Favorite New Picture Books

As the librarian who gets to select picture books, I feel like I've got one of the best jobs in the world! Here are a few of my favorite new picture book recommendations (click on the title to link to the library's catalog to check holdings):

A Visitor for Bear by Bonny Becker
Bear's efforts to keep out visitors to his house are undermined by a very persistent mouse. (ages 3-7)

One by Kathryn Otoshi
A number/color book reminding us that it just takes one to make everyone count. (ages 3-6)

Posy by Linda Newbery
Posy the kitten has lots of adventures catching spiders, swiping crayons, tangling yarn, and cuddling. (ages 2-5)

The Snow Day by Komako Sakai

A little rabbit enjoys having a day off from kindergarten and spending time with his mother during a snowstorm, but his father's flight home is cancelled until the snow stops falling. (ages 3-6)

Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again by Dave Horowitz

Humpty Dumpty has not climbed a single wall since his great fall, despite the urging of friends and teasing of others, but when one of the king's horses is stuck he finds the courage--and the proper climbing equipment--to help out. (Kindergarten - 3rd grade)

Bats at the Library by Brian Lies

Bored with another normal, inky evening, bats discover an open library window and fly in to enjoy the photocopier, water fountain, and especially the books and stories found there. (ages 4-8)