NYT - Children’s Picture Books | Nashville Public Library

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Series

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#3 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2025-05-18. Last week it was ranked 2. It has been on the list for 8 week(s).

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"The Pigeon prepares to graduate, but is he ready for what comes next?"-- Provided by publisher.

2) Because I had a teacher

Author

Yamada, Kobi

Notes

#4 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2025-05-18. Last week it was ranked 9. It has been on the list for 25 week(s).

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Book, Talking Book

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We all remember our favorite teacher. Where would we be without them -- those special people who inspire us, support us, and encourage us? Whether they're an educator, a coach, or a mentor, this book is for them. To celebrate the worlds they open up for us and to thank them for the difference they make.-- Publisher.

3) Thank you, teacher: from the very hungry caterpillar

Author

Carle, Eric

Series

World of Eric Carle

Notes

#5 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2025-05-18. It has been on the list for 15 week(s).

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From the very hungry caterpillar, this colorful book of thanks shows how much teachers are appreciated.

4) I [heart] Mom with the very hungry caterpillar

Author

Carle, Eric

Series

The World of Eric Carle

Notes

#6 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2025-05-18. Last week it was ranked 8. It has been on the list for 23 week(s).

Formats:

Book, eBook, Kindle

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The very hungry caterpillar shows its love for Mom.

5) Little Blue Truck and Racer Red

Author

Schertle, Alice

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#7 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2025-05-18. Last week it was ranked 4. It has been on the list for 6 week(s).

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Book, eBook, Kindle

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"Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by--then whizzes back to stop and say hi. Sleek and low, Racer Red is made for speed and loves to go fast! When she challenges Blue to a race, Blue knows that win or lose, it's fun to try! Beep! Beep! Zooooom!"-- Provided by publisher.

6) Grumpy Monkey: mom for a day

Author

Lang, Suzanne

Series

Grumpy monkey (Picture books)

Notes

#8 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2025-05-18. Last week it was ranked 5. It has been on the list for 3 week(s).

Formats:

Book, eBook, Kindle

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"Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle, but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source.-- Provided by publisher.

7) The wonderful things you will be

Author

Martin, Emily Winfield

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#9 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2025-05-18. Last week it was ranked 10. It has been on the list for 425 week(s).

Formats:

Book, eBook, Kindle

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Illustrations and simple, rhyming text reveal a parent's musings about what a child will become, knowing that the child's kindness, cleverness, and boldness will shine through no matter what, as will the love they share.

8) I wish you more

Author

Rosenthal, Amy Krouse

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#10 on the Children’s Picture Books list for 2025-05-18. It has been on the list for 93 week(s).

Formats:

Book, eBook, Kindle

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In simple text and pictures, the author and illustrator create a compendium of small daily moments.