Picture Books
libros de dibujos
Picture books are meant to be shared. Here are some new and/or noteworthy books to read aloud together.
Los libros de dibujos son para compartir. Aquí hay algunos libros nuevos/notables para leer juntos en voz alta.
100 Mighty Dragons All NAmed Broccoli by David LaRochelle
This comical counting adventure follows one hundred mighty dragons all named Broccoli as they each embark on their own journey until there's one dragon left, who retreats to a cave for the winter and reemerges in the spring with a special surprise.
Bathe the Cat by Alice B. McGinty
Dad has posted a list of chores for the family to do before grandma comes, including bathing the cat; but the cat does not want a bath, so she mixes up the instructions, and soon the family is mowing the floor, vacuuming the lawn, mopping the baby!
Cinderella ... With Dogs by Linda Bailey
When Cinderella wishes for a fairy godmother, she’s not expecting one that barks! And this fairy dogmother has a different plans in mind for Cinderella.
Dog vs. Strawberry by Nelly Buchet
When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she sizes it up, dances around it, and decides she is going to race the Strawberry--and win.
Hidden Gems by Linda Liu
When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals!
Hot Dog by Doug Salati
Spend a hot summer day with an adorable dachshund in this Caldecott Medal winner.
How to Talk Like a Bear by Charlie Grandy
Want to learn how to speak Bear? Well, you came to the right place. It's far more than just growling and roaring (a common misconception). There's a lot more to it. It's very easy to accidentally say the wrong phrase when you're trying to get your point across. For example, saying "ROOOAARR" instead of "ROAAARRRR" is the difference between wanting a sandwich and wanting to get into beekeeping.
I'm From by Gary R. Gray Jr
I’m From is an invitation into the vivid world of one small boy, a poetic account of all the people and places and things that shape who he is and define where he is from.
I Ship: A Container Ship's Colossal Journey by Kelly Rice Schmitt
Engines ahead! Come aboard a container ship and voyage across oceans to deliver goods to people who need them.
Nonfiction
Lucky Duck by Greg Pizzoli
Susan the duck keeps feeling unlucky, so when a wolf shows up with gifts she has won it seems like her luck is turning around, but soon she realizes the wolf's intentions may not be as helpful as she imagined.
Mother of Sharks by Melissa Cristina Marquez
At la Playita del Condado in Puerto Rico, Meli meets a crab, Jaiba, who takes her on a dreamlike underwater adventure, teaches her about the importance of shark conservation, and reveals Meli's ultimate destiny--to become the Mother of Sharks.
Odd Animals Out by Ben Hoare
Find out what these non-conforming animals do to survive in the wild, and how they have evolved over time. Odd Animals Out is a book full of surprises, allowing you to explore the unusual stories of animals unlike any others.
Nonfiction
Once Upon a Book by Kate Messner
Alice loves to imagine herself in the magical pages of her favorite book. So when it flaps its pages and invites her in, she is swept away to a world of wonder and adventure, riding camels in the desert, swimming under the sea with colorful fish, floating in outer space, and more!
Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets by Ryan T. Higgins
Penelope Rex gets a saber-toothed tiger for her first pet, but find 'Mittens' a lot to handle.
Pizza! A Slice of History by Greg Pizzoli
Do YOU like PIZZA? Because right now, somewhere in the world, someone is eating it. Did you know that in the United States we eat 350 slices of pizza every second? All over the world, people love pizza—but where did it come from? And who made the first pizza?
Nonfiction
Unicorns 101 by Cale Atkinson
Join top unicorn scientists as they clear up the strange ideas people have about these majestic creatures and their abilities.
The Umbrella by Beth Ferry
In a dreary town where it always rains, a little girl and her dog discover an unexpected way to spread the light. All it takes is one person with a bright idea.
Very Good Hats by Emma Straub
Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. In this book, acorns and raspberries are snug hats for your fingers, and an empty pudding cup is a good hat for a stuffed bear. Pajama pants make dangly hats, books can be dramatic hats, and bubbles make very fine hats as well (if temporary). Readers will be delighted to discover that anything can be a hat if you believe it is. Hats are everywhere you look!
Yoshi and the Ocean: A sea turtle's incredible journey home by Lindsay Moore
The remarkable true story of Yoshi, a loggerhead sea turtle who traveled an astounding 25,000 miles after being released from the aquarium that rehabilitated her.
Nonfiction
13 Ways to Eat a Fly by Sue Heavenrich
Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this clever reverse counting book about subtraction, predators, and prey.
Nonfiction
