Here are some picture books that light up the dark nights and help us to appreciate the holiday season a little more!
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Simms Taback
jE Taback
Picture Books
A very old overcoat is recycled numerous times into a variety of garments.
Outside In
Deborah Underwood
jE Underwood
Picture Books
Illustrations and easy-to-read text reveal ways nature affects our everyday lives, such as providing food and clothing, and showing when to go to bed and when to get up.
Gorgeous illustrations showcasing the gift of the natural world. Ages 4+
- Victoria
Extra Yarn
Mac Barnett
jE Barnett
Picture Books
With a supply of yarn that never runs out, Annabelle knits for everyone and everything in town until an evil archduke decides he wants the yarn for himself.
A picture book to show children that it is as good to give as it is to receive- and that it's also quite magical! Ages 4+
- Victoria
Penguin problems
Jory John
jE John
Picture Books
"A penguin whines about the uncontrollable problems in his life."--
You think you have problems? At least you don't live in Antarctica, have natural predators, or have problems finding your Mother among a slew of penguins who look just like her. A funny take on life from a penguin. Ages 3+
- Victoria
Sparky!
Jenny Offill
jE Offill
Picture Books
A child takes a sloth named Sparky as a pet.
A great read for anyone who has ever begged their grown-ups for a pet. Ages 4+
- Victoria
The Princess and the Pony
Kate Beaton
jE Beaton
Picture Books
Princess Pinecone would like a real war horse for her birthday, instead of which she gets a plump, cute pony--but sometimes cuteness can be a kind of weapon, especially in a fight with dodgeballs and spitballs and hairballs and squareballs.
Sometimes we don't quite get the gifts we ask for, but we make the most of it and we're thankful anyway, right? Hilarious book! Age 4+
- Victoria
What We'll Build : Plans for our Together Future
Oliver Jeffers
jE Jeffers
Picture Books
A father and his young daughter gather their tools and begin building a future where love can be set aside until it is needed, enemies become friends, and exploration is key.
Beautiful rhyming story and illustrations that is an ode to your children and the relationships you can build with them. Ages 4+
- Victoria
The Wall in the Middle of the Book
Jon Agee
jE Agee
Picture Books
A knight who feels secure on his side of the wall that divides his book discovers that his side is not as safe as he thought, and the other side is not as threatening.
A great book about perspective. Ages 4+
- Victoria
I Am Enough
Grace Byers
jE Byers
Picture Books
Shares a story of loving who you are, respecting others and being kind to one another.
One of the greatest gifts you can give this holiday season and every other season- self love! Ages 4+
- Victoria
Tiny, Perfect Things
M. H. Clark
jE Clark
The whole world is a treasure waiting to be found. Open your eyes and see the wonderful things all around. This is the story of a child and a grandfather whose walk around the neighborhood leads to a day of shared wonder as they discover all sorts of tiny, perfect things together. With rhythmic storytelling and detailed and intricate illustrations, this is a book about how childlike curiosity can transform ordinary days into extraordinary adventures.
A great book that treasures life's little things. Ages 4+
- Victoria
Joseph, a Jewish farmer reminds us that we can revel in possibilities and that we can always make something out of nothing- a great reminder for 2020! Ages 4+
- Victoria