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Picture Books and Early Chapters April 2026 |
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Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Sheepy: A Sleepy Sheepy Story
by Lucy Ruth Cummins
From New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald and written by acclaimed author Lucy Ruth Cummins comes a silly and sing-songy Sleepy Sheepy bedtime board book. Twinkle, twinkle, little sheep, now it's time to go to sleep . . . Crafted from the original bedtime song Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, and with sturdy board book pages, this is the perfect bedtime read for little sheepies who absolutely, positively refuse to go to bed For fans of Sandra Boynton's The Going to Bed Book and Eric Carle's Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Other Nursery Rhymes. Don't miss the other books in the series: Sleepy Sheepy, Sheepy Sheepy and the Sheepover, Creepy Sheepy.
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I Can Spy a Dinosaur: Spotting, Counting, Colors
by Buster Books
Covering key early years concepts like counting and colors, this charming board book is sure to captivate young dinosaur fans. From swooping Pterodactyls to baby Triceratops, readers aged 1-3 will love counting their way through a colorful prehistoric world, packed with bright illustrations and friendly creatures on every page. Featuring twenty different species of dinosaurs, each scene bursts with vibrant detail and brings a new setting to life. A simple pronunciation guide at the back helps young readers say each dinosaur name with confidence - perfect for encouraging language skills and fueling dino-themed enthusiasm.
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Tough Times: El Toro & Friends: A Graphic Novel
by Raúl the Third
The rookie Kid Toro hasn't won a match in a long time. He loses to every wrestler he fights, from Al the Crane Scorpio to Prickly Pear to Burrobot. It feels like he'll never win again Luckily, his coach, Ricky Raton, won't let him give up so easily. As he reminds his young fighter what he does best, Kid Toro starts to realize that, when you get knocked down, getting back up makes all the difference. Tackling Spanish phrases and packed full of humor, these Eisner-nominated early reader graphic novels are essential for readers who want an action-packed story and lots of laughs. For more fun with El Toro & Friends, check out: Tag Team, Tacos Today, Team Up, Training Day.
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DK Super Readers Level 2 Pokémon Here Come the Explorers
by Dk
Watch out it's the sneaky group of Pokemon Trainers called the Explorers. Discover which fearsome Pokemon are in their team, what they hope to steal, and who will be brave enough to battle them? The engaging text has been carefully leveled using Lexile so that children are set up to succeed. Colorful Pokemon images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will help young readers to build their reading ability, as they learn all about fearsome foes from Pokemon Horizons.
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It's My Bird-Day!
by Mo Willems
From #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author and illustrator Mo Willems, comes the highly anticipated annual event, The Pigeon's BIRD-DAY! The Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake He is ready for the presents But ... do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise ? Get ready for a very special birthday celebration from three-time Caldecott honoree Mo Willems.
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The Littlest Elephant: A One and Only Ruby Story
by Katherine Applegate
From the Newbery Award-winning and bestselling author of the modern classic One and Only series comes a gorgeous picture book introducing young readers to Ruby, the beloved baby elephant. Ruby is the littlest elephant in the herd at the animal sanctuary, where she lives near her best friends Ivan the silverback gorilla and Bob the lovable mutt. Ruby loves all the things that make being an elephant fun, like splashing in muddy puddles and spraying water through her trunk. But there are parts of being an elephant that she doesn't love so much, like her new tusks. The herd is preparing for Ruby's Tuskday, a day to celebrate the fact that Ruby is growing up, and for remembering. Ruby has lots of happy memories, but she also has lots of sad ones, ones that are hard to think about. Surrounded by the love of her herd and her friends, the littlest elephant will see that growing up doesn't have to be scary, and that remembering the darkness can help us appreciate the light. This beautiful and poignant story shows readers the importance of honoring the past, cherishing the present, and facing the future without fear.
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Goldfinches
by Mary Oliver
Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet gorgeously illustrates the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver for the first time in picture book form. Have you heard them singing in the wind, above the final fields?Have you ever been so happy in your life? Mary Oliver, winner of the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize, is one of America's most beloved poets. Introducing her unforgettable words to children for the very first time, her poem Goldfinches joyfully observes the power of the natural world as only Mary Oliver can. Illuminated by the exquisite mixed-media artwork of Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet, Goldfinches fills the reader with wonder for the beauty around them and gratitude for the ability to bear witness to it.
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Could You Ever Smile with Axolotls!?
by Sandra Markle
Spend a day with axolotls in this fantastic series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series! What if you could spend a day with your favorite animals? What would you eat? How would you play? Would you ever want to leave? Clean your teeth and get ready to smile with axolotls in the fourth book in the Could You Ever... series! Learn all about this unusual animal -- what it eats, where it lives, and more! This innovative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures.
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Sir Edmund of the Wild West: Mystery in the Grand Canyon
by Dusti Bowling
Edmund, a goldendoodle and seizure-alert dog of esteemed lineage (at least according to him) is destined for life in a palace. Buckingham Palace, to be precise. He is an expert at all things British—from tasty kidney pies to the cozy mysteries of Jessica Fletcher—and thus he believes he is meant to be a Royal Guard, serving the King of England. But when Edmund’s beloved owner dies, he gets adopted by a veteran called Wild West Willy, an aspiring ghosthunter. Willy aims to travel to the Grand Canyon, where he’ll uncover the truth behind the disappearance of a couple who went missing in 1928. Little does Willy know that Edmund can actually see ghosts! Should Edmund help out and solve the mystery, even though it isn’t quite as grand as serving in the Royal Guard? Maybe his destiny is closer to home than he realized.
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No Rain, No Rainbow
by Hannah Fay
Rain is not your typical peaches-and-lollipops kind of fairy. She would choose muddy rainstorms over sunshine any day, hands down. Another thing she dislikes? Working in a group. So when her brand-new club is tasked with building a fairy house together, Rain decides she’d rather do her own thing. Because teamwork is never worth the trouble…right? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Fairy Scout Friends chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
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