Cardington-Lincoln Public Library: Picture Books: January 2026

Now available on our shelves...

Love Finds a Way
by Vern Kousky

For fans of LOVE IS MY FAVORITE THING and I NEED A HUG comes a sweet story about the healing power of love. Perfect for Valentine's Day and beyond!

Chicka Chicka I Love You
by Bill Martin Jr

With its playful alphabet theme and heartfelt message, [this book could be a] gift for Valentine's Day, baby showers, or anytime you want to say 'I love you!' This ... keepsake mini-picture book features sturdy paper-over-board construction, ... rainbow holographic foil on the cover, and a ... to/from page--[meant] for sharing love, one letter at a time--

Yellow Is a Banana: A Picture Book
by John Himmelman

Two children argue over the phrasing and description of different fruits' colors until they come across one they both agree upon.

A Knot Is Not a Tangle
by Daniel Nayeri; illustrated by Vesper Stamper

Precious time spent with his grandparents becomes even more special for one Iranian boy as his grandmother teaches him the ancient art of Persian rug-making. Intricately detailed watercolor art captures their step-by-step process, including the addition of a purposeful flaw as a defense against perfectionism.

The Littlest Yak
by Lu Fraser

Gertie is the littlest yak, feeling stuck in her smallness--she wants to grow UP and have bigness and tallness. But when it turns out that there are some things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's perfect, just the way she is?

Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!