New Picture Books

The Alphabet Song - retold by Steven Anderson
This classic song gets an updated, original recording paired with a delightful picture book. The combination of paired music and text helps engage students and develop early literacy skills.

Paul's Travels - Tim Dowley

Through this fully illustrated guide, children discover the fascinating story of Paulhis life, journeys, and letterswith a letter stored in its own pocket for each chapter.

The Wonderful Habits of Rabbits - Douglas Florian
Illustrations and rhyming text explore how rabbits spend their days throughout the year.


When Green Becomes Tomatoes: Poems for All Seasons - Julie Fogliano - A book of poetry moving through the seasons.

Mr. McGinty's Monarchs - Linda Vander Heyden
Mr. McGinty and his dog Sophie love observing monarch caterpillars and butterflies on their morning walk, so when they discover that the milkweed monarchs need to survive has been mowed down, Mr. McGinty comes to the rescue.

Zen Socks - Jon J. Muth
Stillwater the giant panda and his friends Leo and Molly teach each other about patience, sharing, and compassion.

Listen to Our World - Bill Martin Jr. and Michael Sampson
Youngsters awaken in the morning with the belief that they are the greatest little ones in the world, whether they are children in their mothers' arms, eagles soaring above mountains, whales swimming in the ocean, or other animals in their domains.

Crossing Niagara: The Death-Defying Tightrope Adventures of the Great Blondin - Matt Tavares

When the Great Blondin announced that he was going to walk from America to Canada across the Niagara River on a rope that was more than 1,100 feet long and just 3 inches wide, hanging 160 feet above the raging river, people came from everywhere. Some came to watch him cross. Some came to watch him fall. Some thought he wouldn't show up at all. But he did show up. And he did walk across the river. And then he did something else amazing. He crossed the river on that tightrope again and again, adding another death-defying flourish each time. Matt Tavares's gorgeous, riveting account of the daredevil of Niagara Falls is sure to hold readers in its grip, just as Blondin's feats enthralled those spectators on the cliffs more than one hundred and fifty years ago.

Ten Kisses for Sophie! - Rosemary Wells
Sophie and her mother make very special treats for their party, but Sophie worries there won't be one left for her.

The Thank You Book - Mo Willems
Piggie is determined to thank everyone she knows, but Gerald thinks she will forget someone important.