Our children's librarians have been busy reading and reviewing this year's picture books. Check out a few of their favorites.

Funny Stuff

A Beginner’s Guide to Bear Spotting by Michelle Robinson

Super informed and super prepared, our hero takes to the woods in the hope of spotting a bear.

Beard in a Box by Bill Cotter

A boy spends his savings on an infomercial product that promises to help him grow a beard.

Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts by Esta Spalding

Four loosely related kids living together in a small car search for a bigger home.

Culturally Diverse

 

 

Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie

Little Thunder does not want to share a name with his dad.

A Morning with Grandpa by Sylvia Liu

Learn some basic t’ai chi and yoga with Mei Mei and her grandfather.

One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Brown

A clever boy talks his way out of being gobbled by a snake. 

The Power of Art

 

The Night Gardener by Terry Fan and Eric Fan

The trees and shrubs on Grimloch Lane are being mysteriously transformed into works of art in the night.

Tell Me a Tattoo Story by Alison McGhee

A father tells his son the story behind his tattoos.

Maybe Something Beautiful by Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell

A community comes together around a small girl to create a beautiful work of art.

Bob the Artist by Marion Deuchars

A book about the power of art and the beauty of being confident enough to be yourself.

Early Lessons

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apples and Robins by Lucie Felix

Die-cut images of an apple tree teach young readers about shapes, colors, and seasons.

Listen to Our World by Bill Martin, Jr. & Michael Sampson

Young readers learn about animals and their habitats.

The Opposite Zoo by Sung Na

Introduces kids to the concept of opposites using zoo animals.

Have trouble reading standard print? Many of these titles are available in formats for patrons with print disabilities.

Staff picks are chosen by NYPL staff members and are not intended to be comprehensive lists. We'd love to hear your ideas too, so leave a comment and tell us what you’d recommend. And check out our Staff Picks browse tool for more recommendations!