Picture Books

NOVELTY PICTURE BOOKS

My First Animals

Felt Book

IglooBooks 9781800228115 Dist Client /Igloo Books | August 2, 2022 $8.99 | $11.99 CAN NOV 5 5⁄7 x 6 1⁄2, 12 pages

Touch, feel, learn, and play! Learn your first animal words from cat to tiger! Little hands will love to explore the soft felt pages and playful pictures

Hippos Go Berserk!

Sandra Boynton 9781665926034 Boynton Bookworks | August 30, 2022 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 9, 40 pages

This classic counting story was the first Sandra Boynton book ever published and is now being rereleased in hardcover to celebrate its 45th anniversary!

Smithsonian Kids: Space Explorer Guide Book & Projector

Rose Davidson 9781667200392 Silver Dolphin Books | September 6, 2022 $19.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 11 3⁄4 x 12, 32 pages

Kids can explore the universe with this out-of-this world book vetted by the curators at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum. Then, they can turn their rooms into planetariums with the included handheld light projector and 20 images of our solar system and beyond!

If You Were a Princess

True Stories of Brave Leaders from around the World

Hillary Homzie 9781534456174 Aladdin | October 18, 2022 $18.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 9 x 11, 40 pages

This inspiring picture book about princesses, past and present, as three girls wonder what it would be like to be princesses themselves.

The Sound of Musical Instruments

My First Sound Book of Musical Instruments

Hannah Sheldon-Dean 9781951511555 Whalen Book Works Kids | November 8, 2022 $24.95 | $33.95 CAN HC 10 x 10, 32 pages

Press a button to play an instrument! Twenty of the most popular musical instruments in the world, complete with a twenty-button panel for playing their sensational soundsincluding piano, guitar, violin, drums, flute, and many more!

Against All Odds: Girls Rock

Indonesia

Claudia Bellante; Josefina Schargorodsky 9781623718084 Crocodile Books | November 1, 2022 $18.95 | NCR HC 7 x 8 3⁄4, 32 pages

Three young Muslim girls in Indonesia discover their passion for heavy metal music in this empowering new picture book.

PICTURE BOOKS

Against All Odds: The Fighting Cholitas

Bolivia

Claudia Bellante; Anna Carbone 9781623718077 Crocodile Books | November 1, 2022 $18.95 | NCR HC 7 x 8 3⁄4, 32 pages

Two girls in Bolivia, with a passion for wrestling, beat the odds in this new empowering picture book

All by Himself?

Elana K. Arnold 9781534489899 Beach Lane Books | September 6, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 40 pages

A child spends the day building a castle with wooden blocks -all by himself! But was it really only his work that made his masterpiece possible?

Angelina Ballerina 5-Minute Stories

Katharine Holabird 9781665920582 Simon Spotlight | August 30, 2022 $12.99 | $17.99 CAN POB 7 3⁄4 x 10 3⁄8, 192 pages

Twelve of Angelina Ballerina’s favorite stories are now available in one dazzling edition!

Angelina on Stage

Katharine Holabird 9781665919968 Little Simon | August 30, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 2⁄5 x 8 3⁄5, 32 pages

This classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about friendship, jealousy, and one big performance is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition!

Animal Antics

A to Z

Anita Lobel 9781534495012 Paula Wiseman Books | July 5, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11 1⁄4, 32 pages

Little ones will practice the alphabet, learn animal names, and can try out clever acrobatic moves by themselves or with a friend in this inventive and amusing picture book created by beloved Caldecott Honor- winning Anita Lobel.

Annette Feels Free

The True Story of Annette Kellerman, World-Class Swimmer, Fashion Pioneer, and Real-Life Mermaid

Katherine Mazeika 9781665903431 Beach Lane Books | September 13, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 x 12, 40 pages

Discover the incredible true story of “The Original Mermaid,” Annette Kellerman, a girl who wanted to dance, swim, and feel free - and who grew into a woman who fought for the right to do just that!

PICTURE BOOKS

Are We Running Out of Water?

Mind Mappers—making difficult subjects easy to understand (Environmental Books for Kids, Climate Change Books for Kids)

Isabel Thomas; El Primo Ramón 9781647225865 Earth Aware Kids | October 25, 2022 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN HC 9 4⁄5 x 8, 72 pages

A unique and beautiful approach to understanding one of the most important environmental issues facing humankind-access to clean, fresh water.

