Some of Our Favorite New Picture Books

Here at Little Shop of Stories, we truly believe that picture books can save the world! Through a laugh, a lesson, or a laptime snuggle, picture books bring joy to readers big and small.

Like Lava In My Veins By Derrick Barnes, Shawn Martinbrough (Illustrator) Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780525518747
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Nancy Paulsen Books - July 4th, 2023

All it takes is a loving teacher to help a boy get control of his sizzling superpowers, in this vibrant picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes.


Viking Strong By Doug Cenko, Doug Cenko (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Doug Cenko, Doug Cenko (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593202326
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - July 25th, 2023

Ingrid the Viking must face fierce competition to be named the strongest viking. But can she win if she doesn't know how to swim?


Wolfboy Is Scared By Andy Harkness Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781547604456
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Bloomsbury Children's Books - July 11th, 2023

Wolfboy shows readers it's okay to be a little bit scared in this hilarious story that's perfect for fans of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared!

The only way for Wolfboy to get home before moonset is by sneaking through the Grumble Monster's lair.


Bruce and the Legend of Soggy Hollow (Mother Bruce Series) By Ryan T. Higgins Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781368059589
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Disney Hyperion - July 11th, 2023

Celebrate all things scary with #1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins's beloved Mother Bruce.

Bruce is a bear who does not like holidays, and he really doesn’t like Halloween. His family of mice and geese decides the only way to get Bruce excited about Halloween is to tell a scary story. 


The Ice Cream Vanishes By Julia Sarcone-Roach Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593309858
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - June 20th, 2023

The almost Amazing Squirrel and their lovely assistant, Bear, are here to make snacks (and ice cream) disappear! A deliciously funny picture book from the award-winning creator of The Bear Ate Your Sandwich.


We Are Going to Be Pals! By Mark Teague, Mark Teague (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Mark Teague, Mark Teague (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665911863
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Beach Lane Books - June 6th, 2023

An egret and a rhinoceros navigate the ups and downs of their symbiotic relationship—which is more like a friendship!—in this warm and witty book from bestselling author-illustrator Mark Teague.

In a not-so-simple symbiotic friendship between two pals, Egret does his best to teach Rhino about how to be a friend.


Bitsy Bat, School Star (The Bitsy Bat Series) By Kaz Windness, Kaz Windness (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Kaz Windness, Kaz Windness (Illustrator)
$18.99
ISBN: 9781665905053
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books - June 6th, 2023

Three starred reviews!

A little bat struggles to fit in only to learn to celebrate differences in this “darling book for all children but especially those with autism” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about starting school, making friends, and seeing what makes each person special.

Bitsy is a little bat with big star dreams of making friends at her n