New & Coming Soon Picture Books

What 'do should Hugo do? James Alfie's bold and fresh illustrations come to life in his debut picture book about a monster trying to find himself--through the perfect haircut. All Hugo wants is one thing - to have a head full of hair! But where to begin? What to choose? And what if nothing feels quite right...? From braids to mullets to crops and mohawks, join Hugo on this hair-raising, rhyming adventure about identity, loving who you are, and finding the perfect hairdo.

Yellow Postcard Day is Taylor's favorite. It's the day her whole neighborhood gets to pick up their community boxes! What will they get? Who will they see? When the line is so long it stretches around the block, Taylor gets worried. Will there be enough to go around? Join Taylor and her neighbors this Yellow Postcard Day and celebrate the food, community, and family that make sharing food special.

Perla is a mighty dog who has two superpowers--making people love her and roaring like a lion. When her human brother, Nico Rico, gets into trouble with a girl he refers to as "the princess" while the neighborhood is out celebrating Cinco de Mayo, Perla knows it's up to her to save them both. But how will she do it? In this charming and poignant story, Isabel Allende continues her series about the bond between a child and a beloved pet.

In this charming picture book that blends English and Spanish, a precocious little girl takes tourists on a delightfully unconventional tour of her hometown in Colombia. Tourists come from all over to Luisa's hometown of Salento to hike the famous Cocora Valley. But Luisa knows what they should be seeing, so she generously puts off doing her chores to offer extra special FREE tours of the really important spots in Salento. First there's her casa--the only dark green house en la plaza! Then the coffee shop where she drinks jugo de mora (which turns her tongue purple) and listens to her cousin Oscar play the guitarra (his papi wishes he would find a girlfriend, but you didn't hear that from Luisa!). And there's so many other places to see and people to meet! After all, Luisa lives in the best pueblito in el whole mundo. 

What lies behind the brilliant colors and intricate patterns of a traditional Mayan tunic? A Guatemalan girl reveals the ways a handwoven garment connects her to generations of women before her.

A young girl is just where she wants to be, next to her grandma in the back seat of the car as her family heads out on a day trip. She knows there are always delightful surprises inside Ama's purse. Sure enough, out come all sorts of special items, one after another as the trip continues: a compact that frees a powder-white moon rabbit, tarnished coins that smell of island blooms, buddha beads that chime together like bells and drums. And best of all, a worn book of photos that brings cherished memories circling around them all.

Jenny's Concrete Powwow tells the story of a young Indigenous girl that attends her very first Powwow. Jenny doesn't want to go to the Powwow because she would much rather be home in the city with her friends, but once she arrives at the reserve, she begins to feel a deep-rooted connection to nature, the Powwow, and the community. The next day, Jenny realizes that while the city is busy and full of people, she does not feel that same connection. She spots a crow flying down the street and follows it to the park, where she is inspired to find that same spark of cultural connection she felt at the Powwow within herself.

A Wide-Mouthed Froglet is born in this delightful pop-up book that celebrates thirty years of the beloved and bestselling Wide-Mouthed Frog. Meet the Baby Wide-Mouthed Frog! Brave and curious like her dad, this little froglet asks all the animals what scares them.They are all scared of the same creature . . . who turns out to have a surprising fear of its own. It's up to the wide-mouthed froglet to ease everyone's fears in this surprising and delightful pop-up story that's a perfect companion to The Wide-Mouthed Frog.

There was a cat. And there was a dog. And only one piece of pineapple...Find out if the two animals can overcome this conundrum in Zora Neale Hurston's humorous and charming folktale retold by #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award-winning author Ibram X. Kendi and illustrated by New York Times honored artist, Diana Ejaita. This accessible and sizable board book is perfect for introducing the youngest of readers to the beauty of Hurston's storytelling and will lightly teach children that everything is better shared when with friends.

A group of kids come together to create a spontaneous work of art on a blank wall, using chalk, spilled ice cream, and a lot of imagination to turn mistakes into magic.

A mouth-watering picture book that celebrates the rich cultural diversity and culinary traditions of tamal-making across the Americas. Features an informative backmatter and activity created by collaborator, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino! Join Liliana, Yasmany, Tomas, Eduardo, Isabela, and Valeria as they help their families prepare delicious tamales from Mexico, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Colombia! Each family has their own recipe for this special dish, but they all share ingredients, and come together for one big tamalada. 

Anita's abuela is taking a very important test soon: the exam to become a US citizen! If Abuelita passes, she'll finally be able to achieve her life-long dream. Anita and her abuela review the questions everywhere they go: at the tiendita, at the open mercado, all around the barrio. But will Abuelita pass the test? This ode to immigrants, beautifully brought to life by illustrator Heidi Moreno, will fascinate and educate readers about what it takes to become a US citizen.

An over-the-top Birthday Bear awaits an invitation to the birthday celebration!

From the author of The Only Way to Make Bread comes a new picture book that's a sumptuous celebration of dance from around the world, from breakdancing to bhangra to ballet. What's the only way to dance? You'll need a beat. Any beat will do. You'll need a space. Maybe a bright clean stage made of perfectly matched boards or a mossy forest floor. You'll probably want music. A full orchestra, some trumpets or violins, or the buzz and blare of a busy street. You might dance with a group, moving together to tell a story. You might dance with family to celebrate something special. You might dance on your own to show who you are. What's the only way to dance? Your way! This beautiful celebration of all kinds of dance will delight readers big and small. No matter how YOU like to dance, this book is for you!

In this charming picture book, a determined flying forest creature looks for light and discovers the glow of its bioluminescent neighbors. On reading nights, Sugar Glider always curls up under the moon. But tonight, Moon is nowhere to be found! As they chase Moon through the trees and behind the clouds, it seems the forest is full of other bright things--just not the moonlight Sugar Glider loves... Will Sugar Glider find a way to read their book tonight? Filled with beautiful, twinkling illustrations this cozy picture book is a story about creative problem solving and finding a solution with the resources in front of you. 

Making friends with faraway relatives you've never met can be a little daunting at first, but this family finds a unique way to connect. It's a joyous occasion when you get to visit family in another country after a long time apart. But sometimes it takes a while to connect. That's what happens to the little girl in this book--when she first sees her faraway family, they feel like strangers. To make matters worse, the power goes out at bedtime, and that means no more night-light. Then a flashlight beam appears--it's her grandmother, who invites her into a lively game of shadow play. And soon the two of them are having a grand adventure, and the girl's faraway family starts feeling more like friends. 

A young girl loves to play tennis with her father. And dreams of being like her hero, Arthur Ashe. But sometimes her brain feels like it's bouncing, just like a tennis ball. And it's hard not to lose her temper. Dad reminds her that being a tennis star is about how you act both on and off the court.