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Picture Books September 2026 |
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New and Recently Released! |
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| Luisa, at Your Service! by Sara Amini; illustrated by Juana MedinaWhen a group of turistas arrive in Salento, Columbia, ebullient young Luisa and her rooster Pablo immediately sweep them off on a free, highly specific tour featuring family-favorite spots, local lore, and -- begrudgingly -- the famous Cocora Valley. Told in English with some Spanish words, this colorful and fast-paced picture book will charm armchair travelers of all ages. |
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My Dog Smudge by Sujean RimSmudge the dog does not bark, so his owner and he go explore the sounds that other animals make as they discover that you do not need words to show you love someone.
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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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| Faraway Family by Padma Venkatraman; illustrated by Nicole WongInitially, the child in this picture book is uncomfortable during an overseas trip to visit grandparents who "feel like strangers." During a power outage, however, Grandma's flashlight offers an opportunity to connect through wordless shadow puppet play. Children with distant family of their own will find reassurance in this quietly authentic story. Read-alikes: Jess X. Snow's We Always Had Wings; Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanias. |
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Babies Are Not Bears by Linda LoddingBabies and bears have a lot in common. They're both cute and cuddly. They both like to color and play peek-a-boo. They both eat porridge and dress up for Halloween. But babies are NOT bears. Detailed descriptions and whimsical artwork show just how alike babies and bears are (and how to spot the difference) in this humorous book.
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Owls Make Terrible Teachers by Kristi MahoneyPrepare for laughs and learning in this humorous sequel to the award-winning book, Alpacas Make Terrible Librarians. Another round of surprises awaits when you find out what might happen when an owl takes flight in the classroom as a substitute teacher.
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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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| 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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Lola Reads to Leo by Anna McQuinnLola reads story books to her new baby brother Leo, and even though Mommy and Daddy are busy, they still have time to read to Lola at bedtime.
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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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Splat and the Cool School Trip by Rob ScottonJoin Splat the Cat on a school trip to the zoo in New York Times bestselling author-artist Rob Scotton's hilarious new adventure, Splat and the Cool School Trip. Splat the Cat is so excited when Mrs. Wimpydimple announces that the class will be going to the zoo. While everyone calls out his or her favorite animal--Elephant! Giraffe! Monkey!--Splat only wants to see the penguins. After all, penguins are perfect; they are black and white, just like Splat! All day long, Splat just can't wait. But when the smallest animal makes the biggest splash and shuts down the penguin exhibit, Splat goes home disappointed and alone . . . or does he?
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Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen CroninFarmer Brown is going on vacation. He asks his brother, Bob, to take care of the animals. But keep an eye on Duck. He's trouble. Bob follows the instructions in Farmer Brown's notes exactly. He orders pizza with anchovies for the hens, bathes the pigs with bubble bath, and lets the cows choose a movie. Is that giggling he hears? Giggle, giggle, quack, giggle, moo, giggle, oink... The duck, the cows, the hens, and the pigs are back in top form in this hilarious follow-up to the beloved Caldecott Honor Book Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8! |
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Longwood Public Library800 Middle Country RoadMiddle Island, New York 11953
(631) 924-6400
longwoodlibrary.org |
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