Picture Books We Love

The Umbrella By Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Beth Ferry, Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9780358447726
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Published: Clarion Books - March 21st, 2023

From the New York Times bestselling creators behind Stick and Stone comes an inspiring story of persistence, kindness, and curiosity—a perfect read-aloud, rain or shine.


Fish and Crab By Marianna Coppo Cover Image
$17.99
ISBN: 9781797204437
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Published: Chronicle Books - March 14th, 2023

A humorous and clever picture book about the importance of sharing big feelings with someone you trust.

Fish and Crab are best friends, always there for each other. When it's time for bed, Crab is ready to go to sleep, but Fish is still wide awake, wondering: What is that noise—that ooh, ooh? What if aliens abduct us as we sleep? What if it rains frogs?


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When Things Aren’t Going Right, Go Left By Marc Colagiovanni, Peter H. Reynolds (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781338831184
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Published: Orchard Books - March 7th, 2023

From #1 New York Times bestselling creator Peter H. Reynolds and talented debut author Marc Colagiovanni comes an inspirational story about optimism, overcoming adversity, and forging your own path.

"One day for no particular reason, nothing was going right. Absolutely positively, nothing was going right.


Wallflowers By Mackenzie Joy, Mackenzie Joy (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mackenzie Joy, Mackenzie Joy (Illustrator)
$17.99
ISBN: 9780358726463
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Published: Clarion Books - February 21st, 2023

People call you a wallflower.

Sometimes they call you shy. Sometimes they call you quiet, or maybe even scared. People think these are bad things, because sometimes they are LOUD.

But you are happy just the way you are. And maybe you don’t need to learn to be loud, they just need to learn to listen.


One Tiny Treefrog: A Countdown to Survival By Tony Piedra, Mackenzie Joy Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781536219487
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Published: Candlewick - February 14th, 2023

The red-eyed treefrog of the Costa Rican rain forest stars in this bold and visually arresting countdown book, which is both a captivating read-aloud and a resource.


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Sometimes It's Nice to Be Alone By Amy Hest, Philip C. Stead (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Amy Hest, Philip C. Stead (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780823449477
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Published: Neal Porter Books - February 14th, 2023

A celebration of the joy and comfort to be found in alone time and the joy and comfort that a friend can bring.

Sometimes it’s nice to be alone. 
Just you, eating a cookie, alone.
But what if a friend drops in?
 


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In Every Life By Marla Frazee, Marla Frazee (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Marla Frazee, Marla Frazee (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665912488
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Published: Beach Lane Books - February 7th, 2023

A simple and profound meditation on the many wonders of life from two-time Caldecott Honor recipient Marla Frazee.

In every life, there is love and loss, hope and joy, wonder and mystery. With glowing art and spare, powerful text, Caldecott Honor–winning creator Marla Frazee celebrates the moments, feelings, and experiences, both big and small, that make up a life.


Evergreen By Matthew Cordell Cover Image
$18.99
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ISBN: 9781250317179
Published: Feiwel & Friends - February 7th, 2023

A picture book by Caldecott medal winner Matt Cordell about a timid squirrel who makes a brave journey to help a relative who is ill.


Beneath By Cori Doerrfeld Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316312264
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - January 17th, 2023

In this stunning story from New York Times bestselling creator Cori Doerrfeld, a child and their grandfather take a walk in the woods and discover more about themselves.

Finn is in a horrible mood and doesn't want to talk about it. After some persuading, though, they agree to go for a hike with Grandpa.


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Very Good Hats By Emma Straub, Blanca Gomez (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Emma Straub, Blanca Gomez (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593529430
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Published: Rocky Pond Books - January 10th, 2023

The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, author of This Time Tomorrow, this is a joyous, inventive, adorably illustrated read-aloud that will inspire kids to see ordinary objects in a whole new way.


Welcome to Chinatown By William Low, William Low (Illustrator) Cover Image
By William Low, William Low (Illustrator)
$8.99
ISBN: 9781250841995
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Published: Godwin Books - January 3rd, 2023

Welcome to Chinatown. There is so much to see. People practicing tai-chi, shoe cobblers, rows of herbs, outdoor fish markets, and more. And best of all, when the Lunar New Year begins, there's a New Year's Day parade, complete with a lion dance.


Blurp's Book of Manners By Cindy Derby, Cindy Derby (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Cindy Derby, Cindy Derby (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781250810359
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Published: Roaring Brook Press - December 6th, 2022

From Caldecott Honoree Cindy Derby comes an uproarious tale about an etiquette coach and the sentient paint blob that just might teach her proper manners.

When etiquette coach Ms. Picklepop teeters off her stool and spills a bucket of paint, a creature emerges. Not a scary one, or an evil one, or anything of the sort. Instead, what comes alive is ...

BLURP!