New Children's Picture Books
Boo the library ghost
Paige, Becky, author
2024
Boo the ghost spends his days haunting the local library and scaring everyone away. But little Poppy thinks she may know why Boo is acting so scary, and she knows just how to fix it! The library is haunted! Beware of the ghost! Frightening children is what Boo loves doing most. The library is Poppy's favorite place to go but it's haunted by a ghost named Boo who loves to frighten visitors away. Boo casts eerie shadows, rips out pages, and knocks books off the shelves. However, brave Poppy refuses to leave--she just wants to read in peace! Poppy soon realizes why Boo is acting out and she knows just how to help him. Boo the Library Ghost is an adorable picture book that follows one rambunctious ghost who really just wants to learn how to read. Poppy is there to teach Boo how to read and soon enough he becomes the friendliest library ghost around! This sweet story is the perfect read all year long and is a celebration of the joy of reading and a love of books.
Feeling boo
Boniello, Alex, 1990- author
2024
"Ghost pals Ollie and Ellie enjoy spooky adventures, but when Ollie feels down, Ellie attempts various ways to cheer him up, but realizes that just being there for a friend is the most effective remedy"-- Provided by publisher.
The grouchy ladybug
Carle, Eric, author, illustrator
1977
A grouchy ladybug, looking for a fight, challenges everyone she meets regardless of their size or strength.
Halloween night!
Ransom, Candice F., 1952- author
2024
Siblings celebrate Halloween by going trick-or-treating.
How to catch a fairy godmother
Walstead, Alice, author
2024
After graduating from the academy, a shy new Fairy Godmother has been given the most challenging assignment yet--to watch over the How to Catch Kids! Can she take care of these wacky kids as they prepare for show & tell without getting caught in their wildly inventive traps?
I spy spooky night : a book of picture riddles
Marzollo, Jean
2005
Rhyming verses ask readers to find hidden objects in the photographs.
Little Ghost makes a friend
Willis, Maggie Edkins, author, illustrator.
2024
A shy ghost learns the secret to making a friend is being his spooky, sparkly self.
The littlest Christmas tree
Chapman, Jane, 1970-, author
2024
When Christmas is over, Cubby can't bear to say good-bye to their little tree. Could Daddy have the perfect solution?
Pete the cat screams for ice cream!
Dean, Kim, 1969-, author
2024
I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream! The Just Chillin' ice cream truck is coming today and Pete the Cat can't wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the truck. It's getting late, but his friends need his help. Will Pete take a little time out of his day to help his friends?
Pirate & penguin
Allegra, Mike, author
2023
What happens when a pirate, hoping for a parrot, stumbles upon a bird of a duller plumage? Pirate doesn't know that Penguin is a penguin. But any bird can sit on a shoulder and squawk 'shiver me timbers'...right? Laugh along with Pirate and Penguin in this high seas tale of mistaken identity and find out whether they'll find friendship before somebody walks the plank.
Pugicorn and Hugicorn
Rose, Matilda, author
2024
At Mrs. Paws' training school, Princess Ava and her magical pet Pugicorn help a preoccupied pupicorn find her powers.
Things that go bump in the day
Beatty, Melinda, author
2024
As young vampire Vlad gets ready for bed, his imagination takes over with every noise he hears until he learns to calm himself down and finds comfort in his tired mama's reassurances.
Trunk-or-treat!
Ayala-Kronos, Chris, author
2024
"Snazzy costumes, spooky decorations, and sticky candy--all on wheels! This rhyming Halloween picture book appeals to car and vehicle lovers with an ode to the growing Trunk-or-Treat trend"-- Provided by publisher.