New Picture Books

The Bear in the Book - Kate Banks
 At the end of the day a little boy falls asleep as his mama reads about a bear hibernating.

A is for Musk Ox - Erin Cabatingan
Musk Ox takes over an alphabet book, explaining to his friend Zebra why almost every letter can be used to describe musk oxen.

Snow Day for Mouse - Judy Cox
On a snowy day, Mouse is swept outside where he plays in the snow, ice skates on a frozen puddle, and makes sure his friends the birds get something to eat.

Little Cub - Olivier Dunrea - A young bear cub, who is alone in the world, and Old Bear, who is grumpy and tired of living alone, meet and discover what they have been missing.

Mice on Ice - Rebecca Emberley and Ed Emberley
Colorful mice go ice skating and are unexpectedly joined by a feline friend.


Fish Had a Wish - Michael Garland - Fish wishes to be all sorts of animals because each one is special, then realizes there is something good about being a fish, too.

It's Snowing! - Gail Gibbons
Introduces readers to snow and discusses topics such as different types of snowstorms, regions where snow falls, and how to prepare when a snowstorm approaches. (nonfiction)

Ladybugs - Gail Gibbons
Using simple text and colorful illustrations, this book describes the physical attributes, habits, and life cycle of the ladybug. (nonfiction)


The Reader - Amy Hest
 A boy and his dog hike to the top of a very tall, snowy hill where they play, enjoy a snack, and then share their favorite book before sledding home.

Zero the Hero - Joan Holub
Zero believes that he is a hero, but the counting numbers think he is worthless until they get into trouble with some Roman numerals, and only Zero can help.

Ralph Tells a Story - Abby Hanlon
Although his teacher insists there are stories everywhere, Ralph cannot think of any to write.

Spike the Mixed-up Monster - Susan Hood

While Spike, a tiny axolotl salamander, practices being the monster he believes he is, other animals call him cute and funny but when a Gila monster arrives and the other creatures hide, Spike shows his true nature.

Christmastime - Alison Jay

Illustrations and single words present different aspects of Christmas, and the pictures hide links to Christmas songs and carols.

This Moose Belongs to Me - Oliver Jeffers
A young boy learns that moose do not always follow the rules of proper pet behavior.



The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore - William Joyce
Morris Lessmore loves words, stories and books, and after a tornado carries him to another land, dreary and colorless, he finds a single book in color that leads him to an amazing library where, he learns, the books need him as much as he needs them.

Good News, Bad News - Jeff Mack
While on a picnic, Bunny and Mouse see everything that happens to them from opposite points of view--Bunny sees only the good, while Mouse sees only the bad.


  Black Dog - Levi Pinfold
"When a huge black dog appears outside the Hope family home, each member of the household sees it and hides. Only Small, the youngest Hope, has the courage to face the black dog, who might not be as frightening as everyone else thinks."-- Provided by publisher

The Case of the Incapacitated Capitals - Robin Pulver
Capital letters are being so neglected in Mr. Wright's classroom that they are nearly incapacitated, and a medical team must be summoned to perform CPR-- Capital Posture Repair.

Minette's Feast: the Delicious Story of Julia Child and Her Cat - Susanna Reich
While Julia is in the kitchen learning to cook up elaborate, delicious dishes, the only feast Minette is truly interested in is that of fresh mouse. Includes biographical information about Julia Child.

Spoon - Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Spoon's always been a happy little utensil. But lately, he feels like life as a spoon just isn't cutting it. He thinks Fork, Knife, and The Chopsticks all have it so much better than him. But do they? And what do they think about Spoon?

Skippyjon Jones Cirque de Olé - Judy Schachner
Skippyjon Jones, the Siamese cat that thinks he is a Chihuahua dog, wants to perform his high-wire act in the circus.

Splat Says Thank You! - Rob Scotton
When Splat the Cat's mouse friend Seymour isn't feeling well, Splat tries to make him feel better by listing the reasons why he is thankful for their friendship.

Wild About You! - Judy Sierra
Joining the new baby animals at the zoo are the much-loved pengaroo and the pandacat.


Abe Lincoln's Dream - Lane Smith
When a schoolgirl gets separated from her tour of the White House and finds herself in the Lincoln bedroom, she also discovers the ghost of the great man himself.

Waterloo & Trafalgar - Olivier Tallec
In this humorous, wordless picture book with die-cut pages, two soldiers, red and blue, discover the pointlessness of hostility.

Listen to My Trumpet - Mo Willems
When Piggie plays her new trumpet for Gerald, the elephant decides he must be honest in his response.


Bear Says Thanks - Karma Wilson
Bear thanks his friends for bringing food dishes to his dinner party and finds a way of sharing something of his own.