New & Notable Kids' Books - October Highlights

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated November 5, 2024
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Duck, duck, gobble! [board book]
Forester, J. D. 
Gather around the table for a delicious Thanksgiving feast! But first...duck, duck...WOOF! Join the farmer's animal friends in a chaotic game of chase as they wait for their last guest to arrive. This fun, playful read-aloud will have parents and children alike...
The crayons give thanks
Daywalt, Drew 
Paper Book
*An Indie bestseller!* The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to give thanks! Perfect year round, but especially poignant during Thanksgiving. The Crayons are thankful for so many things--from...
You're the pumpkin in my pie [board book]
Gehl, Laura 
Paper Book
This lovey board book is perfect to share with your little pumpkin! You're my jack-o-lantern's smile You're the apple of my eye You're my trick-or-treating candy You're the pumpkin in my pie From changing leaves to sweet...
How do dinosaurs say trick or treat?
Yolen, Jane 
Paper Book
It's trick or treat time for our bestselling dinosaurs! Roar with laughter in a Halloween adventure you will never forget! How does a dinosaur say "trick or treat" When walking down with kids down a Halloween street? Does he stomp on the pumpkins and throw...
The Pumpkin Princess and the forever night
Banbury, Steven 
Paper Book
A spooky yet heartwarming adventure about one girl's journey into the land of the undead, and the unexpected family she finds along the way. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and the hit series Wednesday. On Halloween, it is always wise to expect the...
Hello Hello Opposites [board book]
Wenzel, Brendan. 
Paper Book
Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Brendan Wenzel's irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello. Say HELLO to learning fun! ...
Maisy's Rocket [board book].
Cousins, Lucy. 
Paper Book
Three, two, one . . . blast off with Maisy! In an irresistible shaped board book, little fans can join their favorite mouse on a space adventure. Who better to lead a rocket voyage to space than the intrepid Maisy? Strap in with your favorite mouse and her pal Cyril as...
Dot! Scribble! Go!.
Tullet, Hervé. 
Paper Book
From Hervé Tullet, author of the New York Times bestseller Press Here, a picture book to unleash children's creativity: Using only a finger and a great deal of imagination, Hervé empowers readers to create a simple flower . . . an entire garden . . . and even whole new worlds!...
How to Pee Your Pants The Right Way.
Wilson, Rachel Michelle. 
Paper Book
Don't miss this humorous and heartwarming picture book by debut creator Rachel Michelle Wilson about that embarrassing moment in life when you (gasp) pee your pants. Well, it happened. You peed your pants. You probably regret that second (okay,...
Stitches of Tradition (Gashkigwaaso Tradition)
Rendon, Marcie. 
Paper Book
"Noozhishenh, bimadiziwin," Nookomis says. "My granddaughter, live a good life." An Ojibwe grandmother carefully measures and selects just the right colors of fabric, and her sewing machine hums whirr, whirr, whirr late into the night. In the morning, her growing...
Where to Hide a Star.
Jeffers, Oliver. 
Paper Book
Celebrate twenty years of The Boy in this highly anticipated new adventure from the internationally bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found Oliver Jeffers! Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy...
Two Tales of Twenty-Six
Simpson McLellan, Stephanie. 
Paper Book
Two Tales of Twenty Six is an exciting new early reader in a flip book format. Early Readers offer deliberate repetition and illustrations designed tosupport comprehension while still sharing great stories. In the spirit of Arnold Lobel's "Frog and Toad" books, Red Deer's first...
Katrina Hyena, Stand-Up Comedian.
Kohn, Sophie 
Paper Book
An early chapter book about a laughing hyena who yearns to be a stand-up comedian that will have kids rolling with laughter When the spotted hyenas in Katrina's clan laugh, it's meant as a warning to alert the clan that danger is near. But that's not why Katrina laughs. Katrina laughs...
Stella and Marigold.
Barrows, Annie 
Paper Book
From the creatorsof the New York Times-bestselling Ivy + Beancomes a fun and funny new series about two small sisters with very big imaginations. Generations of readers have fallen in love with Ivy + Bean, which has sold over 8 million copies and been adapted into a popular Netflix Original...
