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Picture Books - April 2025 |
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| Wind Watchers by Micha ArcherFramed as a year-long conversation between a group of children and the wind that accompanies them through the seasons, this picture book is equal parts poetic and playful, with lavishly dynamic collage art throughout. Try this next: creator Micha Archer's Caldecott Honor-winning Wonder Walkers. |
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Will the Pigeon Graduate?
by Mo Willems
The Pigeon had better graduate, as he did the work, paid attention to the little details and overcame some big obstacles, or did he(?), in an uplifting, hilarious and inspirational graduation picture book.
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| Papilio by Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou MusserIn this charming, fact-filled story, three creators take turns showing readers the stages of a black swallowtail's life, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Each stage has its own style, but sweetness, humor, and solid information persist throughout. "Move aside, Very Hungry Caterpillar," declares Kirkus Reviews. |
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Little Blue Truck and Racer Red
by Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by, and when Racer Red challenges Blue to a race, Blue knows that win or lose, it's fun to try.
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| Echo by Adam RexJunior Junior's only friend is the echo across the valley, since it always restates his brilliant (and obviously correct) opinions. But then a new kid with her own opinions moves in, forcing Junior to confront an unthinkable notion: that friendship sometimes involves being wrong. Eye-catching colors add even more verve to the dimensional artwork in this humorous fable. |
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Llama Llama Loves His Teacher
by J. T. Morrow
Go through the school day with Llama Llama as he recalls all the things he learns, but more importantly, all the things he loves about his teacher, in a book that would make a great thank-you gift for teachers.
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| Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob SheaKids who love watching silly situations escalate will relish this giggle-inducing tale of two turtles: the bearsuit-clad title character who asserts that he's a "for-real bear," and the self-proclaimed "for-real bear expert" who demands increasingly absurd demonstrations of "bear" behavior. |
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Home
by Matt de la Pena
Celebrate the beauty and love found in every home, no matter its size, and see how people can be a kind of home, in a meditation on the places we feel most comfortable, loved and protected.
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Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme
by Betsy Bird
In this laugh-out-loud spin on a classic nursery rhyme collection, a feisty weasel continuously interrupts the narrator’s carefully prepared recitation - adding exuberant mischief to the timeless rhymes we all know and love.
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Signs of Friendship
by Annie Silvestro
Sally and Sonia met when they were young, and when Sonia struggled to hear, they learned sign language together, but when Dev moves in with his puppy, they spend time together and Sally feels forgotten and must learn to share her feelings.
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Bad Kitty Goes to the Beach
by Nick Bruel
It's beach day, but Kitty does not want to go to the beach, but then she spots something with white and gray feathers and an orange beak that looks tasty and decides that maybe the beach won't be so bad after all.
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Nellie's Big Splash
by Cori Doerrfeld
After Nellie the sea turtle hatched, her siblings joyfully ran into the ocean and swam away, but Nellie was too scared, until she realizes that if she looks past the scary waves, there's a world waiting for her to jump in.
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Baa Haa
by Audrey Perrott
Babette the sheep laughs as everything, even when she is nervous, scared, or in trouble, which can be awkward and confusing--but when her friends assure her that it is okay the be sad or frightened she learns to express her true feelings
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Hugs are (not) for Everybody!
by Ella Russell
It's time for a birthday party, and a friend arrives with hugs for everybody, but not everybody wants a hug and that's okay, in an upbeat story about setting and respecting personal boundaries.
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Sunny Wants to Play
by Katty Maurey
"Sunny is the only kid in a big family. She wishes she had someone to play with, but it seems like everyone has someone except her. When she finally gets her wish and is invited to play with the neighborhood kids, it's a bit more than she bargained for... Maybe being the only child has its advantages!"
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Hi, Cat. Bye, Cat.
by Jade Orlando
"This funny cat-centric board book by Jade Orlando is the purrfect rhyming read-aloud for teaching opposites. The lively text begs for repeat reading, and children will love spotting details in the vibrant art. With sleepy cats on the closing spread, Hi,Cat. Bye, Cat. is great for bedtime or anytime!"
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Baby's First Mazes
by Highlights
Explore six colorful mazes and lead animals from start to finish, in an interactive book that builds fine-motor skills when young ones trace die-cut paths to help a kitten to its friends, a seal to its swimming hole and more.
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Egg, Egg, Egg!
by Sarah Finan
A bright and bold board book all about the joy of eating eggs! There's only one thing this little baby wants to eat for breakfast - eggs, eggs, eggs! Boiled, runny, but always yummy. With sweet rhyming text, bold, bright artwork and clever die-cuts throughout, this board book is a joy to read aloud to little ones and can be enjoyed again and again.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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