New and Coming Soon Picture Books
October 2025
 
Picture Books
The witching hour by Jennifer Harris
The witching hour
by Jennifer Harris

In the witching hour between dinner and bedtime, anything can happen--laughter, tears, fun screaming and not-fun screaming--in a story about a family of witches desperately trying to entertain a cranky baby
Truckin' by Nancy Hundal
Truckin'
by Nancy Hundal

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Shibu's tail by Tess Thomas
Shibu's tail
by Tess Thomas

"Shibu the cat has a lot of feelings and thankfully his fluffy tail helps him express them all! But one day, Shibu realizes that all the other cats are keeping their feelings (and their tails) tucked away. Maybe it would be better to try and fit in?"
Seven Babies by Forest Xiao
Seven Babies
by Forest Xiao

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One Can by Lana Button
One Can
by Lana Button

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The mushroom of doom! by Becky Davies
The mushroom of doom!
by Becky Davies

"A discarded mushroom seeks revenge"
The lighthouse keeper by Eugenio Fernâandez Vâazquez
The lighthouse keeper
by Eugenio Fernâandez Vâazquez

"The coast can be a dangerous place, especially in stormy weather. Fortunately for us, out in the middle of the sea lives the lighthouse keeper, a remarkable person who dedicates his life to saving the lost and shipwrecked. You'd think he'd be lonely outthere all on his own, but he has a secret friend who visits him when he least expects and most needs it"
Knight Owl and Early Bird by Christopher Denise
Knight Owl and Early Bird
by Christopher Denise

Owl, captain of the Knight Watch, is dismissive of Early Bird, an energetic and talkative bird who aspires to be a Knight Owl until her bravery shines through during a wolf attack. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Giselle by Charlotte Gastaut
Giselle
by Charlotte Gastaut

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Little rebels by Yuyi Morales
Little rebels
by Yuyi Morales

"Three young rebels build bonds of trust with one another and themselves, which are tested when they find their river dried up and an animal friend injured"
A Million Yes's by D. J. Corchin
A Million Yes's
by D. J. Corchin

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Let's Get Spooky by Stepanka Sekaninova
Let's Get Spooky
by Stepanka Sekaninova

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Board Books
Let's Make Cookies : See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It! by Jamie Oliver
Let's Make Cookies : See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It!
by Jamie Oliver

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My First Disney Pal : My First Disney Pal: Minnie Mouse! by Disney
My First Disney Pal : My First Disney Pal: Minnie Mouse!
by Disney

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Let's Make Pizza : See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It! by Jamie Oliver
Let's Make Pizza : See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It!
by Jamie Oliver

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Upside down animals by Danielle McLean
Upside down animals
by Danielle McLean

"Young readers can watch the images transform when the book is flipped upside down. Watch a monkey climb high and then swing low; a duck float above the water and then dive into the water; and a cat leap and then fall fast asleep"
The pigeon won't count to 10! by Mo Willems
The pigeon won't count to 10!
by Mo Willems

"A counting adventure you won't want to miss! Do you think the pigeon will count to ten?"
A world to meet by Katie Harnett
A world to meet
by Katie Harnett

"Utilizing poetry and a comforting art palette to support development, this board book highlights all the simple wonders the world has to offer. It's designed to transition with babies as they grow, employing patterns and soft art to keep little ones engaged and inspired. This is a perfect reassuring book--and gift--for all new babies coming into the world!"
 
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