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Picture Books September 2026 |
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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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I Am a Spicy Nugget
by Loryn Brantz
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the award-winning creator of Feminist Baby and Poems of Parenting comes the hilariously relatable story about a girl whose big emotions turn her into a spicy nugget What a delicious book. Funny, fun, wise, and tender. Loryn Brantz truly gets kids (and grownups, too).--B. J. Novak, #1 bestselling author of The Book With No Pictures Angry? Overwhelmed? Confused that a simple request for a pet penguin has been unreasonably denied? Then you might be at risk of becoming . . . A SUPER HOT SIZZLING EXTRA SPICY NUGGET Follow one such nugget as she releases fiery fury on all who dare approach (stuffed animals, beware ). But big emotions and even bigger personalities are no match for a little patience and a lot of love--the best remedies for soothing even your spiciest feelings.
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| The Path by Pamela Paul; illustrated by Qin LengOn a crowded path through a park, mutual annoyance grows among the runners, bikers, birders, roller-bladers, kids on scooters, and families with babies -- until a passing murmuration of starlings prompts a communal change in perspective. Loose, expressive illustrations and speech-bubble text add immediacy to this encouraging slice of life. |
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A Riddle of Eels
by Nicholas Day
A sweeping, slippery ode to a mysterious creature that has baffled scientists and philosophers for centuries--the eel--from the author of the Sibert Medal winner The Mona Lisa Vanishes and the illustrator of the Caldecott Honor book Mel Fell. A springboard to a big and stimulating idea . . . that all we do know and have learned about our 'vast, wondrous' world can blind us to how very much remains for us to discover.--Booklist, starred review 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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Piccolo and the Chicks
by Dan Yaccarino
Explore the city with Piccolo as he sets off on an exciting adventure with six mischievous chicks. Piccolo the stylish shrew is always happy to help his animal friends. So, when Mrs. Gallina asks if he can babysit her chicks, he gladly accepts. The task seems simple enough, but when Piccolo suggests they play hide-and-seek, the chicks prove to be experts at the game. Piccolo must search long and hard throughout the streets of Bella Citt passing familiar friends as he spots the chicks' clever hiding spots. With markets, flower stands, and picnic baskets to search, will Piccolo be able to track all six chicks down and get them home in time for their nap? This endearing story of community, kindness, and perseverance is full of playful shenanigans. Don't miss Piccolo's adventures Piccolo Piccolo and the Chicks
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Small Pets
by Cynthia Rylant
Say hello to many cute, cuddly, very small pets in this adorable picture book from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant. In one happy neighborhood, there live many cute and cuddly pets of diminutive size. There are the parakeets, Zelda and Marty; rabbit parents Fluff and Puff with all their baby bunnies; two little mice named Tomato and Potato; and, last but not least, corgis Cookie, Biscuit, and Muffin Though each animal friend may be small, they're sure to get a big aww out of readers of all ages with their infectious charm.
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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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| That You Are Here Is No Small Thing by Traci N. Todd; illustrated by Vashti HarrisonIn striking illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Vashti Harrison, a ribbon of blue light connects three contemporary Black American children to the diverse diasporic history that makes their lives possible. Publishers Weekly deems this picture book "a reverent reflection on ancestry, cultural memory, and hope." Read-alike: Zetta Elliott's A Song for Juneteenth.
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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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| 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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| Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird; illustrated by Andrea TsurumiDo you think you know how familiar Mother Goose stories end? Think again with this cleverly chaotic collection of "popped" nursery rhymes, each of which concludes with a mischievous, party-crashing weasel. Read-alike: David Ezra Stein's Interrupting Chicken: Cookies for Breakfast.
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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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| 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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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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