picture book

Set in Nigeria, this is a delicious tale of mischievous toddlers, juicy mangoes and cunning monkeys-- starring the letter M.

When his sister keeps interrupting his story with wild ideas that don't even rhyme, a big brother suddenly realizes she's actually improving his yarn-- and doing it with an impressive surprise of her own-- and decides to share the narrative.

A little girl and her grandmother spend Friday afternoon preparing for Shabbat by making challah.

A family gathers for their Sunday menudo tradition, and through playful mishaps and counting (in Spanish and English), they learn the value of teamwork and love.

Community members, primarily of Mexican-American descent, band together and protest the construction of a police station on designated parkland and transform it into a vibrant cultural hub.

Born to be a star, Etta prepares for her big performance in the school talent show, but when she gets pre-show jitters, her loving family helps her through it so she can shine in the spotlight.

Listen to the sound of survival, courage and democracy-- the soundtrack of America. Hear Billie Holiday's raspy, mournful voice, tap your foot to Louis Armstrong's trumpet, scream with James Brown, bop your head to Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five and more!

A toddler enjoys the range of sounds heard as a busy day comes to an end, from the bustle and chat of dinner time to the quiet hush of Father's voice at bedtime.

This collection of poems celebrates Judy Blume's childhood years. Growing up Jewish, during and in the aftermath of WWII, her younger years were full of fear and she processed her conflicted emotions by making up stories where she could control the conflict.

Candid photos and lively, rhyming words combine in an endearing photobook celebration of the questions babies might have about themselves.

A bird named Only likes his quiet time and alone time, but he does not want to be lonely.

Baby stows away on big brother's bicycle during a visit to Baba's bungalow in a neighboring village, in this vibrantly illustrated alphabet story set in West Africa.

An exuberant celebration of Pride and LGBTQIA+ communities Join the dancing parade across pages of fabulous floats, rainbow garb, all-inclusive flags, and diverse people of all ages.

In this rhyming, life-cycle picture book, a pine cone becomes something new with each turn of the page.

Life is delicious in the town of Chewandswallow where it rains soup and juice, snows mashed potatoes and blows storms of hamburgers - until the weather takes a turn for the worse.

When loud-voiced Penelope becomes student-librarian, she is determined to prove she is perfect for the job while staying true to herself.

This wordless picture book presents a time-lapse reimagining of human civilization as a mighty tree bears silent witness to the flow of time and change, a meditation on the relationship between nature and humankind.

Two little mineral piles, Stalactite and Stalagmite, foster a friendship over millions of years as they grow closer together, figuratively and literally.

Elmo and his friends have lots of questions. Why do bees sting? Why should I brush my teeth? Why do we need microscopes? This first encyclopedia is bursting with information and photographs about our world to help little learners grow smarter, stronger and kinder.

When Owl does not share his red balloon, Monkey tries to find something to trade for it.

A grandmother introduces her grandchildren to famous Black figures and important snapshots in Black history, and the children begin to imagine themselves in these moments.

Tessa loves how her grandmother always smells of campfire stories. Mom says it's because Kohkom spends her days sewing beautiful beads onto smoked hides. Inspired, Tessa asks Kohkom to teach her beading, but first she must listen and learn about the many stories a bead holds.

Every summer, Yasmine visits her family in Lebanon, and every Sunday, the whole family comes over for lunch. This summer Sunday, Yasmine is making the hummus!

Two hippos calmly and mindfully go about an ordinary day.

When Ruby Bridges was six years old, she became the first African American student to integrate an elementary school in the South. Told from the perspective of her six-year-old self and based on the pivotal events that happened in 1960, Ruby tells her story of hope, innocence and courage.

When Roz, a robot, washes ashore on a wild island she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new surroundings.

Generation after generation, Native workers called skywalkers have sculpted city skylines, balancing on narrow beams and facing down terrifying heights and heartbreaking loss while building a legacy of landmarks across North America.

Traveling with her migrant worker father on the roof of a train known as The Beast, a little girl watches the passing scenery, from animals to soldiers, while making regular stops for her father to earn money as they move toward the U.S. border in search of a better life.

Joe keeps getting interrupted with questions about what happened to his leg, and gets more and more fed up until the kids finally understand they don't need to know what happened.

Meet an unlikely fairy and his new best friend in this laugh-out-loud picture book about acceptance, being yourself and standing up to anyone who tries to diminish your sparkle.

Beverley the Bat loves entertaining but never has guests, so when a new human family moves into his big, old house, he eagerly welcomes them but soon realizes his bat-style hospitality might not align with human expectations.

In this almost wordless story, a wolf cub and a little girl get lost in a snowstorm and must find their way back home.

Janie has always dreamed of finding an owl, and her teacher, Mr. Koji, a fellow bird-lover, tells her that if she is patient and looks closely, she might find them, in a story that encourages patience and perseverance.

To deliver her mother's delicious soup to her sick Granny Oak, Evergreen the squirrel must face her fears and make the journey, during which she meets other forest dwellers, including some who want to get their hands on her soup!

A vibrant, rhythm-driven alphabet book for young readers who crave inclusive, justice-minded inspiration and the electric joy of seeing every kind of woman hailed as hero.

In this fascinating STEAM-themed true story, the author highlights how the Apollo astronauts gave people a new way of looking at the world and inspired modern artist Alma Thomas.

Sleepy Sheepy is excited for his first sleepover at Grammy and Grampy's house, but when it is time to go to bed he misses home too much to fall asleep.

Maude scoops a jellyfish out of the water and embarks on more than a year of observation of the animal, accomplishing something countless other scientists were unable to do: trace the life cycle of a jellyfish and understand the creature's metamorphosis from larva to adult.

Joyful illustrations and poetic text convey a wish from one generation to the next: that every Black girl knows and celebrates her own worth, sending positive words to instill them with confidence.

Perfect for readers of all ages, this picture book encourages girls to be strong, brave and curious about the world and their place in it as they learn about who they are and what they're capable of.

All of the animals in the jungle are grumpy-- no, they will not take a nap! But one little girl may know just what to do to make sure these creatures can get some much-needed shut-eye.

In this version of the folk song, "The Ants Go Marching," the Petes march along as the "groovy" one gathers instruments for a musical performance.

Every year William's family sends a package of food, clothing and medicine to their family in Cuba, but this year they realize they have forgotten to include new shoes for Leo.

Chavo and his family are always there to lend a helping hand. So when the main parade float crashes at a neighborhood fiesta, Chavo has the perfect plan to help his community.

When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school, she is confused, frightened and homesick. When she goes home for the summer, her parents decide never to send her and her brothers away again. But what will happen when they disobey the law?

No matter the season, no matter the reason, this boy's family never forgets to come together and celebrate what it truly means to be there for each other, from a golden anniversary to Juneteenth, a new baby sister to a special wedding.

Clarisse, a street cat who loves books, finds a new home in the library as a read-aloud cat.

After Mei Mei breaks her ama's favorite cup, she fears her grandmother's anger and hides the truth. When the family cat Mimi is blamed instead, Mei Mei's guilt grows until she finally confesses, learning honesty is the best choice.

When Grampy invites Frannie to tee off with him at the golf course, Frannie and her mother misunderstand and pack a picnic basket for a lovely tea time.

This tribute to the founder and longtime editor of the Yiddish language newspaper the Forverts, Abraham Cahan, shows how he improved the lives of countless newly arrived Jewish immigrants who wanted to feel at home in a strange new land.