Picture Books
May 2026
Recent Releases
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by Matthew Cordell

Sick with a fever of 102, young George goes on a surreal, imaginary adventure in a miniature world. Meticulously cross-hatched ballpoint pen illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Matthew Cordell provide texture and atmosphere, as well as a wealth of details that reward close reading. For fans of: David Wiesner, Chris Van Allsburg, and Henry Cole.
Chopsticks Are by Chloe Ito Ward
Chopsticks Are
by Chloe Ito Ward

Why do we love chopsticks? Let us count the ways: Chopsticks can be so many things: they are a spatula for cooking, they are art, they are tradition, they are family. And most importantly, this meaningful picture book celebrates how chopsticks are used by so many people all over the world. Learn about how chopsticks are used in different cultures and countries, and join in the celebration of this multifaceted utensil!-- Provided by publisher.
The Whale's Tale and the Otter's Side of the Story
by Kate Messner; illustrated by Brian Biggs

Whales or otters: which animal is "absolutely, positively cooler?" If you read this clever book front to back, whales are the clear winner, but otters triumph if you read from back to front. Funny and fact-filled, this unusual story highlights the power of perspective.
Lucie and the Wind by Grégoire Laforce
Lucie and the Wind
by Grégoire Laforce

A thrilling encounter between a young girl and one of the elements, reminding us nature can't be contained, from creators Gr goire Laforce and Yvan Duque. Every morning, Lucie heads to the forest to go exploring. Along the way, she collects things from nature that fascinate her, placing them carefully into little jars that she stuffs into an increasingly full backpack. But on one particular day, Lucie encounters something unexpected: She hears the wind speaking to her. Thinking she can simply coax the wind into one of her jars, much like her other souvenirs from the forest, she instead finds herself being led on an unforgettable adventure by a force of nature. When she arrives at a moment of truth, however, and reckons with having to let go of her backpack full of jars, an important realization about the environment begins to set in.
A Fish Like Me
by Jamie Sumner; illustrated by Devon Holzwarth

When using their wheelchair on land, the star of this picture book can zoom like a rocket. But in the pool, they experience a different kind of freedom, swimming like a variety of sea creatures. Fluid artwork buoys this inclusive, joyful story. Read-alike: I Hear the Snow, I Feel the Sea by Janice Milusich.
Dino Stories
Dino Poet
by Tom Angleberger

It's a classic Triassic tale: to avoid being eaten, a frog offers a Coelophysis...some notes on his poems? Scampering through various predicaments and poetry styles, the predator-prey duo in this goofy graphic novel make learning hilarious. Next in the series: Pen Pals.
Tiny Dino by Deborah Freedman
Tiny Dino
by Deborah Freedman

A small but mighty bird declares it is a dinosaur! But no one believes that dinosaurs still exist. How can it be a dinosaur when it is so little? Dinosaurs didn't have feathers ... or did they? This tiny dino is here to explain to its animal friends that birds are, in fact, dinosaurs, and all creatures are connected to one big animal family--
Dinos That Drive
by Suzy Levinson; illustrated by Dustin Harbin

Combining two perennial kid favorites -- dinosaurs and vehicles -- this picture book in verse boasts giggle-inducing wordplay alongside bustling, imaginative depictions of dinosaurs operating cars, trains, helicopters, and lots more. For fans of: Richard Scarry's classic Busytown books.
Night Flight
by David Barclay Moore; illustrated by Briana Mukodiri Uchendu

When his dads go out for the evening, a little boy imagines himself flying off to find them on the back of a pterosaur. Soft-edged illustrations in luminous shades of blue vividly conjure the snowy setting of this heartfelt nocturnal fantasy. Read-alike: Kelly Zhang's Take Me to Lăolao.
The Iguanodon's Horn: How Artists and Scientists Put a Dinosaur Back Together...
by Sean Rubin

How do paleontologists use fossils to reconstruct what dinosaurs might have looked like? Readers get an insider's look at the process in this lively nonfiction picture book focused on the Iguanodon, whose appearance has been reimagined several times. Detailed illustrations add to the abundance of facts, making this book ideal for STEM-loving younger elementary school kids.
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