April’s Best New Picture Books

Derek Jeter Presents Night at the Stadium, by Phil Bildner and Tom Booth
Relive your first visit to a ballpark from the comfort of your armchair in this dazzling picture book from future baseball hall-of-famer Derek Jeter. When 7-year-old Gideon gets lost in Yankee Stadium while pursuing an autograph from his favorite player, a once-in-a-lifetime adventure ensues. Step inside this magical new world—on the other side of the dugout—as soon as you can!

My Little Pony: Good Night, Baby Flurry Heart, by Michael Vogel
If your pony enthusiast can’t get enough of the hit series, Friendship is Magic, then you’ll definitely want to follow-up at bedtime with this warm tale. Filled with all the fun and magic you’ve come to expect from these ethereal equines, this story will have your little reader off on sweet dream adventures of her own before you can say Baby Flurry Heart!

Star War The Force Awakens Storybook, by Elizabeth Schaefer
Young readers everywhere have Star Wars on the brain, so rein your little Storm Trooper in for story time with this exciting new book, filled with all their favorite characters and thrilling story lines. There are lessons to be learned—and a galaxy of stories to be told—in more than 120 action-packed pages. Add it to your collection today!

I Love Dad, by Joanna Walsh and Judi Abbot
If there’s a dad in your house who’s a tireless purveyor of piggyback rides and superlative sound effects—and there’s a kid who loves him with abandon—then this book will be the perfect addition to your story time. Known for her cuddly tales and tender tributes (The Biggest Kiss, The Perfect Hug, and I Love Mom), Walsh has created yet another sweet celebration of somebody who makes everyday life pretty special: Dad.

Dinotrux: Team Dinotrux, by DreamWorks
While Ty and the rest of the Dinotrux have settled comfortably into the Mechasozic Era, there’s often still danger lurking at every turn. Indeed, Ty’s one brave dino-machine, but when erupting volcanoes and giant, unfriendly T-Trux get to be too much for one Dinotrux to handle on his own, he will need to lean on his friends for help. An encouraging tale of teamwork and understanding your limits that will be an instant favorite on your picture book shelf!

Are We There Yet, by Dan Santat
After a family heads out on a marathon car ride to Grandma’s house, the usual questions start emanating from the backseat, and “Are we there yet” and “This is taking forever” quickly threaten to overshadow the initial exuberance of the trip. Soon, however, the seemingly endless ride takes on a life of its own, and the passage of time begins to defy our expectations. Before we know it, we are drawn back into the past—and then suddenly whisked into the future—and brilliantly detailed illustrations force us to look at the story from all different angles (literally!). Breathless and imaginative, this arresting new take on the dreaded Road Trip is destined to become a classic.

Peppa Pig and the Camping Trip, by Candlewick Press
For their upcoming camping trip, Daddy Pig has borrowed a camper van that has everything the family will need for a weekend spent in nature—built-in beds, sinks, and even a pop-up roof. And, much to Peppa’s delight, it even turns into a boat! Your little reader will be thrilled to join Peppa and George on an unforgettable trip—this sweet tale is a shooting star!

Puppy, by Keith Graves
Trog is a bright kid, with all the dirt, sticks, and Stone Age diversions a caveboy could want. But what he truly desires is a puppy. So, with bare feet and a big dream, the unflappable Trog sets off on a hilarious journey to acquire a pet. And what he finds might just be enough to exhaust all of his resources—and it might not be a puppy at all! Dig into this wild story tonight!
What picture books are you and your little ones curling up with this month?