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New Picture Books November 2026 |
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Help! I'm Being Eaten by a Bear!
by Neil Sharpson
Bears are full of surprises. Luckily, the author of this picture book found out exactly what NOT to do when meeting a bear so that YOU can be totally prepared. For example, DO NOT make fun of the bear's silly little ears and big hairy nose. And definitely DO NOT let the bear draw you a picture, even if he is a surprisingly good artist. Otherwise, you might end up on a wild adventure that could cost you your very favorite pair of pants...and win you an unexpected new friend.
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Elaine
by Anden Wilder
Meet Elaine: a big city chicken with a lot of love for the world. And what she loves the most is her city: the hustle and bustle, the tasty pizza, and best of all, the art. But when Elaine looks around, she sees all sorts of different artists. Painters. Sculptors. Performers. But what kind of artist is SHE? Come along with one ingenious chicken as she goes in search of what makes a true artist. Told with vibrant illustrations and witty text, this is a story about the beauty of sharing yourself with the world.
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Your Fantastical Fort
by Molly Beth Griffin
Kids build amazing home forts from pillows and boxes, turning big feelings into wonder--and finding calm, courage, and resilience when life feels scary.
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The Babysitter Tree
by Molly Beth Griffin
When a mama black bear goes foraging, she leaves her cubs with their babysitter--a huge white pine tree--where they'll be safe until she returns. They are sad to be left behind, but soon they are playing in the shade of the tree. All is well, until a coyote's scent sends them climbing high into the branches. Will mama come back? Will she scare the danger away? The cubs discover that their mama will always take care of them, even when that means leaving them with another trusted caretaker.
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I Need Space
by Molly Harris
For a rocket ship like Rocco, space is one big playground, but like most playgrounds, not everyone plays by the rules. Rocco tries to be patient with the toy-stealers and line-cutters...until he's knocked off course by some roughhousing meteors. Suddenly he can't take it anymore! Luckily, before he blows a fuse, Rocco remembers that sometimes the best way to cool his jets is to get some space. All it takes to refill his tank is a few peaceful minutes by himself--after all, space has plenty of room for everyone to have fun.
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You Are the Boss of This Book!
by Josh Lieb
It's a dark and stormy night when you enter a mysterious castle. Melvin the magician greets you with an all-important question: Would you rather...eat a pizza or hug a tarantula? Think carefully, because Melvin's castle is full of surprises. Time travel? Shape-shifting? Dragons? Only one thing's for sure: the power is in your hands. And so is--wait, is that the tarantula? NEVER choose the tarantula This hilarious, interactive story will draw in even the most reluctant readers with its wacky twists and turns, demanding to be reread again and again to explore every fantastical possibility.
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Elmhurst Public Library 125 S Prospect Ave. Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 (630) 279-8696
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