New & Coming Soon Picture Books

Looking for something new to read? Check out this list of new and coming soon picture books to share with your little one. You can place a hold in the catalog by clicking on a title. 

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Alper, Sascha

When a forest fire attacks their home, one brave hummingbird attempts to extinguish the flames, inspiring the other animals, paralyzed by fear and doubt, to do their part.

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Alvitre, Weshoyot

A young Native American boy demonstrates bravery by proudly wearing his long hair in a braid to honor his ancestors' traditions.

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Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta

Six colorful cats and their tiny rat friends work together to build a house.

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Bernstrom, Daniel

A clever little girl outsmarts a silly hungry shark in this rhyming underwater read-aloud romp-perfect for ages 3-7.
 

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Derby, Cindy

Wall-E meets The Rabbit Listened in this tender picture book about a little wagon who learns to set his own boundaries, by Caldecott Honor-winning creator Cindy Derby.

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Diaz, Lucky

From the creators of Paletero Man and La Guitarrista--Latin Grammy-winning musician Lucky Diaz and celebrated artist Micah Player--comes a rollicking and rhyming story about a boy and his family who have all the right tools to help their community.

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Fleming, Lucy

Friendship, worries, and newfound courage all play a part in this underwater tale of a tiny mermaid heroine.
 

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Goodluck, Laurel

Celebrates aunts, related by birth or not, who surround children with unyielding love and support. Includes author's note.

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Grimes, Nikki

From award-winning author Nikki Grimes comes a beautiful picture book about the special bond between a child and grandparent, perfect for fans of Thank You, Omu and Fry Bread.

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Hannigan, Jess

DON'T SCREAM! There's something scary out in the forest, but you're in good hands in this story by Jess Hannigan, author of the wryly silly Spider in the Well. Just make sure you keep a cool head, and watch out for any intruders...

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Kinkz, Eliza

After a terrible day at school, Izzy's grandfather helps her turn things around by making "mistacos" and celebrating their mistakes.

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Lam, Thao

As Maddie dances, swims and makes the long climb up to the diving board, Thao Lam's celebrated cut-paper collage portrays bellies and bodies of all shapes and sizes -- bellies with scars, tattooed bellies, growing bellies, growling bellies, bellies with six-packs, stretch marks, insulin monitors, freckles and more -- proving that every belly deserves its place in the sun.

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Laymon, Kiese

Three African American boys, including one visiting from New York, form a meaningful connection during a summer trip to rural Mississippi.

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Moreno, Dano

Young kids will develop a sense of pride when they read this book that follows a girl and her two dads as they prepare to walk in a Pride parade.
 

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Pantaleo, Marta

From karaoke to Balkan folk to hip hop, lyrical text describes how music connects cultures and communities across the world.

Summaries provided by DPL's catalog unless otherwise noted. Click on each title to view more information.

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