Picture storybooks

Book SynopsisIn Vivian McInerny’s playful debut, readers will fall in love with wonder again as Zia imagines what might happen if the hole in her pocket became big enough to fall right through. The Whole Hole Story is perfect for readers looking for a fresh take on the classic Harold and the Purple Crayon.Trade Review★ "McInerny’s debut picture book bounces along with the changing waves of a child’s fantasies.... [with] a clever, satisfying end and a twist that is sure to put a grin on savvy listeners’ faces. This is sure to be a storytime favorite with audiences, and they’ll clamor for McInerny’s next outing."–Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED review "This charmer of a picture book takes an Alice in Wonderland approach to a young girl’s discovery of a hole...A vivacious tribute to creative thinking and play."–Booklist "Lamug’s innovative and zany colorful illustrations, created with 'pencil, paper and some computer magic,' exude joy and endless possibilities, portraying Zia in perpetual motion....A trip you won’t want to miss with a kid who can take you anywhere."–Horn Book "Engaging illustrations set bright, cartoon characters against largely pastel backgrounds. The self-made adventure is reminiscent of Harold and the Purple Crayon with its unpredictable, child-controlled narrative in which imagination takes one around the world and back home again....An adventure worth sharing." –Kirkus "Debut author McInerny [strikes] a genial, why-the-heck-not tone....Lamug (Petro and the Flea King) portrays Zia as a perpetual motion machine....With a charismatic protagonist like this, it’s a safe bet that this story probably won’t be the last." –Publishers Weekly —

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Book Synopsiswill help your baby learn new words and routines while you read. Sweet, humorous, and adorable, Antoinette Portis's illustrations and simple text are perfect for fans of the Sheep in a Jeep and Llama Llama series, and Leslie Patricelli's board books.Trade Review"A masterclass on how to create the ideal board book. It really is." — Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production (SLJ blog)

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Book SynopsisA hilarious and heartwarming debut about picky eating, finding your people, and standing proud.In Muffuletta, being good at eating is the key to success. French fries and grilled cheese? Beginner food! Haggis and truffles? Delicacies! After failing a school eating test, picky eater Minerva is placed in the lowest eating track of all: Remedial Eating to Change Habits. RETCH class is full of kids with weird personalities and even weirder food preferences. And to make matters worse, Minerva's best friends, in the Gifted and Gourmet class, no longer speak to her. But soon Minerva finds she is not alone in her pickiness, and forms friendships with her new classmates. And together, they find a way to stand up for themselves—picky and proud!

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Book SynopsisA huggable plush Curious George doll and a diverse cast of preschoolers step out on amazing imaginary adventures in this photo-illustrated board book with whimsical doodles.Where will your curiosity take you? Will you sail the high seas or explore outer space? With a cuddly Curious George doll by your side, anything is possible!In this padded board book that combines bright crayon doodles and fun photos of kids and Curious George, creative play is the name of the game. Sure to inspire loads of curious fun in preschool readers!

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Book SynopsisTrade Review★ "Snail and Worm strike again, with another standout early reader. Should you read this terrific book? Of course!" — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "The Geisel Honor–winning series Snail and Worm gets a fourth installment with this new short story collection about friendship. This beginning reader is perfect for those who have moved beyond Elephant and Piggie and are ready for a higher reading level." — Booklist Praise for Snail and Worm series: "All day, every day, is a good time for reading about Snail and Worm....Run (faster than Snail ever could) to get a copy of this winning early reader." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[N]ew readers should feel supported in their efforts while being continually entertained." — The Horn Book "Kügler’s clever, off-kilter stories are enhanced by colorful, expressive cartoon illustrations that give strong textual support....This latest Snail and Worm book is a strong addition to all early reader collections and a surefire hit with children and their adults." — Booklist "The friendly and cheerful cartoon illustrations effectively enhance the story’s sweet humor." — School Library Journal "The friends' banter is light and humorous, and their foibles and misunderstandings will provoke laughter as surely as the expressive, multimedia cartoon illustrations will." — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"All day, every day, is a good time for reading about Snail and Worm....Run (faster than Snail ever could) to get a copy of this winning early reader." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "[N]ew readers should feel supported in their efforts while being continually entertained." — The Horn Book "Kügler’s clever, off-kilter stories are enhanced by colorful, expressive cartoon illustrations that give strong textual support....This latest Snail and Worm book is a strong addition to all early reader collections and a surefire hit with children and their adults." — Booklist "The friendly and cheerful cartoon illustrations effectively enhance the story’s sweet humor." — School Library Journal

