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Children's NEW Picture Books
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Click the title to see the book in the library catalog.
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Wild one
by Jane Whittingham
Rhyming text and illustrations describe a day in the life of an energetic little girl and the animal playmates of her imagination
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The Yawns are coming!
by Christopher Eliopoulos
The illustrator of the best-selling Ordinary People Change the World series presents a riotous bedtime tale that incorporates comic-style artwork into the story of two best friends whose ambition to stay up all night becomes complicated by an encroaching case of the yawns, sleepies and snores. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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In the Woods
by David Elliott
Featuring expressive artwork by the illustrator of Owl Sees Owl, an evocative collection of verse for young poetry lovers and budding naturalists explores the secretive inner lives of woodland animals, from the inquisitive raccoon to the dignified bear. Illustrations.
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The nest that wren built
by Randi Sonenshine
A lyrical adaptation of “The House that Jack Built” depicts father and mother Carolina wrens who carefully and tenderly weave an intricate nest to raise their chicks. Illustrated by the artist of Cricket Song. Illustrations.
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Hound won't go
by Lisa Jean Rogers
Stubbornly sitting down in the middle of a busy intersection when he decides he no longer wants to finish his walk, Hound changes his mind when the clouds overhead release a booming thunderstorm. By the award-winning author of 16 Words. Illustrations.
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Hike
by Pete Oswald
A father and child begin a nature hike through the mountains at dawn, where they witness the magic of the wilderness, overcome challenges together and play a small role in the survival of the forest. By the best-selling illustrator of The Bad Seed. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Benny Learns to Swim
by Judith Koppens
Wanting to cool off in the lake during the hot summer, Sam and her canine best friend, Benny, work together to help Benny take swimming lessons and pass a test that proves to be more challenging than anticipated. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
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Boats will float
by Andria Warmflash Rosenbaum
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text observe a wide variety of boats that spend all day, from early morning until dreamy night, on a bay, in the ocean, or under the sea
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You Can Do It, Noisy Nora!
by Rosemary Wells
A celebration of perseverance by the best-selling creator of the Max and Ruby series follows the diligent efforts of a young girl to practice a recital piece on the violin while her family supportively endures the scraping and screeching noises of her beginner skills. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Fire truck vs. dragon
by Chris Barton
A companion to Shark vs. Train depicts a wacky rivalry between a fire-breathing ruler of the skies and a fearless fire-fighting vehicle, who become unlikely friends during confrontations over a campfire, a birthday party and other blazing events. 30,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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One little bag : an amazing journey
by Henry Cole
Evocative, richly detailed spreads trace the wordless journey of a little bag that is transformed from part of a tall tree before it travels from a grocery store into the hands of a little boy and his three-generation family, who use and reuse the bag as a transporter of objects and keeper of memories. Illustrations.
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Follow me, Flo!
by Jarvis
Following her father to visit a relative’s new nest, Flo the duck sings a little song containing directions to her destination before changing the tune into a nonsense song and wandering off into the path of a sneaky fox. By the award-winning creator of Alan’s Big, Scary Teeth. Illustrations.
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This Is a Dog
by Ross Collins
When a mischievous but lovable dog finds his way into a picture book about animals, his determination to steal the spotlight annoys the others and challenges the dog to make things right. By the creator of This Zoo Is Not for You. Illustrations.
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Grandpa grumps
by Katrina Moore
Planning all kinds of activities to share with her Yeh-Yeh when he visits from China for the first time, young Daisy is disappointed by her grandfather’s grumpy demeanor and tries all sorts of ways to make him smile. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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What will these hands make?
by Nikki McClure
A picture book celebration of community and creativity follows a family through the course of a day spent enjoying bakery treats, admiring the handmade goods at an artisan shop, observing new construction and finding small ways to make the world a better place. 25,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Honk, Honk, Vroom, Vroom : Sounds from the City
by Jennifer Shand
Featuring durable pages to help young children transition to picture books, an interactive story is presented in a question-and-answer format and encourages readers to mimic the onomatopoeic sounds of a busy city. Illustrations.
