New Picture Books

Nelly Gnu and Daddy Too - Anna Dewdney

Nelly Gnu spends a day building a play house with her father.

I Am Cow, Hear Me Moo! - Jill Esbaum & Gus Gordon
While showing her timid gal pals the wonders of the woods, brave Nadine the cow discovers that she is not entirely fearless.


Cloudette - Tom Lictenheld
Cloudette, the littlest cloud, finds a way to do something big and important as the other clouds do

Rules of Summer - Shaun Tan
Two boys explain the occasionally mysterious "rules" they learned over the summer, like never eat the last olive at a party, never ruin a perfect plan, and never give your keys to a stranger.


Queen Victoria's Bathing Machine - Gloria Whelan
Inspired by a true story, when Queen Victoria is unable to go swimming without her subjects glimpsing her in a swimming suit, her husband, Prince Albert, comes up with an innovative solution so his wife can indulge in the healthy exercise.