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Picture Books September 2026 |
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Turtle with a Toolbox
by Beth Ferry; illustrated by Dudolf
Using his handy toolbox shell, adorably round-headed Turtle is building something, and each of his animal friends has a unique skill to contribute.
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The Stuffie Stand
by Maddie Frost
Moose loves stuffies so much, he makes them himself. He's even turned his sewing shed into a shop, where he sells them to everyone in the neighborhood. They're cute and tasteful, with just the right amount of SQUISH Everyone loves them, including Mabel, a neighborhood girl who also makes stuffies. Yet Mabel's stuffies are SO over the top--bedazzled, with hats, shoes, scarves, crowns. Truth be told, Moose is not a fan. But when his orders start to multiply and he can't keep up with the demand, Moose must do something very hard: ask for help...from Mabel
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How to Be a Proper Ogre
by Kelly Dipucchio
Move over, Shrek -- there's a new family of ogres in town in this hilarious modern fable about finding your voice.
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A Surprise for Snail
by Petr Horàcek
It's Snail's birthday, and he decides he wants to see the sun set by the sea, which is a long way away. With a rich palette and a gentle narrative, picture book creator Petr Horácêk pays quiet tribute to friendship, kindness, and the wonders of nature--and, of course, special birthday wishes.
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The Biggest Cat in the Book
by Ben Lerwill
Cats of all shapes, colors and sizes star in this playful picture book, but which of them is the biggest? From tiny kitten Pippa, who loves to explore slippers, to Paisley the Persian cat, who loves cardboard boxes, and Dave the Devon Rex, who is DEFINITELY not related to the T. rex, this book contains a bunch of adorable cats. Each is special in its own way, but only one of these lovable fluffballs can be the biggest.
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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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