Book Lists

New Picture Books

Summer 2025

A Gift of Dust

A Gift of Dust

From two award-winning creators comes a picture book that reveals the hidden wonders of how Saharan Dust impacts the world: from slowing a hurricane to nourishing a rainforest.

This dust . . .
of what lived once
sustains what lives today
and what will be born . . .
tomorrow.

An ancient catfish becomes a fossil, and as the lake where it lived dries up, the fossil turns to dust--but...

Daisy Rewilds

Daisy Rewilds

A young, curious, science-loving environmentalist named Daisy proves to her community the importance of conservation in this whimsical and hopeful story.

Daisy was born with a green thumb. As an infant, she composted her own baby food. As a toddler, she slept on a bed of leaves. Now she’s embarking on her most important experiment: she’ll plant herself on her manicured front lawn, stay put, and let nature take over.

What...

The Gathering Table

The Gathering Table

The author of Nigel and the Moon delivers a joyful picture book about how a Southern family gathers around a special table for year-round celebrations that highlight the importance of family, community, and coming together.

In my family,
there are traditions.
And my favorite—
happen around this table.

No matter the season, no matter the reason, the love that surrounds this boy's fam...

The Wombats Go Wild for Words

The Wombats Go Wild for Words

A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling in this delectable picture book that shares with children the magic of words.

Evergreen Forest is a very nice forest, with very nice trees and very nice animals. It’s a rather dull place, but no one says a word about it. In fact, no one says very many words at all! And therein lies the problem.

Unti...

Dream for the Land

Dream for the Land

In this lyrical picture book about the importance of caring for our Earth, a child and her father wish for a brighter, greener future for the parched land around their home.

When a girl finds a horned toad among the rain-starved squash, tomatoes, and poblanos on her family's Texas farm, her Pa tells her that, if she kisses it on the head -- blech! -- she gets to make one wish. What will she wish for?

Generations ago, when the...

Bored Panda

Bored Panda

Come along with a tech-obsessed Panda as he goes from having a "boring" no-screens day to a joyful, out-and-about day. The New York Times bestselling creator of Awkward Family Photos wants you to know: being bored is not boring!

For Panda, there is NOTHING worse than being bored. It's just so...boring.

But what's a tech-loving panda to do when there's no electricity? Skeptical that the great outdoors will cure his bore...

Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography

Billy Porter: A Little Golden Book Biography

Get to know Billy Porter—a multi-talented star who shines on Broadway, TV, and at dazzling red carpet events—with this collectible Little Golden Book that features gorgeous full-color illustrations on every page!

Billy saw that clothes were the perfect way to stand out and let people know who you are.

Billy Porter has been impressing audiences ever since he played his award-winning role of Lola in the Broadway hit...

Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles

Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles

Chip the dog from Don't Eat Bees and Don't Trust Cats is back, but his best stuffie Mr. Cuddles is MISSING! Any child who has ever lost a toy will relate!

Chip and his best friend Mr. Cuddles have been through a lot together, including that terrible time when Mr. Cuddles had to go in the washing machine. The two are inseparable, but now . . . Mr. Cuddles is GONE! Where could he be? How will Chip cope without his constant comp...

Harrison Ford: A Little Golden Book Biography

Harrison Ford: A Little Golden Book Biography

Get to know Harrison Ford with this collectible Little Golden Book which tells his amazing journey from working as a carpenter to being a Hollywood star, alongside amazing full-color illustrations!

Harrison decided that day to never let fear stop him from doing anything.

Actor Harrison Ford has flown in a galaxy far, far away as Han Solo and has searched for lost treasures as Indiana Jones. But did you know he's just as adven...

Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography

Michael J. Fox: A Little Golden Book Biography

Get inspired by Michael J. Fox, the beloved Back to the Future actor from Canada who is helping people all around the world, with this collectible Little Golden Book featuring full-color illustrations on every page!

Michael moved to California—1,300 miles away from home—to be a Hollywood star!

Actor Michael J. Fox is known for playing Alex P. Keaton on TV's Family Ties and Marty McFly in the Back ...

Rihanna: A Little Golden Book Biography

Rihanna: A Little Golden Book Biography

Get to know Rihanna and find out how the talented performer from Barbados became a worldwide sensation with this beautifully illustrated and collectible Little Golden Book!

Read all about Rihanna, the Barbadian singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Known for her catchy hit songs "Umbrella" and "Diamonds," as well as her unique fashion sense, Rihanna's journey is truly captivating. Rihanna: A Little Golden Book Biography wi...

Together We Remember

Together We Remember

In this tender debut picture book about finding joy despite grief,  a little girl wishes to make Father’s Day even better by using imagination to honor and remember their happiest memories with a lost loved one.

