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Children's Books September 2026 |
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Sarabeth's Garage
by Melanie Florence
A picture book that celebrates doing your own thing in the face of society's expectations . . . and a sweet story about a girl, her dad, her disapproving grandma and, most importantly, cars. Sarabeth loves cars. She loves the way the engines sometimes roar like lions and other times purr like kittens. She loves seeing sports cars that are sleek and fast like cheetahs and boxy SUVs that trundle along like elephants. And most of all, she loves to help her dad at his garage. Sarabeth's grandmother doesn't approve. She thinks little girls should play with dolls and wear dresses and always have clean hands. But when her car starts grumbling like a walrus instead of purring like a kitten, who will be there to help? A delightful story about an independent and spirited girl who has no time for the limitations that society wants to put on her, and a grandma who gets the opportunity to change her way of thinking.
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Weedy Garden: A Happy Habitat for Wild Friends
by Margaret Renkl
This debut picture book from acclaimed and New York Times bestselling author Margaret Renkl--with collage illustrations by her brother, fine artist Billy Renkl--invites readers to observe and wonder about the various inhabitants in the vibrant ecosystem of a wildlife-friendly backyard garden. Features backmatter. If you were hungry squirrel in the weedy garden, where would you find an acorn? If you were a cottontail rabbit, where would you hide your bunnies? And if you were a child, sitting still and listening, what would the weedy garden say to you?Margaret Renkl, a beloved regular contributor to The New York Times and two-time recipient of the Southern Book Prize, writes beautifully about our changing natural world. In her debut picture book, she asks questions that draw young readers deeper and deeper into the garden, inviting observation and conversation along the way. Each page turn introduces a new plant or animal friend, buzzing and dancing with quiet wonder. The fine artist Billy Renkl, Margaret Renkl's brother and frequent collaborator, brings the weedy garden to life through his signature mixed-media collages. Includes backmatter with more information about the residents of the garden, eco-friendly gardening tips, and instructions on how to make your own collage art project at home or in school.With evergreen themes of patience and respect for the natural world, The Weedy Garden will appeal to readers of Plant the Tiny Seed, On Meadowview Street, and Peter Brown's The Curious Garden.
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Whirby
by Molly Harris
If you (and your children!) struggle with setting a nighttime routine, staying up for countless hours, and regretting it the day after--this picture book is for you! Whirby the robot is all systems go for his favorite school activity: bot battles! All that clinking, clanging, beeping, and banging makes Whirby so excited.So excited that he forgets to recharge at night. He stays up practicing his best moves and building the coolest contraptions before the big battle.But when it's finally his turn to compete...BWOMP! BZZZ! ZZT!With his battery on 0%, will Whirby find a way to still be the bot battle champion? Find out in this funny new offering from The Big Squeeze author, Molly Harris, and the illustrator of Big Bike, Little Bike, Jacob Souva! You'll love Whirby if you: need a reminder to rest and rechargeenjoyed Robobaby, Clink, Boy + Bot, Love Z and Louare a fan of stories that are pure fun and impart important life lessonslove robots, robotics, robot battles, and anything robo-related.
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The Trouble with Children (According to Cat)
by Katie Weaver
The family cat has a LOT to get off her chest. Because, well, living with children can be...challenging. Between attempted-bathing incidents and the children stealing her yarn, this feline has had ENOUGH!!! Will Cat find that there are sweet moments to be cherished amidst the chaos? A heartwarming and hilarious story celebrating the bond between our furry friends and their humans that's sure to leave you with the warm and fuzzies. (And a new appreciation for your four-legged family member.)
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Moon Song
by Michaela Goade
Cuddle up with this celebration of winter and explore the wonders of nature's light with Moon Song from Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade. On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for her worried cousin to help him find comfort in the wintery dark. She invites him to see moonlight glittering in the forest, bioluminescence sparkling by the shore, and northern lights blazing in the sky. In the dark of the night, the whole world sings. Celebrated Tlingit creator Michaela Goade, who brought us a summer's celebration in the Caldecott Honor Award-winning Berry Song, invites us to discover the wonder and comfort of a winter's night through a magnificent Moon Song.