The Arnold Lobel Book of Mother Goose

Arnold Lobel 9781534474352 Paula Wiseman Books | October 11, 2022 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 176 pages

A stunning and picture book reissue of the “brilliant” (The New York Times Book Review) classic Mother Goose collection of over 300 rhymes illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Arnold Lobel.

Becoming Blue

Ellen Tarlow 9781665900010 Beach Lane Books | August 30, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 48 pages

A clever and moving picture book about finding out what it means to be yourself -in this case, what it means to be Blue!

Beginning

Shelley Moore Thomas 9781534494435 Paula Wiseman Books | September 27, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 11 x 8, 40 pages

In this magical and poetic picture book, a father and child see all the wonders and connections in nature and in life as they go about their day.

Bravo, Bucket Head!

Helen Lester 9781534493490 Atheneum Books for Young Readers September 6, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 11, 32 pages

A shy young mouse ventures outside her comfort zone in this sweet picture book classic in the making from the beloved author and illustrator of Tacky the Penguin.

Bruno – Short Stories for Long Nights

Hans de Beer; Serena Romanelli 9780735844773 NorthSouth Books | October 11, 2022 $17.95 | $23.95 CAN HC 8 2⁄5 x 11, 32 pages

Nine nifty bedtime stories in one!

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Storytime Together

Bill Martin, Jr and John Archambault 9781665913980 Little Simon | June 28, 2022 $9.99 | $12.99 CAN SP 11 x 7 1⁄4, 34 pages

The award-winning, perennial classic featuring cheerful art by Caldecott Honor illustrator Lois Ehlert is now available in a brand-new format with spiral binding and cardstock pages for an engaging read-aloud experience.

PICTURE BOOKS

Click, Clack, Moo

Cows That Type (Storytime Together Edition)

Doreen Cronin 9781665921589 Little Simon | August 30, 2022 $9.99 | $12.99 CAN SP 11 7⁄8 x 7, 34 pages

The Caldecott Honor Book and New York Times bestselling classic story is now available in a brand-new jacketed format with spiral binding and cardstock pages for an engaging read-aloud experience.

The Clown Said No

Torben Kuhlmann; Mischa Damjan; Anthea Bell 9780735844766 NorthSouth Books | October 4, 2022 $17.95 | $23.95 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 32 pages

Good things happen when you stand up for yourself!

Creepy Crayon!

Aaron Reynolds 9781534465886 S&S Books for Young Readers | August 23, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 12, 48 pages

From the team behind the New York Times bestselling Creepy Carrots! and Creepy Pair of Underwear! comes the third in this hilariously spooky series about a young rabbit and his peculiar encounters - featuring a sinister crayon!

Dark on Light

Dianne White 9781534487895 Beach Lane Books | September 6, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 48 pages

As the sun sets, three siblings discover nature’s nighttime beauty in this soothingly rhythmic and gorgeously illustrated bedtime picture book from the acclaimed author-illustrator team behind Green on Green.

The Dark Was Done

Lauren Stringer 9781534462922 Beach Lane Books | September 27, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 11, 48 pages

Teach little ones about overcoming fears and appreciating the beauty in all things - even the dark - with this poignant picture book about finding wonder in the nighttime.

PICTURE BOOKS

The Extraordinary Book that Makes You Feel Happy

(Kid’s Activity Books, Books About Feelings, Books about Self-Esteem)

Poppy O’Neill 9781681887388 Earth Aware Kids | June 21, 2022 $17.99 | $24.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄4 x 10 3⁄4, 64 pages

Over 30 projects, ideas, and activities to help children feel positive, confident, focused, calm, relaxed, inclusive, and included.

Feeling Kawaii

A First Book of Emotions

Insight Editions 9781647229023 Insight Kids | October 11, 2022 $12.99 | $17.99 CAN HC 7 1⁄2 x 7 1⁄2, 20 pages

Kids and cute little animals experience a full range of emotions, but none of them are more adorable than when they’re Feeling Kawaii.

Find Your A

An Alphabet Letter Search

Seymour Chwast 9781646432929 Applesauce Press | October 11, 2022 $19.95 | $26.95 CAN HC 10 x 10, 40 pages

These wacky and witty visual puzzles by legendary and award-winning graphic designer Seymour Chwast will have everyone speechless with delight!

Fridge-opolis

Melissa Coffey, illustrated by Josh Cleland 9781499812541 Little Bee Books | September 6, 2022 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄4 x 9 3⁄4, 32 pages

This debut picture book is a humorous introduction to recycling and composting for young readers!

Friends

Daniela Sosa 9781665911474 Paula Wiseman Books | September 6, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 40 pages

Celebrate the wonder of new friends, old friends, and everythingin-between friends in this joyful, resonant picture book.

