New Picture Books
2008
A
Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker
Bear's efforts to keep out visitors to his house are undermined by a very
persistent mouse.
Oliver Who
Would Not Sleep! By Mara Bergman
Oliver Donnington Rimington-Sneep avoids falling asleep by flying his rocket
ship to Mars.
Over In the
Jungle by
Marianne Berkes
A counting and singing approach for young children to learn and appreciate the
animals of the tropical rainforest.
Goldilocks
and the Three Bears by Caralyn & Mark Buehner
In this variation on the classic folktale, a rhyming, rope-skipping, little
girl rudely helps herself to the belongings of a genteel family of bears.
Kitty’s
Cuddles by
Jane Cabrera
Kitty tries out hugs from all different animals but finds he likes the hug from
his baby brother the best.
Virginnie’s
Hat by
Dori Chaconas
Determined to retrieve her hat from the sycamore tree where it had been blown
by the wind, Virginnie tries to dislodge it by throwing her boots up one after
the other, unaware of the threatening swamp creatures behind her.
That Rabbit
Belongs to Emily Brown by Cressida Cowell
Emily defends her stuffed rabbit from the naughty queen who is determined to
acquire it any way she can.
The Cow
That Laid an Egg by Andy Cutbill
Marjorie is an insecure cow who wishes she had some special talent. She can't
ride a bicycle or do handstands like the other cows. Then one morning (thanks
to a bunch of scheming chickens and a paintbrush), Marjorie is astonished to
discover something extraordinary: she’s laid an egg!
Pretty
Salma by
Niki Daly
When Granny asks Pretty Salma to go to the market one day, she warns her not to
talk to strangers. But cunning Mr. Dog tricks Salma, and before she knows it,
he’s wearing her stripy ntama, her pretty white beads, and her yellow
sandals. And he’s on his way to Granny’s house! African culture and
flavor infuse this inventive retelling of a favorite fairy tale.
The House
Takes a Vacation by Jacqueline Davies
While the Petersons are away, their house decides to
take a trip to the sea to watch the "Dance of the Sunlight," despite
some groaning from the chimney and the basement's refusal to rise to the
occasion.
Mary and
the Mouse, the Mouse and Mary by Beverly Donofrio
While Mary, a girl whose family lives in a big house, is learning things at
school, a young mouse whose family lives in a small house within the big one is
learning the same things at her school, and when the two eventually meet they
become friends.
We Go
Together!
by Todd Dunn
A rhyming picture book with pairs of things that go together exceptionally
well, like horse and wagon and fire and dragon.
The Old
House by
Pamela Duncan Edwards
An old empty house feels sorry for itself because it has no family living
inside, but with the help of some good friends, its dreams come true.
Thank You
Bear by
Greg Foley
Despite the criticism of others, a bear finds the perfect gift for his mouse
friend.
Half a
World Away by
Libby Gleeson
When Louie's best friend Amy moves to the other side of the world, Louie must
find a way to reconnect with her.
Red Truck by Kersten Hamilton
When a school bus gets stuck in the mud, Red Truck the tow truck saves the day
by pulling it out.
Only One
Neighborhood by Marc Harshman
Explores a neighborhood that has only one of several kinds of
buildings, but within each there are many things, such as different kinds of
breads in the bakery, then shows that the neighborhood itself is just one of
many in a world united by a single wish.
The Wicked
Big Toddlah by Kevin Hawkes
The year in the life of a baby in Maine
who is just like any other baby except that he is gigantic.
Big
Chickens Fly the Coop by Leslie Helakoski
The four big chickens who were afraid of everything are now feeling all cooped up,
so they set off to find the farmhouse. But where, the hapless hens wonder, is
it?
Do Unto
Otters by
Laurie Keller
Mr. Rabbit wonders if he will be able to get along with his new neighbors, who
are otters, until he is reminded of the golden rule.
Punk Farm
on Tour by
Jarrett J. Krosocka
While Farmer Joe is at the National Tractor Society Conference in Reno, his animals go on tour in a broken-down van, performing as
the band called Punk Farm.
Rainy Day! by
Patricia Lakin
Four young crocodiles find all sorts of ways to keep busy on a rainy day.
I’m
Going to Grandma’s by Mary Ann Hoberman
A special quilt keeps a little girl from feeling homesick when she sleeps over
with her grandparents.
Barn Dance by Pat Hutchins
After Horse, Sheep, and Pig dance until they must lie down to rest, their
little ones sneak out to continue the party.
Princess and
the Pea by
Rachel Isadora
Set in Africa, a new version of the tale in
which a girl proves that she is a real princess by feeling a pea through twenty
mattresses and twenty featherbeds.
Four Legs
Bad, Two Legs Good! by D. B. Johnson
While all of the other animals on a tumbledown farm wait on Farmer Orvie, a
pig, who spends a great deal of time sleeping, an unhappy Duck decides that she
would be a better farmer and sets out to convince Orvie.
Please is a
Good Word To Say by Barbara Joosse
Harriet gives examples of polite words and expressions to use in various social
situations to make them more pleasant
Badger’s
Fancy Meal by
Keiko Kasza
Badger is bored with the same old meals, but his search for more exciting food
only leads to trouble.
