated by Karen George
In this endearing story, a child describes how her family gets around. She’s got a tricycle, and Daddy drives a "big car," while Mama uses a "Mama Car": a manual wheelchair. Based on author Lucy Catchpole’s own parenting experience, Mama Car offers a cozy and matter-of-fact look at disability within family life.
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Leonard Grows a Haunted Garden
by Mike Ciccotello
A cheerful ghost grows a boo-tiful (and totally not haunted) springtime garden in this laugh-out-loud picture book--the perfect gift for Easter, Halloween, or year-round fun.
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Bath Time for the Crayons by Drew Daywalt; illustrated by Oliver JeffersThe hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to make a splash in the bath. Make bath time the best part of the day with this laugh-out-loud book from the bestselling team behind the international Crayons sensation. Featuring Drew Daywalt's giggle-inducing characters and bold, bright illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, Bath Time for the Crayons is squeaky-clean fun that's sure to keep children--and grown-ups--laughing.
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How to Find a Yeti by Matt HuntYetis aren't real . . . or are they? Get an epic game of hide and seek in bestselling author Matt Hunt's latest picture book. Some people don't believe in yetis, but this little boy does - in fact, he's a yeti expert, and today he's going out into the forest to find one and prove it. He searches over here and over there, up high and down low, but there is just no yeti to be found. Not today, and probably not EVER. Or is there . . . ?
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Don't Think of Tigers by Alex LatimerDream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page—just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perseverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed.
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Chicka Chicka Peep Peep by Bill MartinIt’s time for spring in this companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Everyone’s favorite alphabet crew is ready to hop to the occasion and sniff out the surprise, with the help of some fuzzy new friends. A asked B
and B asked C,
“What’s up there
in the pretty pink tree?”
Celebrate springtime in this colorful romp that will have everyone chanting—and hopping!—along.
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The Wildest Thing by Emily Winfield MartinFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes an enchanting picture book about a child finding their wild self. Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was something wild inside of her, waiting to come out... With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner wild and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality.
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Unfunny Bunny by Kenan Thompson; illustrated by Tony NealIn SNL star Kenan Thompson's hilarious picture book debut, a little bunny wants to be the funniest kid in school, but his jokes fall flat. What's an UNfunny bunny to do? This laugh-out-loud tale about unexpected friendship and pursuing your dreams is a silly, lighthearted read-aloud stuffed with 30 "unfunny" jokes that are sure to send readers of all ages into fits of giggles. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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