June’s Best Picture Books


Summer has officially started, which means that on-time bedtime is a distant memory—there are way too many cookouts, cannonballs, and citronella candles for that! No matter how hard you fight it—by tiring your kids out at the splash pad, Lord of the Flies day camp, or long drives with the windows down—daylight has become that uninvited guest that waaaay overstays its welcome. It won’t go away until, like, 9pm! We know you need to be prepared with a highly-engaging story time line-up—so we’ve got a stack of books as high as the SPF you slather on at the pool. Just read on—you can do this!
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Goodnight Moon Padded Board Book, by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
From the picture of bears sitting on chairs to the mittens and kittens, the great green room is just as you left it. Indeed, it’s the same beloved story, now available in a sturdy, padded format for the littlest readers. Add it to your story time collection today!
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Little Excavator, by Anna Dewdney
It’s time to get started on the neighborhood playground, and everybody is here to help—like Loader, Dump Truck, Backhoe, Crane and Little Excavator. Nobody is as eager as Little Excavator, but when the jobs are doled out, he keeps on getting passed over—for being too little. Filled with irresistible sound effects, a meaningful story, and a whole lot of spunk, this is a read-aloud experience you definitely won’t want to miss!
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It’s Time for School, Stinky Face: A Board Book, by Lisa McCourt and Cyd Moore
Stinky Face is about to have his very first day of school, but, according to his vivid imagination, there are all sorts of crazy things that could happen en route, or on the playground—or even during lunch. He explains it all to quick-thinking, patient Mom, and the answers are both satisfactory and hilarious. If you have a little reader starting school soon, start priming them now!
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Good Night, Little Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister
If you have little readers, we’re going to assume that you have Rainbow Fish fans. This adaptation of a story time classic is perfect for bedtime, for it features a Rainbow Fish who just can’t quite fall asleep without some gentle reassurances from Mommy. It will quickly become a sleepytime favorite.
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What the Dinosaurs Did at School (What the Dinosaurs Did Series, #2), by Refe Tuma and Susan Tuma
This inventive follow-up to the enormously successful What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night is a hilarious way to surreptitiously keep the school vibes going strong over the summer. Kids of all ages will love turning every page to see what new sticky situation these mischievous dinosaurs will find their way into. Pick it up today!
Peppa’s First Colors (Peppa Pig), by Scholastic and Eone
Peppa Pig and all her friends can’t wait to show off all their colors! There are yellow rain boots, red tricycles, and orange ears filling every page, and fun cutout shapes will engage the even the littlest readers. Bring Peppa Pig to your next story time!
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My First Peek-a-Boo Animals, by Eric Carle
This lively peek-a-boo board book is perfect for chubby little fingers and discerning adult readers too—babies will love the lift-the-flap game on every page, and you’ll appreciate the creative rhyming text. It’s destined to become a classic for youngest readers, so add Eric Carle’s latest masterpiece to your collection today!
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Pete the Cat, Out of this World, by James Dean
Complete with 30 stickers and classic cool fun, this latest Pete the Cat story is truly in an orbit of its own! Pete is heading off to space camp for some summer fun, and he can’t wait to strap into a spaceship. Blast off at your next story time, and join him on his first mission!
George’s New Dinosaur (Peppa Pig), by Eone
Peppa’s little brother George doesn’t go anywhere without Mr. Dinosaur. So when Mr. Dinosaur finally breaks, the household can only avoid an uproar by finding a replacement—Mr. Roar. Will Mr. Roar be the constant pal that George is seeking? This sweet story is all about making new friends—check it out tonight!
Shop the Vote (Shopkins), by Sydney Malone
It’s election season in Shopville, and Apple Blossom is the favorite in the mayoral race. But, out of nowhere, there’s a formidable contender—Yolanda Yo-Yo—and it looks like she might just have a chance! Join the colorful residents of Shopville for this exciting adventure, and don’t miss the sheet of Shopkins stickers at the end.










