Follow Ducky the Spy and his spying sidekick, Donny the Donkey, as they go on two secret missions. Packed with thieves, kidnappers, and gassy distractions, this hilarious graphic novel is sure to be a hit with young readers.

Follow a red-tailed hawk feather as it drops from the sky and searches for a new home. With eye-catching artwork, this charming story amplifies the Indigenous dreamcatcher. Perfect for fans of nature and those who like to create and craft.

This story is fast-paced just like the roller coasters it features. The charming illustrations are lively and expressive. Perfect for anyone with fears of amusement park rides. With themes of bravery and honesty, this book is fun, relatable, and highly entertaining!

This delightful picture book captures all of the changes we encounter throughout the year (the good 🙂 and the bad 🙃). This story is charming and relatable and perfect for our littlest readers who are learning about the seasons. The playful artwork is packed with fun little details.

This funny friendship book is packed with camping tips, preventable mishaps, and an unexpected surprise ending. Thank you to the publisher @kidscanpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

A thoughtful friendship story to help readers build an understanding of food allergies and dietary preferences. This book is charming, relatable, and humorous. Thank you to the publisher @charlesbridge.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

This joyful #bookface accurately sums up this fun, funny, and highly entertaining book. The words and illustrations together create a refreshingly different and unexpected package. Thank you to the publisher @owlkids.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

A FREE teacher's guide is now available at: www.sciencenaturally.com/educational-... Includes NGSS-aligned lessons for grades 1st-5th that cover: -Primary producers -Phytoplankton -Ocean food chains -Animal behaviors and survival strategies

With artwork rendered in watercolor and ink, this book is insightful, relatable, and sure to start conversations about what it means to be happy and content. Thank you to the publisher @kidscanpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

An inspiring true story told in an approachable, kid-friendly way. Marian Wright Edelman's story of activism is timely, hopeful, and transformative. Thank you to the publisher @charlesbridge.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

This surprising book is packed with humor, emotions, milky hot chocolate, and eye-catching artwork, making it an unexpected, highly entertaining package! Thank you to the publisher, Greystone Books, for sharing this book with us.

⬇️ Author/Illustrator Jo Renfro shares about their picture book PEG GETS PLUCKY. Author/Illustrator: Jo Renfro Publisher: Beaming Books Pub date: March 11, 2025

An illustrated middle grade novel where each chapter shares the thoughts of a different creature, ultimately showing how the 17 creatures are connected within the same tree. Thank you to the publisher @ebyrbooks.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

A surprising story about a global seed vault where over 580 million seeds from around the world are preserved safely in the permafrost. This beautifully illustrated book is intriguing and informative. With connections to both SCI and SS, this book belongs in every school library.

This collection of 5 stories is fast-paced and funny, making it an enjoyable read for both kids and their adult readers. Thank you to the publisher @kidscanpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

⬇️ Author Songju Ma Daemicke shares about their picture book GRACE LEE BOGGS: GARDENS OF HOPE. Author: Songju Ma Daemicke Illustrator: Lin Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company Publication: March 6, 2025

This interactive book begs to read aloud. The main character is playful, silly, and a little sneaky. Be ready to read this one over and over again. Thank you to the publisher, Reycraft Books, for sharing this book with us.

BALLy is a red rubber ball that performs on stage and tonight's audience is a room full of dogs (again). What's the worst that can happen? This book is playful, silly, and unexpected. PAW-fect for dog lovers! Thank you to the publisher @kidscanpress.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

⬇️ Author Carolyn Bennett Fraiser shares about their picture book M IS FOR MASON JAR. Author: Carolyn Bennett Fraiser Illustrator: Sally Ann Garland Publisher: Familius Books @familiusbooks.bsky.social Publication Date: August 12, 2025

This retelling of a Cuban folktale tells how the turtle's wish for power and fame ended with him having to carry a drum on his back. Readers will delight in the bold, bright, and lively illustrations. Thank you to the publisher, Reycraft Books, for sharing this book with us.

A heartwarming true story about a dog who learns to walk upright on two legs. While the content can be emotional, it is done in a gentle, kid-friendly way and ends happily. This is a feel-good, inspiring story, full of joy, from beginning to end.

I love the bite-sized facts and accessible language that are used in this book. Perfect for beginning readers! Thank you to the publisher, DK, for sharing this book with us.

⬇️ Author Kimberly Horch shares about their picture book SAWYER'S BIG IDEA. Author: Kimberly Horch Illustrator: Sayani Mukherjee Publisher: Magination Press Publication Date: September 9, 2025

There are so many ways to interact with these books! 😍 🎶 singing them to the tune of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' 🔢 counting the different animals 👆 finding the hidden animal on each page 🗣️ joining in on the repeating pattern

The Children's Book Council @cbcbooks.bsky.social has curated a selection of multilingual board books titled LANGUAGES TO GROW ON. These books introduce young readers to the sounds and rhythms of more than one language, helping to build early literacy skills and expand vocabulary.

