Picture Books
Sweet dreamers
Isabelle Simler
jE Simler
Picture Books, Nature, Animals
Several different animals settle in for the night, each with their own unique way of sleeping.
The Princess and the pit stop
Tom Angleberger
jE Angleberger
Picture Books
When a Princess learns from her Fairy Godmother that she is in last place in a car race against such fairy tale notables as Humpty Dumpty, the Three Bears, and Rumpelstiltskin, she boldly rebuffs defeat and steps on the gas.
We checked out this book 3 days ago and already have we read it about 15 times. My kiddo loves cars and racing, and this book does a great job with balancing exciting cool illustrations with what my kid actually wants to hear stories about--racing cars! There's even a lesson worked in, to persevere despite setbacks. I love that this is a book with a female lead character that is also exciting for boys. And after each time we read it, we have to look at all the different cars on the inside of the cover and pick out which one is our favorite. What a fun book. -Melody
You are new
Lucy Knisley
jE Knisley
Kids, Picture Books
When you are a brand new baby there are many things you can do in the world--and when you get bigger there are even more new experiences.
With friends and family welcoming new babies this year, I imagine I’ll often be gifting this newest picture book from one of my favorite cartoonists, Lucy Knisley. -Morgan
Felipe and Claudette
Mark Teague
ON ORDER BOOK
Kids, Picture Books, Animals
Long time residents of Mrs. Barrett's adoption shelter, Felipe (a grumpy cat) and Claudette (a hyperactive dog) seem like they will never find a forever home, and Felipe is convinced that it is all Claudette's fault--but when the dog is finally adopted, Felipe is so depressed that he hides on adoption day, and it turns out that Claudette also misses her friend.
Certain to make you thankful for you own adopted cats and dogs. -Morgan
You're snug with me
author Chitra Soundar
jE Chitra Soundar
Picture Books
A mother polar bear answers the questions of her two curious cubs about what lies beyond their cozy winter den as they wait for spring to arrive.
Beautiful illustrations! Worth lingering on each page. My 3yo really enjoyed all the hugs he got each time we got to the refrain "You're snug with me!" It is an especially cozy book to read on these brutal late-winter days. -Melody
Stop that yawn!
Caron Levis
jE Levis
Picture Books, Fantasy, Adventure
Gabby convinces Granny to leave Sleepytown and stay up all night in a new place, but before long, a contagious yawn takes control.
Added by Casey
Love, Z
Jessie Sima
jE Sima
Picture Books, Fantasy, Travel, Adventure, Philosophy, LGBTQ+
A little robot named Z finds a message in a bottle signed, "Love, Beatrice" and, unable to learn what love is from other robots, sets out on a quest to find the answer.
Z sets out on a quest to find out what "love" is. On the journey Z might just find a place in your heart. -Casey
Imagine!
Raúl Colón
jE Colon
Picture Books, Art / Art History, Fantasy
"When a boy visits an art museum and one of the paintings comes to life, he has an afternoon of adventure and discovery [that] changes how he sees the world ever after"--
Colón’s wordless narrative highlights imaginative play utilizing and in response to art, showcasing the way art can affect our creative processes. -Casey
The biggest smallest Christmas present
Harriet Muncaster
jHOLIDAY E Muncaster
Picture Books
Clementine's life is ordinary in every way except that she is very tiny--a fact that Santa Claus does not seem to understand.
I love the perspective of the fairy-sized kid getting presents that weren't quite right for her, and how creative she was in finding new ways to play with things she didn't know how to at first. My kid loved it too! Who wouldn't love a book about presents?? -Melody
Soft and cozy, Simler's latest is a beautiful and informative look at animal sleep habits. Also, it glows under black light! -Casey