Picture books guaranteed to make both children and adults excited for story time.
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Vegetables in Underwear by Jared Chapman
Vegetables on their own = sometimes cute. Vegetables with faces = very cute. Vegetables wearing underwear = completely and utterly adorable.
What kind of reader is it for? Anyone who wants to "celebrate the universal joy of undies" (AKA every single kid in the world--underwear is always good for a laugh).
Release Date: Out now.
Buy here.
Abrams Appleseed
In the Butterfly Garden by Philippe Ug
A vibrant pop-up book that follows a caterpillar's journey to becoming a butterfly.
What kind of reader is it for? Children that spend a lot of time watching bugs mosey around in the garden.
Release Date: Out now.
Buy here.
Prestel
Bigfoot is Missing! by J. Patrick Lewis and Kenn Nesbitt, illustrated by Minalima
An introduction to cryptozoology (the study of animals whose existence has not been proven) featuring Bigfoot, Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp, Chupacabra, Mothman, and more.
What kind of reader is it for? Children who want to believe (but who are way too young to watch The X-Files).
Release Date: Out now.
Buy here.
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