Tried & True and New: Picture Books
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Tried & True and New: Picture Books

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Our storytime experts are bringing you reviews of the latest from our Easy collection (or picture books) as well as some of their favorites used during storytime. We have thousands of picture books at each library, so this is just a small introduction to the collection. See all of our Tried & True and New reviews here on the blog.

Problem Solved by Jan Thomas 

Recommended by: Laura Hargrove 

Rabbit has a problem: his room is a mess! Just in time, Pete the Problem Solving Porcupine shows up to save the day. Children will delight in Pete’s antics-which are not quite as helpful as he thinks they are.

Read-alikes:

  • Is that Wise, Pig? By Jan Thomas 
  • Read the Book, Lemmings! By Ame Dyckman 
  • Please, Mr. Panda by Steve Anthony 
  • I Don’t Want to Be a Frog by Dev Petty 
  • Norman Didn’t Do It! By Ryan T. Higgins 

The Daily Sniff by Jane Cabrera 

Recommended by: Emma Swinehart 

Ted the dog loves catching up on what’s happening with other dogs around town with his daily sniff. However, for some reason, his nose isn’t working. This story is perfect for dog lovers who enjoy a mystery. 

Read-alikes:

  • Hot Dog by Doug Salati 
  • Knight Owl by Christopher Denise 
  • Mel Fell by Corey R. Tabor 
  • Negative Cat by Sophie Blackall 
  • Such a Good Boy by Marianna Coppo 

Pete and Leonie: The Great Baby Swap by Zoe TIlley Poster 

Recommended by: Laura Hargrove 

Pete the coyote pup is tidy and well-behaved. His family is not! Leonie the human baby is messy and loud. Her family is not. One day, they switch places and enjoy fitting in with their new families -until they start to miss home.  Young readers will delight in the antics of the two babies and the book’s lovely illustrations.  

Read-alikes:

  • A Penguin Story by Antoinette Portis 
  • The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett 
  • Ernest The Moose Who Doesn’t Fit by Catherine Rayner 
  • Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown 
  • Guji Guji by Zhiyuan Chen 

Only for a Little While by Gabriela Orozco Belt (Richy Sánchez Ayala) 

Recommended by: Emma Swinehart 

Maribel’s family has to move in with Tía Carmen. Things in life aren’t always easy, but it’s only for a little while. This book celebrates Hispanic culture, the importance of family, and the patience of waiting for brighter days. 

Read-alikes:

  • Sour Cakes by Karen Krossing 
  • Moving by Michael Rosen 
  • Lenny and Lucy by Philip Christian Stead 
  • Dinner on Domingos by Alexandra Katona 
  • Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz 
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