October 2026 list by Angie R. |
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Bluey's Heelerween
by Jessica Magro
Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin are ready for Halloween and want to play a scary game, but their night keeps turning out more silly than spooky. That is, until Dad makes it the scariest night of all!
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The Book That Can Read Your Mind
by Marianna Coppo
Prepare to be amazed by this magic trick in a book!
Lady Rabbit isn’t just pulling rabbits from hats or disappearing. For her next act, she’ll read your mind! Pick a character from her adorable audience, keep it secret, and watch as the book guesses who you chose.
Inspired by 17th-century magic books, this interactive game will enchant readers with surprising outcomes and plenty of play-again fun. Let the magic show begin!
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Dobby
by J. K. Rowling
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Read all about Dobby in the POCKET POTTERS series, the fully illustrated, official guides to your favorite characters from the wizarding world. When did Dobby first meet Harry? Why does he love socks, and how did he get a job at Hogwarts? Discover all this and more about everyone’s favorite mischievous house-elf with a heart of gold. Perfect for new and longtime Harry Potter readers alike.
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E-I-UFO
by Zach Von Zonk
Old MacDonald had a farm—that is, until an alien spirits his animals away in a UFO. Now, Old MacMartian has a farm—in space—and young readers will delight in the out-of-this-world hijinks that result when cows, pigs, sheep, and more create chaos in his spaceship.
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Gabby Torres Knows What You Did
by Angela Dominguez
In the third Gabby Torres graphic novel, nine-year-old Gabby is determined to solve the mystery of her new neighbors. When strange packages wrapped in white plastic arrive next door, Gabby grows suspicious. Is that a couch... or a coffin? Then mysterious howling in the night convinces her that only SHE can get to the bottom of it. But not everything is as it seems, and Gabby soon learns that making assumptions can turn sour, while the truth can be even sweeter.
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Here a Creak, There a Shriek!
by Kelly Conroy
Creep your way through a spooky farm in this Old MacDonald Had a Farm-inspired Halloween rhyme!
Eeek-I Eeek-I Oh! Venture through foggy fields filled with howling beasts and cackling witches, wind through haunted woods, and brave a scarecrow’s maze. Then open the creaking barn doors for a not-so-chilling surprise: a fabulously spooky barn dance!
Perfect for Halloween fans ages 3–7.
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I Am a Spicy Nugget
by Loryn Brantz
Angry? Overwhelmed? Upset that your request for a pet penguin was denied? You might be at risk of becoming a spicy nugget, too! Follow one fiery little nugget as she unleashes her fury, only to discover that big emotions are no match for a little patience and a lot of love.
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The Jungle of Carabanana
by Kate McKinnon
From Saturday Night Live legend Kate McKinnon comes the third book in her #1 New York Times bestselling series about mad science, three peculiar sisters, and the mysterious Millicent Quibb! The Porch sisters are headed to the almost-French city of ParisToo, where the evil KRA is plotting its most dastardly plan yet. Between baguettes, berets, one very big bug, and danger around every corner, Gertrude, Eugenia, Dee-Dee, and Millicent must uncover long-buried secrets and tap into mad science like never before. At any and all costs, the KRA MUST BE STOPPED!
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Lol 101: A Kid's Guide to Writing Jokes
by David Roth
Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow exercises, and sample jokes, this humorous how-to joke book for kids proves that with a little elbow grease, anyone can write jokes that really make people LOL. Covering everything from surprise to wordplay to visual jokes--plus tips on how to perform a joke so it lands--LOL 101 is the approachable and (of course) funny guide for any kid ready to channel their inner comedian.
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Older Than Dirt
by Don Brown
Two-time Sibert Honor winner Don Brown has crafted a graphic history of the world's geology with a humble groundhog tour guide, leading readers through the planet's natural history and stages of the Earth's evolution, as well as the incredible natural forces constantly at work.
