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Picture Books October 2026 |
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The Greatest Bedtime Story Ever
by Jessie Sima
It all started when an elf, who happened to be a great writer, stumbled upon his greatest challenge--a sleep-deprived dragon. Nothing could get the dragon to fall asleep. Any other elf would have fled. But not a master storyteller elf. Confident in his skills, he set to work writing a story that was so entertaining, so thrilling, but also so sleep-inspiring it would be forever known as... THE GREATEST BEDTIME STORY EVER.
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Stampede!
by Jerrold Connors
When a bite from a hungry horsefly causes the other cows in their herd to stampede, Jasper and Cleo are more than happy to join in on the fun! From scaring cowboys in the desert to causing chaos in the rainforest, the clever calves become true globetrotters.When their traveling goes from exciting to exhausting, will they be able to stop the herd in time to make it home for a much-needed nap?
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I Think We're Upside Down!
by Marcus Cutler
Time to shoot hoops with his friend Rabbit! But when the basketball falls UP instead of DOWN, they have to figure out how to make things right. To do that, the two friends will need a little creativity and a LOT of help from the reader in this fourth-wall-breaking picture book full of twists, turns, and surprises!
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One Ocean: A Journey Beneath the Waves
by Nicola Davies
Two children and their grandmother discover a sea heart on the beach: a smooth, round bean the size of one child's palm, which has traveled the world on the Gulf Stream's current. The trio traces the bean's wondrous journey on a map--through seagrass meadows brimming with turtles and tiger sharks, coral reefs, underwater mountains traversed by whales, and kelp forests bobbing with seals--until it washes up, a full year later, on their rainy beach in Scotland.
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The Very Noisy House
by Sally Nicholls
From the garden gate (SQUEEEAK!) through the front door (DING-DONG!) and through all the zany rooms in the house, this boisterous and interactive book takes young readers on a LOUD journey through a bright, bustling home filled with sound words to say out loud on every page. Get ready to shout, sing, and giggle as you turn each page of this noisy adventure!
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| This Year, a Witch! by Zoey AbbottNo more adorable Halloween costumes for this kid! Nope, this year she's going to be a powerful, fearsome witch -- so fearsome that she might even scare herself. With pops of neon color and perfectly paced page turns to heighten the drama, This Year, a Witch! is a funny and ultimately reassuring read.
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| The Zombees by Justin Colón; illustrated by Kaly QuarlesOn Halloween night, the undead "zombees" rise from the cemetery in a ghastly green swarm. Are they hungry for brains? Or could they have a sweeter purpose? Abuzz with bouncy rhymes and wordplay, "this charming read-aloud will be requested on repeat" (School Library Journal). Read-alike: Robert Heidbreder's Black and Bittern Was Night. |
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| Evelyn Witch Gets a Pet by Beth Ferry; illustrated by Charles SantosoLonging for a familiar to complete her wonderfully witchy lifestyle, Evelyn acquires a "mystery pet" in the form of an egg. Impatient to meet her new friend, the young witch embarks on a quest to hasten the hatching...only to discover that some things are worth the wait. Sprightly and silly, this book features plenty of cute creatures. Try this next: Lucy Rowland's Witch Cat. |
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| Aggie and the Ghost by Matthew ForsytheAdorable, gnome-like Aggie’s excitement to live on her own turns to annoyance when she discovers that her new cottage comes with a roommate: a shapeshifting ghost who follows her around, steals her socks, and eats all the cheese. Whimsical, imaginative illustrations enhance this offbeat ghost story. |
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| Bob the Vampire Snail by Andrea ZuillFor kids who enjoy spooky vibes seasoned with supremely silly humor comes the story of Bob, a snail who mysteriously sprouts wings, fangs, and a taste for tomato juice. A sprinkling of snail facts plus illustrations in Halloween-inspired colors round out this quirky tale. Read-alike: Aaron Reynolds’ Creepy Tales! series. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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