Tiny garden.
Written by Deborah Underwood.
Illustrated by Jax Chow.
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2026.
Picture book.
Small can be beautiful. Something perfectly formed.
Possible read-alikes:
- Tiny worlds by Brittany Cicchese.
- Wintergarden by Janet Fox and Jasu Hu.
- My path by Jana Curll.
- The world needs the wonder you see by Joanna Gaines and Julianna Swaney.
- Jayden noticed by Carolyn Crimi and Shamar Knight-Justice.
Rory the remarkable dragon.
Written and illustrated by Kathryn Rammell.
Scholastic Australia, 2025.
Picture book.
Quirky and a bit of a twist.
Possible read-alikes:
- George and the Dragon by Christopher Wormell.
- A different dragon by Nick Gill and Luma Wildish.
- I am a dragon!: a squabble & a quibble by Sabina Hahn.
- Spreckle's snack surprise by Sandra Salsbury.
- Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste and Dapo Adeola.
I saw a tree.
Written by Kes Gray.
Illustrated by Jim Field.
Hodder Children's Books, 2026.
Picture book.
Peep-through cutouts.
Limited text with big messages. Deforestation. Replanting.
Protest.
Possible read-alikes:
- Tree and me by a Alison Jay.
- My friend tree by Dawn Casey and Geneviève Godbout.
- The city tree by Shira Boss and Lorena Alvarez.
- The oak tree by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandoy.
Fluffpuff.
Written by Matilda Rose.
Illustrated by Tim Budgen.
Orchard Books, 2026.
Picture book.
Magical pets. Longer text – works best one-on-one. Part of a
series.
Possible read-alikes:
- Miss Turie's magic creatures by Joy Keller and Richard Watson.
- Neat Nick's big mess by Chad Otis.
- Elepop by Matilda Rose and Tim Budgen.
G'day gargoyles.
Written by Sue Carpenter.
Illustrated by Wina Witaria.
Sue Carpenter, 2025.
Aotearoa.
Picture book.
Self-published.
Set in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, near Myers Park.
Possible read-alikes / instead-ofs:
- Wild by Katya Balen and Gill Smith.
- The tree next door by Charlie Moyler and Martin Stanev.
- The map of me by Nicola Davies and Olga Shtonda.
George, the dragon and the princess.
Written and illustrated by Christopher Wormell.
Cape Children's, 2007.
Picture book.
The return of the mightiest mouse!
Possible read-alikes:
- Rory the remarkable dragon by Kathryn Rammell.
- Lena the chicken (but really a dinosaur!) by Linda Bailey and K-Fai Steele.
- Knight Owl by Christopher Denise.
Ruthie.
Written and illustrated by Esmé Shapiro.
Tundra, 2026.
Picture book.
Pampered Ruthie wants more – ie out! Exploring!
Love the hairy legs of his “queen.”
Possible read-alikes:
- Ginny's big adventure by Matt Carr.
- Inside cat by Brendan Wenzel.
- The chase by Jenny Bloomfield.
- The inside dog by Pip Harry and Carolyn Davis.
- Two dogs by Ian Falconer.
- Ursula upside down by Corey R. Tabor.
Good morning, crayons.
Written by Drew Daywalt.
Illustrations, Oliver Jeffers.
Philomel, 2026.
Picture book.
Getting ready in the morning. Everyone is different.
Possible read-alikes:
- Get ready, Mama! by Sharon Giltrow and Arielle Li.
- Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, are you waking up? by Bill Martin Jr., Michael Sampson, and Laura J. Bryant.
- Time for school, Daddy by Dave Hackett.
- Just. Like. You. by Meredith Steiner and Avneet Sandhu.
Our family zoo.
Written by Maura Pierlot.
Illustrated by A Yi.
Scholastic Australia, 2026.
Australian.
Picture book.
Rhyming text.
So many pets! A new sibling! A very full house.
Possible read-alikes:
- Can I keep it, please? by John Sullivan and Jessica Gibson.
- Not that pet! by Smriti Halls and Rosalind Beardshaw.
- “Let’s get a pup!’ by Bob Graham.
- We want a dog by Lo Cole.
- You can't pat a fish by Ruth Paul.
Runaway rooster.
Written by Melinda Szymanik.
Illustrated by Lael Chisholm.
Scholastic New Zealand, 2026.
Picture book.
Who knew the secret to Little Fred Rooser’s running habit.
Possible read-alikes:
- Rooster's off to see the world by Eric Carle.
- Poles apart by Jeanne Willis and Jarvis.
- Goat on a tractor by Amy Harrop and Ross Hamilton.
- Go, scooter, go! by Kyle Mewburn and Kaye Julian.
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