May 6 is the first annual Floyd Cooper Day! Celebrate his contributions to children's literature with books from the library's collection. 

At Kat Hats Incorporated, cats are trained to serve as hats  for people looking for maximum warmth. Who is the warmest cat, however, and how will he rise to the challenge when his skills are called upon? 

During a career spanning over six decades, Ashley Bryan (1923-3022) illustrated more than 70 children's picture books in a variety of media and in several genres. 

Written and illustrated by South Korean creator Heena Baek, Magic Candies is an innovative and unforgettable picture book.  

Author and illustrator Jane Ray presents traditional and original fairy tales in gorgeous and captivating artwork. 

Writing at the intersection of politics, race, gender, and class, bell hooks (1952-2021) leaves us with a prolific body of work that also includes marvelous children's books.

The Stone Giant by Swedish writer Anna Höglund uses familiar fairy tale tropes to tell a subversive and surprising story. 

The publication of a new book by Yuyi Morales is always a cause for celebration—and for immediately placing a hold on one's library account. Published in September of this year, Bright Star is an incandescently beautiful picture book about love, courage, and caring for one another

Picture books can help children (and their parents) process big emotions around major life events, such as the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Children's book creators have risen to the occasion and produced books that children and adults can both enjoy. 

The first day of elementary school is a big event in a child’s life. Some children mark the day with new outfits and a bevy of pictures. Others, meanwhile, begin the first of many intrepid commutes to school. This delightful picture book details one such adventure to get to school. 

We all know how difficult it can be to get children to try new foods. Picture books are a great way to expose children to role models who appreciate the benefits of a well-balanced or more varied diet. 

Let’s face it: butts, buttocks, bottoms—whatever term you prefer—are funny. Cute animals are always a hit. Put them together, and you have a delightful picture book sure to make both kids and grownups smile. 

There are not many picture books about the Holocaust. Published earlier this year, Nicky & Vera: A Quiet Hero of the Holocaust and the Children He Rescued tells two intertwined stories. 

There are opportunities to be kind in small ways and big ways, every single day. A wonderful picture book by Monique Gray Smith shows us how. 

The colder weather of January is the perfect time to cozy up to picture books about ice and snow!

 Luci Soars is the newest book by prolific author and illustrator Lulu Delacre. When you're different, it can seem like the whole world is against you. How can you rise above it? 

When Ren has to move to a gray and concrete city, will he miss his home in the wild and beautiful el Yunque too much to see anything magical ever again? Published just this year, A New Kind of Wild is a delightful, imaginative picture book.

Teach the children in your life about civil rights icon John Lewis with these excellent children's books!

Summer is here, and it's the perfect time to dive into some fun summer picture books! 

Picture books can show a child that they matter.

¿Sabias que muchos de tus libros ilustrados favoritos también estan disponible en español? ¡Ademas, puedes llevarlos prestados de la biblioteca! 

We've kicked off Summer Challenge early! This year's theme is Imagine Your Story. Here are some picture books to inspire you to imagine your own story!

During these times of sheltering at home, patrons and staff alike are missing regular in-person library programming. Here at NPL in 2020, we also had to postpone special in-person library events for the year's Nashville Reads title, Dreamers by Yuyi Morales. While that is sad, the good news is that you can still enjoy books and activities inspired by the marvelous Yuyi Morales's works while you're at home! 

Parent and caregivers, we know it's challenging to have your children at home during this pandemic. Here is a roundup of online resources that can help kids stay engaged in learning—preventing their brains from "turning to mush" while they are not in school.