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Book SynopsisThis beloved poem by Langston Hughes, illustrated by the award-winning Sean Qualls, is an irresistible celebration of the love between mother and baby, now available in board book format.Award-winning illustrator Sean Qualls’s painted and collaged artwork captures universally powerful maternal moments with tenderness. In the end, readers will find a rare photo of baby Hughes and his mother, a biographical note, further reading, and the complete lullaby. Like little love-ones, this beautiful book is a treasure.“My little dark baby, / My little earth-thing, / My little love-one, / What shall I sing / For your lullaby?

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewPraise for The Moon Remembers: ★ "Peaceful and reverent, this is a book for all families to share as they cuddle closely together." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) Praise for The Moon Remembers: ★ "[A] satisfying nighttime story with a tender heart. Reassuring in its simplicity and lulling in its tone, with visual ties to the expanse of the natural world." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) Praise for The Moon Remembers: ★ "E.B. Goodale’s exceptional The Moon Remembers deserves a place among perennial favorites like Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd’s Goodnight Moon and Eric Carle’s Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me." — BookPage (starred review) Praise for The Moon Remembers: "Goodale blends realism and a touch of fancy to pitch some big ideas to the toddler and preschool crowd. Will be welcome at bedtime and baby-showers." — Horn Book Magazine Praise for The Moon Remembers: "A book that is both beautifully written and illustrated." — School Library Journal Praise for Under the Lilacs: "Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Goodale succeeds in offering a contemplative and relatable work that affirms and reflects the complex emotional lives of young children." — School Library Journal Praise for Also: ★ “A multigenerational masterpiece, and outstanding addition to any collection.” — School Library Journal (starred review) Praise for Windows: ★ "Debut illustrator Goodale's delicately detailed ink, watercolor, letterpress, and digital collage illustrations display palettes of the evening and night skies with beautifully nuanced shades of yellow, gold, and blue. The red-hooded child of color with dog can't help but recall Peter and Willie, and this book is a lovely, affirming follow-up. A warmhearted tale of a child, a dog, and their peaceful, friendly, and inviting neighborhood." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

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Book SynopsisSure, everyone loves Bacon-until Bacon's popularity goes right to his head. He's so busy soaking up the attention from his fans, that he soon forgets the important things in life, like friendship and family. How will things end for our deliciously crispy hero?

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Book SynopsisTractor Mac sees Plane Jane swooping across through the clouds. He talks to birds to try to learn how they fly. Then one day Tractor Mac is driving downhill too fast, his wheels lift off the ground, and he can finally fly! But when Tractor Mac has a crash landing, he learns that he is better suited to life on the ground.

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Book SynopsisTractor Mac and Carla the chicken find a melon for Pete and Paul to tend. With patience and care, they learn the proper way to grow a melon. Their watermelon is such a success that Farmer Bill brings it to the fruit and vegetable contest, where it wins Best in Show.

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Book Synopsis A unique holiday story about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States from a National Book Award nominee. A new must-read classic for Christmas!It''s almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico to celebrate Las Posadas. For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven''t seen in years. But when Juan''s gift is too big to fit through the slats in the fence, Maria has a brilliant idea. She makes it into a kite that soars over the top of the iron bars. This heartwarming tale of multi-cultural families and the miracle of love was award-winning author Mitali Perkins''s debut picture book.

