New Picture Books

“Reading is the gateway for children that makes all other learning possible.” – Barack Obama

 

The Truth about Max By Alice Provensen (Created by), Martin Provensen (Created by) Cover Image
By Alice Provensen (Created by), Martin Provensen (Created by)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781592703753
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Published: Enchanted Lion Books - August 22nd, 2023

A never-before-published original work from renowned children's book duo Alice and Martin Provensen, which invites into the mystery that is Max the cat A Publishers Weekly 2023 Summer Read, with starred reviews from Kirkus and PW In this picture book from the Provensens' archives, the unforgettable Max, who appears in many of the Provensens' picture books, takes


The Imaginary Alphabet By Sylvie Daigneault Cover Image
$22.95
ISBN: 9781772782998
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Published: Pajama Press - August 22nd, 2023

Step inside the deliciously detailed pages of Sylvie Daigneault's The Imaginary Alphabet. You never know what you might discover


My Brother Is the Best! (A Hello!Lucky Book) By Hello!Lucky, Sabrina Moyle, Eunice Moyle Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9781419759833
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - August 22nd, 2023

From Hello!Lucky—Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, the bestselling creators of My Mom Is Magical!, My Dad Is Amazing!, My Grandma Is Great!, and My Grandpa Is Grand!—comes this joyful tribute to everything that makes brothers the best!

Is your brother cooler than a million ice cream cones?
Stronger than a squad of sharks?


Ultimate Spotlight: Cars By Sophie Dussaussois, Pierre Caillou (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9791036357275
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Published: Twirl - August 22nd, 2023

Interactive and engaging, Ultimate Spotlight: Cars gives children a closer look at the ins and outs of this beloved vehicle! Explore what's inside a car, how a car is made, and even get in on the excitement of a race track.
• Flaps! Pull-tabs! Pop-ups!


Stickler Loves the World By Lane Smith Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593649831
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Published: Random House Studio - August 22nd, 2023

From award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith comes Stickler, a woodland creature who reminds us to appreciate the everyday wonders we often ignore. In a picture book that’s both silly and sweet, readers will find Stickler’s enthusiasm irresistible and see the world anew.

And just think of the wonders we must pass every day without even noticing!


It's Fall! (Celebrate the Seasons #1) By Renée Kurilla Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316363990
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - August 22nd, 2023

An homage to the joys of the season—from jumping into piles of leaves, to trick-or-treating, to baking tasty meals—written in sweet and simple verse.

Colors bursting, shadows tall. There’s lots to celebrate—it’s fall!

Break out your fuzzy socks and cozy scarves! Bring on the doughnuts, cider, and pies!


Let: A Poem About Wonder and Possibility By Kei Miller, Diana Ejaita (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kei Miller, Diana Ejaita (Illustrator)
$16.99
ISBN: 9781951836450
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Published: Harry N. Abrams - August 22nd, 2023

A powerful poetry picture book about the wonder and possibility contained in a single word: let.

Suppose there was a book full only of the word let . .


Give By Jen Arena, Rahele Jomepour Bell (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Jen Arena, Rahele Jomepour Bell (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781524714994
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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - August 22nd, 2023

A gorgeous and powerful book about how simple acts of kindness can change the world.

Pay It Forward. Random Acts of Kindness. The Golden Rule. Choose Kind.
As parents, teachers, grandparents, aunts and uncles, we hope to teach children compassion, kindness, and selflessness. 
 


Jungle Sounds (Sound Books) By Sam Taplin, Federica Iossa (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Sam Taplin, Federica Iossa (Illustrator)
$19.99
ISBN: 9781805318132
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Published: Usborne - August 22nd, 2023

Little children can press the buttons on the pages of this book to hear the wonderful sounds of a jungle, a hungry tiger roaring, tropical birds singing and a noisy orang-utan who isn't yet ready for bed. The colorful pages show the jungle at night, the sun rising and more, with simple text, delightful illustrations and cut-out shapes to discover.


Giraffe Math By Stephen Swinburne, Geraldo Valério (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780316346771
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Published: Christy Ottaviano Books - August 22nd, 2023

A picture book that introduces math concepts through the artful sharing of giraffe facts, for fans of Ten Magic Butterflies and Zero the Hero.

Twiga the giraffe introduces young readers to fascinating facts about giraffes and their relationship to other creatures—all by using math concepts such as measurements, graphs, shapes, word problems, an


These Olive Trees By Aya Ghanameh, Aya Ghanameh (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Aya Ghanameh, Aya Ghanameh (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593525180
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - August 22nd, 2023

The story of a Palestinian family’s ties to the land, and how one young girl finds a way to care for her home, even as she says goodbye.

It’s 1967 in Nablus, Palestine.


Tzimmes for Tzipporah By Megan Hoyt, Christine Battuz (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Megan Hoyt, Christine Battuz (Illustrator)
$18.95
ISBN: 9781681156231
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Published: Apples & Honey Press - August 22nd, 2023

"A wonderful addition to any collection of multicultural children's literature." --School Library Journal

"A lovely book to read aloud at the start of a fresh new year." --Jewish Book Council

"This authentic Jewish story is unique in connecting tradition with family farming." --The Sydney Taylor Shmooze