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The Pine Cone's Secret
by Hannah Barnaby
A sequel to The Pumpkin Seed’s Secret, this cozy rhyming picture book explores all the things a pinecone seed can become! With each turn of the page, a pine cone transforms from a tower to a feast, a blanket, and even a Christmas tree. Includes fun facts about pine trees and a pine cone craft, making it perfect for fall, winter, and the holidays.
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Please Don't Scare the Ghost
by Carrie Williford
It’s Halloween night, time to take your friendly neighborhood ghost trick-or-treating! But there’s something you should know about your ghostie friend: they scare easily. As you meet witches, zombies, vampires, and other creepy crawlies, you’ll need to follow a few rules to keep from frightening your new friends. With sweet, funny text and cozy illustrations, Please Don’t Scare the Ghost is a reassuring and playful guide to Halloween night.
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The Pumpkin Thief
by Alice Hemming
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes a funny Halloween-y mystery! Squirrel and Bird are back, and Bird’s pumpkins keep disappearing. With footprints, peck-marks, and a feather left behind, there must be a PUMPKIN THIEF! But is there really a thief on the loose, and what do the jack-o’-lanterns appearing on neighbors’ doorsteps have to do with it? A playful Halloween adventure with vibrant illustrations, lovable characters, and bonus material about Halloween traditions.
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Ten Little Night Stars
by Deb Gruelle
Count stars instead of sheep with this adorable rhyming bedtime book. With its cuddly animals and early learning concepts, Ten Little Night Stars is the perfect addition to your little one's bedtime routine. Ten Little Night Stars is: An early learning concept book for children ages 0-4. A warm and cozy read-aloud with interactive and engaging rhymes.
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Walter Does His Best
by Eva Pilgrim
From journalist and Good Morning America host Eva Pilgrim, Walter Does His Best follows Eva's French Bulldog, Walter, on a hilarious romp around New York City to remind kids that kindness isn't about perfection but about the love you give along the way.
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We Really Like Cooking Slop!
by Cher Willems
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Mo Willems and Cher Willems comes an Elephant & Piggie family cookbook packed with 50 yummy recipes! Join Piggie, Elephant Gerald, and their friends as they whip up breakfasts, snacks, mains, desserts, and even Piggie’s Signature Slop. Fully illustrated and photographed, this do-together cookbook features kid-friendly kitchen skills, cooking tips, fun food facts, and plenty of delicious recipes for the whole family to make and enjoy together.
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Who Was Lizzie Borden?
by Meg Belviso
How did a young woman devoted to helping others become the prime suspect in her parents’ gruesome deaths? In 1892, Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother were found murdered in their Massachusetts home, with no signs of forced entry. Lizzie was the only other person home, but little evidence tied her directly to the crime. The shocking case made her an overnight celebrity and left a mystery that still fascinates today: Was Lizzie guilty? And if not, who was?
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Who's Making That Big Stink?!
by Darrin Lunde
Find out which animals smell like sweaty feet, rotting vegetables, and buttery popcorn in this guessing game perfect for fun and rowdy read-alouds.
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Witchward Bound
by Erin Bow
Once upon a time there were two witch’s helpers: Butter the cat, who knows he’s destined to be a hero, and Owl the raven, who wouldn’t recognize destiny if she flew into it. They do not get along. But when their witch vanishes, Butter and Owl must set out to find her, facing sirens, cyclops, gods, and ghosts along the way. To reunite their family, they’ll have to do the hardest thing of all: learn to work together. Humorous and heartfelt, this whimsical adventure explores what it means to be a great hero and a good friend.
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The Wump
by Tony Diterlizzi
Timothy has always been a good kid who wouldn’t hurt a fly. But when a shadowy monster appears and begins feeding on his darkest thoughts, everything changes. Facing bullies at home and school, Timothy retreats into the monster’s shadows and becomes consumed by revenge. But how much of himself can he give up before he is completely transformed? A creepy and poignant story about the darkness and light inside us all.
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