New & Coming Soon Picture Books

A beautiful original story about the healing power of gardens that features lovable animal characters At the back of a perfectly ordinary house, in a perfectly ordinary neighborhood, is a garden that is anything but ordinary. For in that garden, love grows . . . The garden is the pride and joy of the elderly couple that lives there, Stan and Mabel. When Mabel has to go to hospital for a long period, Stan loses heart and the garden becomes neglected. It feels like the love has gone, but luckily, all the animals who live in the garden join together to make it beautiful once again. Then in the spring, when everything is in full bloom, they get a wonderful surprise.

Little Red Riding Hood like you've never seen before! This fractured fairy-tale will have kids in stitches as Little Red optimistically befriends Fred (who may or may not try to EAT Little Red), reminding readers to always see the best in others, even when they have sharp teeth and are definitely the big, bad wolf. 

Poor Bear just can't get warm. Bear's friends offer everything they can think of to help out--baths, tea, and cozy blankets--how come none of the usual tricks are working? With utterly stunning illustrations, this ode to love is a celebration of all things that we cannot see, but keep us moving and warm all over. A heartwarming tale about finding comfort and love on the chilliest days. Brrr ... For cozy kids ages 3 years and up.

A family tree assignment troubles a girl with a single mom and no ties with relatives, until she realizes she has a found family in her neighbors.

Succinct and effective messaging paired with darling illustrations. (Picturebook. 4-8) - Kirkus ReviewsCharlie and Charlotte Woodchuck are busy preparing for winter. They still have a lot of work to do in their den. But Charlie is also helping Bunny with her garden and Grandpa Goat with his roof. Just when it seems like Charlie and Charlotte's den won't be ready in time, a big surprise awaits.This touching story highlights the power of kindness and being a good neighbor. Featuring beautiful illustrations by debut author/illustrator Ian Huoshan. A heart-warming picture book about a helpful family and their thankful neighborhood. For helping hands ages 4 years and up.

Knots are necessary and imperfection is a gift in this poignant picture book about an Iranian boy learning to make a new family rug with his grandmother, from an award-winning duo. Here's something to remember: Even a rug can be a precious thing. One morning, a young boy is woken up early by his grandmother. It's time to make a new rug for the family. Together, they wash and dye the wool. When it's time to knot the threads, the young boy grows nervous. He wants to make it perfect. But why aren't the colors right? And why can't he weave as swiftly as his grandmother? In this lyrical picture book about imperfection, tradition, and togetherness, A Knot is Not a Tangle explores the memories woven into one family's Persian rug, and is a gentle reminder of imperfection's greatest gifts.

After starting a duel in anger, two men stand back-to-back and count their paces, but rather than turning to fight, one continues walking until he finds inner peace.

Intimate, inclusive, and brimming with bold colors, this tribute to the physical and emotional bond between mother and child is the perfect gift for new parents to treasure and share. Before babies enter the world and arrive in their parents' arms, they are held inside their mothers. Mother and child grow strong as one, nourished by love. Moms imagine the little ones they carry inside, dream of them, wait and long for them, and when those babies arrive, a mother's body eases their hunger, heals their hurt, and holds and soothes them when they are sad. As the years pass and mother and child grow and change, their bodies change with them--altered by time and tenderness, courage and joy. Lyrical text and warm, energetic illustrations track the evolution of a timeless bond in the lives of diverse families. 

A fabulously funny story, inspired by the much-loved classic character, from two giants of children's books!

What if you mixed the gentle spirit of Lucy Cousins's Maisy with the offbeat world of the Moomins? Meet the Smushkins, a family of characters that toddlers will find irresistible. The Smushkins are looking for a house, but what makes a good house for the Smushkins? They all agree: there must be lots of light, a big table everyone can sit on to look out the window, and an apple tree for making pies. Oh, and a playground, puddles to jump in, an ice cream cart, and so much more! But most of all, a good house for the Smushkins is a house full of Smushkins! Kicking off a delightful concept board book series, this boldly illustrated, giftable picture book introduces a family of characters so adorable, so goofy, and so lovable that readers of all ages can't help but feel that they've known them forever.

Having a sister who wants to do everything together is a pain! But in the end, big and little sisters always find a way to make up. A fun read-aloud picture book with some Spanish words that's full of humor and heart and perfect for 3-7-year-olds with a younger or older sibling. Claudia is the big sister. Monica is the little sister. Having each other is fun. They do bubblegum peace bubbles, where they each blow a bubble and almost touch them together. But sometimes Monica is just way too sticky--wanting to do everything Claudia does. And Claudia finally loses it when Monica tries to come to her soccer tournament. She tells her little sister that there's a monster that eats little kids. Then, just like siblings do, they work it out and make up. But when those bubblegum peace bubbles go awry, it brings an entirely new definition to the word sticky! Back matter includes an author's note and a Spanish-word glossary. Sticky Hermana releases simultaneously in Spanish as Hermana pegajosa.

In the vibrant city of Mousetepec, two brave mouse siblings, Vida and Maaximo, confront a menacing cat with the help of a magical alebrije.

When dancers have a photoshoot at the Central Park Zoo, a young, African American ballerina and a polar bear form a special friendship. When his new friend leaves her scarf behind, the polar bear must venture through Central Park and out into Manhattan to return it before her performance at the Lincoln Center. However, the theater goers eye the strange bear with suspicion. When the ushers won't let him inside, the ballerina comes to his rescue and welcomes him in. The polar bear has dreamed of seeing the ballet, and now he gets to be a part of it in the most surprising way.

When her family runs out of bananas, a young girl goes on a quick trip to the grocery store, and while Mom is distracted, the boring banana run turns into a wild adventure through the aisles.

When peculiar events disrupt the familiar rhythm of Pippo's days, he learns to draw on inner resources to thrive in changing circumstances.

As a little girl's father loving braids her hair, he shares with his daughter the strength and resilience of their ancestors, Freedmen who walked the Trail of Tears from Mississippi to Oklahoma.