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.
LIGHTS ON WONDER ROCK: When a UFO lands in the woods behind Heather’s house and she meets a friendly alien, her dream to go to outer space comes true.
DANCE LIKE A LEAF: A girl and her grandmother enjoy each other’s company, especially during autumn, and when Grandma passes away, the girl finds a special way to remember her.
THE BLUE HOUSE: As Leo’s neighborhood begins to change and he and his dad must move out of their little blue house, he struggles to make their new house feel like home.
WE DISAGREE: A rat and a squirrel disagree on everything and decide that they can’t be friends, until they finally find common ground. Rhyme
THE POWER OF ONE: Change begins with one person standing up for what is right and one act of kindness can start a chain reaction.
A UNICORN NAMED SPARKLE AND THE PUMPKIN MONSTER: When Lucy accidentally frightens Sparkle with a scary carved pumpkin and he takes off, Lucy must first find him and then comfort him. Sweet!
THE WORST POET EVER: Cat and Pug are each determined to become the world’s best poet, no matter what it takes, but eventually discover working together produces the best results. Fun! Mostly rhyme
THE BEAR AND THE MOON: When the gift of a balloon floats into Bear’s life, the two companions embark on a journey of discovery as small as a clearing in the forest and as deep as the sky.
FUSSY FLAMINGO: When Lola sneaks other snacks instead of eating shrimp and her feathers turn wacky colors, her parents plead with her to eat healthy.
OLIVER THE CURIOUS OWL: A curious owl and a friendly bug ask questions that lead them on a grand adventure away from and back to their home tree.
NO FUZZBALL!: A cat who thinks she is a queen becomes concerned when her loyal subjects, aka her family, leave her alone and are gone all day. Adorable!
ME & MAMA: For a little girl on a rainy day, the best place to be is with Mama.
Lauri Fortino's Frog On A (B)Log 