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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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| 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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| 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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Hanson Public Library
132 Maquan Street
Hanson, Massachusetts 02341
(781) 293-2151hansonlibrary.org |
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