The Best New Picture Books of January 2018

All About the Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
This sturdy board book is designed for tiny fingers, and the perfect way to introduce your littlest readers to the world of Eric Carle. Through Carle’s signature use of vibrant color, readers are invited to go beyond the straightforward text to witness the caterpillar’s artful binge and ultimate transformation into a butterfly. It will quickly become a favorite!

Little Blue Truck’s Springtime, by Jill McElmurry and Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck is always game for an adventure, and this time, the springtime thaw has all his pals out and about too. Your littlest reader will love lifting the flaps to see who Little Blue Truck BEEPS at next!

Disney Baby My First Easter, by Disney Book Group and Disney Storybook Art Team
If brand new little ones could talk, they would definitely let us all know that touch-and-feel stories are their favorites—seriously, what’s not to love? This particularly fuzzy book will introduce the littlest reader on your list to all the cuddly animals associated with Easter (and there are quite a few, as it turns out). Pick it up today!

All About Peter, by Beatrix Potter
If you’re a book nerd (or if you have a loving parent or friend who adores gifting picture books), then your youngest reader probably has a Peter Rabbit tale on his or her shelf. But this sturdy board book story is for the youngest fans of Beatrix Potter’s wonderful world, and it’s adorable rhyming text and delicate illustrations are, quite simply, not to be missed.

Not So Small at All, by Sandra Magsamen
Life can be hard when you’re just a couple feet tall, and the world makes you feel powerless. But even the tiniest creatures have BIG jobs, and Magsamen’s encouraging text points out several of them—like the ant, butterfly, and worm. This uplifting story is perfect for a read-aloud, and brimming with wonderful reminders for all of us.

Pinkie Pie: Big Baking Bonanza (My Little Pony), by Tallulah May and Golden Books
The Best Baker’s Big Baking Bonanza has finally wound its way to Ponyville, and everyone is so excited for Pinkie Pie to take her place on stage. Moments before her bake-off is set to begin, however, disaster strikes! Her secret ingredient is missing! Will her pal Gummy be able to save the day? Your My Little Pony fan will love this high-spirited (and yummy!) adventure.

Biscuit’s Pet and Play Farm Animals, by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and Pat Schories
Everybody’s favorite puppy, Biscuit, is back in a touch-and-feel tale, and it’s perfect for your youngest readers. The silky mane of a foal, woolly back of a lamb, and downy feathers of a duckling will combine to make this an instant storytime favorite!

Lola Dutch, by Kenneth Wright and Sarah Jane Wright
With her flair for the dramatic and never-ending list of inspired ideas, Lola Dutch will be a delightful addition to your next storytime. Every day is full with Lola, and her joie de vivre is captured in whimsical illustrations your little reader will love. Clear some space on your shelf for this special story!

Fancy Nancy: Oodles of Kittens, by Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser
Nancy and Bree are spending a rainy afternoon together, when they discover a mewing group of adorable kittens just outside Nancy’s front door. Whee!!! After they find homes for rest of the litter, each girl gets to keep a kitten for themselves—but will Nancy’s persnickety pup, Frenchie, make friends or foes with this new four-legged friend? This story is sure to please Fancy Nancy fans everywhere!

I’m a Unicorn, by Mallory Loehr and Joey Chou
As any young reader knows, a unicorn is much more than a horse with a horn—it’s a magical creature. Every aspect of the unicorn’s appearance and world is examined here, in delicate text and lush illustrations. Golden Books are designed to delight readers of all ages, and this small volume definitely won’t disappoint.