
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.) Check your local library or bookstore for availability.

Mama and little Toad help their friends who are stranded on the road.

Caroline is distracted all day at school because her parents are bringing home someone very special for her to meet.

As Max and Marla set out for the perfect picnic, they learn that getting along isn’t always easy, but best friends can’t stay mad for long. Nice art!

The bears are enjoying a picnic until a feisty wind swoops their kites away and the little bears too. Adorable addition to this series!

Big Brown Bear’s cave just doesn’t feel like home, so he fills it with stuff–all sorts of stuff.

Izzy gets frustrated when her inventions fail to work, but when she finds an injured crow, she knows just what to do to help.

Hot Dog is chilling out on his comfy bread with some corn and a couple of fries when disaster strikes. Cute!