An inspiring true story based on one question asked in 1973: How many honu are left in Hawai'i? With three-dimensional paper-cut artwork, this book provides a great starting point for discussions about the impacts of human actions and how they can be corrected with community efforts.

This was my 7-year-old's first experience with a pop-up book and he was instantly amazed, especially when he discovered there were pull tabs to further engage with the illustrations. An exciting way to experience this classic character!

⬇️ Illustrator Steph Littlebird shares about their picture book FIERCE AUNTIES! Author: Laurel Goodluck Illustrator: Steph Littlebird Publisher: Simon & Schuster 4/2025

Set within a busy bridge in Seoul, a tiny stray kitten is finally rescued. Created with colored pencil and oil pastel, this book reminds us to slow down and care for others. Perfect for cat lovers and city commuters. Thank you to the publisher @ebyrbooks.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

Encyclopedias can be intimidating to beginning readers (small text, minimal line spacing, more text than visuals, etc). But this one is NOT! It is perfect for growing readers! Thank you to the publisher, DK, for sharing this book with us.

Fun, funny, and witty! A fast-paced play on words that readers of all ages will enjoy over and over again. Thank you to the publisher, Reycraft Books, for sharing this book with us.

⬇️ Author Sean Taylor shares about their picture book NATTERJACK TOAD CAN'T BELIEVE IT! Author: Sean Taylor Illustrator: Kathryn Durst Publisher: Candlewick Press Publication Date/year: March 2025

A unique and clever way to introduce young readers to special places in Paris. Marcel, the pigeon, is knowledgeable about the city and makes an excellent tour guide for the tired Yeti. This book is fun, playful, and unexpected.

Based on a European folktale, discover how the robin earned its radiant red breast by feeding the flames of a fire to keep Mary and her baby warm. With a beautiful blue and gold color palette, this book is perfect for birdwatchers and celebrating the season of giving.

With themes of bravery and resilience, this book paints a sensory picture of what it was like to fight and survive the devastating wildfires that swept through Canada in 1919. This intergenerational story will surely start meaningful conversations about tragedies, prevention, and recovery.

A perfect score! While my son loved all the different styles of homes, I enjoyed Mr. Raccoon. As the real estate agent, his character was honest, energetic, and knowledgeable. I also enjoyed the small, humorous touches hidden within the illustrations.

⬇️ Author/Illustrator Amanda Davis shares about their picture book SOMETIMES STORMY: A STORY ABOUT FINDING CALM AND STAYING SAFE WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE DRINKS TOO MUCH. Author/Illustrator: Amanda Davis Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing/Teacher Created Materials Publication Date: October 7, 2025

Title: THIS IS THE OCEAN Author: Elizabeth Everett Illustrator: Evelline Andrya Publisher: Science Naturally

Did you know that puffins ... -lose their coloring during winter? -live at sea until they are old enough to lay their own eggs? Learn all this and more in this entertaining and educational picture book! Thank you to the publisher @groundwoodbooks.bsky.social for sharing this book with us.

With bouncy rhymes and a touch of humor, this informative book is a blast to read aloud. Sid is on an exciting quest to be the first to see a colossal squid in the wild. His character is ambitious, adventurous, and inspiring. Readers will enjoy spotting the squid hidden throughout the illustrations.

I'm looking for picture books (published within the last 2 years) set in each of the 50 states to use as part of our homeschool curriculum this year. Please COMMENT BELOW if you know of any books!

When a young boy finds his family's lost cow, he must escape ogres to make it safely back home. While this story follows the familiar folktale format, it has both whimsical language and art that make it special. Young readers will love the boy's talking cow and her magical abilities.

THE SLIGHTLY SPOOKY TALE OF FOX AND MOLE This friendship book follows a fox as their frustrations grow, transforming them into a rancid beast. With themes of appreciation and honesty, this book can start meaningful conversations about the unspoken rules of friendship.

This friendship book follows two feathered cousins as they try to one-up each other with their hilarious pranks. Word choice, voice, and onomatopoeia make the text just as playful and silly as the illustrations and little readers will love the unexpected/surprise ending.

⬇️ Author Christine Alemshah shares about their picture book BEA’S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES. Author: Christine Alemshah Illustrator: Dream Chen Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing Publication Date/Year: July 15, 2025

A charming story, set in rural China, about sharing with family & friends. With soft illustrations printed with plant-based inks, readers will be inspired to share a memorable meal with someone special. Chinese language is embedded within as the young girl greets and thanks each character she meets.

With sparse text and cheerful illustrations, this story, told entirely through speech bubbles, follows Teddy as he travels to the dump with his dad and learns about recycling and reusing. Perfect for fans of big machinery, wordless picture books, and beginning graphic novels.

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