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New Picture Books August 2026 |
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Ride / Dap Xe
by Bao Phi
Learning to ride a bike requires a leap of faith, and as a father teaches his child to ride, the child worries that Dad will let go before they're ready. But with patience and persistence, father and child learn together that pedaling and letting go are part of the same thrilling ride. From the Caldecott Honor-winning creators of A Different Pond comes a new picture book that encompasses three generations, two languages, and one universal experience.
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The Cow in the Dark at Night
by Jess Hannigan
It is nighttime and the cow is loose. In this vibrant and silly picture book, curiosity leads to some strange encounters indeed...The cow has always wondered what goes on when the sun goes down. Tonight, she will discover it all. Adventures, nocturnal friends, every exciting thing waiting out there in the dark new world. But these night people may have other things in mind...It's a good thing that the moon is very bright tonight.
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If the Moon
by Matthew Burgess
If the Moon is the perfect lyrical bedtime book--a visual poem that soothes and smooths the transition from waking to sleeping. If the Earth and if the moon, if the whistling of a tune. If you drift, if you dream, into space, into streams...Softly step on tender feet, come and lift the latch of sleep.
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The Muéganos
by Jaque Jours
Meet the Muéganos: a family so close they're stuck together like the traditional Mexican candy. Papa Muégano says it's honey that holds them. Mama says it's love. The oldest, Julia, wouldn't have it any other way. Sure, it wouldn't hurt to have a little privacy, but there's always someone close by to help with homework, and there's nothing like cuddling up with your parents. Until the day the Muéganos take a trip to the museum, and Julia's irrepressible curiosity causes an unexpected crack...
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A is for . . . a Rabbit's Tale
by Jackie Hosking
A is for A rabbit. B is for Buy this book This hilarious alphabet story is for anyone who ever wanted a pet . . . and for everyone who loves a wonderful tail, um, tale with a twist
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Today Is the Day
by Chelsea Lin Wallace
Yes, quite a lot will happen today. But what will happen to the Day?
Chelsea Lin Wallace and Adam Rex explore the things that could happen on any given day through the perspective of the Day itself. When the Day realizes it’s only one of many, it feels insignificant. But as it ticks on, it realizes that every day matters―in the moments, the milestones, and the memories that can make it last a lifetime.
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