Picture Books October 2025
Recent Releases
Creepy sheepy by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Creepy sheepy
by Lucy Ruth Cummins

Sleepy Sheepy wants his costume to be creepy and unique, so on Halloween night he becomes a Sheepwalker sheep
Zebra and Yak : the backwards alphabet book by Paul Friedrich
Zebra and Yak : the backwards alphabet book
by Paul Friedrich

When the alphabet starts with Z instead of A, Zebra and Yak make their way through a mixed-up alphabet in search of Apple
Caboose by Travis Jonker
Caboose
by Travis Jonker

Cedric knows all the tricks to make sure he's the line leader in school, but when his antics go too far, he's banished to the back of the line, where, as the caboose, he comes up with new hijinks. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Daisy rewilds by Margaret McNamara
Daisy rewilds
by Margaret McNamara

Nature-loving Daisy's passion for rewilding illustrates the importance of conservation to her community
Dino-birthday by Lisa Wheeler
Dino-birthday
by Lisa Wheeler

Dinosaurs celebrate their birthdays with a variety of different parties, presents, and games depending on the season
Cute and Creepy
Bruce and the legend of Soggy Hollow by Ryan T. Higgins
Bruce and the legend of Soggy Hollow
by Ryan T. Higgins

"Bruce and the residents of Soggy Hollow tell a spooky story to get into the Halloween spirit"
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.
Wolfgang in the meadow by Lenny Wen
Wolfgang in the meadow
by Lenny Wen

Striving to hone his spooking skills to one day become the great spirit of the Dark Castle, Wolfgang must decide whether he's really ready to leave his beloved meadow behind when he wins the honor of haunting the Dark Castle's shadowy halls. 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.
 
How do dinosaurs say trick or treat? by Jane Yolen
How do dinosaurs say trick or treat?
by Jane Yolen

In rhyming text, dinosaurs learn the does and do nots of Halloween trick or treating
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