Picture books were you're part of the story!

Ploof by Ben Clanton
JE CLA

Ploof is a puffy cloud who's a little lonely -- but now you're here, and the fun can begin! Can you help Ploof overcome their shyness? Play pretend?
Make Ploof laugh with your funny faces, find their hiding spot, give them a high five! Full of imaginative and interactive fun, each page of this perfect book for preschoolers offers a chance to play. By following cues to say hello, clap, blow, shake, wave or make a funny face, young readers will be delighted to see the effects of their actions on Ploof. They'll learn social-emotional skills like empathy, encouragement and kindness through Ploof's emotional journey -- and, along the way, they'll learn how to be a fantastic friend!

The Book That Can Read Your Mind by Marianna Coppo
JE COP

This is not an ordinary book—it’s a magical one! Lady Rabbit goes beyond pulling a rabbit out of a hat or making herself disappear. For her next act, she will READ YOUR MIND! That's right: You pick a member from the magician's adorable audience—don’t tell which one you’ve chosen—and this book will guess who it is!
Inspired by 17th‑century magic books, this interactive game in a book will enchant readers of all ages, compelling them to pick among many intriguing, illustrated characters and play over and over (and over) again. Now, without further ado . . . let the magic show begin!

I Think We're Upside Down by Marcus Cutler
JE CUT

Raccoon’s new basketball just arrived. Time to shoot hoops with his friend Rabbit! But when the basketball falls UP instead of DOWN, they have to figure out how to make things right.

To do that, the two friends will need a little creativity and a LOT of help from the reader in this fourth-wall-breaking picture book full of twists, turns, and surprises!

Crunch the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dunlop
JE DUN

Crunch is a lovely and quiet brontosaurus who has hidden himself in some shubbery and is rather shy. He would like to play, but it will require some gentle coaxing from you! If you are patient and encouraging, you will find yourself with a new friend!

This book is a warm, funny example of how to engage with someone new, who is perhaps a bit different from you. Lessons in friend-making (such as minding personal space and demonstrating interest in another's hobbies) are delivered so subtly that children will absorb them unconsciously as they delight in Crunch's silly hat and dance moves!

Can You Put Me to Bed?: The Tale of a Not-So-Sleepy Sloth by Erin Guendelsberger
JE GUE

Every parent knows the struggle: Bedtime can be the longest part of the day. But what if your little one got to play the grown-up for once? In Can You Put Me to Bed?, your child becomes the bedtime boss for a wide-eyed, adorably stubborn sloth who refuses to go to sleep.

This laugh-out-loud, interactive picture book flips the script on bedtime resistance. From brushing teeth and choosing pajamas to clapping off the lights, your child gets to guide Sloth through every step of her nighttime routine. And just like in real life, nothing goes quite as planned.

The Serious Goose by Jimmy Kimmel
JE KIM

Meet a very Serious Goose in late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's first fun and funny picture book! There is nothing silly about this goose. You CANNOT make her laugh, so DON'T EVEN TRY!

Written, illustrated, and lettered by Jimmy Kimmel, this picture book challenges young readers to bring the silly out of a very Serious Goose. Inspired by Jimmy's nickname for his kids, The Serious Goose reminds us to be silly in a serious way. Put your little comedians in front of a mylar mirror and challenge them to make this no-nonsense goose smile. This delightful read-aloud is guaranteed to create gaggles of giggles time and time again!

Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
JE MAT

Every book needs you to turn the pages. But not every book needs you to tap it, shake it, jiggle it, or even blow it a kiss. Innovative and timeless, Tap the Magic Tree asks you to help one lonely tree change with the seasons. Now that’s interactive—and magical!

It begins with a bare brown tree. But tap that tree, turn the page, and one bright green leaf has sprouted! Tap again—one, two, three, four—and four more leaves have grown on the next page. Pat, clap, wiggle, jiggle, and see blossoms bloom, apples grow, and the leaves swirl away with the autumn breeze. The collage-and-watercolor art evokes the bright simplicity of Lois Ehlert and Eric Carle and the interactive concept will delight fans of Pat the Bunny. Combining a playful spirit and a sense of wonder about nature, Christie Matheson has created a new modern classic that is a winner in every season—and every story time!

Hungry Bunny by Claudia Rueda
JE RUE

In this charming sequel to Bunny Slopes, Bunny needs help picking apples for mama's apple pie. Young readers will delight in using the included red ribbon to help Bunny reach new heights and pick those tasty apples. Children will have fun as they rock the book back and forth and turn it around and around for a unique roller-coaster adventure on Bunny's way home. Filled with puns and Claudia's Rueda's warm sense of humor, this book has jokes for readers young and old, and will have the whole family giggling. Adorable illustrations, interactive narration, an unexpected plot, and a cozy and reassuring ending make this a favorite of adults as well as kids.

The Monster at the End of This Book by Jon Stone
JE SES

Grover worries page by page about meeting the monster at the end of this book. Many, many adults name this book as their favorite Little Golden Book. Generations of kids have interacted with lovable, furry old Grover as he begs the reader not to turn the page-for fear of a monster at the end of the book. "Oh, I am so embarrassed, " he says on the last page ... for, of course, the monster is Grover himself!

Tap! Tap! Tap! Dance! Dance! Dance! by Hervé Tullet
JE TUL

New from the New York Times bestselling creator Hervé Tullet! Harnessing his love of dance, the passion of his illustrations, and the great big format of this book, Hervé invites you to a very special dance: your hand becoming the dancer and the book the dance floor.

Starting with a gentle glide, growing in complexity and animation, finally building to a crescendo of color, action, and movement—here's a book perfect for kids bursting with energy. A celebration not only of releasing emotion but also of carefully controlling motion and dexterity. It's the perfect activity for getting your ya-yas out and a welcome boon for parents, gift-givers, and teachers looking for an ultra-creative way of channeling energy.