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Picture Books September 2026 |
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I Used to Be a Dinosaur
by Casey Lyall
A mama hen demands respect for herself and her chicks--after all, they used to be dinosaurs! From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and award-winning artist Laurie Keller, this is a laugh-out-loud picture book about farmyards, self-esteem, and evolution for fans of Interrupting Chicken and Are You a Cheeseburger?Did you know that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs? A soon-to-be mother hen just found out, and now she is reexamining her entire life. She used to be a dinosaur, a prehistoric queen with a mighty roar! Now she spends her days on a farm, waiting for her eggs to hatch. It's downright fowl! At least, it is until she decides to summon her own inner dinosaur.This award-winning author and artist pair is a comedic dream team! A Spoonful of Frogs author Casey Lyall's read-aloud text is rhythmic and sassy. And Geisel Award winner Laurie Keller brings her signature zany sense of humor and irresistible energy to the expressive chicken and her dinosaur dreams. The result is a story time pleaser that gets sillier with every page turn.A very funny, inventive picture book with themes of self-love and evolutionary science, I Used to Be a Dinosaur is a perfect choice for those who love Click, Clack, Moo and Mother Bruce.
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MR Crump, the Heartless Grump
by Pog
Mr Crump doesn't like holidays or cheer of any kind. And he especially detests children. Can anyone warm Crump's old, cold heart? A darkly comic story for fans of the Grinch and Tim Burton. Everyone avoids curmudgeonly Mr Crump, but they don't know the old man has a secret. He LOVES teddy bears. When trick-or-treaters accidentally uncover his cuddly collection, Mr Crump feels something strange... Could it be that Mr Crump is not so heartless, after all?
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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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Vampurr
by Justin Colón
For fans of Creepy Crayon!, Vampurr is a spooky and hilarious picture book about an adopted vampire kitty who finds the purr-fect home. A fang-tastic read aloud! MEET VAMPURR.Her fur shines blacker than a raven's feathers.Her eyes glow greener than a witch's brew.But most unusual of all are her long, needle-sharp fangs.This is her story...Born among tombstones beneath the blood moon's light, a vampire kitten longs to find a loving home like her siblings who were adopted right away. But her unusual appearance and abilities send visitors fleeing the cemetery in fright. Until one night, an eerie fog rolls in, bringing with it an unexpected new friend. Vampurr is a laugh-out-loud funny picture book that celebrates people loving you just the way you are.
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Wide Load on the Road: A Big Red Truck's Journey
by Stephen Savage
From New York Times-bestselling author/illustrator Stephen Savage comes a delightful picture book about a large truck doing an equally big job, perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site.
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| Stalactite & Stalagmite by Drew BeckmeyerMeet Stalactite and Stalagmite, two anthropomorphic mineral formations growing closer and closer to each other over millions of years. Blending natural history and geology with droll humor and an underlying sense of wonder, this Newbery Honor book will surprise and entertain a wide variety of readers.
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| Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird; illustrated by Andrea TsurumiDo you think you know how familiar Mother Goose stories end? Think again with this cleverly chaotic collection of "popped" nursery rhymes, each of which concludes with a mischievous, party-crashing weasel. Read-alike: David Ezra Stein's Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast.
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| Miguel Must Fight! by Jamie Ofelia; illustrated by Sara Palacios Born into a fearsome family dedicated to sword fighting (and winning), peaceful Miguel is an outlier. His community chides him for preferring pencils over weapons…until El Dragón attacks their village, and Miguel's skills offer unexpected deliverance. For fans of: Munro Leaf's The Story of Ferdinand. |
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| Blake the Snake Bakes a Cake by Amy Young; illustrated by Alison YoungBlake the snake is determined to bake the perfect birthday cake for his friend Drake! Despite increasingly outlandish mishaps -- from a mistake to an earthquake to falling in a lake -- Blake doesn't quit, and each attempt is grander than the last. Plentiful, playful rhymes make this picture book equally suitable as a read-aloud or a confidence-builder for emerging readers. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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