Picture Books
February 2026

Recent Releases
The St. Patrick's Day Rescue (Paw Patrol) by Random House
The St. Patrick's Day Rescue (Paw Patrol)
by Random House

Chase, Skye, and the rest of the PAW Patrol are enjoying Adventure Bay's Saint Patrick's Day celebration--until Mayor Humdinger and his nephew, Harold, cause mischief to win the Lucky Rainbow Balloon Race. Can Ryder and his amazing pups save the day?
Moon Song by Michaela Goade
Moon Song
by Michaela Goade

A young Tlingit girl comforts her cousin, who is afraid of the dark, by singing a song of moonlight and the ocean.
Zina Bina: Learns the Value of Money by Alex Ryan
Zina Bina: Learns the Value of Money
by Alex Ryan

What if money could be a wise friend instead of just something to spend? In this imaginative tale, Zina Bina embarks on a journey guided by an enchanted tree, discovering lessons about saving, sharing, and making thoughtful choices. Blending fantasy with financial basics to help young readers understand the value of money and the joy of using it wisely.
The Sweater: A Story of Community by Larissa Theule
The Sweater: A Story of Community
by Larissa Theule

Holly the raccoon discovers a lonely little bird searching for shelter and rallies the forest animals to help it find a safe new home.
Broken by X. Fang
Broken
by X. Fang

When Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama's favorite cup, she's convinced it's the end of the world. What if Ama is angry? Mei Mei can't face it. But when Mimi, the innocent cat who witnesses her crime, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much! Mimi's accusing eyes follow Mei Mei until she just can't take it anymore, and the truth comes spilling out.
A Fluffle of Bunnies by Christie Matheson
A Fluffle of Bunnies
by Christie Matheson

A scurry of squirrels ask a charm of goldfinches, a ballet of swans, an army of frogs, and more woodland animals if they have seen a missing rabbit.
Retro Reads
Check out these awesome books from the not-so-distant past!
 
Go for the Moon: A Rocket, a Boy, and the First Moon Landing by Chris Gall
Go for the Moon: A Rocket, a Boy, and the First Moon Landing
by Chris Gall

Go for the Moon! is a captivating look at the Apollo 11 moon landing, celebrating one of humanity’s greatest achievements. Through a young narrator, readers explore the spacecraft’s design, the journey from Earth to the Moon, and the dramatic touchdown, as his own parallel adventure mirrors the astronauts’ historic voyage.
Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford
Freedom in Congo Square
by Carole Boston Weatherford

Six days a week, slaves labor from sunup to sundown and beyond, but on Sunday afternoons, they gather with free blacks at Congo Square outside New Orleans, free from oppression. Includes foreword about Congo Square by Freddi Williams Evans, glossary, and historical notes.
Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine by Gloria Whelan
Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine
by Gloria Whelan

Prince Albert comes up with a royally creative solution to Queen Victoria's modesty concerns in this true story that reveals an overlooked splash of history.
Imogene's Last Stand by Candace Fleming
Imogene's Last Stand
by Candace Fleming

Meet Imogene Tripp, a history-loving girl determined to save her town’s neglected historical society from becoming a shoelace factory. Armed with determination, humor, and quotes from famous figures, she rallies her community to value its past. 
Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, Inspired by Historical Facts by Nikki Grimes
Chasing Freedom: The Life Journeys of Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony, Inspired by Historical Facts
by Nikki Grimes

In this imaginative biographical story, Harriet Tubman and Susan B. Anthony sit down over a cup of tea in 1904 to reminisce about their struggles and triumphs in the service of freedom and women's rights.
Oscar's American Dream by Barry Wittenstein
Oscar's American Dream
by Barry Wittenstein

In 1899, an immigrant named Oscar opens a barbershop and a century later, after becoming a lady's clothing store, soup kitchen, bodega, and more, the building is torn down but Oscar's legacy remains. This book includes historical notes.
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