January 2026 list by K. Pearson |
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All Around a Year
by Mariana Ruiz Johnson
For kids ages 4-8 comes a charming picture book that chronicles the many wonderful--and not-so-wonderful--things that happen throughout the year as the seasons change.
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All the Cats
by Nicola Kent
Nicola Kent presents . . . all the cats! Short cats, tall cats, careful-not-to-fall cats. Itchy cats and scratchy cats--can you see the matching cats? Spot the miles and miles of cats jam-packed into this chunky, feline picture book! Can you spot yours?
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Brain Train: An Off-The-Rails Journey from A to Zzz
by Charlie Mylie
All aboard the brain train! The conductor has mapped out a smooth route from A to Z, but when the train goes off the tracks, the whole alphabet goes off the rails! What's G doing next to I? Shouldn't Q come before R? Does anyone know how to get out of O? The train has to fly through the fog at F, slip past sea creatures at S, and hitch a ride with the horned horses at H if they want to make it safely to the memory palace.
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Chicka Chicka I Love You
by Bill Martin Jr
In this joyful companion to the beloved and bestselling classic Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, rollicking rhymes and bold artwork celebrate love--from A to Z! I love you and you love me the way we say it is L, O, V, E!
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Every Body Move!
by Jenna Elyse Johnson
From flittin’, flyin’, flowin’ walkers to dartin’, jumpin’, dazzlin’ braces, there are so many cool inventions that help people move! Every Body Move! is an energetic affirmation for children who use mobility tools and a joyful celebration of an accessible world– set to an original groovy tune!
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Groundhog vs. Cupid
by Todd Tarpley
A groundhog and Cupid fight over whose holiday, Groundhog Day or Valentine's Day, should reign supreme--
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Just for You (Little Critter): 50th Anniversary Edition
by Mercer Mayer
This silly and sweet picture book about the mayhem that results from trying to help mom is a perfect gift any time of year! Mercer Mayer's Little Critter is trying his best to be a help to his mother in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book. Whether he's trying to make breakfast, mow the lawn, or carry the groceries--maybe it's Little Critter who needs some help after all!
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Lena the Chicken (But Really a Dinosaur!)
by Linda Bailey
Lena lives in a chicken coop, and she looks a lot like a chicken. But deep down, she's convinced that she's a--DINOSAUR! She can feel it in her bones. Lena just doesn't understand the scaredy chickens in her family, and they don't understand her either, with her ferociousness and big ideas. The people on the farm are also baffled, except for little Madeline, who thinks Lena has personality. And then, when a dastardly weasel turns up and threatens the coop, Lena's fearful family chickens out again.
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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!
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Lucky New Year: Colors
by Joyce Wan
From the RED of lucky envelopes and the ORANGE of tangerines to lovely PINK plum blossoms, LUCKY NEW YEAR COLORS captivates young readers with Wan's signature cute-as-a-button style, a rainbow of colors, and an authentic cultural experience. Kids will step into a colorful journey through the widely celebrated holiday known as Chinese New Year as Wan brings her Chinese heritage to life through all the colors of the rainbow and playful rhymes.
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Mayhem at the Museum
by Hannah Brückner
During a visit to the dinosaur museum, something terrible happens. Yuri is startled and bumps into a giant brachiosaurus skeleton. What massive mayhem! At first it feels as if things will never be the same again...But then Yuri remembers the best way to deal with difficult situations: take a deep breath and ask for help.--
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Meet the Smushkins
by Claudia Rueda
Meet the Smushkins, a family of characters that toddlers will find irresistible. The Smushkins are looking for a house, but what makes a good house for the Smushkins? They all agree: there must be lots of light, a big table everyone can sit on to look out the window, and an apple tree for making pies. Oh, and a playground, puddles to jump in, an ice cream cart, and so much more! But most of all, a good house for the Smushkins is a house full of Smushkins!
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Moby Duck
by Peter Raymundo
An imaginative kid turns bath time into an epic nautical adventure as he pursues his missing duck.
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My Dog Smudge
by Sujean Rim
Smudge the dog does not bark, so his owner and he go explore the sounds that other animals make as they discover that you do not need words to show you love someone.
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My Friend, Billy Whiskers
by David Litchfield
Some friends are real, some are imaginary, but all can help us find our voice. On a snowy day, while the other children play together, Patrick sits alone, but he isn't really alone. His imaginary friend, Billy Whiskers, is always there, ready for bike rides, tree climbs, and magical adventures where Patrick's worries can just disappear. But on this special snow day, with the help of Billy Whiskers, Patrick finds the courage to take a new adventure and say hello to real life children playing in the real life playground. Can you guess what happens next?
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Paper Chase
by Julia Donaldson
A new story of friendship, loss, and adventure connected by one very special tree. Under a tree, a boy with a book and girl with a paper plane meet and play over the course of a wonderful day. Then they are parted -- perhaps never to meet again. Soon their tree is felled and starts a new journey to become paper to make hundreds of different things... including a book for a girl and a notepad for a boy. Can a new paper plane find its way to reunite the friends again?
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A Place Just for Me
by Loredana Baldinucci
Silver is the youngest mouse in a big mouse family. He’d love to have a quiet spot all to himself to do what he likes best: absolutely nothing! But it is almost impossible in his burrow. His noisy siblings are playing ball, dancing, and listening to music. His parents are busy cooking, building gadgets, and reading books. What should Silver do?
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Richard Scarry's Lowly Worm Saves Christmas!
by Richard Scarry
When the elves get sick, Santa needs help! Can Lowly Worm help Santa make toys and save Christmas? He will with best friends Huckle Cat and Sally Cat by his side as they team up to make it the best Christmas ever! Kids can join the fun with Lowly Worm in this sweet holiday storybook.
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Sparkles for Sunny: A Lunar New Year Story
by Sylvia Chen
Wishing to distinguish her style while honoring her family's ideals, young Sonny adds her unique touch to her sisters' hand-me-down dress for the Lunar New Year celebration.
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Where's Snoopy?
by Charles M. Schulz
Find the Peanuts gang in all the fun places the beloved characters play in their neighborhood in this search-and-find book! Keep an eye out! Snoopy, Woodstock, Charlie Brown, and his friends play all around the neighborhood. Can you find them, their favorite toys, and more?
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Whooo Is Still Awake?
by Brigette Barrager
It's time we flew. The night is new - so much to do. Whooo is still awake? As the moon rises and the stars twinkle, two little owls take flight into moonlit woods. With a joyful Whooo? Whooo? they explore the night, meeting nocturnal friends along the way. From fluttering moths and playful raccoons to creeping black cats and trotting skunks, each page turn introduces readers to a new surprise.
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