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New Kids' Books October 2026 |
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I Am a Good Dog: A Dogtown Book
by Katherine Applegate
Metal Head, a robot dog in the Dogtown shelter, longs to find a forever home in the New York Times bestselling series that has already found homes in readers' hearts.
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The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers
by Beth Lincoln
The Swifts take Manhattan in the hilarious, third installment of Beth Lincoln's quick-witted bestselling mystery series. An ambitious and intricately plotted caper that will have readers riveted until its final, and supremely satisfying, sleight of hand. --The Wall Street Journal After catching a murderer at the family reunion and solving a century-old art caper, the Swift children have built a reputation as expert sleuths. But when cousin Atrocious needs help to solve a murder in New York City, Shenanigan is wary until she finds out the victim is connected to their old friend Daisy DeMille and her family's flower empire. Trapped by a snowstorm in the DeMille's high-rise greenhouse headquarters, Shenanigan will have to weed out the poisoner hiding among the plants. For their new adventure, Shenanigan and the beloved Swifts are joined by another eccentric, and fabulously fatal, family--the American DeMilles, including flamboyant heir-apparent Dandelion, ambitious brother Basil, and tenacious siblings Moss and Delphinium. The Swifts are back with their trademark witty wordplay, murder mysteries, and, of course, shenanigans.
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The Lost Three
by Annie Barrows
A wickedly entertaining supernatural story about three siblings finding their way in the world as ghosts from the bestselling author of the Ivy and Bean series, Annie Barrows. Everyone at the Ghost Guild knows how the afterlife is supposed to work. But something is amiss with the case of three siblings--Genie, Fenella, and Tillotson Maconochie--who are beginning their journey as ghosts in a highly irregular way. They haven't even been issued their copy of the Ghostology, which would have helped them know how to stay out of trouble. It's no wonder that they fall prey to the infamous swindler Serena Aster, and end up trapped in her mansion to do her evil bidding for eternity. When they discover that a young orphan is trapped with them, their desire to break free and find their greater ghostly purpose takes on new urgency. In this page-turning, beautifully illustrated yarn, perfect for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Eventsand The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science readers will discover that at the end of their lives, the Maconochie siblings' remarkable story is only just beginning.
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Building 903
by Lois Lowry
In the tradition of her bestselling, award-winning phenomenon, The Giver, Lois Lowry delivers a story about censorship, comfort, complicity, and the radical power of books to open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination.Twins Tessa and Theo live in a world ruled by a tyrannical leader, where there are no dangers or rebels... or so they've been told. In this world, citizens live long lives, and while many hate their leader, they are comfortable and safe. So, when Tessa's brother disappears, nobody wants to discuss it. But then Miriam, their 135-year-old neighbor bound for the retirement community, slips Tessa a key--not only to her brother's disappearance, but to the source of all real magic . . . books. As Tessa and her parents begin their search for Theo, Tessa learns that books not only tell us stories--they open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination. Once that truth has been revealed, Tessa won't be able to rest until she has retrieved her twin and society itself has been transformed.Two-time Newbery-winner Lois Lowry has crafted a narrative that feels at once prescient and eternal: in this world, the imagination is the revolution. Not only does Building 903 sit in the same resonant space as The Giver Quartet, but it is also a profound addition to Lois's enduring body of work--and a testament to the strength and value of her voice, vision, and legacy.
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Camp Half-Blood: From the World of Percy Jackson: The Wild Zone
by Rick Riordan
Ever wonder what goes on at Camp Half-Blood in between Percy Jackson's legendary quests? Find out in the start of a new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan and an all-star team of coauthors In book one, five newbie demigods dare to enter Camp Half-Blood's forbidden Wild Zone, unleashing ancient curses, bloodthirsty monsters--and a fight to survive. Katie Kim may be a newcomer to Camp Half-Blood, but even she knows they weren't supposed to be running through the Wild Zone--the forest is off-limits to campers and staff. Why, then, did Clarisse, head counselor of the Ares cabin, take her and four other newbies there in the dark of night and tell them to race back to camp by morning? Clarisse's threat was scary enough, but when Katie's half-brother Grant goes missing, his disappearance sparks the arrival of vicious monsters and a mysterious curse. It's up to Katie and the three remaining newbies--the Wild Omada--to brave the Wild Zone again and uncover its dark and deadly secrets.
