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Picture Books October 2026 |
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Cow and Sow
by Matthew Farina
Take a spin on the ice with Cow and Sow in this warm and witty picture book about the uplifting power of friendship from award-winning author Matthew Farina and Caldecott medalist Doug Salati. It's wintertime, and old friends Cow and Sow are bored of being cooped up inside. When the two take a walk and literally stumble onto a frozen pond, they discover the thrills of skating -- the gliding, the spinning, the jumping But as their newfound fun takes a competitive turn, things heat up. Soon it isn't just the ice that's beginning to crack . . .
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Amara Visits the Library
by Janay Brown-Wood
There's something new to explore in our neighborhood, and Amara is excited to visit her local library with her Gram. Amara is looking for just the right book to borrow, but a library is a big place and this is her first time visiting. Luckily Ms. Donna at the librarian's desk is ready to give Amara and her Gram a grand tour. From the computer stations to the makerspace, Amara learns lots of important ways her public library serves her community. Excellent questions from Amara and friends also prompt readers to learn more about occupations and what goes on behind-the-scenes. Whether for supplemental use in the classroom or at home, this gorgeously illustrated picture book is an excellent model of community, diversity, and curiosity.
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What Rhymes with Pterodactyl?: The Worst Rhyming Book Ever
by Raj Haldar
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of P is for Pterodactyl comes another hilarious fresh look at the English language. Get ready to make the most unrhymable words rhyme and form the basis for rap.Ptolemy the Pterodactyl loves to write rhyming poetry and rap. He's discovered that there are lots of tricky words in the English language like orange, gulf, and circus that don't rhyme with anything. But, using slant rhyme and internal rhyme, Ptolemy and his crew of hip-hop word nerds have figured out how to make the most unrhymable words rhyme. When you read this book, be sure to make up some zany rhymes of your own, and you'll be a rapper too.
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Who Just Farted?
by Zehra Hicks
Ever wondered why your farts smell, or which animal has the biggest farts of all? Get ready to laugh and learn with this hilarious and informative picture book all about farts Explore the fascinating science of farts, from the way the human body functions, to the smelliest culprits of the animal kingdom. Discover which foods make us the windiest, which animals actually don't fart, and which people have made a name for themselves with their terrific toots. Packed with silly illustrations and easy-to-understand explanations, this book answers all the questions kids have about farts in a way that's both educational and entertaining. Perfect for curious kids who love a bit of toilet humor, this book is guaranteed to get everyone laughing while learning about the science behind this natural bodily function.
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Whale Song
by Nicola Davies
From the ocean's depths to a boat's deck to the spacecraft Voyager, join best-selling author Nicola Davies and award-winning illustrator Britta Teckentrup in celebrating the beauty and power of the humpback whale and its mysterious song. The music of our aquatic neighbors, humpback whales, echoes through the ocean depths, stringing sounds together like beads on a necklace. With their whoops and wails, roars and whistles, the whales listen and learn, copying the distinctive patterns from one another--before making their own unique additions and spreading new songs across the seas. Follow the lyrical story of one whale's spectacular song, at once mysterious and majestic, as it traverses the world's oceans. A note from the author describes the first time she was able to hear the humpback song in the wild, while an end note offers further details on how the whales' song is shared.
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Saguaro
by Laekan Zea Kemp
A child grows like the saguaro cacti that nourish the lives around him, knowing even the tallest cactus was once small, too. Abuelo tells his grandson that as hard as it is to imagine, the saguaro cacti that tower over the family rancho were once tiny seeds in the ground. It takes half a century to grow one spiky arm, decades more for the flowers to bloom. It takes help from hummingbirds, coyotes and shady trees. The oldest saguaros have seen how children are like seeds, too. One day, the same cacti that saw Abuelo grow up will see his grandchild follow in his footsteps, and beyond. The seeds once planted will bear miraculous fruit. Pura Belpr Honoree Laekan Zea Kemp honors Chicane roots in this meditative story of family legacy and boundless potential. Vibrantly illustrated by Gaby D'Alessandro, Saguaro is as grounding and lovely as the flowering desert guardians themselves.
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Kiki and Me
by Leo Timmers
First there was a long, windy road. Then I heard voices. The gate lowered . . . and there she was. Kiki. It took her a while to get used to me, but she was a fast learner. Kiki did everything for me. She watered me, kept me warm, groomed me, and fed me. Kiki loved me. And I loved her. Kiki and her horse explore the landscape together and are inseparable. But Kiki grows older and things change. One day, the horse is alone--and thinks it will be forever.Delicate black-and-white drawings alternate with rich, dramatic paintings to tell a poignant story about inseparable friends and growing up.
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Fancy Dogs
by Tini Malina
Our best friends are featured at their most stylish--and silliest--in this hilarious rhyming picture book that's a perfect gift for dog lovers of any age. Fancy dogs are elegant and distinguished, but of course, our lovable four-legged friends have many facets. They may have the chicest sweaters, but they still roll in the mud, drink from the toilet, and chew up our favorite shoes. However, that doesn't make us love our furry friends any less. If anything, their behavior makes the perfect tale for a sweet little book sure to delight anyone whose best friend is fancy pants--and more.
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Contact your librarian for more great books for ages 0-8!
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