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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Catchpole, James

In this authentic and humorous picture book, a child with a limb difference is tired of being told how amazing he is for doing normal things.
 

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Conrad, Lauren Paige

Just look at what you can build out of ordinary stuff when you follow your imagination!

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Cooper, Elisha

Emma is a big dog with a lot of little dreams. She dreams of a cool roll in the grass, a warm spring walk, and food, of course. Every day her dreams get bigger and bigger, until one day--they all come true.

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DiCamillo, Kate

Orris the rat lives alone in an old barn surrounded by his treasures, until the day his solitude is disrupted by a sudden flutter of wings and a loud screech. A small owl has gotten caught in a trap in the barn. Can Orris "make the good and noble choice" (as the king on his prized sardine can might recommend) and rescue the owl, despite the fact that owls and rats are natural enemies? And if he does, will he be ready for the consequences? 

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Eagleton, Ian

An adventurous merman and kind fisherman find love and each other in this gorgeous update to the Little Mermaid story.
 

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George, Kaylin Melia

Aloha Everything, is a magical story that will take you on a thrilling journey through the breathtaking islands of Hawaiʻi!
In this exciting adventure, you'll encounter mighty canoes crashing over ocean waves, regal hawks soaring high above the clouds, and brilliant lizards jumping nimbly through forest trees! Most importantly, you'll meet a courageous young girl named Ano who learns, grows, and comes to love her island home with all her heart.

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James, LeBron

James motivates readers to remember they can accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves. Written in fun rhyming verse and illustrated by award-winning and bestselling artist Niña Mata, this book will help little dreamers dream big.

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Kirwan, Wednesday

In their bath time reverie, Merbaby, an imaginative child, has wonderful aquatic adventures with their merdaddy until their fingers start to prune and it is time for bed.

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Metcalf, Lindsay H.

Discover how both outdoor and indoor farms sustainably grow the food we eat throughout the year in this vibrant, rhyming picture book.
 

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Ofelia, Jamie

A charming Spanish language story about a young artist in a family of sword fighters, whose passions are put to the test when a dragon attacks his village.

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Ot, Ana

A young girl participates in a West African masquerade with a special plan to honor her grandfather who has passed away.

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Poll, Willie

My Little Ogichidaa is inspired by Indigenous motherhood. It invites readers to explore the compelling dreams and hopes of an Indigenous parent for her soon-to-be-born warrior. The word Ogichidaa itself means warrior in Anishinaabemowin, and this beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Indigenous families everywhere who are proudly raising their children to carry forward their culture, language, and love with resilience, strength, and kindness.

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Sriram, Meera

Because his grandmother is arriving from India, Rishi wants to cook curry alongside his dad using the flavors from his family's special spice box, but when he drops the box that holds the family's heart and history, he draws courage and meaning from their treasured past to set things right.

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Straub, Emma

A girl and her eccentric grandmother spend a day being silly together.

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Theodore, Adrea

A trip to the zoo inspires a mother to list all the ways they love her child.

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

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