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Book SynopsisTractor Mac sees Plane Jane swooping across through the clouds, and he wonders what it would be like to give hayrides in the sky. Then one day Tractor Mac is driving downhill too fast, his wheels lift off the ground, and he can finally fly! But when Tractor Mac has a crash landing, he learns that he is better suited to life on the ground.

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Book SynopsisA Tractor Mac book that is perfect for construction enthusiasts - now in 8x8 paperback format with two fun sticker sheets included.

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Book SynopsisUnicorns are more popular than ever! Get in on the fun with the third book about a unicorn named Sparkle. This one is all about Sparkle's first Christmas.

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Book SynopsisThe star of the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series is back to celebrate Thanksgiving in this original board book.

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Book SynopsisThe star of the New York Times-bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series is back to celebrate Hanukkah in this original board book.

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Book SynopsisThe star of the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish series is back, celebrating the Christmas season.

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Book SynopsisThe star of the New York Times bestselling Pout-Pout Fish books is back to celebrate St. Patrick's Day.

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Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to If Animals Kissed Good Night and If Animals Said I Love You, the animal kingdom celebrates the Christmas season.

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Book SynopsisStonewall Book Award WinnerLambda Literary Award FinalistCharlotte Huck Honor Book Perfect for Valentine''s Day, Love, Violet by Charlotte Sullivan Wild and Charlene Chua is a touching picture book about friendship and the courage it takes to share your feelings.Only one personmakes Violet's heart skipOf all the kids in Violet''s class, only one leaves her speechless: Mira, the girl with the cheery laugh who races like the wind. If only they could adventure together! But every time Violet tries to tell Mira how she feels, Violet goes shy. As Valentine''s Day approaches, Violet is determined to tell Mira just how special she is.Charlene Chua's luminous watercolors bring to life this sweet and gentle picture book about friendship, love, and the courage it takes to share your heart.

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Book SynopsisThe fifth book in A Unicorn Named Sparkle series is about finding out there''s no perfect way to say I love you. Lucy and a unicorn named Sparkle are back for another funny and sweet adventure.Valentine's Day is when you tell the people in your life how much you love them. There''s no one Sparkle loves more than Lucy. He decides to make her the perfect valentine. Except, instead of hands, Sparkle has hooves. He can''t write and he can''t cut. So how is he going to show Lucy that he loves her best of all?

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Book SynopsisFall in love with this laugh-out-loud third picture book in the bestselling Escargot series about a cute French snail who attends a Valentine's Day partythe perfect gift for Valentine's Day or celebrating love all year round.Bonjour! Today is Snailentine''s Day, and Escargot is on his way to a party. Will his Snailentine be there? When he arrives, Escargot is a bit nervous and wants to hide in his shell. But in the end, he makes a surprising new friend in a fellow party guest. From New York Timesbestselling author Dashka Slater and former Pixar animator Sydney Hanson, Love, Escargot is an irresistibly sweet and charming story about unexpected friendship, dealing with social anxiety, and Valentine's Day fun. This hilarious and interactive addition to the award-winning Escargot series is the ideal read aloud for story time and animal lovers alike. Love, Escargot is also available in as a board book for babies and toddlers u

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Book SynopsisMr Fish is nervously awaiting his first day of school, and he frets about not knowing how to write his name, how to draw shapes, and how to do maths - until he's reassured that school is the perfect place to learn how to master all of these new skills.

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Book SynopsisFeeling sleepy? It's time for bed! In this title, toddlers will love swimming along with the Pout-Pout Fish as he turns little frowns into sleepy smiles. It is a mini-adventure to introduce the youngest guppies to the popular Pout-Pout Fish.

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Book SynopsisZulay and her three best friends are all in the same second grade class and study the same things, even though Zulay is blind. When their teacher asks her students what activity they want to do, Zulay surprises everyone when she says she wants to run a race. With the help of a special aide and the support of her friends, Zulay does just that.

