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Picture Books January 2024 |
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| The Red Fruit by Lee Gee EunAfter a hungry baby bear encounters a delicious red fruit, he climbs a tall tree in pursuit of another, finding several surprises along the way. Told mainly through striking black-and-gray illustrations punctuated with bright colors, this story invites even the youngest kids to share in the gentle excitement. |
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| The Concrete Garden by Bob GrahamVisuals are paramount in this hopeful, colorfully illustrated tale. After a long and lonely pandemic winter, all the children in an apartment building spill outside to adorn the courtyard with chalk art, bringing joy to the whole neighborhood. |
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The Princess and the (Greedy) Pea
by Leigh Hodgkinson
This uproarious mash-up of The Princess and the Pea and There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly will have little listeners asking for seconds when a very hungry green pea devours everything in its way until it gets sleepy.
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I am Happy!
by Michael Rosen
Starring a very HAPPY puppy, who wants to sing on a swing, chase after bubbles and skip through a puddle, this exuberant picture book is filled with colorful, energetic artwork that is guaranteed to put a smile on readers' faces.
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| Hornbeam All In by Cynthia Rylant; illustrated by Arthur HowardMeet genial moose Hornbeam, motivated by friendship to try new things like swimming, sleepovers, and a party that might not have enough potato salad. Written to be approachable for beginning readers, this series opener is bursting with affable charm. |
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I Help
by Joe Cepeda
When a boy finds a canteen in his garage, he finds his superpower--helping everyone, from the postman to the local birds.
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| Who Will Win? by Arihhonni DavidAn elder recounts the story of a race between Bear, who runs fast, and Turtle, who thinks fast. Turtle's mischievous scheme to finish first is both amusing and heartwarming. Expressive artwork and plenty of repetition make this own voices Mohawk tale a strong choice for emerging readers. |
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| Elena Rides by Juana MedinaEager elephant Elena is determined to work through her frustration (plus some dramatic tumbles) and find her balance on a two-wheeled bike. This book's friendly text and irrepressible heroine may help kids feel less daunted by practicing a new skill. |
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| Fox Has a Problem by Corey R. TaborUnderstated writing plus over-the-top artwork equals maximum giggles in this easy reader about Fox, whose “solution” to a small problem leads to MUCH bigger problems for his friends. New fans will be glad to know that trickster Fox stars in a multi-book series, including the award-winning Fox the Tiger and Fox at Night. |
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| Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends by Kaz WindnessCaterpillar and Worm are BFFs who share a lot in common, but Caterpillar knows those similarities will disappear soon. Will Worm still want to be friends when Butterfly emerges? (Spoiler alert: of course!) Cartoon art brings even more joy to this easy-reading, friendship-focused comic. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Chester Library
250 W Main St.
Chester, New Jersey 07930
(908) 879-7612
chesterlib.org
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