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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Aguila, Maria Dolores

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.

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Andrews, Tequitia

With poetic and lyrical language, award-winning author Alexs Pate reminds readers of the inner Good found inside each of us.

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Aubrey, Heidi

Ada doesn't need the goat. She doesn't want the goat. So why isn't she happy when it leaves?

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Cortez, Rio

A young child describes the changes they see throughout the year when they climb the living room chair to look out the windows.

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Crede, Phaea

In this action-packed picture book, the fairytale princesses compete in an epic MMA (that's mixed magical arts) tournament and try to defeat the reigning champion, the Swan Princess!

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Horacek, Petr

What's the best thing about losing something? The happy feeling you get when you find it again, as Rabbit discovers in this truly delightful peek-through story from a masterful picture-book creator. 

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Hudson, Katy

Owl is sure she will win the first winter games. She hasn't trained, but she knows she's always the best at everything she does. But Owl is in for a surprise when things don't go her way. Thankfully, her friends are there to teach her the difference between being arrogant and being confident.

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Larocca, Rajani

For Ravi, fall brings cool weather and time with his best friend Joe, but when a new girl named Ellie joins their class, Ravi struggles with the changes until he learns that fall can be the perfect time to start a new friendship.

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Maconie, Kat

The animals in town each have different types of shoes, and the hippopotamus wears the most fabulous footwear of them all.

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Maynor, Megan

In this hilarious picture book about teamwork and accountability for fans of Dragons Love Tacos and the Food Group books, a lovable but self-absorbed knight tries to turn every night into Taco Night, to his entire village's dismay. 

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McQueen, G G

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. 

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Parr, Todd

A celebration of all the ways kids can be strong and resilient.

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Pena, Zeke

A look at the author's hometown of El Paso, where the sun reigns over the vast desert and shapes all that it touches.

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Ransome, James E

A poignant wordless picture book about a homeless boy and his mom, by Children's Literature Legacy Award winner James Ransome

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Silvano, Wendi

Forest school meets sensory play in this cozy picture book about a grandparent and grandchild on an exploratory walk through the woods. 

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Wilson, Kerilynn

Bedtime routines are important for a good night's sleep--even for the monster under your bed.

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

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