Picture BooksSeptember 2025
Recent Releases
Aggie and the Ghost
by Matthew Forsythe

Adorable, 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.
Bob the Vampire Snail
by Andrea Zuill

For 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 and illustrations in Halloween-inspired colors round out this quirky tale.
Bunny Made Tea
by Amanda Baehr Fuller

One spring morning, Bunny decides to make a cup of tea and is then joined by friends for impromptu visits, prompting Bunny to make so much tea there isn't enough for Bunny, but the next day Bunny's hospitality is repaid. 
If You Were A City
by Kyo Maclear; illustrated by Francesca Sanna

"If you were a city, how would you be?" Readers and listeners are invited to ponder that question in this picture book, which offers a visual journey through a variety of vivid, bustling cities both real and fictional.
Pajammin'
by Ziggy Marley

"Follows a family's pajama party sleepover as they spend a fun night together filled with games, pillow fights, music, and stories"
Retro Reads
Check out these awesome books from the not-so-distant past!
 
Cookie Time
by Jessie Sima

To bypass the waiting period while Grandpa’s cookies bake, Kat and Ari build a time machine, leading to unexpected visits to the past and the future, as well as a newfound appreciation for the present and the people who share it. Candy-colored pastels heighten the energy in this zany yet sweet story.
Dare To Be Daring
by Chelsea Lin Wallace; illustrated by Lian Cho

An inclusive crew of kids decide that they'll "dare to be daring." Separately and in groups, they face fears such as a dodgeball game, a dark basement, and a visit to the dentist. Despite setbacks (“nope, not happening”), they all find their bravery in this relatable, rhyming read.
Leaves!
by Robert N. Munsch

"When they find their Dad's fancy new leaf blower in the garage, siblings Sidney and Alex decide to use this instead of a rake and watch as colorful, swirling chaos ensues! Simultaneous. Illustrations. "
Let's Go! Haw Êkwa!
by Julie Flett

With expressive illustrations and a dynamic sense of motion, only sparse words are needed to tell this story of a beginner skateboarder’s perseverance. From the first tumble to the exhilaration of finding community at the skatepark, each step of the process is punctuated with a Cree and English refrain: "haw ȇkwa! Let's go!"
The ABCs of Fall
by Jill Howarth

Pairing autumnal art with the letters of the alphabet, this delightful board book, with plenty to discover on each page, celebrates the fall season from A to Z. 
Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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