New & Coming Soon Picture Books

When Gabi's beloved family car is put up for sale, she becomes determined to find a way to save it.

During the holiday season, a little girl joins her family on a parranda (Puerto Rican Christmas caroling) for the first time. The parranderos arrive at each new home, singing and dancing to their favorite Christmas songs. The little girl tries singing and playing different instruments, but nothing seems quite right. As the night nears its end, she starts to worry she'll never find a rhythm of her own--until a special gift from Papi helps her realize that la musica del corazon (the music of the heart) has been inside her all along!

It's Tortolito's first Dia de los Muertos without his abuelito, and Tortolito misses him every day. He's determined to celebrate his grandfather to the fullest. And that means buying Abuelo's favorite foods, wearing new clothes, and, of course, bringing a delicious tanta wawa--a traditional Andean bread--to visit Abuelo's grave. Even during his family's celebration, Tortolito misses how close he and Abuelo used to be. By remembering and honoring his abuelito with his loved ones, can Tortolito learn to keep Abuelo's spirit with him every day?

A Mid-Autumn Festival story about family connecting across distance and keeping traditions going even as families change.

Young readers are invited to cast a variety of spells on their parents, including spells that make them read slowly, fall asleep, or speak in total gibberish.

A magically created creature, part dragon and part dog, is cast out for being too fluffy until he befriends a lost lamb and learns that he can be both fierce and kind.

In this evocative picture book, award-winning author Rajani LaRocca and newcomer Sayan Mukherjee illustrate the traditions leading up to the holiday. We are the light--the light of good that defeats evil, the light of knowledge that illuminates ignorance, the light that dispels darkness. With beautifully spare text and vibrant artwork, this book takes readers through the rituals of the Hindu festival of lights by following three different, contemporary families who come together at the end. Rajani LaRocca, who has won numerous accolades for her picture books, touches on the religious foundation of Diwali in a way that is accessible to all. 

An inquisitive angler fish named Diffy finds a life-changing object in this thoughtful ode to storytelling by Caldecott Honoree, Brian Lies. Diffy doesn't know what to make of the mysterious object that's landed on his favorite rock. When he starts to make up stories based on the curious images he uncovers, the other fish gather around to listen and then begin to share their own. But one day Diffy's amazing discovery disappears from the rock, and he worries that his stories might have left with it. But stories grow out of connections, and before long, Diffy's world blooms with a whole ocean of creatures. This picture book celebrates curiosity, imagination, and the transformative power that comes with the sharing of information, ideas, and storytelling.

When celebrants gather for their annual Friendsgiving--Thanksgiving with their chosen family--each has a unique story to tell as a child tries to piece together how it all began. No one remembers how it started. The Friendsgiving gathering is moving into high gear, and for one child in the group, it's a good time to ask some questions about the event's history. Great-Uncle Billy, while snapping some green beans for the meal, says he was the one who started the tradition, back when people had to speak in code to keep being gay a secret. Miss Mona thinks that she was the originator, after her car broke down one year and she had to make a change of plans. Grandma Jane and Nana Rose tell their version of the tale while the smell of cinnamon and apples fills the air. As more people (and dogs) arrive and the music is turned on, it grows clearer that the details may not matter; what counts is the love they all share. 

Mom's new partner is moving into the home Mom and her child share. Will there be enough room for all three of them--and their plants--to thrive? Perfect for children experiencing family changes, a story of growing together plants a seed of hope. 

Lonely? Crowded? Wolf can't decide! Here's a tale for anyone who's ever wanted friends--and a little space. Wolf is a very lonely fox . . .until he's not.This laugh-out-loud, lushly illustrated debut about wanting friends and some peace and quiet is perfect for anyone who knows what it's like to feel both emotions at once.

Say hello to many cute, cuddly, very small pets in this adorable picture book from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant. In one happy neighborhood, there live many cute and cuddly pets of diminutive size. There are the parakeets, Zelda and Marty; rabbit parents Fluff and Puff with all their baby bunnies; two little mice named Tomato and Potato; and, last but not least, corgis Cookie, Biscuit, and Muffin! Though each animal friend may be small, they're sure to get a big aww out of readers of all ages with their infectious charm.

Grandma Fina loves her trusty yellow umbrella. Yes, it may be worn and torn, but it protects her from the sun and keeps her company on her daily walks. Her friends and loved ones, however, are secretly convinced her umbrella needs replacing. But Grandma Fina knows better. And where others see a problem, she sees an opportunity--and she uses their good intentions to solve a true need. 

Leap, soar, and dance into the joyous life of a little boy whose dads are dazzling Broadway performers in this lyrical, rhyming picture book from one of Instagram and TikTok's Broadway Husbands. Where do parents go when they walk out the door for work? In this charming, vibrant picture book, a little boy's dads have a very special job--they're Broadway performers! 

A stunning exploration of the history of Black Americans by award-winning picture book team Traci N. Todd and Vashti Harrison. The world is forever changed because you are here. At once honest and empowering, That You Are Here Is No Small Thing is a story about resilience. In these stunning pages, young descendants of enslaved Africans are guided through the history that led them to exist and thrive today. Through their eyes, we see how Black Americans have relied on one another to fight against oppression and the ways in which the strength of their ancestors is always with them. Sibert Honor winner Traci N. Todd and Caldecott Medalist Vashti Harrison have created an unforgettable exploration of culture and history that records the important survival story Black children carry and celebrates their hope for a radiant future.