From Halloween to bullying prevention, our October picks cover a wide variety of seasonal topics. Here are some great books to cozy up to with your kiddos.
By Holly Peppe
Sophie is a little girl who lives beside a lake and makes friends with a pair of swans who visit her every day. One day, when a bully starts to torment the swans, Sophie rushes to defend them not by attacking the bully, but by showing him kindness when he gets into trouble on the lake. A heartwarming children’s book that tackles important themes of kindness, empathy, and bullying prevention. Ages 3-8.
Kloe’s New Start
By K.M. Selvidge
Kloe can’t wait to get started at her new school… but when her brother Wreny starts acting out, will she end up stuck in his shadow? Or will she be able to make her own way and make others see her for who she truly is? A heartwarming tale that teaches kids about making friends, feeling included and learning to be your own person. Ages 8-12.
The Legend of the Serpent Witch
By F.P. LaRue
Just in time for Halloween comes a new Scary Shivers Mystery adventure where young readers can solve mysteries alongside Ollie, Mellie and Scotty. In the third edition, they stumble upon clothing in the woods that belongs to a group of boys who went missing. Through their quest to find the missing kids, they encounter an evil witch who casts scary spells and wicked curses on the whole town! Ages 9-12
By Lauren Sanchez
Flynn is a fly with big dreams of becoming an astronaut. One day, he stumbles onto a rocket ship that takes off! Follow Flynn on an exciting journey to space to learn more about our planet.
A celebration of overcoming challenges, the joy of learning and dreaming beyond the stars. Kids will especially love that the book glows in the dark and includes a free poster. Ages 3-8.
Ava the Monster Slayer: Sleepover Superheroes
By Lisa Maggiore
At their school’s sleepover event, Ava and her friends must rescue their beloved stuffies after they’ve been taken by a group of older girls. But that means they must enter the school hallways, rumored to be haunted with ghosts and mythical creatures! This imaginative graphic-novel style picture book keeps youngsters on the edge of their seats while showing them how to face their fears. Ages 6-10.
Self Disclosure: research was compiled from Expound Publicity.
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