Picture Books
February 2026

Fairy Tales
Rumpelstiltskin
by Mac Barnett; illustrated by Carson Ellis

The traditional fairy tale about a magical trickster and the woman who outwits him gets a fresh take in this retelling. Quirky humor gives the text a contemporary edge, balanced by medieval-inspired illustrations in deep, rich hues.
 
Bear and the Three Goldilocks by Patrick Horne
Bear and the Three Goldilocks
by Patrick Horne

When the Goldilocks family leaves their campsite to go on a hike, Bear comes along and makes a mess of their food and belongings--because that is how bears roll.
Hansel and Gretel by Stephen King
Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King

The haunting tale of two brave children lost in a dark and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends Stephen King and Maurice Sendak--
Newly Added
How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace
How to Catch a Leprechaun
by Adam Wallace

A rhyming tale of St. Patrick's Day approaching and a leprechaun causing mischief while avoiding being caught in a trap.
Creepy Sheepy by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Creepy Sheepy
by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Sleepy Sheepy wants his costume to be creepy and unique, so on Halloween night he becomes a Sheepwalker sheep.--Provided by publisher.
Let's Eat! by Ana Zamorano
Let's Eat!
by Ana Zamorano

Each day Antonio's Mamâa tries to get everyone to sit down together to eat, but someone is always busy elsewhere, until the family celebrates a new arrival.
Winter Days in the Big Woods by L. Wilder
Winter Days in the Big Woods
by L. Wilder

Young Laura Ingalls and her family come to life in a familiar tale, adapted for the youngest reader, of how Laura, her Ma, and her Pa prepare the little house for the snowy days ahead.
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