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Picture Books October 2026 |
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Beware the Sock Monkeys!
by Jonathan Stutzman
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Tiny T-Rex series and creators of the popular Llama trilogy, comes a hilarious picture book about what really happens when your socks go missing...
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The Lonely Fox
by Neena Phan
Lonely? Crowded? Wolf can't decide Here's a tale for anyone who's ever wanted friends--and a little space. Perfect for fans of Grumpy Monkey and Mother Bruce.Wolf is a very lonely fox . . .until he's not.This laugh-out-loud, lushly illustrated debut about wanting friends and some peace and quiet is perfect for anyone who knows what it's like to feel both emotions at once.
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Small Pets
by Cynthia Rylant
Say hello to many cute, cuddly, very small pets in this adorable picture book from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant. In one happy neighborhood, there live many cute and cuddly pets of diminutive size. There are the parakeets, Zelda and Marty; rabbit parents Fluff and Puff with all their baby bunnies; two little mice named Tomato and Potato; and, last but not least, corgis Cookie, Biscuit, and Muffin Though each animal friend may be small, they're sure to get a big aww out of readers of all ages with their infectious charm.
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Ugo
by Habib Sadeghi
With lush paper-cut illustrations by Pura Belpré award-winner Abraham Matias, this modern-day homage to The Story of Ferdinand is a gentle celebration of self-compassion, community, and kindness.
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Here Comes the Band
by Shadra Strickland
From Ezra Jack Keats Award and Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe New Talent Award winner Shadra Strickland comes a dazzling picture book about a young child who watches in awe as an HBCU band takes the field and works its magic. The game is tied at seven. A hush falls over the stands. Get up and stand up, everybody Here comes the band Everyone has their favorite part of a football game, but at a historically Black college or university, halftime is game time when the band takes the field in this glorious celebration of the tradition and pageantry of an HBCU band.
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Snickerdoodle
by Victoria Kann
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pinkalicious series comes a series about a zealous puppy who wants to win over his new family--but first he will have to compete with Princess Kitty Newly adopted Snickerdoodle wants to be the perfect pet, but he can't stop making mistakes. Determined to prove he's the best pup around, he'll have to be even better than Princess Kitty, the family's beloved cat. What if he decides to be just like her--maybe then he can win his new family's affection. But when a day full of copycat mishaps goes terribly wrong, Snickerdoodle comes to realize he might not need to change after all. Featuring a puppy who sometimes feels jealous of others, like all kids do, this heartwarming story will have readers cheering for Snickerdoodle as he learns an important lesson about staying true to himself.
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The Sick Day: Three-And-A-Half Stories
by Ame Dyckman
Cat and Rat help Bat recover from a cold in this sixth book in the Bat, Cat & Rat series--that includes the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning Vacation--from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague. Cleaning is on the agenda for today in Bat, Cat, and Rat's cozy home But where could Bat be? In Sneezing, Cat and Rat find Bat in his room and he's audibly under the weather In Resting, Cat and Rat make sure Bat is all cozied up and then join their sniffly roommate in resting...even if it means going off schedule. In Feeling Better, the trio wakes up from their nap, and Cat makes everyone's favorite sandwiches, which doesn't go according to plan but ends in smiles Bat, Cat, and Rat's irresistible friendship and amusing antics are sure to have kids laughing along.
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Midnight Manor: A Backwards Bedtime Book
by Sid Sharp
Goodnight Moon meets the Addams Family in this deliciously backwards bedtime story and picture book debut by Eisner nominee Sid Sharp.When the sun goes DOWN, it's time to get UP at Midnight Manor The unusual residents have a busy night counting the caterpillars on the curtains and playing drums with the banshees in the basement. Before they know it, the sun is rising-which means it's finally time to say goodnight.Midnight Manor is brimming with quirky characters and spooky scenarios in thoroughly domestic settings, from skeletons in the closet to bats in the laundry basket. Equal parts tribute to Edward Gorey and Maurice Sendak, this timeless bedtime book in reverse will delight kids and adults alike with each luxurious page painted in Eisner-nominated artist Sid Sharp's trademark lush style.
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Turkey's Fall Fumble
by Wendi Silvano
Join Turkey and his friends as they celebrate the fall festivities in this silly addition to the popular Turkey Trouble series Turkey and his friends are so excited for the Harvest Moon celebration. There will be apple picking, a corn maze, a pie-eating contest, a hayride, and of course, the annual football match. This year, Farmer Jake is in charge of the corn maze, and he's been working hard on it--the farm animals can't wait to see what it looks like In fact, Turkey doesn't want to wait another minute. So when Turkey gets a hold of Max's legen-dairy football, his excitement sends that ball right into the corn maze. Can Turkey and his friends find a way to get the ball back before Max finds out? With a few clever disguises, Turkey hopes to save this fumble...
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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
by Charles M. Schulz
A spooky season classic gets new life in this super chubby board book edition of the Peanuts gang's whimsical Halloween adventures in It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! It's Halloween night, and the Peanuts gang is busy dressing up in costumes, trick-or-treating, and bobbing for apples. Meanwhile, Linus is waiting for the Great Pumpkin to rise from the pumpkin patch and bring toys to all the children of the world. Could this be the year it finally appears? (c) 2025 Peanuts Worldwide LLC
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Turkey Trouble
by Wendi Silvano
A turkey tries to hide on Thanksgiving by disguising himself as other animals on the farm
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Don't Push the Button!
by Bill Cotter
Larry the monster is up to his usual shenanigans in this USA Today bestseller by Bill Cotter. A great read-aloud, interactive picture book that kids will go back to time and again.There's only one rule in Larry's book: don't push the button.(Seriously, don't even think about it!)Even if it does look kind of nice, you must never push the button. Who knows what would happen?Okay, quick. No one is looking... push the button.Uh, oh.Why readers love the Don't Push the Button series: Celebrate curiosity with this silly monster bookA fun read-aloud and bedtime bookScreen-free fun for kidsMakes a great gift for children!
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| Bob the Vampire Snail by Andrea ZuillFor kids who enjoy spooky vibes seasoned with supremely silly humor comes the story of Bob, a snail who mysteriously sprouts wings, fangs, and a taste for tomato juice. A sprinkling of snail facts plus illustrations in Halloween-inspired colors round out this quirky tale. Read-alike: Aaron Reynolds’ Creepy Tales! series. |
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A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
by Charles M. Schulz
This Thanksgiving, be grateful you can take home the entire PEANUTS gang in the timeless classic A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Based on the television special, Charlie Brown and his friends are back in this loveable story as they search to find out what puts the thanks in Thanksgiving.
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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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