Kids Picture Books

Two forest animal friends enjoy various Fall activities in an anthology-like collection of vignettes.

Skeleton lives alone in lonesome bliss. She reads books, drinks tea, and tends to her garden. it's simple and peaceful. Until, one day, a cat knocks on Skeleton's door ... "Can I come in?" asks the Cat. Readers and cat lovers of all ages will adore this surprising duo who is sure to convince you that skeletons are gardeners, cats tell good-ish jokes, and, together, they make the best of friends.

Hana loves Chuseok, but the Korean holiday doesn't feel the same in her new small town as it did in the big city where she used to live. This is a heartfelt story about family and navigating changes. (9/22)

Join Fern as she prepares an autumnal feast to celebrate the fall equinox and the Pagan festival of Mabon. It's harvest time and Fern is ready for a fall feast. She begins to gather vegetables, but the hot weather has spoiled her garden! Will Fern find a way to feed her friends? Follow Fern as she learns about the power of turning to community support to overcome challenges and build a village of care.

A tiny misunderstanding snowballs into a wild adventure in this playful picture book that pokes gentle fun at what's lost in translation between Spanish and English. When Diego hears Abuela preparing 'por si las moscas,' in case of the flies, alarm bells go off in his mind and he preps his schoolmates for an epic attack of winged insects. Except. . . some phrases don't translate literally. What follows is a zany adventure filled with tactical meetings at recess, combat training in gym class, and keeping watch from the highest point of the playground, with illustrations that incorporate English and Spanish, and enough silliness for readers to enjoy in whatever language they speak.

A proud Potawatomi boy and his friends find joy in the abundant gifts Mother Earth and Creator bring during the autumn season, and in sharing that abundance with others. (9/22)

It's autumn, Henri the badger's favorite season. As always, leaves are bursting into color and the smell of comforting dishes fills the air. But this season brings a surprise--a letter from a mysterious sender! He was puzzled. Who could the secret sender be? Was someone playing a trick on him? A delightful story to celebrate the fall season, complete with six cozy comfort-food recipes to enjoy with someone special, Henri and the Secret Letters is a timely tale of friendship and a charming illustration of autumn and the joys of the season. (9/23)

When Bear's mom is unable to attend the Fall Festival, he hides his disappointment by helping all his friends get ready and decides he won't go himself, until Coco shows him that friends can be family too. (11/3)

Join Curious George as he and the man with the yellow hat celebrate Thanksgiving and host a convivial dinner for their friends--but not without a little bit of monkey-ing around! With festive surprises to be found behind gatefold flaps. Curious George and the man with the yellow hat are hosting their friends for a very special holiday: Thanksgiving! From navigating the bustling grocery store to carefully prepping the potatoes, peas, and carrots to sitting together sharing gratitude around the dinner table, George and the man serve up a warm and festive story with plenty of monkey mischief. With gatefold flaps on each page, surprises and reveals make for an interactive and delightful experience young readers will gobble up! (11/3)

It's almost time for Thanksgiving, and excitement is running high! It might not be here yet, but there's so much to do before the joyful day arrives. (11/3)

Come one, come all, and try the biggest pizza in the world! Alejandro, Antonio, and Paolo are the lively and passionate owners of The Pizza Brothers Pizza Shop where all is fair. Alejandro is in charge of the toppings. Antonio kneads the dough. And Paolo does... everything else. There's only one problem: no one is buying their pizzas!!! So, the brothers hatch a plan to reel in customers; an event that's gonna need a lot more dough, a lot more cheese, and a lot more toppings...But on the eve of their big night mayhem ensues, and the brothers learn some delicious lessons about working together, playing fair, and the true meaning of brotherly love. (11/3)

Without a home, Chickadee braces for the winter snow, until all the animals come together to help her stay warm, and a sudden gust of wind inadvertently helps Chickadee find a home. (11/3)

Oh no! It's happened. You've been set up on a blind playdate. Will they be your new best friend or evil nemesis? You'll probably have to wait and see. If you just don't click, it's okay. We've all been there. This book will guide you through a few creative escape options. All you'll need is your wits, a dashing disguise, and a roof-crushing robot. Along the way, you might even discover that you and your playdate have more in common than you think. (11/3)

Elliot and her dog, Spinner, love playing in the woods together, but when they stumble upon a magical stick, Elliot becomes consumed by its magic and loses sight of the simple joys she once shared with Spinner. (11/3)

Spend a day in the rain with Bluey and Mum in this beautiful picture book based on a fan-favorite episode of the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! On a rainy day at home, Bluey is determined to stop the water from flowing down the driveway--and Mum is determined to stop Bluey from tracking mud in. Can they learn to enjoy the day just as it is? This stunning wordless picture book is a perfect way to share a moment of calm with young readers who love Bluey. (11/3)

As he helps Nosh cook, Potchky continues to voice his dislike of smelly onions, brown potatoes, and a mixture of matza meal, eggs, and salt, but an unperturbed Nosh gently guides Potchky to give new foods a try. (11/10)

When one little boy molds a golem out of clay instead of a dreidel, the mischievous creature ends up breaking his family's menorah. (11/10)

A vine is growing near Farmer Brown's ditch. Soon enough, its tendrils reach through Farmer Purple's pasture, across Francine Cranston's parlor, around the local school, and all the way to the tippy top of the tallest slide in Franklin Flume's Water Park. And that's where a watermelon begins to grow and grow and grow. Soon enough, the townspeople start to argue over who really owns the watermelon. "It eats my compost!" "It sunbathes on my porch!" "It drinks my birdbath!" "Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!" But nobody thinks to ask the watermelon to whom it belongs.

In this heartfelt, stunning picture book, a young child with a love for science discovers that while they don't see other people like them working in nature, they do belong there. Despite loving all things nature, Noa struggles to find her place in the wild. She loves watching nature shows, playing pretend with her stuffed animals, and recounting wildlife facts to her mom. But from what she's seen, the people who work in nature don't look like her. So, Noa must not belong there. To convince her otherwise, Noa's mom takes her on a journey from the city to a state park, where Noa meets a new park ranger friend who shows her that nature is full of diversity, and she belongs just like anyone else. (11/10)

A luminous picture book that celebrates little-known American legacy, familial love, tradition, and the cherished ancestors who paved the way. Tonight is a big night. It's Watch Night! This year, Eve-Lynn gets to lead the celebration just like her ancestor Lil' Eve did on December 31, 1862--the night they called their Freedom's Eve. And while Eve-Lynn is excited, worry wraps 'round her. Eve-Lynn holds her family quilt close to calm her nerves, but in a moment of jittery anticipation, she rips the beloved fabric made by her ancestor. With the help of her Gramsy, Eve-Lynn stitches the quilt back together, leaving a piece of herself within its patchwork--making for a Watch Night she'll never forget. (11/10)

At halftime, with the game tied, everyone jumps to their feet to stand, cheer, and clap their hands as they celebrate the magnificent HBCU marching band! (11/10)

"It's Friday! Taco Time! Ren loves family taco night... until Grandma shows up with her spicy kimchi. Papa says there's no wrong way to taco, but Ren is not so sure. What to do? One brave bite. One unforgettable OO-WAAAAA! (11/10)