My Life as
a Chicken by
Ellen Kelley
After escaping the frying pan, a chicken has an adventure that includes
pirates, a typhoon, and a balloon ride before landing happily in a petting zoo.
The Top Job
by
Elizabeth Kimmel
On Career Day, a young girl entertains the class with a description of her
father's exciting job as light bulb changer at the top of the Empire State
Building.
Trucks
Roll! by George Ella Lyon
Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal many different--and sometimes
silly--items that trucks can haul.
Yes We Can! by
Sam McBratney
Little Roo and his friends usually have a great time playing together, but not
today. They are too busy making fun of each other. When everyone is left in bad
moods, Little Roo's wise mother comes up with an idea that might make the
threesome make amends.
Night of
the Veggie Monster by George McClements
Every Tuesday night, while his parents try to enjoy their dinner, a boy turns
into a monster the moment a pea touches his lips.
The Old
Woman and Her Pig by Margaret Read
MacDonald
Worried that Little Boy will be frightened if she fails to return home before
dark, an old woman enlists the aid of some passing animals to coax her new pig
across the bridge.
Mama’s
Saris by
Pooja Maknijani
An East Indian American daughter pleads with her mother
to be allowed to wear one of her mother's colorful saris in honor of her
seventh birthday.
The
Scallywags by
David Melling
The Scallywags are a pack of wolves. They annoy all the other animals and
show the entire world that they simply don’t know how to behave. But
after one particularly rowdy episode, the Scallywags learn that if being rowdy
means losing your friends, maybe it’s time to start practicing some
manners.
The Boy Who
Was Raised by Librarians by Carla Morris
Melvin discovers that the public library is the place where he can find just
about anything--including three librarians who help in his quest for knowledge.
No Biting,
Louise by
Margie Palatini
At the urging of her family, Louise, a young alligator, tries hard to kick her
biting habit. (JJ OVERSIZE)
Me I Am! by
Jack Prelutsky
Readers meet a mischievous tomboy who would rather roller-skate than wear a
frilly dress, an inquisitive nature-loving boy, and an artistic ballerina who
puts her own spin on Swan
Lake. Finally, in a wild
and funny climax, the three collide – only to discover a world full of
unique and special “ME’s.”
The Wizard by Jack Prelutsky
An illustrated, rhyming tale of a wicked wizard and his evil deeds, as he uses
"elemental sorcery" to change a bullfrog into a series of objects,
from a flea to a flame.
Little Hoot
by Amy
Krouse Rosenthal
Little Hoot wants to go to bed early, like all of his
friends do, and he is hopping mad when Mama and Papa Owl insist that he stay up
late and play.
Cowboy
& Octopus by Jon Scieszka
Cowboy and Octopus maintain their friendship despite different opinions about
things like beans and knock-knock jokes.
Over in the
Meadow at the Big Ballet by Lisa Shulman
The annual ballet is coming up, and everyone in the meadow is getting ready.
Trouble is, the little swan with the starring role
isn’t quite sure she’s ready for the stage. But with the help of
her teacher, Miss Faye, the nervous swan spends every spare minute
rehearsing—and when her moment in the spotlight finally arrives, a star
is born.
Millie
Waits for the Mail by Alexander
Steffensmeier
Explores a neighborhood that has only one of several kinds of buildings, but
within each there are many things, such as different kinds of breads in the
bakery, then shows that the neighborhood itself is just one of many in a world
united by a single wish.
A Porc in
New York by
Catherine Stock
Monsieur Monmouton and his dog Cabot fly from France
to New York City
in pursuit of his farm animals, who are taking a vacation to see such sights as
Blooming Dells and MOOMA.
Big Smelly
Bear by
Britta Teckentrup
Big Fluffy Bear insists that Big Smelly Bear visit the pond for a bath before
she will scratch the itch he cannot reach.
Tummy Girl by Roseanne Thong
Rhyming text celebrates the early years of a daughter's life, from wobbly first
steps to romping in the rain.
Duck at the
Door by
Jackie Urbanovic
One winter night, a cozy house full of animals is awakened by a knock at the
front door. They have no idea what they'll find on the other side, and Max the
duck is the last thing they expect. Soon this larger-than-life houseguest is
making himself at home—and forcing his way into the hearts of his
reluctant hosts.
Frog Prince retold by Kathy-Jo Wargin
As payment for retrieving the princess's ball, the frog exacts a promise which
the princess is reluctant to fulfill.
Scaredy
Squirrel Makes a Friend by Melanie Watt
Scaredy Squirrel is back, and this time he's preparing to make a friend. And
preparing is the right word as Scaredy Squirrel does not go into the world
unarmed. In fact, Scaredy Squirrel even knows ahead of time who would make a
good friend and who wouldn't.
Bella Gets
Her Skates On by Ian Whybrow
When Daddy Rabbit announces the lake is hard enough for skating, Bella worries
about what could happen, but as she hesitantly tries, she finds her worries are
all for naught.
A Dog Needs
a Bone! by Audrey Wood
In this rhyming tale, a dog makes extravagant promises to its mistress if only
she will give it a bone.