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I Want to Be a Farmer: A My Community I Can Read
by Laura Driscoll
Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionA Level 1 I Can Read for kids who love farms, food, and the environment as well as any child interested in the many careers in agriculture. Visit the State Fair with Dad and his daughter, and get to know all the different kinds of farmers along the way in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this tenth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these farmers: - Grain farmer- Vegetable farmer- Fruit farmer- Rancher- Dairy farmer- Chicken farmer- Sheep farmer- Llama farmer- Beekeeper- Fish farmer- Tree farmer- Flower farmer- Herb farmer
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My Pet Rat Can Do That
by Anna Membrino
Join a proud young pet owner in this heartwarming Step 1 Phonics Reader! Discover all the amazing things her pet rat can do, but most importantly, how much they love each other. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are excited to start decoding letter sounds. A pet rat is the best! They are talented and clean and can do so many things! This rat can swing and cuddle and even drive a car! (Well, a little toy car.) Who knew a rat could do so many things? This highly decodable reader will support emergent readers learning to sound out words and also set the record straight on a much maligned yet lovable creature. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin decoding letter sounds.
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Picnic for Giraffes: Ready-To-Read Level 2
by Cynthia Rylant
Catering a picnic for giraffes may prove too tall an order for the bakery in the fifth book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant A giraffe is having a picnic, and it needs cupcakes placed high in the trees for its giraffe friends Will Ginger, Piper, and Tom be able to measure up?
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Pete the Cat and the Family Tree
by James Dean
Pete the Cat explores his family tree in this I Can Read Phonics Level 2 story full of long vowel sounds and consonant digraphs perfect for learning to read. By the #1 New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean Pete the Cat is making a family tree. He adds Mom, Dad, and Bob. Who is next? Meet the grooviest members of Pete the Cat's super cool family in this highly decodable Level 2 I Can Read Phonics book designed in conjunction with a phonics expert to help kids learn to read. Includes frontmatter with tips on how to support new readers with each sound in the story. For more I Can Read Phonics, check out: Little Critter: Can I Do It? (I Can Read Phonics Level 1)
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Jasmine Takes the Lead! (Disney Princess)
by Random House Disney
Join Princess Jasmine from Disney's Aladdin as she competes in the Princess Polo Championship in this Step 2-leveled Reader in the Step into Reading program! Princess Jasmine is picked to captain one of the teams competing in the Princess Polo Championship! She dreams of winning the golden trophy, but can she get her team ready to compete in time? This step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader featuring a princess and her horse is sure to excite kids who love horses and the Disney Princesses! Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. They are for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
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The Gift of the Broken Teacup: Poems of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Me
by Allan Wolf
Have you ever let your thoughts just float into the sky? Why is today the very best day of the year? And what does a broken teacup have to do with anything? In fresh, accessible poems about mindfulness and related themes, award-winning poet Allan Wolf takes on subjects from kindness to confidence, from finding peace in nature to letting your own joyful ?YAWP!? be heard (thank you, Walt Whitman). Woven throughout are subtle how-to?s on meditation, breathwork, visualization, yoga, journaling, and more, as well as taking in others? points of view, letting go of anger, and other invaluable elements of social-emotional learning. ?Accept the way you feel, and turn / your worry into wonder,? says the poet. This charming collection, animated by Jade Orlando's bright illustrations, offers the tools and the inspiration to make that happen
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We Can Help!: A First Book of First Aid: (An Educational Picture Book That Explores Basic First Aid, Empathy, and Helping Others - For Kids Ages 3-7)
by Vivian French
From scrapes to scratches, head bumps to bruises, learn all about the basics of first aid with Nikki and Enzo. Nikki and Enzo are playing a game about accidents . . . LOTS of accidents. When Nikki's dinosaur crashes into the train station and bumps his head, Enzo's mom, who's a doctor, introduces the two children to some simple first aid, like wrapping ice in a cloth and holding it to the bump. As the game continues, more casualties are discovered (or averted) thanks to Mom's practical advice on things like nosebleeds, allergies, sick stomachs, water safety, and how to get help quickly in an emergency. With a running narrative from prolific storyteller Vivian French, useful tips scattered throughout, and friendly illustrations by Anna Simeone, this charming story--kicking off the First Skills series--will keep young children engaged and serve as a valuable teaching tool for parents and teachers.
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Elephant Bowling and Other Animal Play
by Richard Haynes
Step into the fascinating world of animal playtime to find penguins surfing for the joy of it, primates playing peekaboo, and sneaky keas-the pranksters of the bird world-yanking one another's legs just for kicks. Creatures of all stripes like to play! Some play builds strength and teaches survival skills: a game of tug-of-war prepares wolf cubs for hunting and taking down prey, while games of hide-and-seek give mongooses practice at quick escapes, handy for outmaneuvering predators. Some games appear to be played simply for enjoyment: Polar bears love to slide down snowy hills, then climb back up and do it again. Gorilla parents swing, hug, and give bouncy rides to their children. And elephants have been known to lie in wait for a companion to come strolling along, then-BAROOM!-roll downhill to bowl them over like a friendly ball.--Provided by publisher.
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