new picture books 2025

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Book cover for "Batter up for the first day of school!"
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Twin siblings excitedly get ready for their first day at Grand Slam Elementary, tackling tasks and challenges with a fun baseball twist.
Book cover for "Daniel Tiger's 5-minute stories"
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Collects twelve stories starring Daniel Tiger, including a story in which Daniel Tiger and his family share a picnic dinner while they wait for a fireworks show to start on Jungle Beach.
Book cover for "Getting ready for first grade"
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"It's Leilani's first day of first grade, and she is excited and a bit nervous. But thanks to her caring family and friendly new teacher, Mr. Gray, she soon learns all about the fun things they will make and do in the classroom that year. Soon, she gains confidence that she has what it takes to be a first grader!"--Provided by publisher.
Book cover for "The girl who was too big for the page"
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"Sheila is the girl who lives inside this book. She does some typical little-kid things, like learning to walk, saying her first words, eating pizza, [and] starting school and making new friends. But Sheila knows people are reading her book, and she wonders if she really is interesting enough to have a book written all about her. Then one summer, Sheila becomes very interesting indeed--in a BIG, BIG way!"--
Book cover for "The jade bracelet"
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When Tien, a Vietnamese immigrant, feels embarrassed by her jade bracelet at school, she initially hides it to fit in but ultimately embraces her heritage and wears it proudly.
Book cover for "Marabella's moment"
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"A shy artist helps her classmates see the beauty in the world around them. Because Marabella is shy, she's often overlooked. But Marabella doesn't overlook anything-not the puffy clouds, or the birds in the trees, not even her dancing shadows. When she spies some flowers poking up from weeds in the schoolyard, she decides to draw them big enough for others to notice. Chalk in hand, she fills the blank wall with bright spectacular drawings of the...
Book cover for "Maybe just ask me!"
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"When Masie starts at a new school, she knows the other kids are going to have questions about her disability, and she wishes they would just ask her about it"--
Book cover for "On the last day of school"
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"Before the final bell rings, there's excitement in the air--but it's bittersweet, too. You'll laugh and cry, play and learn, and remember all the special moments with your friends and teachers. [This book provides] a reminder to celebrate where you started and where you're going next"--
Book cover for "Princesses love school"
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"As the princesses go through the day's events in their own worlds, the narrator will describe the different activities they experience like meeting the teacher, making friends, learning new skills, doing arts and crafts, enjoying recess, and more! The princesses show young readers that school can be a magical adventure."--Provided by publisher.
Book cover for "Scarecited on the first day of school"
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"It's the first day of school for Afua! There's no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she's scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?"--Provided by publisher.
Book cover for "This is the crew that builds our school"
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Rhyming text follows construction workers and tradespeople, from bricklayers to painters, as they build a new school.
Book cover for "The tortosaurus"
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"Originally published in Great Britain 2025 by Little Tiger Press Limited"--Copyright page. "When Dot feels nervous at her new school, she comes up with a clever plan using her pet tortoise, Monty, to make friends"--
Book cover for "When you go to dragon school"
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"The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit... toothy."--Provided by publisher.
Book cover for "Wish in a tree"
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Afflicted by his classmate's derision, neurodivergent Oliver wishes to be more like his peers until his friends help him realize his differences are what make him remarkable.
Book cover for "Wonderfully wild"
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When the beloved willow tree in their schoolyard falls, students save the tree's clippings, propagate them, and rewild their schoolyard.