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.
BRUCE’S BIG STORM: Grumpy Bruce the bear does not like neighbors, but is forced to help when a big storm draws them all to his home. Fun!
A STONE SAT STILL: A stone is considered from a variety of environmental and emotional perspectives as it sits where it is, an unchanging certainty in the world. Lovely!, Rhyme
FIVE MINUTES: Throughout a child’s day, five minutes can go by quickly, such as when you’re on a roller coaster, or slowly, such as when you’re in the dentist’s chair. Definitely relatable!
SMALL IN THE CITY: A little boy offers advice to his cat, which is lost in the city, from taking shortcuts through alleys to finding a friend in the park. Sweet!
ALONG THE TAPAJOS: When the rainy season comes, Caua and Inae’s family must leave their village and relocate to higher ground, but after moving, the siblings realize they’ve left something important behind.
WONDER MOLE’S SCENT COSTUME PARTY: When a wily weasel sneaks into Wonder Mole’s scent costume party with plans for a two-mole dinner, a policemole nearly foils his ruse. Funny!
THE AWESOME, IMPOSSIBLE, UNSTOPPABLE GADGET: A budding young scientist at Camp C.R.E.A.T.E. must save the day when another creative camper’s invention goes out of control. Rhyme
THE BOY WITH BIG, BIG FEELINGS: When a boy with big feelings–so big that they glow from his cheeks and spill out of his eyes–meets a girl who also has big feelings, he discovers that having big emotions is nothing to be ashamed of. Rhyme
WHEN A KID LIKE ME FIGHTS CANCER: When a young boy is diagnosed with cancer, he learns he can fight it, but he doesn’t have to fight alone.
AS WARM AS THE SUN: Toby, a French bulldog who dreams of being warm all the time, is not pleased when Pinkie arrives and takes all of his favorite warm spots.
Lauri, I so appreciate you bringing books to my attention with these blog posts. As an elementary librarian, I’d like to think I am all-knowing, but there are just too many great books and not enough time. Keep them coming and Thank You!
I’m so glad you find these posts useful. I only wish I could share every picture book I read. In general, I’d say my posts cover about a third of all the new picture books my library acquires. I share my favorites, but you are right, there are just too many and not enough time. As a picture book writer, it’s wonderful to know that the PB market is alive and well, but at the same time, with so many new ones coming out each year, dozens, hundreds, it’s sometimes difficult to see how my work will stand out.
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Lauri, I so appreciate you bringing books to my attention with these blog posts. As an elementary librarian, I’d like to think I am all-knowing, but there are just too many great books and not enough time. Keep them coming and Thank You!
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I’m so glad you find these posts useful. I only wish I could share every picture book I read. In general, I’d say my posts cover about a third of all the new picture books my library acquires. I share my favorites, but you are right, there are just too many and not enough time. As a picture book writer, it’s wonderful to know that the PB market is alive and well, but at the same time, with so many new ones coming out each year, dozens, hundreds, it’s sometimes difficult to see how my work will stand out.
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