new picture books 2025

"This is the lyrical true tale of the author's refugee journey with her family from Vietnam to the United Kingdom at just three years old, leaving home behind to set out in a tiny boat, first down a muddy river delta and then across the vastness of the sea. Spare, intimate, and rooted in specific history yet also profoundly universal, Chi Thai's story is a reflection of crossings made daily in all corners of the world by families like hers who brave...

"Best friends Jeff and Anders start the day with the best of intentions, but before long, everything goes haywire. From power outages, to spilled breakfasts, to missing socks, a series of irritating incidents sends the bear-and-bunny duo on an epic journey that will test their fortitude and their friendship. Can these pals work together to salvage this disastrous day?"--Provided by publisher.

"Being the star that people wish on is demanding work! And when the burden of performing becomes too much to bear, even celestial bodies take a hit. As a star falls from their sky-high position, their self-esteem takes a real nosedive. But a lift from an unlikely source gives this star a new purpose, along with the courage to glow again."--Provided by publisher.

"Fara isn't your typical fairy. Sure, she has wings and likes swirling and twirling through the air. But what she really loves, more than anything, is kicking a ball. The problem is, kicking a ball always gets her in trouble... Will she ever get the magical kingdom to believe that fairies can play soccer?"--

When a girl accidentally releases his beloved bird, a boy thinks he will never forgive her, but his journey to find forgiveness teaches him a lesson about letting go.

"Piper feels grateful for visits with her relatives, especially for the time spent with her cousins in Cherokee Nation and Muscogee Nation during summer vacations, fishing on misty mornings and playing on firefly-filled evenings. Piper's family lives a road trip away in Kansas City. So when a neighbor named Sumi moves in next door, Piper is excited to share her stories and seasons with a new friend. The two are inseparable--until Piper's family moves...

"When a flower girl is old enough, she is given her very own garden. Daisy has watched her older sisters, Lily and Poppy, lovingly tend to each of their gardens for most of her little life. While Lily's garden is perfect and precise, Poppy's is eccentric and free-spirited. But now, the time has come for Daisy to get her own! So...what will Daisy's garden be? And most importantly, will she get to bloom the way she wants to, or will her sisters accidentally...

"A baby girl is welcomed to the breathing world by generations of her family and set on the magnificent journey of becoming. As she grows, she is reminded of her connections to the natural world; to her family, her ancestors, her neighbors; to the source of all magic and sorrow--and of her responsibility to uphold and honor those connections"--

"A Southern family gathers in their backyard around a special table to celebrate important moments throughout the year, from anniiversaries to new births, as they share food, traditions, and love."--

"Best friends--a rabbit and a bear--find out what it is like to be apart from each other"--