A Grand Day

Jean Reidy 9781534499768 Paula Wiseman Books | July 5, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 40 pages

Celebrate the special bond between grandparents and grandchildren with this charming picture book with stunning diorama illustrations.

Grandma’s Garden

Toni Armier; Lynn Horrabin 9781953344649 Little Genius Books | October 4, 2022 $15.99 | $21.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 32 pages

Let me show you, little one- A garden can be lots of fun!

PICTURE BOOKS

The Greatest Dinosaur Book Ever

Over 1,000 Amazing Dinosaurs, Famous Fossils, and the Latest Discoveries from the Prehistoric Era

Julius Csotonyi; Evan Johnson-Ransom 9781646433162 Applesauce Press | October 18, 2022 $39.95 | $53.95 CAN HC 11 x 10 1⁄2, 600 pages

Get ready, young paleontologists! With over 1,000 jaw-dropping species, The Greatest Dinosaur Book Ever;is your guide to all things prehistoric!

Hello, Moon

Evan Turk 9781534400801 Atheneum Books for Young Readers September 20, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 9, 40 pages

A parent and child explore the wonder and joys of the changing moon together in this captivating picture book from award-winning author-illustrator Evan Turk.

Holding On

Sophia N. Lee 9781534494459 Atheneum Books for Young Readers August 30, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 12, 32 pages

A young girl in the Philippines uses music to connect with her grandmother as her memory fades in this warm and moving picture book perfect for fans of Pixar’s Coco.

I Love My Body Because

Shelly Anand and Nomi Ellenson 9781534494954 S&S Books for Young Readers | June 21, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 11 x 9, 32 pages

All Are Welcome meets Beautifully Me in this gentle, poetic picture book about celebrating your body and all the different, wonderful bodies that make up our world.

If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja

Ana Siqueira 9781534488748 S&S Books for Young Readers | August 23, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 5⁄8 x 8 3⁄8, 32 pages

This bouncy, bilingual picture book is an enchanting, rollicking read-aloud for small ones with big imaginations.

PICTURE BOOKS

The Iheards

Emily Kilgore, illustrated by Zoe Persico 9781499812688 Little Bee Books | September 6, 2022 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 9, 40 pages

Mason is struggling with his Iheards in this picture book about gossip from the author/illustrator team behind The Whatifs.

The Extraordinary Book that Invents Itself

(Kid’s Activity Books, STEM Books for Kids. STEAM Books) Dr. Alison Buxton 9781647225872 Earth Aware Kids | November 8, 2022 $17.99 | $24.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄4 x 10 3⁄4, 64 pages

A one-of-a-kind project book that turns into 30 incredible inventions.

It’s More Fun with Two

Brooke Vitale; Katy Hudson 9781953344656 Little Genius Books | October 11, 2022 $14.99 | $19.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 32 pages

A heartwarming Picture Book About the Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship

Kid Chef

100+ Tasty, Kid-Approved Recipes for the Young Cook

The Coastal Kitchen 9781646433124 Applesauce Press | November 8, 2022 $27.95 | $36.95 CAN HC 8 x 10, 224 pages

Introduce young cooks to the kitchen with over 100 delicious recipes made with new foodies in mind.

King Kong’s Cousin

Mark Teague 9781665912303 Beach Lane Books | August 30, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 9, 40 pages

From bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague comes a laugh-outloud, black-and-white picture book introducing Junior, King Kong’s cousin!

A Little Ferry Tale

Chad Otis 9781534487697 Atheneum Books for Young Readers | August 2, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 11, 40 pages

In the spirit of The Little Engine That Could, this sweet picture book introduces Little Ferry, who yearns to be more like the faster or stronger boats in the harbor only to find out her uniqueness can be her strength.

PICTURE BOOKS

The Lives of Lemurs

Andrea Antinori 9781735311548 Tra Books for Children | October 25, 2022 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN HC 7 1⁄3 x 10, 56 pages

A whimsical journey that marries fiction and fact as it explores the history, habits, and habitats of lemurs, one of the funniest (and most fun to draw) animals on the planet.

The Magnificent Book of Dangerous Animals

Tom Jackson; Val Walerczuk 9781681888699 Weldon Owen Kids | September 20, 2022 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 12, 80 pages

Learn about 36 dangerous animals in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.

Max Can Read!

