New Children's Books October 2025

Updated September 30, 2025
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A Fall Day for Bear
Becker, Bonny/ Denton, Kady MacDonald (ILT)
Paper Book
Can gruff and grumpy Bear cheer up his usually upbeat friend Mouse? With signature with and whimsy, this delightfully mismatched duo is back in a much-anticipated seventh story! One fall day Bear is getting ready to have a picnic with Mouse. But when it's time to leave together,...
Fish friends forever
Ferguson, Kerry
Paper Book
This touching story of losing a dear pet and learning how to move forward is told in endearing diary entries and tender, childlike art. "Whoop-a-loop and wahoo!" writes the young girl in her diary on the day she welcomes her pet fish, Frank, into her home. She and Frank play...
The Faraway Forest: Wally's Route
Fong, Debbie.
Paper Book
Welcome to Faraway Forest, a magical woodland village home to an assortment of adorable animal characters, including a sweet and dedicated raccoon named Wally and a loyal white rabbit named Bo. Perfect for kids who love Animal Crossing!
Wanda hears the stars : a blind astronomer listens to the universe
Hansen, Amy
Paper Book
A nonfiction picture book biography of astrophysicist Wanda Diaz Merced and how losing her sight didn't stop her from studying the stars. An inspiring true story of a woman scientist of color that's a riveting intersectional read for STEM fans ages 6-9. Growing up in...
The Zoo: The Inside Story
Payne, Jawnie
Paper Book
Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo in this illustrated nonfiction story by zookeeper and TikTok sensation Jawnie Payne. The perfect gift for kids who love animals or are going on a trip to the zoo! Follow the story of several characters during a busy day-...
Ghouldilocks and the three ghosts
Sullivan, Annie
Paper Book
A classic fairy tale is turned on its head when a creepy ghoul and three not-so-scary ghosts replace familiar characters in this funny holiday story. Ghouldilocks and the Three Ghosts is the Halloween version of a well-known fairy tale. This Ghouldilocks has the same...

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