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Picture Books January 2026 |
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Archibald and the Furry Dinosaurs
by Suzanne Lang
Archibald, the only bald dinosaur, embarks on a quest to find his lost hair and learns to appreciate his life as it is--
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Billie Jean Peet, Athleteby Andrea BeatyUnlike her talented siblings, Billy Jean has no musical beat, but she improves her basketball game by finding rhythm in her feet.
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Diaper Kid by Loretta GarbuttAn energetic three-year-old is reluctant to make the big switch from diapers to underwear Dash is always on the move, and he likes that his diaper lets him (quite literally) go on the go--no pit stops needed! Who needs underwear when his diaper has great crash padding and keeps his bum nice and warm? He is Diaper Kid, after all! When his best friend Esme shows up in underwear instead of a diaper, Diaper Kid feels betrayed. But after a splash in the pool leads to a soggy bottom, Dash realizes that underwear might have perks after all. They do look fast with their race car pattern ... and now his purple car has room for two! This relatable story will resonate with both children and adults and encourage tackling a common transition with humor and lightness.
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Don't Trust Fish
by Neil Sharpson; illustrated by Dan Santat
While it might begin with innocuous animal introductions, this picture book soon reveals its bias, declaring that all fish are sneaky, rebellious outlaws who absolutely CAN’T be trusted. Kids and adults alike will appreciate the clever visual humor in this uproarious read-aloud, laughing all the way to the end (where the unreliable narrator is revealed).
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How to Be Brave Like a Snail by Naseem HrabSnail and Stump return in this sweetly humorous story about finding the courage to share your feelings Snail's not afraid of (certain) loud noises, exploring the glade, or lullaby karaoke. But he is afraid of asking for help, making mistakes, and believing in himself. And so, it's only with support from his best friend Stump that he finds the courage to enter a local paper airplane contest. However, after the contest, it's Stump who needs support when he becomes heated and upset after not winning a ribbon. Fortunately, Snail knows just what to do to help Stump work through his difficult feelings. Together, they find the courage to tell each other exactly how they feel--prickly thoughts and all!--and then they write their feelings down on paper airplanes and let them go. In their third laugh-out-loud adventure, Snail and Stump discover that the best kind of brave is finding the courage to share your feelings, even when your bravery is playing hide-and-seek.
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Mad at Dad
by Janie Hao
In this highly engaging lift-the-flap story, a young girl gets very, very MAD at her dad. Her emotions take over, and the girl doesn't like the intensity and vastness of her feelings at all.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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