Picture Books

Picture Books

Tales
Description

Dive into "Tales from the Enchanted Forest," where magic and bravery light the way. This collection of heartwarming stories for children aged 6-8 brings the wonders of an enchanted world to life. Each tale is a unique adventure, teaching valuable lessons of kindness, courage, and the importance of being true to oneself.

Author: Olga Derevinska AgeGroup: 6-8 Genre: Picture Books
This Land Is a Lullaby
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As daylight fades to dusk and slips into darkness, this gentle lullaby celebrates the sounds of the Prairies and the Plains on a stormy summer's night.

From the hum of dragonflies to the drumming of thunder, with grasses swirling and the northern lights glimmering, This Land Is a Lullaby shares a song and dance—a gift from the ancestors that soothes children to sleep and reminds them of their deeply rooted connections to the land.

Written as a lullaby for the author's daughter and featuring striking pointillism artwork, this lush lullaby of the land honors the beauty of the Prairies and the Plains and the spiritual connection between Indigenous children, ancestors and their Traditional Territories.

Author: Tonya Simpson Illustrator: Delreé Dumont AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Picture Books
Peanuts
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Hot Boiled Peanuts isn't just a delightful journey for the taste buds; it's also a heartwarming exploration into Georgia's rich culinary heritage. Seamlessly blending storytelling with history, this book serves as a colorful tribute to the flavors and traditions that have shaped the state

Author: Kelly Young Silverman Illustrator: Courtney Strickland AgeGroup: 6-8, 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Busy Betty
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Busy Betty has always been busy . . . even when she was just a baby!

When Betty gives Frank a big hug, she realizes he needs a bath, PRONTO! Her best friend, Mae, is coming over, and Betty can’t have the smelliest dog in the whole world! But giving Frank a bath is harder than she thought and just when everything seems impossible, with Mae’s help, Betty learns she can accomplish anything with perseverance, teamwork, and one great idea.

Author: Reese Witherspoon Illustrator: Xindi Yan AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
The Bench
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In The Bench, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family.

Evoking a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion, The Bench gives readers a window into shared and enduring moments between a diverse group of fathers and sons—moments of peace and reflection, trust and belief, discovery and learning, and lasting comfort.

Author: Meghan Markle Illustrator: Christian Robinson AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Busy Betty & the Circus Surprise
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Busy Betty has always been busy. Every day she wakes up with a million questions and a billion ideas! And today she has an amazing idea: she’s throwing her mom a birthday party. Shhh . . . It’s a surprise!

Then Betty and her best friend, Mae, have the best idea of all: What if they threw Mom a circus surprise party?! It will be the greatest day in the history of the universe!

Everything is perfect until Betty realizes—oh, no!—Mom’s birthday isn’t today . . . it’s next month. Whatever will they do with their circus surprise now?

Author: Reese Witherspoon Illustrator: Xindi Yan AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
Busy Betty
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Sweet cinnamon, biscuits, it’s Christmas! It’s the busiest time of year, just like Busy Betty!

This year, Betty is going to get everyone in her whole family the perfect Christmas present. But when Betty looks in her piggy bank, she doesn’t even have two coins to clank together! Then Betty has the most amazing idea: she and Mae will transform their lemonade stand into . . . a Christmas cookie stand!

But getting people to come out in snowy, blowy weather is harder than they thought. Will Betty ever find the perfect Christmas presents for her family? Or will she realize she had the answer all along?

Author: Reese Witherspoon Illustrator: Xindi Yan AgeGroup: 3-5 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
big little luv
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A wonderful story that will entertain your child and might get you thinking too!
Luv is exactly like his twin sister, Kusha. They have the same coloured hair and eyes. They are as tall as each other. Even their poo-poo looks the same. But they are also different because Luv is a boy and Kusha is a girl. Sometimes this makes Luv feel just a little bit confused.

Author: Karan Johar Illustrator: Priya Kuriyan AgeGroup: 3-5, 0-2 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books

HUG

Hug
Description

Bobo needs a hug. But his friends don't seem to understand. "Hug," he implores, time and again. Time and again his puzzled pals — from the smallest chameleon to the tallest giraffe — shrug and cuddle with their jungle mothers. As the lonely chimp's plea escalates, his friends grow concerned. Can the elephants lead Bobo to his heart's desire?

Author: Jez Alborough Illustrator: Jez Alborough AgeGroup: 0-2 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books
The Odd Egg
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All the birds have eggs to hatch. All except Duck. When Duck finds an egg of his own to look after he's delighted: it's the most beautiful egg in the whole world! But all the other birds think it's a very odd egg indeed – and everyone's in for a big surprise when it finally hatches.

With lots of split pages that allow the visual jokes to unfold, The Odd Egg is another witty and lively book from award-winning creator, Emily Gravett.

A beautifully illustrated and cleverly formatted tale with a surprise ending that's bound to ruffle some feathers!

Author: Emily Gravett Illustrator: Emily Gravett AgeGroup: 0-2 Genre: Early Readers, Picture Books