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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Burach, Ross

Readers follow five unconventional steps to make a simple jelly sandwich.

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Francis, Sangma

Two young girls take a nature walk with their mother, making up their own words for the sights and sounds of the wild. 

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Ghani, A D

Young Aizah cherishes time with her taxi-driving father, but when Baba cannot attend the school's daddy-daughter dance, she plans a special celebration at home.

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Guojing

Join a little girl as she discovers the hidden world of her new octopus friend in this stunning wordless picture book by critically acclaimed author-illustrator Guojing.

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Hossain, Moniza

A lyrical picture book about one little girl's experience with colorism--and a celebration of that which can make us see things anew: light and love. 

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Johnson, Vicki

Mac, a young hat enthusiast with a hat for every occasion, shares her love of hats, which always cheer her up and help her express herself.

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Kim, Alison

Did you know there is an art to how dogs sleep? Discover the hilarious ways dogs sleep in this playful and irresistible debut picture book! 

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Le, Minh

An adorable dog helps his family assemble a new gift after a present for a new baby goes missing.

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Middlemiss, Laronda Gardner

This joyful and affirming picture book from author LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss and New York Times-bestselling illustrator Reggie Brown invites young readers to dream boldly, live proudly, and embrace their superpower: seeing themselves as they truly are. Do you see me? Yes, I do. I see a child whose heart is true. Follow a young girl and her mother on a blustery afternoon's adventure as they discover the power of community and the wonders of self-reflection.

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Paolini, A C

Sheep and Goat are two rivals who learn that friendship can be even more exciting than winning.

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Pulisic, Christian

U.S. Men's Soccer's Captain America, Christian Pulisic, tells a story of focus, determination, and most of all, confidence--all the soccer superpowers you need! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup!

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Ribay, Randy

A picture book about a father and his child's curiosity that reminds us what is important to hold onto in life.

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Singer, Marilyn

A splashy, rhyming celebration of the joy, freedom, and confidence that comes with swimming. Award-winning author and poet Marilyn Singer uses the beauty of nature to inspire young readers to find confidence and comfort in the water. 

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Siqueira, Ana

This hilarious, high-flying bilingual picture book from the creators of If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja captures the love between grandchildren and long-distance grandparents, the complicated relationship between siblings, and the power of imagination. 

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Sumner, Jamie

Underwater, everything looks different--and everybody moves differently too. During swim therapy, a child discovers he can be anything: a catfish, a seahorse, a starfish cartwheeling across the universe. He finds the magic of moving in wholly new ways, just like he does on land in his trusty wheelchair.

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Sun Li, Emily

Perfect for fans of Spirited Away, this humorous picture book tells the fantastical tale of one grumpy old man and the creation of Taiwan's first night market. 

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Valdez, Kiara

Words are like magia--magic! When her Spanish teacher asks the class to share the words that spark the most magic for them, Karena knows exactly what's at the top of her list: Poloché! But when she's told that it's not a real word, she's thrown for a loop. Her mami said it just that morning, whispered under her breath like a spell to make every wrinkle in Karena's shirt disappear. So begins her mission to prove that there is more to language than what can be found in a dictionary. After all, her mami's words are full of love and memory--what could be more magical than that? 

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Watkins, Rowboat

Illustrations accompany a humorous onslaught of mustaches.

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

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