If you have ever wished for the ability to speak with your pets and other critter friends, check out this roundup of books with talking animals!
Welcome, Spring!
Illustrated by Apryl Stott

Adorable animal friends share their favorite ways to welcome spring in this sweet picture book from the New York Times bestselling creator of the Coco and Bear series, Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends, and Almost Always Best, Best Friends.

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Right on Your Tail!
Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld

Ratnip goes for the gold in a citywide race in this third book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog.

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I'm No Scaredy-Rat
Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld

Ratnip comes snout-to-snout with a monster in this fourth book of the chapter book series from the author of Good Dog.

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Mabel Wants a Friend
Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal

From the acclaimed duo Ariel Bernstein and Mark Rosenthal comes a new humorous and earnest story about a young fox who learns that making a new friend takes more than just wanting one.

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You Are Not Sleepy!
Illustrated by Mark Teague

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author-illustrator Mark Teague comes a funny bedtime picture book that is “storytelling hog heaven” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about a pig who can’t go to sleep no matter how hard he tries!

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A Busy Day in Chipping Cheddar
Illustrated by Helen Craig

Welcome to the world of Angelina Ballerina! Meet her friends and family and visit her favorite spots in Chipping Cheddar in this 8x8 storybook!

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Mousetronaut Saves the World

Based on a (Partially) True Story

Illustrated by C. F. Payne

Meteor the Mousetronaut defends Earth from an asteroid in this exciting story from #1 New York Times bestselling author, US Senator, and retired NASA astronaut commander Mark Kelly and renowned illustrator C.F. Payne.

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Roar for Reading
Illustrated by Andrew Joyner

From New York Times bestselling author Beth Ferry and New York Times bestselling illustrator Andrew Joyner comes a moving picture book about a brave little lion who decides to speak out for stories by standing up to book banning.

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Ruby's Tools for Making Friends
Illustrated by Apryl Stott

A little fox uses tools to overcome anxiety and make friends at her new school in this heartfelt picture book from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light!

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Angelina Ice Skates
Illustrated by Helen Craig

The classic bestselling Angelina Ballerina picture book about a special wintry performance is back in a beautiful, refreshed hardcover edition!

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The Zebra's Great Escape
Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie

In the vein of Islandborn and If Dominican Were a Color comes a picture book by bestselling author Katherine Rundell about a zebra trying to get back home to his family and the little girl who helps him.

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Hornbeam Gets It Done
Illustrated by Arthur Howard

Hornbeam and his friends embark on three enterprising and entertaining new adventures in the second book in the Hornbeam series, from the creators of the Gooseberry Park, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter and Tabby books!

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Kindness to the Rescue!
Illustrated by Diane Kredensor

The inspiration behind the animated Superbuns series now streaming on Peacock!

In this sequel to Superbuns!, the titular bunny continues using her superpower of being kind—but is there such thing as too much kindness?

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Henry Babysits

Henry the Duck discovers that babysitting isn’t all fun and games in this latest “playful” (School Library Journal) picture book about his merry misadventures from beloved author Robert Quackenbush!

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Chloe and Maude
Illustrated by Sandra Boynton

First published in 1985, this classic Sandra Boynton storybook of three stories about two best friends has been redrawn and redesigned for a new generation of young readers!

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Vacation

Three-and-a-Half Stories (Theodor Seuss Geisel Award)

Illustrated by Mark Teague

In the second book in the Bat, Cat & Rat picture book series from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, the roommates try to compromise on vacation plans in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories.

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The Cozy Home

Three-and-a-Half Stories

Illustrated by Mark Teague

Join Bat, Cat, and Rat on their three-and-a-half sweet and silly roommate adventures in this hilarious “gift to reading” (School Library Journal, starred review), the first of a series, from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague.

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Sherlock Chick and the Giant Egg Mystery

Look out, Sherlock Holmes! Sherlock Chick hatched from his egg with a detective’s hat and magnifying glass and is ready to solve the mystery of the giant egg that arrives at the farm in this adorable, easy-to-follow mystery from Robert Quackenbush.

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Bear Finds Eggs
Illustrated by Jane Chapman

New York Times bestseller

Bear and his friends hunt for missing eggs in this new picture book adventure in the bestselling series.

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Brave Little Bear
Illustrated by Steve Small

From internationally acclaimed picture book creator Steve Small comes a tender story about fear of change and what it means to be brave.

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Tacos
Illustrated by Frank Asch

Baby Bear tries tacos for the first time in this relatable and brightly illustrated picture book by celebrated and award-winning author-illustrator Frank Asch.

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Bear Says Thanks
Illustrated by Jane Chapman

In this playful and charmingly illustrated picture book, Bear has so much to give thanks for!

Paper Over Board

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Find Your Brave

A Coco and Bear Story

Illustrated by Apryl Stott

Coco and Bear find their brave in this charming sequel to the New York Times bestseller Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light.

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Bitsy Bat, School Star
Illustrated by Kaz Windness

Three starred reviews!
2024 Bank Street Best Children’s Book Selection

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) from Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor–winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness about starting school, making friends, and seeing what makes each person special.

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Almost Always Best, Best Friends
Illustrated by Apryl Stott

From the creator of the New York Times bestselling picture book Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light comes a heartwarming new story about big feelings and the joy that comes from sharing friends.

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Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light
Illustrated by Apryl Stott

New York Times bestseller​!
“It’s impossible to resist [this book’s] big-hearted appeal.” —BookPage

A little girl and her friend Bear learn the true meaning of selfless kindness in this sweet, stunningly illustrated debut picture book.

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