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Book SynopsisIn this fifth installment in Allan Drummond's picture book series about green living, a town in Japan takes a stand against its throwaway past and shows that it really does take a village to make sustainable change.Kamikatsu, Japan is known worldwide for its sanitation innovations. This small community of 1700 people is leading the way in recycling and up-cycling, and as of 2022, had nearly achieved its goal of zero waste. Told in Allan''s hallmark narrative style, Zero Waste is the story of a group of citizens who dared to break out of their comfort zone and make radical change for the good of their town and the planet. Through the eyes of two children visiting their grandmother, this inspiring addition to the author's acclaimed Green Power series about everyday communities inventing exciting new approaches to green living shows that working together for a common cause has an impact that is lasting, meaningfuland fun!

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Book SynopsisFrom Korean American author-illustrator Aram Kim, Tomorrow is New Year''s Day follows a little girl sharing the fun customs of Seollalthe Korean Lunar New Yearwith her classmates.Seollal, the Korean Lunar New Year, is Mina's favorite day of the year.Mina can''t wait to share the customs of Seollal with all of her friends at school. She will show her classmates her colorful hanbok, demonstrate how to do sebae, and then everyone will make tasty tteokguk in the cooking room. Yum! Her little brother may even join in on the fun if he can find a way out of his bad mood.In this joyful book about sharing age-old cultural celebrations with new friends, Aram Kim has created a must-have book for the New Year's season. A glossary of Korean terms, with pronunciation guide, is included.

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Book SynopsisA rerelease of a long out-of-print classic sequel to The Poky Little Puppy finds little Pokey happily discovering a wonderful old rubber boot and becoming distressed when it goes missing. Simultaneous eBook.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott MedalThis New York Times Bestseller and New York Times Best Illustrated Book relates a story about love and loss as only Chris Rashcka can tell it. Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy''s anguish when her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog. In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book Yo! Yes?, Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. Raschka''s signature swirling, impressionistic illustrations and his affectionate story will particularly appeal to young dog lovers and teachers and parents who have children dealing with the loss of something special.

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Book SynopsisThe unbeatable team of Deborah Hopkinson and James E. Ransome present a riveting brick-by-brick account of how one of the most amazing accomplishments in American architecture came to be. Join a young boy as he watches the Empire State Building being constructed from scratch, then travels to the top to look down on all of New York City in 1931. Hopkinson, a master of historical fiction, and Ransome, an award-winning illustrator, dazzle us with this ALA Notable and a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book.

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Book SynopsisIn this Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year, Paula Young Shelton, daughter of Civil Rights activist Andrew Young, brings a child’s unique perspective to an important chapter in America’s history. Paula grew up in the deep south, in a world where whites had and blacks did not. With an activist father and a community of leaders surrounding her, including Uncle Martin (Martin Luther King), Paula watched and listened to the struggles, eventually joining with her family—and thousands of others—in the historic march from Selma to Montgomery. Poignant, moving, and hopeful, this is an intimate look at the birth of the Civil Rights Movement.

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Book SynopsisThis sweet Little Golden Book explores all of the different kinds of hugs!  From Mommy hugs, Daddy hugs, hello hugs, and welcome home hugs, this charming story features loving families and friends hugging for all kinds of wonderful reasons! Hugs are special. Hugs are free. Will you share a hug with me?

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Book SynopsisSTOP RIGHT THERE. Don’t move a muscle, buster. Stay out of this book or I WILL CHOMP YOU!   So says the not-so-fierce inhabitant of I Will Chomp You!, a tale of deception, greed . . . and cake!   In their funny read-aloud, Jory John and Bob Shea bring a fresh twist to a time-tested blueprint as their little monster threatens, reasons, and pleads with readers to go no further in the book because he will NOT share his beautiful, delicious cakes. Children will identify with the monster’s high valuation of his possessions, and (importantly) will laugh at the silly measures he takes to protect them.A monster’s reign of terror begins even before the title page: “HEY. GO AWAY.” Turn to the title page and there the monster waits, blue-skinned and angry-eyed: “I WILL CHOMP YOU!” As the reader turns the pages, the monster’s direct-address threats increase: “If you turn any more pages…I WILL CHO

