Summer Reads 2025: Curious Creatures Picture Books for KidsLike this list

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• Warm and Fuzzy

  Rothman, Scott,

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  Warm and Fuzzy are going on an adventure, but Fuzzy has a few questions -- where are we going? What if it's scary? What if I don't like it there? Do I need to bring snacks? A change of clothes? Warm assures Fuzzy that they have everything they need.

• Lily the Pond Mermaid

  Fleming, Lucy,

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  Lily the pond mermaid loves taking care of her pond and all the creatures that call it home. A big storm hits the pond. Luckily, Lily is able to share her feelings with her friends and ask for help.

• Nessie

  De Keyzer, Ilse,

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  Rhona's uncle Allister comes up with a very original idea to catch Nessie, the famous Loch Ness monster. But... does the monster even exist? Uncle Allister thinks so, but Rhona has her doubts.

• Tiny Barbarian Conquers the Kraken!

  Dyckman, Ame,

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  Tiny wants to battle a kraken! There's just one problem: Tiny doesn't know how to swim! Off to the pool for Tiny's first swim lesson! Tiny learns confidence in the water. Can Tiny use his skills to defend his realm and save the day?

• Sasquatch and Squirrel

  Monroe, Chris,

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  Strawberry the Sasquatch is happy on her own, or so she thinks, until an extremely enthusiastic squirrel named Nutty shows up, and after a series of hilarious mishaps, they find a way to be friends.

• El Cucuy Is Scared, Too!

  Higuera, Donna Barba,

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  Ramón is worried about his first day at a new school, but it helps to remind El Cucuy, the monster who lives in his cactus pot, of how brave and strong they both are.

• You Might Be Special!

  Kokias, Kerri,

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  Readers are asked questions about themselves, only to have the questions turned around into something hilarious. All sorts of fantastical possibilities are suggested -- could you be a unicorn? A werewolf? -- before settling on YOU!

• All About Mermaids

  Quinn, Izzy,

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  Dive into the world of mermaids and discover everything there is to know about the ocean's most mysterious creatures, from where they are found and how they sleep, to what they eat and how they raise their young.

• Legendary Bigfoot

  Ransom, Candice F., 1952-

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  For decades, people have spotted a tall, hairy creature in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. But is Bigfoot truly real, or just a silly prank? Discover the truth about Bigfoot in this creepy tale.

• Mysterious Loch Ness Monster

  Ransom, Candice F., 1952-

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  Tales of a slippery sea-beast have haunted Scotland's Loch Ness for ages. But is the Loch Ness Monster real? Discover the spine-tingling truth behind one of the world's most famous monsters

• How to Catch a Yeti

  Wallace, Adam,

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  A very clever yeti eludes the traps of children as he hides in the snow-covered mountains he calls home.

• The Loch Ness Monster

  Besel, Jennifer M.,

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  Invites readers to investigate stories about the Loch Ness Monster through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.

• Bigfoot

  Besel, Jennifer M.,

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  Invites readers to investigate stories about Bigfoot through engaging text, vibrant imagery, and clear, simple graphics.

• How to Catch a Unicorn

  Wallace, Adam,

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  Can you catch the unicorn? You'll have to use your brain, So set your traps and prep your team to pet that rainbow mane!

• The Sasquatch and the Lumberjack

  Sheridan, Crix,

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  Illustrations and sparse text reveal a developing friendship between a sasquatch and a lumberjack, from their first meeting through a year of apple picking, skiing, hiking, and swimming.

• How to Catch a Mermaid

  Wallace, Adam,

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  Two children set out to capture a mermaid, but she manages to escape all of their traps.

• The Mermaid

  Brett, Jan, 1949-

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  When a young mermaid finds a house made of seashells, she is curious and goes inside. She's thrilled to find a just-right breakfast, pretty little chair, and, best of all, a comfy bed that rocks in the current. But is this someone else's home?

• The Loch Ness Monster

  Chambers, Catherine, 1954-

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  Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster, tells the reader the story of her life, and what it is like to be a famous "monster."

• The Kraken's Rules for Making Friends

  Jacobs, Brittany R.,

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  Poor Kraken is the most misunderstood creature beneath the waves. True, he might have a temper, and his talent for meeting new fish is...not so seaworthy. But all he wants is a friend! Maybe another of the ocean's most fearsome fish could help?

• Don't Splash the Sasquatch!

  Redeker, Kent,

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  Señor Sasquatch wants to relax beside Mr. Blobule's pool without getting wet, but he is thoroughly splashed by the other guests, who then pitch in to dry his "squizzlefied" fur.