Picture Books
February 2026/March 2026
Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories: A Tall Tale Based on the Life and Work of Zora Neale Hurston by Giselle Anatol
Small-Girl Zora and the Shower of Stories: A Tall Tale Based on the Life and Work of Zora Neale Hurston
by Giselle Anatol

Hoping to save her mother's drought-stricken garden, imaginative Small-Girl Zora roams the town sharing her stories to gather joyous tears, only to discover that her words hold a magic all their own.
No More Gnomes by Beth Mills
No More Gnomes
by Beth Mills

Well-mannered Herbert struggles to politely tell Ms. Goat that he detests her creepy, boorish garden gnomes.
Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions: 10 Thoughtful Stories by Swapna Haddow
Little Dinosaurs, Big Questions: 10 Thoughtful Stories
by Swapna Haddow

Designed for adults to read with children. Tackle some of life's biggest questions with Diplo and his 10 dinosaur friends as they discuss questions including: What does it mean to be fair? -Why do bad things happen? -If someone is unkind, can I be, too? -Is it ever OK to lie? -Why do we follow rules?- This book for kids ages 5+ features simple exercises and activities and 10 read aloud stories that open up conversations in a gentle and approachable way.
Tea Is Love by Adib Khorram
Tea Is Love
by Adib Khorram

A celebration of the practice of tea drinking across various countries and cultures.
Princesses Versus Dinosaurs by Linda Bailey
Princesses Versus Dinosaurs
by Linda Bailey

An argument ensues about what kind of book this is, a princess book or a dinosaur book. Maybe it is a book for everyone.
A Spoonful of the Sea by Hyewon Yum
A Spoonful of the Sea
by Hyewon Yum

Honoring the tradition of serving miyeokguk on birthdays and inspired by the lives of Korea's haenyeo, this lovely picture book celebrates the bond between mothers and daughters.
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