Picture Books
August 2025

Board Books
Hello Night, Hello Day : A High-contrast Book for Tummytime
by Duopress Labs

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Corduroy gives thanks
by John Joseph

"Corduroy and Lisa are thankful for so many things! They're thankful for their delicious turkey, the fresh bread, and the beautiful flowers. They can't wait to celebrate and show their gratitude for all their friends!"
Cat's first Halloween
by Natalie Nelson

"It's spooky season, and Cat is ready to show Baby everything he knows about it. Pumpkins are smiling, treats are everywhere . . . and curiously, a ladybug and a dinosaur show up at the door. Celebrate Halloween with Cat, tricks, and treats as Baby discovers what makes the season so special!"
Bad mood.
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

"Bingo is in a bad mood and begins to cause chaos in the Heeler house! Can Bluey and Mum cheer Bingo up?"
Richard Scarry's Halloween Cars and Trucks
by Richard Scarry

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Easy Readers
Elvis & Romeo go to dog school
by David Soman

"Elvis and Romeo are at their first day of dog school! Romeo already knows how to chase. Elvis already knows how to stay and sit. They both still have a lot to learn, but they will do it together!"
Rabbit Tea
by Cynthia Rylant

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Elvis & Romeo Visit the Vet
by David Soman

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Picture Books
Getting ready for Halloween
by Vera Ahiyya

"Halloween is here, and the whole class is getting ready for fun! With the help of their teacher, they play games, make arts and crafts, and even march in a costume parade. But will the day hold more tricks or treats?"
Ada and the Goat
by Heidi Aubrey

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Squirrel and Bird
by Laura Baker

Boisterous Squirrel and reserved Bird demonstrate how there is more to them than just one trait
The invisible parade
by Leigh Bardugo

"A young girl examines fear and death and discovers bravery against the backdrop of Dâia de Muertos"
Ellie Has a Secret
by Amelia Bothe

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Itsy Bitsy Spider
by Jane Cabrera

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I Love My Cat With the Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle

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My abuela is a bruja
by Mayra Cuevas

"My abuela is a bruja. There is magic in everything she does. There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of herhugs, and the delicious smell of her cooking. The granddaughter wonders: will I have magic of my own one day?"
Piggle the pig : party problems
by Dudolf

Piggle eagerly prepares for a party with his friends, but his appetite keeps ruining his carefully planned meals before the guests arrive
There's a dinosaur in your book
by Tom Fletcher

The reader helps Little Dino make new friends while avoiding the task of waking up the Big Dinosaur
Aggie and the Ghost
by Matthew Forsythe

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Specs
by Van G. Garrett

"This is a love letter to glasses. But not just any glasses. Only the shiniest, flyest, you-est specs you can find--the ones that let you see things in a whole new way! In this playful and joyful ode to specs of all kinds, young readers follow one girl on her journey of acceptance and join the fun of picking the perfect pair of glasses"
The Found Things
by Petr Horácek

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Whoa Panda!
by C. S. Jennings

"Panda gets excited when he sees a potential friend. So excited, he's apt to put his cold, wet nose right in their face! Eeek! Whoa Panda! Fortunately Panda has a friend to help him navigate how close is too close. And before long, he is able to say "Wayto go, Panda" instead of "Whoa Panda!" With irresistible art and a simple, encouraging text, this entertaining picture book is perfect for helping little ones become more self-aware of personal boundaries"
Changing Magic
by Kara Lareau

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Sweet Magic
by Kara Lareau

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Fall Is for Beginnings
by Rajani Larocca

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It's Taco Knight!
by Megan Maynor

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Squash & Pumpkin : #squashgoals
by G. G. Mcqueen

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Lola's moving day
by Anna McQuinn

Lola and her growing family are moving into a larger space, so together they set up a packing plan, say their goodbyes, and settle into their new home
The Little Ghost Quilt's Winter Surprise
by Riel Nason

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I am strong!
by Todd Parr

"A celebration of all the ways kids can be strong and resilient"
Sundust
by Zeke Peäna

"A look at the author's hometown of El Paso, where the sun reigns over the vast desert and shapes all that it touches"
Who's Afraid of the Dark?
by Catherine Rayner

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How the forest feels : sensory play nature's way
by Wendi Silvano

"A boy and his grandfather travel through a scenic forest on a sensory adventure"
Ghouldilocks and the three ghosts
by Annie Sullivan

In this Halloween twist on the classic fairy tale, Ghouldilocks explores a haunted mansion, sampling spooky meals and furniture before making friends with three friendly ghosts
Five Little Friends : A Collection of Finger Rhymes
by Sean Taylor

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How to catch Bigfoot
by Alice Walstead

"Join the How to Catch Kids on a camping trip of epic proportions: Bigfoot is on the loose, and the search for Sasquatch is on! But what if Bigfoot is not actually a scary, hairy beast? It's up to YOU and the Catch Club Kids to find out!"
A monstrous bedtime
by Kerilynn Wilson

"Bedtime routines are important for a good night's sleep--even for the monster under your bed"
Bob the vampire snail
by Andrea Zuill

Bob, an ordinary snail-turned-vampire, adjusts to life as a vampire as he discovers a newfound love for tomatoes, quirky sleeping habits, and an unexpected friend
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