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Picture Books September 2026 |
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Luisa, at Your Service!
by Sara Amini; illustrated by Juana Medina
When a group of turistas arrive in Salento, Columbia, ebullient young Luisa and her rooster Pablo immediately sweep them off on a free, highly specific tour featuring family-favorite spots, local lore, and -- begrudgingly -- the famous Cocora Valley. Told in English with some Spanish words, this colorful and fast-paced picture book will charm armchair travelers of all ages.
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| The Path by Pamela Paul; illustrated by Qin LengOn a crowded path through a park, mutual annoyance grows among the runners, bikers, birders, roller-bladers, kids on scooters, and families with babies -- until a passing murmuration of starlings prompts a communal change in perspective. Loose, expressive illustrations and speech-bubble text add immediacy to this encouraging slice of life. |
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Some Body, Every Body!
by Roz MacLean
The first in an affirming and celebratory series from acclaimed author/illustrator Roz MacLean celebrates every body!
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My Super Duper Me
by Malcolm Mitchell
Literacy crusader and Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell, author of the hugely popular My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, delivers an unforgettable story that celebrates the power and joy of words Welcome to a day in the life of Rhodes. The new kid at school.He's the only student who eats lunch alone, ends up at the back of the line, can't throw a ball far enough, gets mixed up in math, and reads slower than everyone else. Every day, Rhodes wonders...Will people ever see me?Will someone ever hear me?Will anybody ever try to understand?Then Mr. Burton, the new school librarian, arrives with a Super-Duper Bookshelf that changes everything.Like his hugely popular megahit My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, literacy crusader and Super Bowl champion Malcolm Mitchell delivers an unforgettable story that celebrates the power and joy words can have for every kid who needs a boost from reading a great book and finds it on a special shelf.
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Fall Day, All Day
by Kari Percival
From Ezra Jack Keats Award winner Kari Percival comes a joyful celebration of the fall season, inviting children to explore the connections between humans, animals, and nature. As the leaves change colors and the air starts to crisp, the natural world begins to shift, and so do we. Through vibrant digital woodcut illustrations and lyrical text, award-winning author-illustrator Kari Percival (How to Say Hello to a Worm) captures the magic of fall, inspiring young children to see the ways in which our seasonal routines reflect those of animals and plants in the wild. An encouraging appreciation for nature, play, and the simple beauty of a fall day.
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| The Skeleton and the Cat by Brandon James ScottIn five bite-sized stories, young readers will get to know an irresistible duo: Skeleton, who lives alone in her cheerful, cozy home; and Cat, who patiently charms his way into Skeleton's quiet life. For fans of: the gentle, quirky vibes of classic easy reader series such as James Marshall's George and Martha or Arnold Lobel's Frog and Toad.
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Pumpkin Smash!
by Michelle Schaub
Tee it up and take a swing . . .Launch it from a sling . . .Climb up high and let it drop . . .Turn it into pumpkin slop Instead of dumping rotting jack-o-lanterns in the trash, award-winning picture book author Michelle Schaub invites readers to take them to a pumpkin smash Stomping and squashing pumpkins into compost helps them to decompose--providing nutrients for the soil, seeds for next year's harvest, and plenty of post-Halloween fun. With lively, lyrical text and Rilla Alexander's bright, beguiling illustrations, Pumpkin Smash is an upbeat and playful celebration of Halloween--and a call to action to reduce landfill waste and support local ecosystems.
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Spells to Cast on Your Parents
by Pete Holmes
Comedian and actor Pete Holmes conjures up a tale where kids run the show in this hilarious interactive picture book. With a wisecracking dragon heckling from the sidelines, young readers will cast delightfully ridiculous spells that turn grown-ups into giggling, snoring, clucking bundles of chaos.Pete has created something really amazing here--a book you can read to your kids and you're BOTH laughing. I loved it. --Judd Apatow This is THE greatest idea for a children's book. It's a lot of power wielding for someone who still needs help reaching the cereal, but since I'm scheduled to moo at 4PM, it clearly works. --Tig Notaro Snakes that slither, frogs that leap, Make my grown-up FALL ASLEEP SIP-SAP-SOAP-SHHHHH Featuring a snarky dragon named Jesse--and YOU as the narrator--Pete Holmes's debut children's book celebrates silliness, imagination, and the magic of reading together. Each page invites young readers to cast a spell on their grown-up--causing them to fall asleep mid-sentence, talk in slow motion, make animal noises, or speak total gibberish. Spells to Cast on Your Parents isn't just a picture book--it's a full-blown performance, an instant family event, and a fun twist on the traditional bedtime story. And beneath all the mayhem, it's a story that celebrates the power and wonder of being a kid. With mounting mischief, interactive call-and-response, and pitch-perfect comedic timing, this is a book children will demand again and again.
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Celebrate the Coming Fall Season! |
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Autumn Babies
by Kathryn O. Galbraith
Adorable babies are on the go during the fall in this endearing board book. Spirited, rhyming text and colorful, graphic art introduce an energetic cast of babies having an action-packed day of play in the park on a cheerful fall day. Featuring diverse characters and highlighting early concepts like shapes and repetition, the Babies in the Park series encourages an appreciation of nature and outdoor imaginative play.
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Leaves Fall Down: Learning about Autumn Leaves
by Lisa Bullard
Autumn is time for the leaves to change colors. Get out your rake and help gather the fallen leaves. Find out why leaves change color. And take a running leap into that huge pile of leaves!
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In the Middle of Fall
by Kevin Henkes
Watch the world transform when fall comes! In the middle of fall, it takes only one gust of wind to turn the whole world yellow and red and orange. Caldecott Medalist and New York Times-bestselling author Kevin Henkes's memorable text introduces basic concepts of language and the unique beauty of the fall season. Laura Dronzek's expressive paintings illuminate pumpkins, apples, falling leaves, busy squirrels, and the transformation from colorful autumn to frosty winter.This exquisite picture book will inspire youngsters to get outdoors and observe the world around them.--School Library Journal (starred review)In a starred review, Kirkus called In the Middle of Fall A touching portrait of the fall season from two superb artists.In the Middle of Fall, Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, and Summer Song make for a beautiful quartet of seasonal-theme picture books to share at home or in the classroom. Ideal for introducing the season, for story time, and for bedtime reading.
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Apples and Pumpkins
by Anne Rockwell
In preparation for Halloween night and trick-or-treating, a family visits Mr. Comstock's farm to pick apples and pumpkins.
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Picking Apples and Pumpkins
by Norrie Harvey
Picking Apples and Pumpkins brings emergent readers to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch to experience hayrides, picking, decorating, and snacking on fall's fun and tasty treats Vibrant, full-color photos, labels, and carefully leveled text engage and excite young readers as they explore and choose their favorite apples and pumpkins. A step-by-step cooking activity invites readers and caregivers to make tasty apple pops. Additional features include reading tips for caregivers, a table of contents, index, and a picture glossary to reinforce new vocabulary. Children can learn more about fall online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Picking Apples and Pumpkins is part of Jump 's All in Fall series.
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Fall Apples: Crisp and Juicy
by Martha E. H. Rustad
Let's go to the apple orchard! Find out how apples grow. See the many things we do with apples. Taste some cider and apple pie. Yum! What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! series, part of the Cloverleaf Books collection. These nonfiction picture books feature kid-friendly text and illustrations to make learning fun!
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Avon Lake Public Library
32649 Electric Blvd.
Avon Lake, Ohio 44012
440-933-8128alpl.org |
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