Giselle and Papi are happy together, but there was a time when their two was three, and sometimes remembering is painful. It can also be a lot of fun! They embark on an imagination adventure that includes rainforest hike...

The Bi Book

The Bi Book

Perfect for fans of What Are Your Words? and Julián Is a Mermaid, The Bi Book shows readers the many meanings of "bi," both in terms of the language we use to understand the world and to understand ourselves.

Many words that start with ‘bi’ mean two.

Bicycle. Bilingual. Binoculars. Biracial.

Sometimes, it can mean more than two. Like when it comes to people who identify as 'bi.'

Down on the Bayou

Down on the Bayou

From the award-winning creators of Ice Cream Man and Good Things comes a journey through the mystical world of the Louisiana Bayou. Follow along as a young boy learns about the environment and the history of the bayou while on a boat ride with his grandpa. This stunning picture book features sidebars with fun facts and snippets of a poem woven throughout the narrative.

The bayou’s calling out to me.
...

Shark at Sister Tea

Shark at Sister Tea

In this delightful picture book, meet two sisters who may be little, but are brave and clever enough to defeat the hungry shark that crashes their tea party.

Mama and Papa are away for the afternoon, so sisters Sadie and Flora decide to throw a fancy pretend tea party in their garden by the sea.

When the girls are joined by a surprise guest -- an odd-looking fisherman who wolfs down their cake -- they quickly realize something...

Kente for Jojo

Kente for Jojo

A joyful picturebook of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his family, with lyrical text and textured artwork that sings.

Kente is more than a cloth, it is a symbol of love. And the big brother in this story loves new baby Jojo so very much! Together, the family travels to pick out a special Kente for Jojo--it must be perfect. With some inspiration from a passing rainbow and a little help from a skilled weaver, they do...

My Teacher Is a Dinosaur!

My Teacher Is a Dinosaur!

You think your school is weird? What if your teacher was a Tyrannosaurus rex?!

Fans of the unusual creatures in the "How to Catch a" series will love this new super-silly picture book, a perfect back-to-school giggle. Includes two pages of stickers!

It's the wildest classroom ever with a T. rex teacher who decorates with dino-motivation, loves to roar, and sometimes gets a bit stompy!

From crushing desks to very loud math le...

Today at School

Today at School

Award-winning author Jessica Young and New York Times bestselling illustrator Renee Kurilla crafted a heartwarming story about the first day of school, told from the perspective of three timely characters: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow.

Yesterday and Tomorrow do everything together. Now that the first day of school is here, Yesterday and Tomorrow are unsure about what the day will bring! Until sure enough they discover the power of...

Shoes Off, Please

Shoes Off, Please

When Mina invites friends over, she is embarrassed by the Korean tradition of removing shoes before entering a home until she understands the meaning of the custom.

Mina’s mother is a seamstress who works from home and always keeps the cupboard full of snacks. Her friends like to gather at her house, but Mina hesitates to ask them to remove their shoes before entering. Mina loves most of the Korean traditions that she celebrates with...

Tenacious Won't Give Up

Tenacious Won't Give Up

A tender, funny, and inspirational picture book for fans of The Magical Yet, and every child who, like Tenacious, might need a little reminder of what it means to persevere.

When Tenacious made up her mind
to do something, she tried her hardest.
No matter what.

The Wheel Parade is coming up, and Tenacious is determined to join on her two-wheeler. But no matter how hard she tries--Crash! Crash! Cras...

Willow and the Wildflowers

Willow and the Wildflowers

In this reassuring and sweet picture book, a timid bear named Willow chases after her dreams and discovers that being brave can lead to wonderful surprises. An encouraging tale for any child who is learning to overcome a challenge.

Willow is a bear who is afraid of everything. Rarely venturing outside, she feels quite content to spend her days inside her tree stump home. So, when an invitation to the Seaside Wildflower Festival arri...

Richard Scarry's Great Big Schoolhouse

Richard Scarry's Great Big Schoolhouse

Go back to school with Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and all their friends in this Busytown book! Learn about numbers, letters, colors and more! A great way to introduce young children to Richard Scarry's Busytown and early learning concepts!

Jump on the school bus with Lowly Worm and Huckle Cat as they head off for an exciting day at school! Miss Honey is the best teacher ever. She teaches Huckle, Lowly, and all their friends about shapes,...

Yeti Is Not Ready for School

Yeti Is Not Ready for School

First day of school jitters? Yeti knows all about that! She's not ready for her first day of school either in this colorful picture book that is a gentle reminder that's it OK to be scared to start something new.

It's almost the first day of monster school, but Yeti is NOT ready. Even though she has practiced her stomp, perfected her growl, and filed her fangs. . . her stomach is still full of fire-breathing moths! Can Yeti survive her fir...

