Name That Book, K-2
2025-2026
My Name Is Bana by Bana Alabed
My Name Is Bana
by Bana Alabed

Bana's mother tells her of the strong bana tree that grows in their homeland, Syria, and how Bana's strength helped her survive war, being a refugee, and starting fresh in a new country.
Henry, Like Always: Book 1 by Jenn Bailey
Henry, Like Always: Book 1
by Jenn Bailey

Henry likes Classroom Ten. He likes how it is always the same. But this week, Henry's class will have a parade, and a parade means having Share Time on the wrong day. A parade means playing instruments that are too loud. A parade means this week is not like always. Join Henry as he navigates the ups and downs of marker missiles, stomach volcanoes, and days that feel a little too orange. From the creators of the Schneider Family Honor-winning picture book A Friend for Henry, this warmly funny book starring a child on the autism spectrum is a reassuring read for all school-bound kids.--Provided by publisher.
Ahoy! by Sophie Blackall
Ahoy!
by Sophie Blackall

Join a child captain and parent first mate as they embark on a wild high seas adventure-all without leaving the living room! This imaginative romp of a picture book is filled with glorious illustrations from a beloved Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestselling creator.
Lucy Lancaster Has a Secret by Willow Coven
Lucy Lancaster Has a Secret
by Willow Coven

Lucy Lancaster develops a mysterious case of magical hiccups with the power to make her dreams and nightmares come true and then learns how to cast a spell to control them.
Flamingos Are Pretty Funky: A (Not So) Serious Guide by Abi Cushman
Flamingos Are Pretty Funky: A (Not So) Serious Guide
by Abi Cushman

An introduction to the amazing and unusual world of flamingos and their habitats--
We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang
We Are Definitely Human
by X. Fang

When three mysterious visitors from 'Europe' crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and offers to help fix up their 'car.' No, there's nothing strange about these guests at all. Just like other humans, they 'make business,' 'play sportsball,' and 'wear hat.' As the townsfolk also come to the aid of the visitors and the gathering turns into a little party, interplanetary relations reach an all-time high
Mad about Meatloaf by Maureen Fergus
Mad about Meatloaf
by Maureen Fergus

Meet Weenie, a meatloaf-obsessed wiener dog, and his best friends Frank and Beans in this hilarious early graphic novel for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and The Bad Guys. Weenie loves his human, Bob. He loves his guinea pig friend Beans and his cat friend Frank. He loves naps, adventures and sharing. In fact, Weenie loves pretty much everything (except the mail carrier). But the thing Weenie loves and desires more than anything else in the world is meatloaf. And he'll do anything to get it. Join Weenie, Frank and Beans on a laugh-out-loud meatloaf adventure, complete with a trench coat disguise, a wild meatloaf trap and even a hungry wolf.--
Uncle John's City Garden by Bernette Ford
Uncle John's City Garden
by Bernette Ford

While visiting her uncle John in the city for the summer, an African American girl, L'il Sissy, her siblings, and uncle transform an empty lot into a vegetable garden. Includes recipe for succotash.
Spider in the Well by Jess Hannigan
Spider in the Well
by Jess Hannigan

A darkly hilarious picture book about a young newsboy sent to the forest wishing well to uncover what might be blocking the town's wishes, only to discover a spider and its web have been intercepting wishes and collecting gold coins for itself--]cProvided by publisher.
You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil Tj Book (56th NAACP Image Award Winner for Children's Literature) by Taraji P. Henson
You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!): A Lil Tj Book (56th NAACP Image Award Winner for Children's Literature)
by Taraji P. Henson

A debut picture book from award-winning actress and mental-health advocate Taraji P. Henson that speaks to children's anxieties around trying to figure out their place in this world and celebrates making friends by being yourself.
Lost and Found in the City by Cam Higgins
Lost and Found in the City
by Cam Higgins

Ratnip, a pizza parlor rat and collector of shiny objects, traverses the city to return a lost cellphone to its rightful owner.
Monti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville by Sylvie Kantorovitz
Monti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville
by Sylvie Kantorovitz

