Picture Books October 2025
Recent Releases
Zombie and Brain are friends by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic
Zombie and Brain are friends
by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic

"Zeb comes from a family of farmers-zombie farmers. Each week they pickle, bake, fry, and sell their grain-fed, free-range brains to be enjoyed by the masses. Zeb understands that brains are food, not pets...until one day he comes across the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he ever did see! Can he convince his parents that his brainy bestie is better off as a member of the family than family dinner?"
The zombees by Justin Colâon
The zombees
by Justin Colâon

On Halloween, a swarm of undead bees invades the town to deliver spooks and sweets
Cat Nap
by Brian Lies

After the determined Kitten chases a mouse into a poster for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, their pursuit takes on the styles of ten iconic masterpieces. Kids don’t need any museum knowledge to be fascinated by the hilarious, arresting illustrations (which include stained glass, ceramics, wooden masks, and more), all rendered in meticulous three-dimensional detail by Caldecott Honoree Brian Lies.
 
The mushroom of doom! by Becky Davies
The mushroom of doom!
by Becky Davies

"A discarded mushroom seeks revenge"
Diego Fuego the firefighting dragon / :  The Firefighting Dragon by Allison Rozo
Diego Fuego the firefighting dragon / : The Firefighting Dragon
by Allison Rozo

"A young dragon learns to celebrate the unique icy powers that set him apart from his fire-breathing family and becomes a hero"-- Provided by publisher
Cute and Creepy
Witch Hazel
by Molly Idle

Memories drive this bewitching tale: while ailing in bed, elderly witch Hazel finds joy in sharing her memories with young companion Hilda; and after Hazel is gone, Hilda finds solace in memories of their time together. A sepia backdrop lends a quiet, nostalgic tone to the gently shaded white-and-gray illustrations.
See the Ghost: Three Stories About Things You Cannot See
by David LaRochelle; illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

In this beginner-friendly read, the titular characters from See the Cat and See the Dog return for several laugh-out-loud encounters with mischievous invisible characters (who can be seen only via their speech bubbles). Featuring easy-to-read words and sophisticated visual humor, See the Ghost offers new readers a sense of both accomplishment and fun.
Why Did the Monster Cross the Road?
by R.L. Stine; illustrated by Marc Brown

Meet Hunny, a spiky monster who's feeling down-and-out, and Funny, a google-eyed monster determined to crack jokes until Hunny cracks as well -- a smile. Depicted in hilariously yucky collage art, the monsters are fun to look at, eye-rolling punchlines and all. Written by Goosebumps author R.L. Stine and illustrated by Arthur creator Marc Brown, this book is sure to be in demand year-round.
Hardly haunted by Jessie Sima
Hardly haunted
by Jessie Sima

House wants to be a home and hopes for a family that doesn't mind her creaky hinges and banging pipes; however, her new family is not quite what she expected. 100,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Little Ghost Makes a Friend
by Maggie Edkins Willis

Little Ghost, an adorably round specter who only goes out on Halloween, longs for a real friend. New neighbor Anya seems to have a lot in common with Little Ghost -- could they be kindred spirits? With soft, cartoony illustrations, this ghost story is heartwarming instead of horrifying. Read-alike: Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago.
 
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