New Picture Books
The newest additions to our picture book collection at Kitscoty Public Library.
All at once upon a time
Rockliff, Mara, author
2024
Fairy Tale land experiences a topsy-turvy transformation where classic stories become mixed up and makes Prince Charming climb a beanstalk, Cinderella kiss a frog, and Rapunzel's nose grow every time she tells a lie.
Anonymoose
Tenney, Shawna J. C., author, illustrator.
2024
Ana the moose goes through great lengths to be left alone and stay Anonymoose until an interaction with a classmate makes her wonder if she is missing out.
Author vs. illustrator
Lemke, Donald B., author
2024
A picture book about the not-so-simple process of creating a picture book.
Bannock in a hammock
Kelly, Masiana, author
2024
"Big or small, sweet or savoury, with stew or with sprinkles, there are tons of ways to enjoy bannock! This rhyming book explores a favourite Inuit food, and has some fun along the way. What's your favourite way to eat bannock? Try it at home with the included bannock recipe! Written by Inuk/Dene writer Masiana Kelly, this sweet and simple narrative celebrates this delicious food."-- Provided by publisher.
Barnaby unboxed!
Fan, Terry, author, illustrator
2023
"Companion book to The Barnabus Project. Perfect pet Barnaby embarks on a journey of self-discovery."-- Provided by publisher.
Boozhoo! = Hello
Pawis-Steckley, Joshua Mangeshig, author, illustrator
2024
"Hello! Who do you see and hear in the woods today? Meet a variety of woodland and water animals in this story written in Anishinaabemowin and English. Can you see a fox digging, spot two minnows dancing or hear a swarm of bees buzzing? Boozhoo! / Hello! introduces children to familiar animals as they go about their daily activities: walking, running, swimming, climbing and finally — when the day is done — sleeping! Illustrated in a vibrant and colorful woodland style that will appeal to readers young and old alike, and accompanied by an author’s note."-- Provided by publisher
The dictionary story
Jeffers, Oliver, author
2024
"Dictionary wishes she could tell a story like other books. So one day, she decides to bring her words to life. How exciting it is to finally have an adventure on her very own pages! But what will she do when her characters collide and everything gets all in a jumble, causing the most enormous tantrum to explode? This isn't what she wanted at all! Luckily her friend Alphabet knows exactly what to do and sings a song that brings calm and order to Dictionary's pages once again"-- Provided by publisher.
Everybody Toots A Funny Read-Aloud Picture Book about Farting Animals (Rhyming books for kids ages 3?5)
Leighton, Jonny
2024
I'm sorry you got mad
Lukoff, Kyle, author.
2024
Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry."
Little tractor learns to share
Quintart, Natalie, author
2024
A sweet picture book about hospitality, friendship, and learning to share. For everyone ages 4 years and up. The swallows are back, so spring is coming! Little Tractor is happy to see the cheery birds. But then the swallows build a nest in his barn. Now he has to share his space, and Little Tractor isn't so happy anymore. Until one little swallow changes his mind.
Makers
Vo, Young, author, illustrator
2024
Two boys who are friends dream of sailing across the sea. They become boat makers but have different ways of thinking and creating. Their differences grow bigger, but neither one is successful with their creations. When they reunite years later, will they form the perfect team?
Memoirs of a dog
Scillian, Devin, author.
2024
While at times her family seems exacerbated with her, Topanga the dog knows she is appreciated and that the household only functions because she is in charge.
Nose to Nose A Picture Book.
Heder, Thyra.
Toby is the new dog on the block, and he can?́?t wait to meet his neighbours. But his attempts to make friends go largely un-sniffed by his busy neighbourhood, and Toby finds being new isn?́?t so easy.
Overdue : the misadventure of Bob the book
Koster, Gloria, author
2024
Bob is a favorite library book at Wisdom Hill Elementary School, but his current borrower, Sebastian, has completely forgotten him, and Bob finds himself lost and alone on a kitchen shelf.
Paul the peacock
Matthews, Tilly, author, illustrator
2024
"In this belly-laughing picture book, follow a very proud peacock named Paul as he tumbles down to earth from his treetop penthouse and learns to appreciate his helpful and caring friends. Paul has everything. He has the biggest nest, the most loyal friend, and of course, the most beautiful feathers in the forest. But as you can guess, he’s not the humblest of birds… In fact… Paul is a selfish, rude, and arrogant peacock, who isn’t very nice to his friend Norris the Loris and the other animals in the forest. He’s pampered by everyone around him and never has to shake a feather. Then, one evening, "after another long, tiring day of being perfect", there is a huge storm. Paul loses everything—including his precious feathers. He has to go on an adventure through the forest to try and retrieve his most prized possession. But as he sets off to find his feathers, he ultimately discovers something even more important…" -- Amazon.ca page.
This book is not for you!
Pearlstein, Howard.
2024
A picture book in which an oblivious narrator explains why this book is not for the reader, featuring monsters, ninjas, aliens, and a very anxious dog.
