New & Coming Soon Picture Books

Sometimes, being so small allows you to help others and make new friends, even if they are as fierce and huge as a dinosaur. A story about dinosaurs, hidden treasure, one brave little pirate and an act of kindness! 

Young readers will find joyful encouragement in this empowering celebration of individuality and self-acceptance. Through a motivating message and a series of inspiring quotes and affirmations, this book encourages readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It's a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different, urging them to stand out, be proud, and stay true to themselves.

A little boy adores his big brother, who is always there for him, playing with him and teaching him things.

A teacher's commitment to emphasizing inclusion and love in his classroom.

A young boy starting school feels intimidated when he sees all the big kids, but a new buddy helps him settle in.

After a long summer, Mara is back at school and gets paired up with a new student named Dante to write a report on their favorite animals. But Dante can't seem to sit still or focus long enough to write anything down and Mara quickly becomes frustrated.

When Dante apologizes -- telling her that school is hard for him, following directions is tough (as it turns out, he's on the spectrum) and he often feels like an outsider (something Mara knows all too well) -- Mara realizes that showing Dante the same respect she craves is the key and the two decide to think about their project differently.

In an attempt to share his love of airplanes with his classmates, Arnold accidently wishes away all the books in his classroom until he learns that everyone's individual interests bring them joy.

A charming, sci-fi twist on the first day of school genre, featuring a young astronaut whose new classmates are literal aliens

From author-illustrator James Kwan comes an affirming picture book to soothe first day of school jitters--and celebrate what makes us different.

A trio of energetic and imaginative siblings safely engage in rough-and-tumble play.

When every oopsie is followed by an uh-oh, little Ferret's embarrassment grows. How will she survive the day at Forest School?

Deep in the night, when James should be sleeping, he tosses and turns. He thinks about big questions, like why we don't feel dizzy when the Earth spins. He looks at the stars outside his bedroom and thinks about the Night Sky Stories his kōkom has told him. He imagines being a moshom himself. On nights like these, he follows the moonlit path to his mother's bedroom. They talk and they cuddle, and they fall asleep just like that.    

A young dragon learns to celebrate the unique icy powers that set him apart from his fire-breathing family and becomes a hero.

A rhyming picture book that demystifies and respects how disabled people and their families use different forms of communication to connect and show love.

An interactive picture book in which students participate in riotous recesses to break up the tiresome moments at school.