September Books
Copy That, Copy Cat!
by Katrina Tangen
Biomimicry means learning from nature to solve problems. People look at how animals, plants, and even bugs do things—like flying, staying warm, or finding food—and then copy those smart ideas to make inventions that help us in everyday life!
This clever rhyming lift-the-flap picture book introduces young readers to the fascinating world of biomimicry—where nature inspires invention. Through playful riddles and peek-through die-cuts, children are invited to guess which human-made creations mimic animals and plants. From sonar inspired by bats to snowshoes modeled after animal paws, each page turn reveals a surprising answer and a fun fact hidden under the flap. With vibrant illustrations and interactive elements, this book makes learning about science and design delightfully hands-on. Bonus endnotes include extra guessing games to reinforce curiosity and discovery.
Apples and Robins
by Lucie Felix
An absolute treasure!
All you need for apples . . . are circles and the color red. In this extraordinary book, one thing transforms into another as each page turns—a circle becomes an apple, an oval becomes a bird, winter becomes spring. Constantly surprising and brilliantly constructed, Lucie Félix's Apples and Robins is full of the magic of shape, color, and imagination. All you need to do . . . is turn the page.
Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375851690
Sneezy Louise
by Irene Breznak
Louise gets up with itchy eyes, a wheezy throat, and a very, very sneezy nose; it's going to be a bad day. Especially when you keep forgetting to cover your mouth when you sneeze and keep getting reminded to “cover your mouth, PLEASE!”. Louise has problems at school, during ballet class, and even when being read a bedtime story. A charming story with illustrations that capture the events that goes on during a day and Louise with her tickly sneezy expressions.
Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0375856412
Loose Leashes
by Amy Schmidt
Photographs by Ron Schmidt
Poems and photo tributes to our lovable friends; dogs. Cute photos that compliment the poems. Children will delight in looking at the charming photos, there is information on each dog at the end of the book.
A book children will enjoy with interesting silly poems, from the title poem "Loose Leashes" about being off the leash and taking a road trip to the "I Will Not Go To The Groomer" about bathing in a sink. Delightful fun poems with charming interesting photos.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
By Bill Martin and Eric Carle
A treasured classic that introduces colors in a friendly chant. Age 3 to 6
A to Z Kids Stuff "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? activities and printables
If You Take A Mouse To School
by Laura Numeroff
Follow a boy and his plucky mouse through a busy day at school. Age 5 to 7
The Napping House
By Don and Audrey Wood
A group "of sleepers (granny, child, dog, cat, mouse) accumulate on a bed in a rainy afternoon napping house, until a wakeful flea starts a chain reaction that rouses the lot. Age 3 to 6.
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How To Make An Apple Pie And See The World
by Marjorie Pricema
When an energetic little baker discovers that the market is closed, she travels the world to find the freshest ingredients for her apple pie. Age 6 to 8
Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13: 978-0525648673
Hey Grandude!
by Paul McCartney
Four grandchildren are hanging out with their Grandude on a rainy day that leaves the grandchildren bored and antsy. Grandude brings out postcards and a magic compass that transports everyone off to different places and adventures that are daring and dangerous. Grandude does play a guitar, right-handed. The adventures end with a spin of the compass that delivers a weary Grandude and grandchildren back home and bedtime. The illustrations are colorful and filled with action. A sweet story showing a grandfather and his grandchildren that is fun and funny.
Rosie the Dragon and Charlie Say Good Night
by Lauren H. Kerstein
Charlie has a routine list to help his pet dragon Rosie with bedtime. He is determined to smooth Rosie's bedtime routine. Tucking Rosie into bed is not an easy task. "Rosie has a burning need for a beverage the second we say good night." A fun book with fun wordplay and stellar art with escalating bedtime disasters and Charlie knowing how to help and soothe Rosie in the age-old struggle of bedtime.