Rosemary Wells 9781534493964 Paula Wiseman Books | October 4, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 32 pages

From beloved author-illustrator Rosemary Wells comes a brandnew Max & Ruby story about Max surprising Grandma and Ruby when he finds a way to read the instruction book when no one else can!

Mouse Calls

Anne Marie Pace 9781534453753 Beach Lane Books | August 23, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 x 11, 40 pages

Mouse warns her array of animal neighbors of a coming storm in this high-spirited rhyming picture book about friendship, teamwork, and communication.

My Pet Feet

Josh Funk 9781534486003 S&S Books for Young Readers | August 23, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 11 1⁄2 x 9 1⁄2, 48 pages

When the letter R suddenly vanishes, a whole town goes upside-down in this side-splitting picture book of alphabet chaos that’s Can I Be Your Dog? meets P Is for Pterodactyl.

The New Rooster

Rilla Alexander 9781534493452 S&S Books for Young Readers | July 12, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 11 x 8, 48 pages

Rooster has come a long way for his new job in a new country, but finds he has trouble communicating with the locals in this special and boldly illustrated picture book.

PICTURE BOOKS

Octopuses Have Zero Bones

A Counting Book About Our Amazing World

Anne Richardson; Andrea Antinori 9781735311524 Tra Books for Children | October 25, 2022 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN HC 9 1⁄4 x 12, 68 pages

An unconventional, engaging, and delightful counting book for curious minds that playfully uses numbers as an entry-point to discover the amazing, diverse, fact-filled world of wonders all around us. The book focuses on the numbers zero to nine and powers of ten counterparts of ten to nine billion.

Our World of Dumplings

Francie Dekker, illustrated by Sarah Jung 9781499812343 Little Bee Books | September 6, 2022 $17.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 9 3⁄4 x 8 1⁄4, 40 pages

This delicious story celebrates the many different types of dumplings that exist in our world and how food brings people and cultures together!

The Penguin Who Was Cold

Philip Giordano 9781735311517 Tra Books for Children | November 1, 2022 $17.99 | $24.99 CAN HC 8 4⁄7 x 12, 40 pages

The Penguin Who Was Cold is an endearing tale of a young penguin named Milo who does not want to dive into the icy water of the pack ice to catch fish.

Piglet Comes Home

How a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy Found His Family

Melissa Shapiro 9781534490185 Aladdin | June 7, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 10 x 9, 48 pages

Real-life Instagram sensation Piglet the Pink Puppy inspired this sweet and compassionate picture book about the deaf and blind pup finding his forever home.

The Rainbow Fish and His Friends

Marcus Pfister 9780735845060 NorthSouth Books | October 11, 2022 $29.95 | $40.95 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 160 pages

Five Rainbow Fish titles in one collection!

Rainbow Fish and the Storyteller

Marcus Pfister 9780735845008 NorthSouth Books | October 11, 2022 $19.95 | $26.95 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 32 pages

When Rainbow Fish meets a new friend, Humbert, he isn’t sure what to think. Humbert tells all kinds of strange stories: Somewhere at the bottom of the ocean there’s a plug!

PICTURE BOOKS

Room On Top

Bruno Hächler; Laura D’Arcangelo 9780735844865 NorthSouth Books | October 18, 2022 $17.95 | $23.95 CAN HC 8 2⁄5 x 11, 32 pages

Little anteater loves riding on his mama’s back—it’s the very best place to be. But sometimes the little anteater feels lonely.

Snow Horses

A First Night Story

Patricia MacLachlan 9781534473553 Margaret K. McElderry Books | November 8, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 11 x 11, 40 pages

From Newbery Medal -winning author Patricia MacLachlan comes a cozy picture book of love, light, and community during New Year’s and taking the past with us as we step into the future, brought to life with tender and intricate cut paper illustrations.

A Sweet New Year for Ren

Michelle Sterling 9781534496606 Paula Wiseman Books | November 15, 2022 $18.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 10 x 10, 32 pages

Celebrate the Lunar New Year through a young girl’s family traditions in this charming picture book featuring illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Dung Ho that also includes a recipe for pineapple cakes!

The Talk

Alicia D. Williams 9781534495296 Atheneum Books for Young Readers October 18, 2022 $18.99 | $22.99 CAN HC 11 x 9, 40 pages

As a little boy grows into a bigger boy, ready to take on the world, he first must have that very difficult conversation far too familiar to so many Black and Brown Americans in this gentle and ultimately hopeful picture book.

Time to Fly

George Ella Lyon 9781534474109 Atheneum Books for Young Readers July 26, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 11 x 8 1⁄2, 32 pages

In the spirit of Mark Teague’s Fly, Baby Bird learns to overcome his fear of leaving the nest in this sweet and encouraging picture book.