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Book SynopsisThe talented creators of I Will Chomp You! brilliantly frame the struggle to buck stereotypes and learn empathy in this monster’s hilarious lament.   Floyd Peterson is so much more than shaggy purple fur and pointy monster teeth— why can’t people just see him for him? Jory John and Bob Shea have struck gold in creating a knee-slapping, read-it-again story that will start a valuable discussion about how we treat others and how it feels to be seen as “different.”

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Book SynopsisThe #1 bestselling illustrator of Matt de la Pena's Love and the creator of Otis presents an homage to firefighters everywhere—and to the many boys and girls who dream big of being heroes!On the farm where Otis the tractor lives, it hasn't rained in a long time and farmers all over the valley have grown anxious with water in such short supply. One hot afternoon, when Otis and his friends are resting beneath the shade of the apple tree, Otis spots something moving down in the valley—an orange tabby cat headed straight for the old barn. But then Otis sees something else that causes his engine to sputter . . . a swirl of smoke coming from the same barn. A fire!As Otis races toward the fire with his friends in tow, he spots the tabby cat mewing in alarm. Otis rushes inside to discover the source of the cat's worries--her little kittens are perched up on the hayloft, scared. Otis never hesitates. Yet even after he delivers a

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Book SynopsisA lyrically told, beautifully illustrated book that brings comfort to children--and adults--who have lost someone they loveAfter Old Turtle swims his last swim and breathes his last breath, and the waves gently take him away, his friends lovingly remember how he impacted each and every one of them. As the sea animals think back on how much better Old Turtle made their lives and their world, they realize that he is not truly gone, because his memory and legacy will last forever.  Jago's gorgeous illustrations accompany Cece Meng's serene text in a book that will help chidren understand and cope with the death of a loved one.    Praise for Always Remember: Without mentioning a deity or religion, the text discusses how people remember those who have died and how their lives live on beyond them. Understated, unsentimental, and gently done.--Kirkus ReviewsA sweet and poignant story with mulTrade ReviewPraise for Always Remember: "Without mentioning a deity or religion, the text discusses how people remember those who have died and how their lives live on beyond them. Understated, unsentimental, and gently done."--Kirkus Reviews"A sweet and poignant story with multiple layers for delving deeper."--School Library Journal "This makes a comforting choice for families dealing with loss."--Booklist

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Book SynopsisStunning collage art full of rich color, glorious details, and a sense of wonder—reminiscent of the work of Ezra Jack Keats—illustrate this delightful story celebrating the poetry found in the world around us.   What is poetry? Is it glistening morning dew? Spider thinks so. Is it crisp leaves crunching? That’s what Squirrel says. Could it be a cool pond, sun-warmed sand, or moonlight on the grass? Maybe poetry is all of these things, as it is something special for everyone—you just have to take the time to really look and listen. The magical thing is that poetry is in everyone, and Daniel is on his way to discovering a poem of his own after spending time with his animal friends. What is poetry? If you look and listen, it’s all around you!

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Book SynopsisThe much-loved New York Times bestseller is now available for the youngest reader!Otis and his farm friends love to play hide-and-seek, but when the newest addition to the farm—a bounding puppy who can't sit still and has a habit of licking faces—tries to hide one day, he finds his attention wandering along with his legs, and soon he is lost in the forest. Night falls and Otis knows his new friend, who is afraid of the dark, must be terrified all alone in the woods. So Otis, the friend you can always count on, sets out to find the frightened pup.Praise for Otis and the Puppy:           “[T]his earnest tractor's courage in the darkest hours makes him as reliable as Lassie or the Little Engine That Could.” —Publisher’s Weekly “Otis will win readers' hearts.” —School Library Journal “Seek this out—‘game on!’” —Kirkus Reviews

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