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Because of a Shoe
by Julie Fogliano
A tender yet funny picture book about a tantrum and the unconditional love between a mother and her child.
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Cat's New Book
by Nathalie Belhassen
Cat's brand-new book has the cleanest cover and the smoothest pages. It even smells good! He can read it whenever he wants to because it's all his, and he plans to keep it looking new forever. But then Mole asks to read it. And then Frog. And then Turtle.
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Bath Time for the Crayons
by Drew Daywalt
Bath time is an adventure for the Crayons. Red likes to relax in the bath. Esteban likes to pretend to be a pirate. And Beige actually prefers a shower.
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Don't Do It, Doug!
by Maudie Powell-Tuck
Doug the hamster struggles with self-control and has to deal with the consequences of his impulsive actions.
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Flowers for Mama
by Deborah Freedman
For Mama's special day, the kittens decide to gift her all sorts of flowers. Some are drawn and stamped. Others stitched and sung. Oleander, though, plants a seed in hopes of gifting her a real flower. But as Mama's special day approaches, Oleander's flower still hasn't blossomed. Will he have a gift in time?
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Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach
by Scott Rothman
For this judgy bunny, nothing's worse than a day at the beach. The sun? Too bright. That view of the blue sky and gleaming sand? Awful. Sand castles? Ugh. Ice cream? Yucky. Yep. Everything is TERRIBLE. It has to be, right? There's no way she could EVER have a good time.
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Mr. Norton's New Truck
by Huw Lewis-Jones
When a bear borrows Mr. Norton's bicycle and breaks a wheel, Mr. Norton tries new, various ways of getting to work, with limited success, until he remembers his grandfather's old truck in the barn.
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Pizzasaurus
by Tammi Sauer
Meet Pizzasaurus, a dinosaur with a unique twist! While other dinosaurs are famous for their size, strength, or spikes, Pizzasaurus is known for his love of pizza. But what if Pizzasaurus's friends are feeling a bit left out? Luckily, pizza is perfect for sharing, and that makes Pizzasaurus a special dinosaur indeed!
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Ruby Maps Her World
by Jane Yolen
It's Ruby's first time drawing a map all by herself. She eagerly grabs her journal and markers and heads outside with her mama close behind. Down the street, under the railroad bridge, and through the park--her mapping has begun.
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Chicka Chicka I Love Mom
by Blake Marsden
Celebrate moms with the rhythmic chant in this engaging take on the perennial classic perfect for Mother's Day or any time of the year.
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Once Upon a Sari
by Zenia Wadhwani
A picture book about a little girl who gets into her mom's saris and makes a glorious, colorful mess and discovers the memories attached to each sari.
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Mommy Time
by Monique James-Duncan
Rollicking rhyme and playful illustrations record a day in the life of two rambunctious children and their stay-at-home mother.
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Joyful Song: A Naming Story
by Lesléa Newman
Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby's name. But - not yet! - his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So, they invite each neighbor to come along.
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My Brother Is an Avocado
by Tracy Darnton
It's hard to wait for an exciting new baby to join the family, especially when it's still growing inside Mom's tummy. But when her dad tells her the size of the baby at each stage, one little girl imagines all the fun she can have with her baby brother as a teeny-tiny poppy seed, then a grape, then a lemon... but she's not quite sure how she feels about having an avocado for a brother.
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A Place for Us
by James E. Ransome
A wordless picture book about a day in the life of a houseless little boy and his mom whose home is wherever they can find one, as long as they are together.
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Mama's home
by Shay Youngblood
While her mother works, a young girl is taken care of by all the Big Mamas in her community, who shower her with love and affection, in this heartwarming story that celebrates the wider meaning of family.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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