Picture Books January 2026 |
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| Whooo Is Still Awake? by Brigette BarragerAs dusk falls over the woods, two little owls wake up and take flight, greeting their nocturnal animal neighbors as they explore. Silhouetted shapes in the illustrations evoke the shadowy nighttime setting of this rhyming bedtime book. Read-alike: Hello, Moon by Julie Downing.
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The Snowball Fight
by Beth Ferry
One wintry morning, the snow begins and so does--a snowball fight. In her signature verse, Beth Ferry recounts a day spent behind snowbanks and on sleds, while Tom Lichtenheld's cinematic art presents readers with sly and snowy twists--
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| Paper Chase by Julia Donaldson; illustrated by Victoria SandøyWhen Ginger's paper airplane collides with James' book under the tallest tree in the forest, it kicks off a friendship full of joyful, imaginative play. This endearing story in verse also depicts how trees become paper, and how natural resources should be used respectfully.
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| Making Art by Diana EjaitaBeginning with an invitation -- "let's look around and make some art" -- this paean to creativity encourages children to channel their feelings into dancing, writing, making music, or crafting visual art. Deep colors and big, bold illustrations add plenty of visual verve. Read-alike: The Idea in You, by musician Questlove. |
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Danger Eagle
by Jesse Wente
An action-packed adventure featuring a stunt-penguin stuffed animal, this picture book by award-winning author Jesse Wente will appeal to movie fans young and old. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's DANGER EAGLE! Danger Eagle is brave.Danger Eagle is bold.Danger Eagle is . . . a penguin? No matter! Danger Eagle is up for any challenge, and there's nothing that this one-of-a-kind stunt-stuffie can't do... Or is there? Read on to find out in this action-packed origin story!
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| A Knot Is Not a Tangle by Daniel Nayeri; illustrated by Vesper StamperPrecious time spent with his grandparents becomes even more special for one Iranian boy as his grandmother teaches him the ancient art of Persian rug-making. Intricately detailed watercolor art captures their step-by-step process, including the addition of a purposeful flaw as a defense against perfectionism.
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The Abominable Snow Dancer
by Steph Lau
Dive into an uproarious world of unicorns, mythical creatures, and magical moves in this story where a yeti with two left feet takes center stage in his quest to become a dancer. Everyone knows that yetis aren't meant to be dancers...but that doesn't stop Otto from dreaming of taking center stage. After keeping his favorite hobby a secret, Otto accidentally stumbles into a dance rehearsal featuring unicorns and one tough teacher. Will this yeti be able to impress these dancers with his passionate flair? Or will he learn that yetis truly aren't meant to leap, spin, or tap? With each clumsy twirl and not-so-elegant stomp, young readers will giggle their way through this heartwarming tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and the joy of dancing to your own beat.
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A Cure for the Hiccups
by Jennifer E. Smith
When Max gets a persistent case of the hiccups, she tries everything to make them go away. She tries holding her breath. She tries drinking water upside down. She tries standing on her head and doing a somersault, but nothing works. The only way to get rid of the hiccups is to wait, says her grandmother. But Max doesn't have time to wait! She wonders if she'll have the hiccups forever. Soon, her imagination runs wild. What if she sets a record for the longest case of hiccups? Will doctors study her? Will babies stare at her? And what if, when she becomes president, the entire world hears her hiccup? But then, she starts to listen to the leaves rustling in the wind and feels the sun on her face. She takes a breath, she pauses, she waits and the unexpected occurs.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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