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Rita and Ralph's rotten day
by Carmen Agra Deedy
Meeting regularly to play games under the apple tree until the day a new game culminates in tears, best friends Rita and Ralph discover simple, time-tested ways to preserve their friendship. By the award-winning author of The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet. Illustrations.
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The great eggscape!
by Jory John
The best-selling creators of The Cool Bean present a seasonally themed story that finds the Good Egg and his 11 carton friends gathering every Sunday for their favorite game of hide-and-seek. 125,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Chia and the fox man : an Alaskan Dena'ina fable
by Barbara J. Atwater
A lavishly illustrated modern adaptation of a traditional Dena’ina folktale traces a poor boy’s encounter with fabled Fox Man and his efforts to do the right thing to save his village. By the creators of How the Raven Got His Crooked Nose. Illustrations.
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When Grandpa gives you a toolbox
by Jamie L. B. Deenihan
A companion to When Grandma Gives You a Lemon Tree finds a disappointed boy who receives a toolbox instead of the dollhouse he requested deciding to work with his grandfather to build a dollhouse instead of launching the toolbox into outer space. Illustrations.
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Spacebot
by Mike Twohy
When a UFO appears outside his home before a stranger emerges, a loyal dog protectively investigates to see if the mysterious visitor is an enemy or an unexpected new friend. By the Geisel Honor-winning creator of Outfoxed. 20,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Octicorn party!
by Kevin Diller
When Octi invites his friends to a pool party, they all have different ideas of what they want the party to be like, and soon Octi realizes he may be in for problems
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Knot cannot
by Tiffany Stone
A whimsical tale told through giggle-inducing artwork and uproarious wordplay follows the experiences of a piece of rope that unhappily compares itself to a snake that can move and hiss, before a dilemma helps the rope discover the benefits of its knotting capabilities. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Little Turtle and the changing sea
by Becky Davies
Repeating an incredible journey across the undersea world to the beautiful coral reefs throughout her long life, Little Turtle finds her migrations increasingly barricaded by plastic debris in her beloved ocean home. Illustrations.
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Keith among the pigeons
by Katie Brosnan
Keith, a cat who would rather be a pigeon, tries to make friends with the birds and learn how it feels to be one
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Max + Xam
by Ariane Hofmann-Maniyar
A giggle-inducing nonsense story depicts best friends Max and Xam, who engage in a wacky competition to prove who is more popular before making important discoveries about true friendship. Illustrations.
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It's a moose!
by Meg Rosoff
A baby moose that has been born unexpectedly into a human family is admired everywhere he goes for his long legs, silky ears and sturdy antlers, before he starts to outgrow his home. By the award-winning author of Picture Me Gone. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Swing
by Michael Hall
Racing to the playground to claim the swings, four letters of the alphabet spar and bully, making each other feel inferior, before kindness and empathy reshape their perspectives, helping them to form the word, “LOVE.” 60,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Froggy for president!
by Jonathan London
In a latest entry in the popular series, Froggy dons a presidential tie to campaign opposite his rival, Frogilina, in a campaign for class president that involves a platform built around all-day recess, while his opponent outlines a fundraiser and a lunch-sharing program. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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You are new
by Lucy Knisley
A gift-appropriate celebration of the joys of having and being a baby introduces a diverse sequence of babies to the world and its wonders, from crying and napping to cuddling and playing. By the award-winning illustrator of Margaret and the Moon. Simultaneous eBook
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Be you!
by Peter H. Reynolds
A joyful celebration of individuality by the best-selling creator of The Dot invites children to learn, have adventures, find their courage and be their unique selves. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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How to be a pirate
by Isaac Fitzgerald
Asking her Grandpa about his tattoos, thinking he must be a pirate, young CeCe learns the stories behind each tattoo, which transport her to imaginative lands conveying the importance of courage, love, fun and independence. Illustrations.
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I found a kitty!
by Troy Cummings
A sequel to the best-selling Can I Be Your Dog? finds Arfy the lucky dog trying to find a forever home for his stray kitten friend, Scamper, who makes Arfy’s owner sneeze. Illustrations.
