9 September Reads You May Have Missed

 

Happy October! As we enter the spookiest month of the year, here’s a quick recap of our new September reads— perfect for cozy bedtime reading in the chilly season ahead.

 

 

The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC’s (the Hard Way) by Patrick McDonnell

Bestselling and award-winning artist Patrick McDonnell’s hilarious, nonstop adventure will keep your kids engaged as they hunt for the ALLIGATOR, BEAR, CAT, and the rest of the alphabet page after page.

 

 

 

Love the World by Todd Parr

Beloved author Todd Parr is back with a sweet and timeless tale of universal kindness.

 

 

 

I’m Just No Good At Rhyming: And Other Nonsense for Mischievous Kids and Immature Grown-Ups

by Chris Harris, illustrated by Lane Smith

This collection of hilarious poems may have you laughing even harder than your children! Chris Harris’ endlessly clever wordplay evokes the likes of Shel Silverstein with a contemporary edge.

 

 

 

The Littlest Train by Chris Gall

From the creator of Dinotrux and NanoBots comes another colorful mechanical adventure.

 

 

 

The Disastrous Magical Wishes of Classroom 13 by Honest Lee and Matthew J. Gilbert

Have you enrolled your kid in Classroom 13 yet? As with each book in the wacky chapter book series, the second volume contains a diverse cast and a final chapter encouraging readers to continue the story!

 

 

 

The Adventurer’s Guide to Dragons (and Why They Keep Biting Me) by Wade Albert White

The sequel to The Adventurer’s Guide to Successful Escapes is packed with just as much fast-paced action, magic, and fun.

 

 

 

The Way to Bea by Kat Yeh

This novel for all the quiet girls (and boys!) is a charming and insightful journey about being yourself and finding your place in the world.

 

 

 

The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart

The new puzzle-filled mystery from the author of The Mysterious Benedict Society is now in paperback! In this ingeniously crafted novel, readers will be pulled into a tale of clues, narrow escapes, and intrigue.

 

 

 

When the Sea Turned to Silver by Grace Lin

Grace Lin’s breathtaking fantasy inspired by Chinese folklore is now in paperback. This New York Times bestselling and National Book Award finalist contains full-color illustrations sure to enchant readers of all ages.