Mao Mao's Perfectly Imperfect Day

Mao Mao's Perfectly Imperfect Day

A free-spirited new student helps a perfectionist panda embrace his more spontaneous side in this charming classroom story.

Mao Mao strives for everything to be absolutely, 100%...PERFECT!
But when Olivia joins his class, Mao Mao realizes that not everyone is this way. Olivia is messy. And noisy. And clumsy. 
So, Mao Mao decides to teach Olivia the art of how to be *PERFECT.* How hard could it be?

With speech balloon...

Oh No, Ojó!

Oh No, Ojó!

Ojó loves to draw, but what happens when he starts to draw everywhere he shouldn't? From an emerging Nigerian talent comes a humorous story dealing with a common preschooler issue.

More than anything else, Ojó loves to draw. Mama says, “My little Ojó is making the world a more beautiful place.” But when he sneaks off with his sister’s pencil, she gets upset. Papa brings home markers, and Oj&...

Chappell Roan: A Little Golden Book Biography

Chappell Roan: A Little Golden Book Biography

Celebrate the rise of pop sensation and singer-songwriter Chappell Roan with this collectible Little Golden Book, which tells her inspiring story alongside beautiful full-color illustrations!

It’s being true to herself and creating the music she loves that has made Chappell Roan the artist she is today.

Chappell Roan: A Little Golden Book Biography brings the story of this talented singer-songwriter to life&mdash...

We're Different and It's Totally Cool!

We're Different and It's Totally Cool!

Here's a humorous picture book that shows the ways in which we are all different... and how that's really cool! The kid-friendly text and vibrant illustrations explore external and internal similarities and differences through comparisons of animals, objects, and people. A perfect gift for children ages 4-8.

Do you know there's something totally cool about each of us? We're different in all kinds of ways... fun and wonderful ways! <...

Weird and Wonderful You

Weird and Wonderful You

New York Times bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde encourages young readers to embrace what makes them different in this vibrant and uplifting new picture book.

We are the weird. The wonderfully weird, that is. When others blend in, we stand out.

Young readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through an moti...

Bob the Vampire Snail

Bob the Vampire Snail

In this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, join Bob the vampire snail as he embraces his unique love of tomatoes, discovers new and peculiar sleeping talents, and forms an unexpected friendship.

Bob was just a regular snail, that is until one fateful night that caused him to become a…vampire!?

Did you know all snails are named Bob? It's a fact! And this is the story of one of those Bobs and the night his life changed f...

There's a Dinosaur in Your Book

There's a Dinosaur in Your Book

Shhh! A big T-Rex is sleeping in YOUR book... but a little T-rex is making lots of noise! Help her keep quiet in this interactive adventure from the bestselling author of There's a Monster in Your Book that's perfect for little ones learning to use their inside voice.

ROARRR!

A bored little dinosaur is stomping around in your book... and she's making lots of noise! Can you help her find some friends to play w...

Getting Ready for Halloween

Getting Ready for Halloween

Get ready to celebrate Halloween in this exciting new book in the Getting Ready series. Your little one will learn what to expect, from activities to costumes to treats.

This edition includes a press-out sign for Halloween photo opportunities!

Halloween is here, and the whole class is getting ready for fun! With the help of their teacher, they play games, make arts and crafts, and even march in a costume parade. But will the day ho...

My Abuela Is a Bruja

My Abuela Is a Bruja

From an award-winning author comes a vibrant and heartwarming story of the bond between grandmother and grandchild, with a touch of Puerto Rican magic!

My abuela is a bruja.
There is magic in everything she does.

There is nothing more magical than a grandmother's love. But one lucky girl suspects her grandmother has actual magic. It's in the tun-tun-tun of the way she dances salsa, in the warmth of her...

Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts

Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts

A classic fairy tale is turned on its head when a creepy ghoul and three not-so-scary ghosts replace familiar characters in this funny holiday story.

Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts is the Halloween version of a well-known fairy tale. This Ghouldilocks has the same golden curls as the original, but styled with bones and tangles to suit this scary holiday.  

 Ghouldilocks approaches a haunted mansion and steps...

Squash & Pumpkin: #SquashGoals

Squash & Pumpkin: #SquashGoals

It's a pumpkin spice showdown! Acorn Squash wants her fair share of the seasonal spotlight in this a hilarious "odd couple" picture book with plenty of fall flair.

It’s not easy being best friends with Pumpkin. Each fall, she’s everyone’s favorite gourd. The queen of lattes, the ultimate pie, the STAR of autumn—­pumpkin spice is EVERYWHERE!

But now Acorn Squash has #SquashGoals. She’s going to prove...

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