Picture Books
August 2026
Recent Releases
Where Do Stories Live? by Meenal Patel
Where Do Stories Live?
by Meenal Patel

When Avni receives a journal as a gift, she questions what is worth putting on its blank pages. Through observation, contemplation, and adventure as they walk to their aunt's house, Avni and her younger sister Isha discover the magic of storytelling hiding in butterfly wings, homemade meals, and shared laughter.
Not Another Unicorn Story: A Picture Book by Christine Roussey
Not Another Unicorn Story: A Picture Book
by Christine Roussey

I know what you're thinking. But don't worry, I'm not going to tell you another unicorn story. Nothing about a magical horse with a neon pink mane, galloping through an extraordinary world full of wonder. I definitely won't tell you about the miraculous Fountain of Joy or the rainbow poops as fluffy as whipped cream. And I promise not to say a word about any mischievous gnomes named Nestor.You insist? Pfff, fine, all right . . .
The Most Magnificent Me by Chitra Soundar
The Most Magnificent Me
by Chitra Soundar

You might be an artist, a gardener, a drummer, a tennis player, or all of the above. You might stand out or fit in, be part of the flock or a new kid on the block, be a hardworking early bird or a night owl who loves having fun. There are endless possibilities for who you can be, and this vibrant picture book, with its bold, swirling, intricate artwork and spirited verse, makes it clear you can be everything you wish.
Sunrise Sail by Charles Trevino
Sunrise Sail
by Charles Trevino

During a sunrise sail sojourn, a boy and his grandfather find a stowaway. When a sudden squall rolls in during their picnic stop--everything is soggy. When the sailboat slips away, guess who saves the day?
Because of a Bee by Lola M. Schaefer
Because of a Bee
by Lola M. Schaefer

Bees play a vital role in the ecosystem of plants and animals that work together to grow food.
Retro Reads
Check out some of these awesome picture books from the not-so-distant past!
 
100 Goats and Granny! by Atinuke
100 Goats and Granny!
by Atinuke; illustrated by Lauren Hinds

In a playful twist on the traditional counting book, readers get the opportunity to count Granny's ever-increasing herd of goats. It's easier said than done, since these goats are committed to mayhem: clattering over rooftops, beeping the bus horn, gnawing on the laundry, and running amok through town. Read-alike: Oh Dear, Look What I Got! by Michael Rosen.
Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la Peña
Milo Imagines the World
by Matt de la Peña

Milo took a drawing book and went out with his sister excitedly and anxiously. It was a long subway trip, and to pass the time, Milo carefully observed the passengers around him, like a little artist, imagined their lives, and then painted them.
Many Things at Once by Veera Hiranandani
Many Things at Once
by Veera Hiranandani; illustrated by Nadia Alam

Although she's secure in her identity as Indian and American, Jewish and Hindu, a young girl still worries that being "many things at once" means she'll never feel the kind of singular belonging she sees in her peers. Inspired by the author's own experiences, Many Things at Once is a thoughtful and ultimately affirming read. Read-alike: Lorian Tu's We Are a Song. 
Caboose: A Picture Book by Travis Jonker
Caboose
by Travis Jonker; illustrated by Ruth Chan

In an elementary school class of anthropomorphic animals, one mischief-minded hippo is a little too hungry for the power of being at the front of the line. Banished to the back, his antics become zanier still -- until the teacher assigns him a perfect spot in the middle. Kirkus Reviews calls Caboose "a chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions." Read-alike: Proper Badger Would Never! by Lauren Glattly.
Our Lake: (A Caldecott Honor Book) by Angie Kang
Our Lake
by Angie Kang

"Today, Brother is taking me up to swim in the lake like Father used to." So begins this slice-of-life book in which poetic text and evocative, expressionist illustrations harmonize to tell a story about grief, remembrance, and comfort. For further sensitive and moving explorations of loss, try Naseem Hrab's The Sour Cherry Tree and Lindsay Ward's Our Spot. 
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!