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Picture Books and Early Chapters October 2026 |
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Let's Find Yaya and Boo at the Park!: A Hide-And-Seek Adventure
by Andrew Knapp
Play hide-and-seek at the park with lovable dogs Yaya and Boo in the latest adventure in this joyful board book series. Is that Boo under the playground slide, or Yaya behind a tree? Can you find the dogs shaded park paths, or hidden in an outdoor yoga class? Learn new words by finding fun objects in twelve scenes, and enjoy playing hide-and-seek with Yaya and Boo all throughout the park.The next installment of the beloved Find Momo series.Features Andrew Knapp's signature colorful and inviting photography.Highlights all the fun activities and moments of community in a public park.Spend another splendid day of fun with these adorable dogs
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The Pigeon Won't Pick a Color!
by Mo Willems Workshop
From Mo Willems Workshop comes this funny and engaging early-learning concept board book all about color, with touch-and-trace features throughout. The Pigeon is RED-y to pick a color for this book, but which one? Yellow is too mellow. Maybe orange? Or blue? Or purple ? Do YOU think The Pigeon will pick a color? The Pigeon WON'T Pick a Color is part of a collection of original board books featuring The Pigeon, ideal for babies, toddlers, and fans of the picture book series. Mo Willems Workshop makes books that you can read AND play Starring The Pigeon, Elephant & Piggie, and more of your favorite Mo Willems pals, our books feature engaging and fun stories, games and activities designed to spark creativity . . . and stop pigeons from driving buses.
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Tom Nancy: The Sheep Who Swapped Brains with a Boy
by Mac Barnett
From two of the most acclaimed and beloved picture book makers today, Mac Barnett and X. Fang, comes a hilarious trickster tale like no other. A sneaky sheep has a proposal for an innocent boy that will change both of their lives forever: a brain swap Farmer's son Felix knows that Tom Nancy is a clever little sheep. Still, Felix is surprised to learn that not only can this sheep talk, he also has a marvelous machine stowed away in the barn that will allow them to switch brains for the day. Felix agrees to Tom Nancy's idea of a swap, and it works Felix finds that life in the pasture as a sheep is interesting. But Tom Nancy discovers that being a boy who wrestles and eats sandwiches is simply stupendous So when Felix tells him he's ready to switch back, Tom Nancy has another idea . . . A deliciously subversive story that delivers some just deserts, Tom Nancy will have readers of all ages laughing out loud and on the edge of their seats.
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Mariposa's Journey
by Belen Medina
The journey looms long and dangerous, but Mariposa is not migrating alone. Every year when the cold winter months threaten, monarch butterflies embark on an incredible migratory journey from the northern United States and Canada to the warmer climates of southern California and Mexico. Every year, humans migrate too. For survival. For family. For a better life. The path will not be easy. Will Mariposa find the way to the warmth and safety of home? Critically acclaimed author Belen Medina explores the interconnectedness of monarchs and migrants while richly textured artwork from Caldecott Honor recipient Juana Martinez-Neal creates a visually breathtaking odyssey.. An author's note provides additional context about the indigenous Mazahua people of Mexico and their interactions with the monarch butterfly, as well as more information about the butterflies' migratory routes and conservation status.
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A Riddle of Eels
by Nicholas Day
Often misunderstood, the eel has baffled scientists and befuddled philosophers for centuries. You'd think a book about eels would tell you everything you need to know about eels: where they're born, how they grow, where they live, where they die. But the truth is far stranger: the more we think we know about eels, the more the mysterious creature wriggles away, leaving even experts scratching their heads. And maybe this book tells you a few things about Eels. We know, for instance, that they are fish even though they look like snakes. But how can we ever know if we've got the complete picture on anything? Why are we so certain of our knowledge...till we're not? With humor and expressive, bright illustrations, this book blends science and history to illuminate a real-life mystery that has puzzled great minds from Aristotle to Freud. Perfect for inquisitive readers and fans of weird-but-true stories, here is a celebration of curiosity and the unknown by a Sibert Medalist and a Caldecott Honoree--it reminds us that some questions are more magical when they don't have simple answers.
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Buffalo Ways: The Enduring Story of Buffalo and the First Peoples of North America
by Deidre Havrelock
Imagine millions of buffalo covering the Great Plains. Here's the story of how they almost became extinct and one man who helped saved them. For thousands of years, North America had its own animals, its own peoples, and its own way of life. For many of these Indigenous Peoples, especially those who lived on or near the Great Plains, that way of life centered on Buffalo. When respect for Buffalo began to fade with the arrival of Europeans, a young man named Latatitsa (Little Peregrine Falcon Robe) was sent to protect and care for a group of calves. He transported the calves across the Rocky Mountains to the safety of the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana. His heroic efforts helped save the species from extinction. Expertly researched and lovingly written by children's book author Deidre Havrelock, a member of the Saddle Creek Cree Nation and passionate advocate for Buffalo conservation and preservation, Buffalo Ways celebrates Native history and identity for young readers. Havrelock details the history of the Buffalo in North American and Latatitsa's extraordinary trek, while William Burns's art captures the true story in epic detail.
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Creature Powers: Small and Mighty! (Wild Kratts)
by Martin Kratt
Join the Wild Kratt as they discover the amazing world of tiny creatures in this Step into Reading Step 2 leveled reader! Chris and Martin Kratt-the Wild Kratts-explore the fascinating lives of ants, mice, tardigrades, and other tiny creatures that thrive by being small. Fans of the Wild Kratts TV series will love learning how these animals use their small size as an amazing creature power in different environments. This information-packed book not only entertains but also helps children ages 3 to 6 learn to read.
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Featherwand: A Bluey Storybook
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
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!
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Cat and Lola: School Picture Day
by Melissa Villaseñor
Created by comedian and Saturday Night Live alum Melissa Villaseñor comes a laugh-out-loud book about friendship and being yourself. Meet Cat and Lola, the most mismatched best friends you'll ever meet. Lola is loud, messy and happily herself- free spirited and full of energy. Cat, a former social media petfluencer, is polished, stylish and into all things cool and fashionable. When school picture day arrives, Cat, who knows a thing or two about looking good for the camera, helps Lola find the perfect outfit. Together, they try all sorts of outfit ideas, with Cat eager to help and Lola ready to experiment-though none of them fit right. As their plans spiral into hilarious chaos, they discover that being yourself is always the best look of all. Illustrated by Mexican artist Jimena Sánchez Sarquiz, Cat and Lola: School Picture Day blends offbeat humor with genuine heart. This standout early reader graphic novel is perfect for kids who love funny stories and characters who don't always agree, but always care.
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I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26)
by Lauren Tarshis
Eleven-year-old Dylan is still reeling from the injury that shattered his all-star Little League dreams back home in Boston. His film-maker older sister offers him the trip of a lifetime: to travel with her as she films a world-famous lion expert in the heart of southern Africa. Dylan’s days in the wilds of Botswana are filled with awe and wonder ― elephants splashing in lagoons, leopards growling under star-lit skies, herds of zebras racing through golden grasslands, glittering snakes basking on tree branches ― until disaster strikes. A plane crash hurls Dylan into the unforgiving wilderness, where deadly creatures are on the prowl. Alone, injured, and terrified, Dylan must summon every ounce of strength and as he faces the deadliest predator of all: the African lion.
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