February’s Best New Picture Books

Hello, World! Ocean Life, by Jill McDonald
The latest addition to the board book nonfiction Hello, World! series is designed for the curious toddler in your life. Deep-sea creatures and vibrant plant life fill every colorful page, and accompanying information is clear, concise, and memorable. Get ready for beachy dreams when you add this to your bedtime story lineup!

Pop-Up Peekaboo! Unicorn, by Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
I think we can all agree that peekaboo lift-the-flap books are endlessly entertaining for the toddler set. Tiny readers have an astounding capacity for surprise, and this is why seasoned parents can become weary and desperate for a new story to join the rotation. Enter Moonbeam and Sunshine! They’re two lovable unicorns loping around the enchanted forest, and they can’t wait to meet your littlest reader! Pick this story up today!

My Magical Unicorn, by Yujin Shin
This exciting, interactive story will become an instant favorite the moment it enters the chubby fist of your youngest reader. Push, pull, and spin the wheel to “animate” the sparkly unicorn on the cover—it’s almost like you can see the magical energy in the air! Storytime just got a major dose of sparkles!

Don’t Push the Button! An Easter Surprise, by Bill Cotter
If you and your young reader have fallen for the hilarious Don’t Push the Button series, this is a must-have for the Easter basket. Larry, as usual, has a hard time waiting, and that glowing red button is beckoning for one…little…push…and YOU can help!

Happy Birthday from The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is the perfect birthday party guest—he eats EVERYTHING, and he loves to celebrate! Signature vibrant illustrations make this very special story the essential gift for any Carle fan, young or old.

Chicks Rule, by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Renee Kurilla
Nerdy Chick is eager for the first meeting of Rocket Club, but when she arrives after school, she sees a sign: “No Chicks Allowed!” In a flurry, feathers flying, Nerdy Chick marches off to challenge the status quo, and encounters several terrific chicks along the way. These chicks come from all different backgrounds, but their passion and pluck unite them—prepare to be inspired!

This is MY Fort (A Monkey and Cake Book), by Drew Daywalt and Olivier Tallec
Monkey and Cake are the best of friends—Cake is endlessly curious, and Monkey is happily informative. One day, however, Cake endeavors to build a highly exclusive, Cake-only fort, and Monkey feels excluded. What follows is a warm, witty tale of friendship that you and your young readers will reach for again and again.

What is Inside THIS Box? (A Monkey and Cake Book), by Drew Daywalt and Olivier Tallec
When a mysterious box ends up at Monkey’s house, he and mischievous Cake have a very hard time NOT opening it. What treasure could be inside? There are a million possibilities, and your young reader will likely have some guesses too! This delightful story solidifies Monkey and Cake’s place as one of our favorite duos to emerge in 2019!

Hello, World! How Do Apples Grow?, by Jill McDonald
From seed to cider—the story of the apple is here, articulated in clear text and lively illustrations. Your littlest reader will love watching the apple seed grow and flower—almost as much as they love the applesauce that comes at snacktime!

The Story of Peter Rabbit, by Beatrix Potter and Lisa McCue
The cautionary tale of the naughty rabbit (who should’ve heeded his mother) never gets old, especially when it’s told through fresh new watercolor illustrations. Welcome spring and introduce Potter’s classic to your little bunnies with this delightful retelling!