The Twilight Library

Carmen Oliver; Miren Asiain Lora 9780735844964 NorthSouth Books | September 6, 2022 $18.95 | $25.95 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 32 pages

There’s a special place deep in the heart of the wilderness where the creatures of the night gather—where everyone wants to go—where the Night Librarian spins a tale of mystery.

PICTURE BOOKS

Walter Had a Best Friend

Deborah Underwood 9781534477001 Beach Lane Books | October 18, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 x 10 1⁄2, 40 pages

From the bestselling author of The Quiet Book comes an honest and touching new picture book about the ups and downs of friendship.

Wanda the Brave

Sihle-isipho Nontshokweni; Chantelle and Burgen Thorne 9781623718114 Crocodile Books | September 20, 2022 $18.95 | NCR HC 9 1⁄2 x 10 3⁄4, 32 pages

Meet Wanda, with her glorious head of hair.

Way Past Bedtime

Tara Lazar 9781534444249 Aladdin | November 1, 2022 $7.99 | $10.99 CAN PB 11 x 9, 32 pages

Little Joseph turns into a bedtime super-sleuth as he tries to solve the mystery of what happens after the lights go out in this fun spin on classic bedtime stories.

Wellington’s Big Day Out

Steve Small 9781665922555 Paula Wiseman Books | August 30, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 8 x 11, 32 pages

From Emmy Award nominee and author-illustrator Steve Small comes a picture book about the bond between father and son, being little, and growing up one day at a time.

What Shall We Play Now?

Taghreed A. Najjar; Charlotte Shama 9781623718091 Crocodile Books | October 4, 2022 $18.95 | NCR HC 10 x 7, 32 pages

A fun picture book about the power of imagination from an awardwinning female author and pioneer of children’s literature in the Arab world.

When You Take a Step

Bethanie Deeney Murguia 9781534473676 Beach Lane Books | September 27, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 9 x 9, 40 pages

Each step leads to a new discovery in this evocative picture book about how mindfulness, peace, or change could be just around the corner.

PICTURE BOOKS

Yetis Are the Worst!

Alex Willan 9781665921770 S&S Books for Young Readers | November 8, 2022 $18.99 | $23.99 CAN HC 8 1⁄2 x 11, 40 pages

In this hilarious follow-up to Unicorns Are the Worst! and Dragons Are the Worst!, Gilbert the Goblin’s next adventure takes him to the frozen tundra where he’s determined to find the legendary yeti.

My Little Bento Box: Colors, Shapes, Numbers

(Counting Books for Kids, Colors Books for Kids, Educational Board Books, Pop Culture Books for Kids)

Insight Kids 9781647228156 Insight Kids | October 11, 2022 $12.99 | $17.99 CAN HC 8 x 6, 20 pages

Discover an adorable assortment of bento boxes in this book that introduces little ones to shapes, colors, and counting in the yummiest of ways!

Scrabble: First Words

(Interactive Books for Kids Ages 0+, First Words Board Books for Kids, Educational Board Books for Kids)

Insight Kids 9781647225186 Insight Kids | October 11, 2022 $12.99 | $17.99 CAN HC 7 x 7, 20 pages

Every letter counts in Scrabble: First Words, a lift-the-flap book introducing your young learner to first words plus letters and spelling!

Mini Movers & Shakers: Daring Dreamers

(Early Reader Biography, Biographies for Kids, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Mae Jemison, Walt Disney)

Mary Nhin 9781647227470 Insight Kids | October 18, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 7 1⁄2 x 9, 72 pages

Learn about groundbreaking historical figures that dared to dream! For the first time in one volume, follow Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Mae Jemison, and Walt Disney as they shake up the world.

Mini Movers & Shakers: Awesome Athletes

(Early Reader Biography, Biographies for Kids, Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee)

Mary Nhin 9781647227449 Insight Kids | October 18, 2022 $18.99 | $25.99 CAN HC 7 1⁄2 x 9, 72 pages

Learn about awesome athletes who overcame huge obstacles to achieve their dreams! For the first time in one volume, follow Serena Williams, Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, and Bruce Lee as they shake up the world.

Game Changers: Great Women in History

(Early Reader Biography, Biographies for Kids)

Insight Editions 9781647227104 Insight Kids | December 13, 2022 $19.99 | $26.99 CAN NOV 4 x 6, 64 pages

Learn about 52 heroic women in HERstory who blazed the trail and changed the game!