I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all, but I can share them. Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.)
A mother and son use their imagination to have fun on a rainy day.
After the zoo closes, monkey slips out of his cage to explore the zoo, introducing the reader to the other animals and the idea of opposites.
The little bears pick up their instruments and play a noisy song. But will their lively music wake Big Brown Bear?
Feeling yaaaawny, oh so snorey-snoozy? Time to cuddle up close and snuggle in deep.
Told using just one word, a hungry dog tries everything he can think of to get a TREAT.
When Maisy and her friends have a special day for races and competitions, it’s not about winning or losing–the fun is in playing the games.
This is a rhyming story that encourages children to get outside and play.
A bare bear dons purple hair and leaves a trail of destruction behind him as he goes about his day.
Dylan is the very best and cleverest super-villain in the whole wide world, until he meets Addison Van Malice.
When it comes to new babies, friends, or other special people in your life, it’s very important to let them know just how adorable they are.
Lauri Fortino's Frog On A (B)Log 