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.
Three rhymers, one wordless, and nine perfect prose picture books make up this week’s lovely list. Enjoy!
ME, TOMA AND THE CONCRETE GARDEN: When Vincent goes to stay with his aunt in the city for the summer, he meets a new friend, and together they transform a community.
SUMMER: As the burning hot sun hangs in the sky, the grassland animals fight over a small bit of shelter under a tree.
PAPA PUT A MAN ON THE MOON: Marthanne’s whole community is excited about the moon landing, and she is especially proud because her father helped create the fabric for the astronauts’ spacesuits.
DADDY-SITTING: A girl enjoys taking care of her father through a day of ordinary activities, and encouraging him to be anything he wants when he grows up.
UNICORN DAY: The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, but when a non-magical party goer is revealed, everything comes to a screeching halt. Rhyme
JASPER & OLLIE: Jasper, an impatient fox, and Ollie, a slow-moving sloth, race to the pool on a summer day.
MY NAME ISN’T OOF!: The first time Warren, a fledgling bird, leaves the nest, he falls straight to the ground, and his fellow forest dwellers all have advice to share.
NEVER TRUMPET WITH A CRUMPET: After the Queen accidentally sends a party invitation to the zoo, she tries her best to teach her rowdy guests manners. Rhyme
MAYA AND THE LOST CAT: After Maya helps a cat find its way home, she discovers it’s difficult to say goodbye.
THE FISHERMAN & THE WHALE: When a fisherman and his son encounter a whale entangled in fishing line, they do what they can to help. Wordless
BEAR’S BOOK: After his book falls apart, Bear decides to write his own story, but he can’t come up with any ideas.
CHIP AND CURLY: When Curly springs into town, Chip worries that his dream to win Spud City’s annual sack race will be mashed.
A FATHER’S LOVE: Throughout the animal kingdom and within snug houses, fathers express love for their children in their own unique ways. Rhyme
Lauri, thanks for contacting me. I did write but had to update my password at WordPress so I’m writing again. I think your site is inspiring for mums, teachers and writers like me. I love the way you show all the covers. I must go out and grab more books. I have written 8 picture books and grown as I wrote. MY favourite now is “It’s a grandma Day”written when I studied with Julie Hedlund’s 12×12. Thanks for this wonderful site.Jane
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I’ve seen many of these already but a few new books I’ll definitely be looking for. Thanks for sharing!
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I’ve read about 1/3 of these and am happy to see some I wasn’t aware of 😀
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Lauri, thanks for contacting me. I did write but had to update my password at WordPress so I’m writing again. I think your site is inspiring for mums, teachers and writers like me. I love the way you show all the covers. I must go out and grab more books. I have written 8 picture books and grown as I wrote. MY favourite now is “It’s a grandma Day”written when I studied with Julie Hedlund’s 12×12. Thanks for this wonderful site.Jane
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So glad you like my blog, Jane! I try to share new picture books when I can. I look forward to reading some of yours one day soon! 🙂
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