Picture Books

Meet Marcel the Shell: an adorable one-inch-tall mollusk with a big heart and a lot of imagination! From online sensation to major motion picture star, Marcel is ready for his literary debut.

A boy and his father explore life on the U.S.-Mexico border in this picture book debut, featuring community care and vibrant illustrations.

Celebrate the beauty of Black hair with rhyming text and vibrant collage art by Carole Boston Weatherford and Ekua Holmes. Beauty, culture, and creativity shine through.

Join Moana, a spirited teenager, and Maui, a legendary demi-god, on an epic journey across the South Pacific in this colorful book for ages 3-7.

Elizabeth enlists the help of her favorite stuffie, C.B. the bear, on a rainy day. Together, they embark on magical adventures without leaving her room.

An abridged chapter book edition of Malala Yousafzai's inspiring memoir about fighting for girls' education, now accessible for younger readers.

A child joins his grandmother for a fun fishing trip and helps prepare a delicious fish fry in this charming book, a great follow-up to Soul Food Sunday.

A humorous and lively story of siblings engaging in imaginative and consent-driven rough-and-tumble play, with valuable lessons for parents included.

Hazel learns that first impressions are not always accurate while observing dogs in the park, leading to a surprise revelation about personalities.

Explore the Grand Canyon's ancient wonders and diverse ecosystem with a father-daughter duo in this beautifully illustrated book.

Join Zane the zebra on a journey to embrace his unique stripes, including his "autism stripe," in this award-winning kids' book on autism awareness.

Explore the history of Black players in basketball and how they overcame segregation to shape the sport we know today.

Journey on a steel container ship around the world, facing storms, delays, and hard work from the crew. A riveting look at one mighty vessel.

Discover the journey of fuel from ancient times to modern technology in this engaging and informative book. Learn about its power, problems, and cleaner alternatives.

A stunning debut picture book about a town transformed by a mysterious night gardener creating whimsical topiaries. Beauty of nature at its finest.

An inspiring guide to drawing for kids and all curious humans. Learn how to think about drawing and explore your creativity with artful exercises.

Step into Olivia's circus world, where she rides a unicycle, jumps on a trampoline, juggles balls, tames lions, and flies through the air in an enchanting display of imagination.

Mattie and Rabbit, a verse novel, explores how conflicting viewpoints can coexist and be resolved through the ebb and flow of good times and conflicts.

Determined Millie Fleur wants to bring back the enchanting creatures of the night to Garden Glen by convincing the townspeople to embrace the darkness.

This read-aloud series introduces tough topics like race and disability to young children in a safe and supportive way. Developed by experts in early childhood and activism.

Join Pikachu, Eevee, and Dedenne on a fun sleepover adventure in this charming illustrated storybook. Perfect for introducing kids to beloved Pokémon characters!

New picture book celebrates diverse forms of communication, empowering disabled individuals. Includes guide for kids and adults on discussing disability.

A CBC Kids Reads Competition Finalist picture book about the beauty of communication diversity and the importance of understanding one another.

The inspiring story of M.S. Subbulakshmi, a young girl who broke barriers to become a powerful Indian singer advocating for justice and peace.