Emmie Builds Something New by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall
"The illustrations are so wonderful and detailed - beautiful pencil sketches. And the Rube-Goldberg creations from this resourceful mouse are amazing -- my kiddo finds something new every time. Ending is very sweet as well." -- nominator
Molly, Olive, and Dexter: You Can't Catch Me! by Catherine Rayner
The Man Who Didn't Like Animals by Deborah Underwood
"Wonderful, funny story about a man whose mind is changed about animals and how that change in perspective makes his life better!" -- nominator
The Trouble With Giraffes by Lisa Mantchev
"It is a story of friendship and respect. It also shows compromise in a relatable way." -- nominator
The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle by Sy Montgomery
"Wonderful information and illustrations. We have snapping turtles in NH and is relevant to NH kids. Some turtles get injured and need help." -- nominator
There's No Place Like Gnome's by Scott Magoon
"I love the artwork and the colors he uses to create a forest landscape. I also enjoy the message about why conservation matters." -- nominator
Who Ate Steve? by Susannah Lloyd
"It's hysterical for all ages" -- nominator
Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Alphabet Book by Paul Friedrich
"An irreverent take on a traditional ABC book that trusts that readers understand how the alphabet is traditionally presented...and then surprises them with silly, gross, and surprising entries in reverse alpha order." -- nominator
Zip Zap Wickety Wack: A Story About Sharing by Matthew Diffee
"A great story about sharing and friendship and respecting one another." -- nominator
This post is one of a series of 14 "bite-sized" pieces into which we have divided the 2026 Ladybug Picture Book Award Long List to help NH librarians consider all the potential nominees. Please review the full list (or wait until we have covered all the titles) before you cast your vote as you can only vote once.
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