New Picture Books to Read, Reread, and Recommend
These new titles are ready for storytime shelves and classroom collections. Full of heart, humor, and kid appeal, they’re the kind of books young readers will revisit—and you will love to recommend.
The Fierce Little Woman and the Wicked Pirate, 2nd Edition
Interest Level: Preschool – Kindergarten
This enduring tale of independence and family is an unconventional love story with a strong female lead and a pirate with a sensitive side, written by New Zealand’s leading children’s writer and illustrated by one of Japan’s foremost children’s illustrators.
Twigs and Stones
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 1
Snake and Lizard want to write their names on their burrow’s front door. But whose name will go first? This warm and wise picture book captures the essence of friendship and nudges us to notice the power of our words.
Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 2
This original picture book about construction vehicles combines facts and details about excavators, trucks, cranes, and more with funny stories about the animal engineers operating them, sure to delight machine enthusiasts of all sizes.
All by Myself (But Sometimes I Need a Little Help!)
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 2
I can do many things all by myself, but sometimes I need a little help. A child can stack blocks but needs help building castles. They can connect two pieces but not the whole puzzle. And that’s okay!
String Ball
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 2
When a curious kitten stumbles upon its young owner’s string ball craft project, slips inside, and begins to roll, a series of rollicking adventures unfolds! This nearly wordless picture book employs a limited palette and offers a fresh new approach from beloved author-illustrator Chris Monroe.
Saif’s Special Patches
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 3
Saif is “just shy,” or at least that’s what everyone tells him. When his mom comforts him with a patchwork quilt made of his special memories, he remembers he’s brave, smart, persistent, and helpful, too.
The Fearless Storyteller
Interest Level: Preschool – Grade 3
When a young girl’s father is scared of the unicorns in her bedtime book, she hides it to protect him. When he’s scared of giraffes next, she realizes he’s scared of reading the big words.
And, Too, the Fox
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3
This joyful poem about a fox introduces U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón to a new generation. Her brief, keenly observant poetry paired with lush illustrations brings the fox to life, to the delight of readers of all ages.
We Are the Scrappy Ones
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3
This poetic book is an anthem of belonging, celebrating the wide range of disabled children and affirming their worth, just as they are. Filled with luminous illustrations of children living, learning, and playing, this joyful book is sure to inspire.
Dino-Birthday
From the Series Dino-Holidays
Interest Level: Kindergarten – Grade 3
Happy birthday, dear dinos! Check out four birthdays in four seasons and see all the fun ways dinos celebrate. With playful party themes, presents, cake, and lots of games for everyone!
Dreams to Ashes
Interest Level: Grade 2 – Grade 5
A powerful nonfiction picture book about the history of Chinese immigration to the West Coast, presented through the lens of the 1871 Los Angeles Chinatown Massacre. An essential account that offers both heartbreak and hope.
Kahoʻolawe
Interest Level: Grade 2 – Grade 5
Discover the story of the smallest Hawaiian island, a place sacred to Native Hawaiians, from its formation long ago to its present-day restoration as a protected site. A remarkable narrative accompanied by stunning illustrations.
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