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Do I Have to Wear a Coat? : A Journey Through the Seasons
by Rachel Isadora
The Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Ben’s Trumpet celebrates the four seasons through depictions of diverse children who enjoy activities ranging from splashing in puddles and visiting the beach to picking pumpkins and wrapping up in cozy sweaters. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The little engine that could
by Watty Piper
Featuring new illustrations by the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of The Adventures of Beekle, a 90th anniversary edition of the beloved self-esteem classic complements the original text with a special introduction by the illustrator and music artist Dolly Parton. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The Camping Trip
by Jennifer K. Mann
Accompanying her aunt and cousin on an exciting weekend camping trip, Ernestine finds the activities of setting up a tent and fishing more challenging than anticipated and struggles to feel comfortable while sleeping under the stars. By the creator of Josie’s Lost Tooth. Illustrations.
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Do not ever be a babysitter!
by Michaela Muntean
In an uproarious tale featuring art by the illustrator of the Who’s Got Game? series, a hapless Uncle Pig agrees to babysit his nieces and nephews only to completely misinterpret his sister’s instructions. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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A little bit brave
by Nicola Kinnear
A lighthearted, reassuring story about how all of us are braver than we think features stay-at-home bunny Logan, who struggles to find the courage to embark on his first adventure in the amazing outside world. Illustrations.
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Hello, world!
by Ethan Long
Introduces the sights and residents of Happy County, where a lot of things are happening and every day can end on a happy note
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Karate Kids
by Holly Sterling
Gathering for their Saturday karate class, young Maya and her friends diligently practice beginner-level blocks, punches and movements, hoping to prove themselves to their Sensei. By the creator of Hiccups! Illustrations.
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The legend of King Arthur-a-tops
by Mo O'Hara
Dinosaurs from across the land gather to try to pull the great horn Rex-calibur from a magical stone, but it may be Arthur-a-tops, the most unlikely of candidates, who can accomplish the task
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Two little trains
by Margaret Wise Brown
The Geisel Award-winning illustrator of The Watermelon Seed and North, South, East, West presents an evocative rerendering of Margaret Wise Brown’s classic about two trains and their cross-country journey. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Nesting
by Henry Cole
The creator of A Nest for Celeste presents the story of a robin’s journey as it builds a nest in a tree, lays beautiful blue eggs, raises its young and protects them from natural dangers until they can fly on their own. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Hold hands
by Sara Varon
The creator of Chicken and Cat presents a rhyming celebration of friendship and connection that invites children to discover the power of holding hands with loved ones throughout everyday activities
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I'm sticking with you
by Smriti Prasadam-Halls
Agreeing to stick together no matter what, Squirrel asks his clumsy best friend, Bear, for more space only to discover that they have more fun when they are together. By the best-selling author of I Love You Night and Day. Illustrations.
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Sandcastle
by Einat Tsarfati
Building a sandcastle that is so grand it attracts visiting royals from fairy-tale worlds, an imaginative young girl is dismayed by the constant sand that gets into everything, from the royal almond strudel and fig milk bath to the crocodile moat and badminton court. Illustrations.
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Are You a Cat?
by Coll Muir
A follow-up to Can Cat and Bird Be Friends? finds clever Cat avoiding a conflict with Dog by claiming not to be a cat and then haphazardly trying to imitate a butterfly, bunny and bird before a little mouse helps Cat remember his true nature. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Lone wolf
by Sarah Kurpiel
So many people think Maple is a wolf that she starts to believe them, but after exploring the world outside her home, she returns to her pack--the Parker family
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Construction people
by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Fourteen poems compiled by an award-winning poet and anthologist introduce readers to the various construction people who collaborate to create a high-rise hotel building, from architect to crane operator to glaziers and more. Illustrations.
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Don't worry, Little Crab
by Chris Haughton
Looking forward to going for a first dip in the big ocean with Very Big Crab, Little Crab ventures sideways from his rock pool to the water’s edge before the crashing waves challenge his bravery. By the creator of Little Owl Lost. Illustrations.
