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New Picture Books June 2026 |
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Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek
by Stephen Barr
Sixteen Games of Hide and Seek is an effortlessly funny and gloriously relatable family yarn with an ending like a reassuring hug, as Dad affirms that Ro is never forgotten and always safe. Steve Teare's part-comic, part-painterly illustrations amplify all the humor and warmth of Stephen Barr's story. Youngsters still trying to figure out how much independence they're quite ready for, and the grown-ups supporting that journey, will return to this book often.
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Spendin' Time
by Gary R. Gray Jr
What are we doing today, Granddad? How about a trip to town? Nan needs some things for dinner. Upbeat lyricism and cheerful illustration bring to life this kid-friendly meditation on appreciating every moment, big or small, spent with the people you love.
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The Dumped Truck
by Daniel Bernstrom
Welcome to Toyville, where Dump Truck does his work. His dirty work. Dump Truck cleans, fixes, and dumps stuff because hey, it's his job. But the other toys can't stand Dump's less-than-tidy appearance. So they make a new rule: NO DIRTY DUMP TRUCKS. When Dump Truck gets dumped, what will he and the other toys do? Find out in this funny yet thoughtful tale about working together and proving that there's nothing wrong with getting a little dirty.
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The Great Frog
by Katie Palazzola
When Kit's little brother Peedie worries for the safety of a cluster of frog eggs they find by the pond, Kit tells a tall tale about the Great Frog, protector of tadpoles.
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The Stuffie Stand
by Maddie Frost
Entrepreneurship leads to friendship in this hilarious tale of stuffed-animal loving Moose, who starts a Stuffie Stand that's so successful, he's forced to partner with his annoying customer and competitor, Mabel. This entertaining and astute picture book from up-and-coming funny-girl creator Maddie Frost will have readers laughing while they realize that it's okay to need help--and that sometimes, the people we think we don't like can turn out to be our closest friends.
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Elmhurst Public Library 125 S Prospect Ave. Elmhurst, Illinois 60126 (630) 279-8696
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