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How to Train Your Dragon School: Fight of the Flamestrike
by Cressida Cowell
In this exciting How to Train Your Dragon spin-off series perfect for young readers and packed with fun illustrations and easy-to-read chapters, follow Hiccup and his fellow Warriors-in-Training in their hilarious, hair-raising adventures. Disastrous Lesson Number Two: Boarding-An-Enemy-Ship-At-Sea Hiccup and his fellow Vikings are SUPPOSED to be learning about enemy ships at sea. But when they come across a mysterious vessel, with a ripped sail and nobody driving it, Hiccup's heart sinks. There is something deeply spooky about this ship. They really, really shouldn't get onboard. But... like on so many occasions in Hiccup's life, they are going to do it anyway. Welcome to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL, where Viking and Dragon Heroes are made How to Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing How to Train Your Dragon School: Fight of the Flamestrike For more fantastic stories from Cressida Cowell, don't miss the entire How to Train Your Dragon series, the out-of-this-world Which Way to Anywhere adventures, and The Wizards of Once series.
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The Curse Breaker
by Jen Calonita
After twelve-year-old Benny finally reaches the Isle of Ever, she must play a challenging new gamefind the lost piece of pirate treasure needed to break the curse once and for all.
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New Picture Books & Early Readers
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Featherwand: A Bluey Storybook
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Bingo is on a mission to keep Bluey from attending Chloe's birthday party--luckily, she has her Featherwand to help her Read more in this fun storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ Bluey is about to head out to a birthday party--but Bingo is not invited After discovering a magical feather that can make things oh-so-heavy, Bingo knows just what to do. She'll make everything in the Heeler house too heavy to lift Will her plan work, or will Bluey make it to the party after all? Read on to find out Bluey follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible blue heeler who lives with her mum, dad, and little sister, Bingo. Along with her friends and family, Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure.
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Dino-Helpers
by Lisa Wheeler
Dinosaurs who work as community helpers provide assistance to others all day long.
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Penelope Rex vs. the New Kid
by Ryan T. Higgins
"Penelope Rex loves her school, she loves her friends, and she loves that she's the only one in her class who can dunk a basketball. But when a new dinosaur arrives, Penelope Rex begins to doubt herself. Is she no longer special? What if her classmates like the new dinosaur kid more? Can Penelope learn to share the school or is thereonly room for one prehistoric kid on the playground?"
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The Haunted Playground
by R. J. Palacio
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Wonder and the illustrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events comes a spine-tingling Halloween picture book adventure I cast the spell that brings to life this playground of the night.Here my phantoms come--but not to spook or fright. They're here because they want to laugh, to frolic and be merry.They're here because they need to take a break from being scary. When all the trick-or-treating is done and children are tucked in, ghosts are drawn to one special place: the Haunted Playground Ruled by Rex Magnificus, ghosts arrive not to haunt but to play. But will the appearance of two human children interrupt their revelry? From two master storytellers, this Halloween story is a modern classic
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You Can't Do That!
by Marty Kelley
Teaching kids confidence and challenging their own limits is the hilarious message in this look at some of the things you can't really do--unless you really want to try. YOU CAN DO ANYTHING Well, now wait a second. Certainly not anything? You can't eat a waffle the size of a car or fart a rainbow or teach a chicken to bake a pie, right? Join in on this silly, bouncy journey to discover all the things you just CAN'T do. Or can you . . .
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Night Ride
by Christopher Myers
A stunning, first-of-its-kind, wordless picture book in the medium of stained glass about a group of kids riding through NYC, capturing the joy of Black childhood and the freedom of exploring a city that feels like it belongs to you, from Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers. Setting out on a warm and glorious night, a group of kids grab their bikes to explore a city that for a moment in time feels like it belongs entirely to them. Riding from Harlem, through Central Park, to Chinatown, and over the Brooklyn Bridge, the iconic landmarks of New York City become mirrors that reflect their joy and freedom. Rooted in the quotidian and expanding into the fantastical, this wordless picture book by Caldecott Honoree Christopher Myers is illustrated entirely in stained glass, reminding us that Black childhood is beautiful, fragile, and holy.
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Byron Public Library District
100 S. Washington St.
Byron, Illinois 61010
(815) 234-5107byronlibrary.org |
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