Pocketville is a small town, set in its ways, and the arrival of a stranger causes a stir. Monti the mole is stunned one morning to find Leo the crocodile hogging his special reading rock. When Monti visits the bakery and the library, he learns that the last cinnamon roll has been purchased, and the book he was waiting for has been checked out. What's a fastidious mole to do? When Monti confronts Leo, the newcomer turns out to be agreeable in the extreme, and friendship is a given. Now to convince the town's cantankerous baker, Ms. Sheep, to stop turning everyone against Leo. Together, Monti and Leo hatch a plot that will have Ms. Sheep singing Leo's praises in no time. This reassuring tale of friendship against the odds from the creator of the graphic memoir Sylvie draws on the author's experiences as an immigrant and will appeal to anyone who has struggled to fit in in a new place--
I'm Sorry You Got Mad by Kyle Lukoff
I'm Sorry You Got Mad
by Kyle Lukoff

After knocking over Zoe's block castle, Jack's attempts at writing a note of apology fall short (I'm sorry you got mad doesn't cut it) until their teacher coaches him on the three elements of a sincere apology.
Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christy Mandin
Millie Fleur's Poison Garden
by Christy Mandin

Arriving in Garden Glen, where every house and garden look the same, Millie Fleur La Fae plants her spectacularly strange garden, but when the townspeople call it poison, she sets out to find kindred spirits who'll appreciate all the garden has to offer. 
Not a Monster by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
Not a Monster
by Claudia Guadalupe Martínez

An axolotl egg hatches and matures in the Xochimilco canals in Mexico City, the only natural habitat of these unique salamanders that spend their lives in water. --
Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm by Lindsay H. Metcalf
Outdoor Farm, Indoor Farm
by Lindsay H. Metcalf

Discover how both outdoor and indoor farms sustainably grow the food we eat throughout the year in this vibrant, rhyming picture book--
There Are No Ants In This Book by Rosemary Mosco
There Are No Ants In This Book
by Rosemary Mosco

"Nothing can ruin a picnic faster than a bunch of ants. It's a good thing there are no ants in this book... well, maybe there's only one. Or two.... Or ten? Maybe it's not so bad. Ants are kind of cool, after all--especially the ones with amazing butts, like the Acrobat Ant that waves its back end around to scare off enemies. Or the Slender Leaf Ant that can glide through the air. Or the Dinosaur Ant, which is the biggest ant in the world! Okay, so a picnic with ants is actually lots of fun! But what if an anteater also wants to join the picnic?"
Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli
Lucky Duck
by Greg Pizzoli

In this clever story about finding luck when you least expect it, Susan the duck, with her roller skates too big, her favorite marble lost and no pickles, is approached by Wolf with a gift she's won, making her wonder if her luck has turned around.
Pickle Words: Crunchy, Punchy Pickles And Poetry by April Pulley Sayre
Pickle Words: Crunchy, Punchy Pickles And Poetry
by April Pulley Sayre

"Rhyming poetry celebrates the pickling process and all things pickled, including cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, and more. The art tells the story of a diverse neighborhood that comes together to share family recipes and pickle poetry. Back matter includes a recipe, scientific information, and a visual glossary of pickles from around the world"
The Spice Box by Meera Sriram
The Spice Box
by Meera Sriram

This is a Borzoi book published by Alfred A. Knopf--Copyright page.
Bear's Lost Glasses by Leo Timmers
Bear's Lost Glasses
by Leo Timmers

Bear can't find his glasses. He must have left them at Giraffe's house. On the way over, Bear sees all kinds of animals he didn't notice last time: an elephant, a crocodile, a flamingo, a deer. And who's this long spotty snake lying on Giraffe's deckchair? The patient Giraffe finds Bear's glasses--right where glasses always get lost, perched on his head. Then Bear takes Giraffe to meet these wondrous animals that he found on the way. Leo Timmers' details are full of expression and humor--the angle of Giraffe's neck and lift of his eyebrows, hiding his skepticism as he helps his friend, the dear, artless bear. Through an ingenious telling of this classic comical situation, Leo Timmers shows us how to enjoy the world through different eyes.--
The Man Who Didn't Like Animals by Deborah Underwood
The Man Who Didn't Like Animals
by Deborah Underwood

There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn't like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six. Well, maybe this one animal could stay. Next came a dog...--
Into The Goblin Market by Vikki VanSickle
Into The Goblin Market
by Vikki VanSickle

In this beautifully detailed ode to the classic poem, sisters Mina and Millie are warned of the Goblin Market's dangers, but Mina cannot resist and when she doesn't return home, Millie must be brave and outwit the goblins to save her. 
Adela's Mariachi Band by Denise Vega
Adela's Mariachi Band
by Denise Vega

Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band, and wants to be in it--but when she tries the different instruments nothing seems right, so she has to find a different way to become part of the band. Includes notes on mariachi music and bands.