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The magical Yet
by Angela DiTerlizzi
Everyday, when learning how to do new things, it is important to keep on trying and remember there is "Yet" something else that can be done
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Baby Builders
by Elissa Haden Guest
Wearing hard hats, safety goggles and work boots, a team of toddlers busily build at a construction site using excavators, shovels and bulldozers to make their perfect playhouse come to life. By the award-winning author of the Iris and Walter series. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Seagulls soar
by April Pulley Sayre
Offers a rhyming text and information about seagulls, their behavior, diet, and young
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Zero Local : Next Stop: Kindness
by Ethan Murrow
Sumptuously detailed black-and-white illustrations convey the near-wordless story of a typically stressful train ride on the Zero Local line, where an artistic new passenger’s demonstration of gratitude to the driver eases the tensions of a daily commute. Illustrations.
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This little pup
by Laura J Bryant
When a boy throws a blue ball for his puppy to fetch, it bounces past two brown cows, three green frogs, and more as it makes its way around the farm
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The elephants' guide to hide-and-seek
by Kjersten Hayes
A tongue-in-cheek guide by the Elephant Hobby and Sport League counsels frustrated elephants who are easily found during games of hide and seek with compassionate and highly experienced advice for overcoming size disadvantages while playing with humans. A first picture book. Illustrations.
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That's My Carrot
by Il Sung Na
Arguing over which of them owns a giant carrot that is growing between their yards, two rabbits gather tools and construction vehicles to uproot the carrot, only to discover that it has gone missing. By the creator of The Opposite Zoo. Illustrations.
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Outside in
by Deborah Underwood
A mindful contemplation of the many ways nature affects our everyday lives compares the outdoors to a patient and generous friend who comes in to help and heal while reminding us that we are all part of a much greater universe. By the best-selling author of The Quiet Book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Going Up!
by Sherry J. Lee
Baking cookies for an apartment neighbor’s birthday party, Sophie and her father get on the elevator and push the button for the 10th floor before frequent stops admit other partygoers, in a celebration of everyday diversity and the friendships that can be shared among cultures. Illustrations.
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Cat dog dog : the story of a blended family
by Nelly Buchet
Featuring illustrations by the award-winning creator of Wolf Camp, a riotous blended-family story traces the experiences of three pets who are challenged to live harmoniously when their human parents move in together and have a baby. Illustrations.
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Ellie Makes a Friend
by Mike Wu
When a panda fellow artist travels all the way from China to join her zoo, Ellie the creative elephant begins to question her own talents in the face of the newcomer’s distinctive style. By the creator of Henri’s Hats. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity : A Tale of the Genius Ramanujan
by Amy Alznauer
A picture book tribute to the mathematical genius from 19th-century India describes his childhood investigations into the concept of infinity, his indelible role in modern mathematics and the author’s father’s remarkable discovery of Ramanujan’s Lost Notebook. Illustrations.
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The bear in my family
by Maya Tatsukawa
Likening his bossy older sister to a bear who is very loud, strong and messy, a young child reconsiders his views about the advantages of having a bear in the family when he encounters a group of playground bullies. A first book. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Smashy Town
by Andrea Zimmerman
A rhythmic and lively onomatopoeic story by the creators of Trashy Town depicts a busy construction worker who uses a wrecking-ball crane to dismantle old buildings before using a bulldozer to clear debris away for a new building. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Roy digs dirt
by David Shannon
An adorable but messy little white dog who loves nothing better than playing in the dirt digs, burrows and rolls through the buried treasures he unearths before an encounter with a skunk sends him to the dreaded bathtub. By the author of the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David! Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Everyone loves a parade!*
by Andrea Denish
A rollicking, rhyming journey through some of America’s most celebrated parades describes the festive traditions surrounding such examples as Mardi Gras, Chinese New Year and LGBTQ+ Pride. Illustrations.
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Dirt cheap
by Mark Hoffmann
Hoping to earn enough money for a new soccer ball, young Birdie learns unexpected lessons about money and running a business when she offers yardwork services to her neighbors. By the creator of Fruit Bowl. Illustrations.
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A good day for a hat
by T. Nat Fuller
Although the world beyond his front door continually changes, a hat-loving bear has the hats ready to face it
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