Warren County Library System: Picture Books: November 2025

Recent Releases

There's a Dinosaur in Your Book
by Tom Fletcher

Shhh! A big T-Rex is sleeping in YOUR book... but a little T-rex is making lots of noise! Help her keep quiet in this interactive adventure from the bestselling author of There's a Monster in Your Book that's perfect for little ones learning to use their inside voice.

Broken
by X. Fang

While playing at her grandmother's house, Mei Mei accidentally breaks Ama's favorite teacup. Ama blames the judgmental cat, Mimi, but the child's guilt might be too big to bear. Expressive illustrations rife with dramatic angles highlight both the comedy and the discomfort in Mei Mei's situation, while a conclusion focused on honesty and repair will leave readers reassured. Read-alike: Accident! by Andrea Tsurumi.

Moon Song
by Michaela Goade

"Come! Haagú! Follow the light." So begins a bedtime story, spun by a Tlingit child for her anxious cousin. Together, they take an imaginary journey through nighttime wonders, from the snow-covered woods to the dark ocean waves to the glowing aurora borealis overhead. Illustrated in jewel-bright colors, this companion book to Berry Song is equal parts enchanting and soothing.

This Is Orange: A Field Trip Through Color
by Rachel Poliquin; illustrated by Julie Morstad

In this sweeping nonfiction picture book, children are invited on an exploratory journey that "connects art, culture, geography, history, nature, and science while discussing orange's many manifestations." Warm mixed media artwork allows the titular color to shine. Share this book with curious kids who love collecting unusual facts.

Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll!: The Inventive Rube Goldberg--A Life in Comics, Contraptions, and Six Simple Machines
by Catherine Thimmesh

A joyfully illustrated picture book biography of Rube Goldberg for STEM-loving children and the many people who enjoy doing simple tasks the hard way - plus an introduction to the six simple machines. Award-winning author Catherine Thimmesh and artist Shanda McCloskey introduce readers to Rube Goldberg's life and creative legacy, and put the tools for making real-life Rube Goldberg machines in their hands.

Gratitude

We Give Thanks
by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

In this sweet story told in rhyme, a rabbit and a frog journey through their community of animal friends, offering up gratitude for everything from mittens to roses to the "nice warm soup" they eventually share with everyone in a joyful closing feast. Pastel-shaded watercolors with pops of neon ensure that this cozy read is eye-catching, too.

Sallie Bee Writes a Thank-You Note
by Courtney Sheinmel and Susan Verde; illustrated by Heather Ross

After receiving a handmade scarf in the mail from Grandma Bee, Sallie just has to write down her feelings of gratitude. That first thank-you note leads Sallie to write more notes -- for her bus buddy, for the lunch lady, even for her sometimes-annoying brother. Don't miss: the fun extras, like finding Sallie's kitten in the illustrations, or the tips to help kids write their own thank-you notes.

At Our Table
by Patrick Hulse; illustrated by Madelyn Goodnight

"At our table there is room," declares this inclusive picture book. Featuring diverse groups of loved ones gathered for shared meals, this lyrical story invites readers to linger on delicious sensory details as well as opportunities for gratitude -- including gratitude for the farm labor and Indigenous knowledge that puts food on tables. Read-alike: Pie Is For Sharing by Stephanie Parsley Ledyard.

Thank You
by Jarvis

While many children need to be nudged into saying "thank you," the narrator of this picture book doesn't seem to stop. Throughout their day, they thank everything from their beloved red hat to the bubbles in the bath to the Tyrannosaurus ("for being the longest word I know"). Kirkus Reviews calls Thank You "a joyfully quirky gratitude journal for the preschool set."

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