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Picture Books December 2025 |
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The Big Cheese Presents: Have Yourself a Cheesy Little Christmas by Jory JohnEvery December, the Big Cheese hosts a gigantic jamboree with flashy decorations, sparkling outfits, extravagant gifts, ear-bursting music, and jaw-dropping entertainment. It's the #1 party in town and it can't be beat! But this holiday season, mere hours before the festivities, disaster strikes. With no backup plan in place, the Big Cheese must call in a big favour to help save the big day. But will Christmas still be Christmas if it's not quite so grand?--
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Buffalo Fluffalo
by Bess Kalb
A sweet and silly buffalo who tries to bluff and fluff his way into being bigger than he really is--
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Fish Don't Go to School
by Deb Pilutti
In this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression, Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage. Perfect for fans of Dragonboy and Julián Is a Mermaid. Henry loves the way he feels in his sparkly fish costume. He wears it everywhere he goes: to the grocery store, at the dinner table, and even when taking his fish, Marigold, for a walk. On his first day of school, Henry is feeling anxious. He wishes he could take Marigold with him, but his mom says fish don't go to school. That's okay--Henry knows just what to wear to make himself feel braver. This heartwarming story follows Henry as he faces his fears and makes new friends, all while staying true to himself.
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Moo Hoo
by Audrey Perrott
Milton the bull should be content, but he cries all the time--even when he's happy. Becoming a bully just makes him even sadder--until he finds a true friend who also cries a lot and understands him.
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Sleep, Sheep! by Kerry Lyn SparrowThere are lots of things Duncan likes about bedtime -- the stories, the pajamas, the bubblegum-flavored toothpaste ... The only thing he doesn't like is going to sleep. And he'll do anything he can to avoid it. Until one day, Duncan's mom has had enough of his stalling. Try counting sheep, she tells him. So, he does. At first, it's kind of fun. As he counts, each sheep appears, wearing its number like a race car, and leaps over the bed. But then comes Sheep #68, who hesitates. He needs a drink of water before he can jump. Then he has to go to the bathroom. Then he wants to put on running shoes. Will Sheep #68 ever do what he's supposed to? Kerry Lyn Sparrow's hilarious picture book story offers a new take on a universal experience. Using delaying tactics to avoid going to sleep at bedtime is a common routine for young children, and they'll love the sly humour when Duncan's own tricks get turned on him by the (sheepish) sheep. In subtle colours with lots of telling details, Guillaume Perreault's illustrations bring Duncan's bedtime rituals and his unexpected sheep guests humorously to life. This book makes a fantastic, funny read-aloud, appealing to both children and adults.
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Creature Powers: The Fastest! (Wild Kratts)
by Martin Kratt
Chris and Martin Kratt--the Wild Kratts--explore the fast-running cheetah, the high-diving falcon, and super-fast brown hares, showing how speed is an awesome Creature Power.--Provided by publisher.
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Pete the Cat's Mars Mission
by James Dean
Marty is stuck on Mars, and it's up to Pete the Cat to rescue him! Will Pete have the tools he needs to get Marty home?--Provided by publisher.
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| Ty's Travels: Super Ty! by Kelly Starling Lyons; illustrated by Niña MataWhen superhero fan Ty dons his own cape and mask, he utilizes the superpowers he already has: kindness and imagination. Accessible word choices and repeated phrases make this heartwarming story a confidence-boosting choice for beginning readers. Series alert: This is book 8 in the award-winning Ty's Travels series, but kids can read these standalone stories in any order.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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