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Picture Books October 2026 |
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Dinosaur Day
by Edward Miller
This rhymed easy reader features 23 different prehistoric animals (dinosaurs, plus flying and swimming reptiles) as they wake, search for food in different habitats, avoid dangers like erupting volcanos and hungry T. rex, and finally lay their heads down to sleep. With brightly colored, cheerful illustrations, pronunciation guides for all the names, and even some gentle humor, this is the perfect introduction to dinos for the very youngest dinophiles!
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A Surprise for Snail by Petr HorácekIt's Snail's birthday, and he decides he wants to see the sun set by the sea, which is a long way away. Soon he meets Mouse, who's going in the same direction and offers to carry Snail on her back. That's what friends are for, says Mouse. Then Snail runs into Frog, who takes him hopping another part of the distance. Snail is so tired by then that he climbs up on a large rock to rest, sad that he may not make it to the sea in time. But when he opens his eyes again, there it is: a brilliant sunset, right in front of him!
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Do You Really Know Flamingos? by Brandon ToddFrank E. Armadillo, Expert Explorer Extraordinaire, can't help sharing details about his latest discovery: delicate, pretty princess birds. Frank E. knows what flamingos eat (pink cotton candy), where they live (only the swankiest, most exclusive beaches), and even why they stand on one leg (they're practicing to be ballerinas, of course). But then he's interrupted by a real-life Flamingo who has some astonishing news for him. |
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Frankenkitty
by Maudie Powell-Tuck
Meet Frankenkitty--a stitched-together kitten with a haunted castle for a home and a reputation that seems to terrify everyone...even his own inventor! Only Olive, the inventor's brave young daughter, sees the sweet side of this misunderstood kitty. But when terrible things start to happen at the castle--like mice invading the kitchen, frogs appearing in the bathtub, and Brussels sprouts showing up on the dinner menu--poor Frankenkitty gets the blame and is banished from the castle into the snow. Will Olive be able to rescue the poor kitten before it's too late?
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I Will Not Walk to School by Naseem Hrab Monster loves school--but hates getting there. When Bird announces it’s time to leave, Monster refuses to budge. Even the promise of a pancake breakfast barely gets him out of bed. He might make it out the door, but one thing’s certain: he will not walk to school!
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| This Year, a Witch! by Zoey AbbottNo more adorable Halloween costumes for this kid! Nope, this year she's going to be a powerful, fearsome witch -- so fearsome that she might even scare herself. With pops of neon color and perfectly paced page turns to heighten the drama, This Year, a Witch! is a funny and ultimately reassuring read.
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| The Zombees by Justin ColónOn Halloween night, the undead "zombees" rise from the cemetery in a ghastly green swarm. Are they hungry for brains? Or could they have a sweeter purpose? Abuzz with bouncy rhymes and wordplay, "this charming read-aloud will be requested on repeat" (School Library Journal). Read-alike: Robert Heidbreder's Black and Bittern Was Night. |
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| Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet by Beth FerryLonging for a familiar to complete her wonderfully witchy lifestyle, Evelyn acquires a "mystery pet" in the form of an egg. Impatient to meet her new friend, the young witch embarks on a quest to hasten the hatching...only to discover that some things are worth the wait. Sprightly and silly, this book features plenty of cute creatures. Try this next: Lucy Rowland's Witch Cat. |
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| Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew ForsytheAdorable, gnome-like Aggie’s excitement to live on her own turns to annoyance when she discovers that her new cottage comes with a roommate: a shapeshifting ghost who follows her around, steals her socks, and eats all the cheese. Whimsical, imaginative illustrations enhance this offbeat ghost story. |
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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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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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Forsyth County Public Library
660 W. Fifth St., Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336-703-2665forsythlibrary.org |
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