The Bletchley Riddle.
Sepetys, Ruta 
Paper Book
A stunning collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, this middle grade historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother's disappearance.
Hot Mess.
Kinney, Jeff 
Paper Book
In Hot Mess, book 19 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, Greg Heffley is in for a particularly awkward summer with his whole family. The pressure is building for Greg Heffley, who discovers that when you...
Dork Diaries 16 Tales from a Not-So-Bratty Little Sister.
Russell, Rachel Renée 
Paper Book
Nikki Maxwell's diary enters her bratty little sister's clutches in this sixteenth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! It's almost time for school to start again, and Nikki is a little worried--but, as always, she has her BFFS to help. Only, it...
We Do Not Welcome Our Ten-Year-Old Overlord.
Nix, Garth 
Paper Book
From master storyteller Garth Nix, the chilling story of a strange object that falls into the wrong hands and has the potential to destroy the world. Perfect for fans of STRANGER THINGS and THE LAST KIDS ON EARTH. It's not fair. Kim's always lived in the shadow of his younger sister, Eila...
Baby-sitters Little Sister, Vol. 9 Karen's Grandmothers
Martin, Ann M. 
Paper Book
Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off from The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by newcomer DK Yingst! When Karen adopts a grandmother from Stoneybrook Manor, she has more grandmas than anyone she knows -- five! Karen thinks that is very special. But Karen's new grandmother is so...
Puffin and Penguin
Becker, Helaine. 
Paper Book
On his first day at his new school, Puffin is thrilled when Penguin is assigned to be his buddy - Penguin's the coolest kid in the school! But Puffin quickly learns that the coolest kid is also the busiest kid, especially with Penguin starring as King Midas in the school play. Puffin realises he's...
Tegan and Sara, Vol. 2 Crush
Quin, Tegan. 
Paper Book
From indie-pop twin-sister duo Tegan and Sara and Eisner Award-winner Tillie Walden comes the second book in their bestselling contemporary middle grade graphic novel duology, all about crushes, crushing it, and being crushed by life in junior high--perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier's...
Wingborn
Liu, Marjorie. 
Paper Book
In this spectacular graphic novel sequel, New York Times bestselling author Marjorie Liu returns to the epic setting of Wingbearer, following Zuli and her friends as they continue their quest to save the world's magic. After her encounter with the Witch-Queen, Zuli is shaken--but feels...
Katie, Big and Strong The True Story of the Mighty Woman Who Could Lift Anything.
Cooper, Jennifer 
Paper Book
Katie Sandwina lifted more than carousels and cannons--she also lifted up women everywhere! Discover the story of a real-life superwoman who used her powers for good. Katie Sandwina was the strongest woman the world had ever seen. In her circus performances, she bent steel bars, broke...
Narwhal Unicorn of the Arctic.
Fleming, Candace 
Paper Book
Venture to the Arctic Ocean and discover real life underwater unicorns--narwhals--in this stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book. You are a narwhal. Shy... Swift... Small... Humans call you unicorn of the Arctic. When winter...
Beyond Infinity Exploring the Secrets of the Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope.
Drimmer, Stephanie Warren 
Paper Book
See farther into the universe than ever before and discover how NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is unlocking the mysteries of space! Have you ever wondered what the universe looked like billions of years ago, or asked yourself what might happen if galaxies collided? The James...
How to Cook Everything Kids.
Bittman, Mark 
Paper Book
Mark Bittman's first cookbook for kids is here! His newest in the beloved How to Cook Everything series focuses on empowering children with all the kitchen skills they need to choose, prepare, and cook the foods they like with the people they love. Mark Bittman inspires kids...
LEGO Timelines A Visual Journey Through Ten Decades of LEGO History.
Hugo, Simon 
Paper Book
Celebrate more than 90 years of LEGO play with LEGO® Timelines! Embark on an epic tour through ten decades of history - from before the iconic LEGO brick to today's amazing sets and beyond. Pore over pages packed with more than 70 illustrated timelines...

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