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InCROWdible Fall Reads for Librarians

Who Ate Steve?

Written by Susannah Lloyd Illustrated by Kate Hindley
4-8

A hilariously quirky mini mystery reminiscent of Jon Klassen's classic I Want My Hat Back. Welcome to this extremely interesting book about size. Marcel is a bird and he is big. Steve is a worm, and he is . . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know…

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This Is Not A Small Voice

Written by Traci N. Todd Illustrated by Jade Orlando
8-12

A beautiful, bold collection of more than 100 dazzling poems by Black poets for the whole family to treasure. Discover classic favorites and new stars. This gorgeously illustrated children's anthology is the perfect introduction to poets such as Lucille Clifton, Langston Hughes, Benjamin Zephaniah, Gwendolyn Brooks, Maya Angelou, Amanda Gorman,…

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A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes and Poems

Illustrated by Frann Preston-Gannon
2-5

Explore an enchanting world of 101 treasured nursery rhymes, poems, and songs with timeless appeal In this captivating collection of nursery rhymes, songs, and poems, a new generation of readers will fall in love with favorite characters like Humpty Dumpty, the Owl and the Pussy-cat, Little Miss Muffet, and a…

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Up High

Illustrated by Matt Hunt
2-5

A walk down busy city streets can feel scary when you're small, but the world doesn't seem so frightening when you're perched up high on Dad's shoulders! Going up high on Dad's shoulders is the best way to feel BIG in cities that make you feel small. This tender, funny…

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There Are No Silly Questions

Written by Mike Rampton Illustrated by Guilherme Karsten
8-12

Have you ever wondered . . . If dinosaurs sneezed? How long would it take to run around the world? If moths like light so much, why do they only come out at night? Find out in this hilarious collection of more than 200 wacky and wide-ranging questions, cleverly answered…

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MEGA

Written by Jules Howard Illustrated by Gavin Scott
9-12

Discover the megafauna species that have shaped our planet - from the mighty megalodon, saber-toothed cats, and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes, and whales that live today. Why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about…

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Secrets of the Snakestone

Written by Piu DasGupta
9-12

A remarkable middle-grade debut that takes readers on a thrillingly fast-paced race through the murky and magical underbelly of 19th-century Paris. Zélie is often accused of being a witch, but she doesn't believe in magic. That is until Jules climbs up from the reeking Parisian sewer and hands her the…

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Princess Minna: The Wicked Wood

Written by Kirsty Applebaum Illustrated by Sahar Haghgoo
6-8

A suspenseful and slightly spooky story, the third in a full-color, humorous series perfect for readers just moving up from picture books. The King and Queen have DISAPPEARED! The townsfolk saw them go into the Wicked Wood with Lorenzo the dragon and they haven't come back. One by one, Minna's…

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Tummy Time: Savanna

0-3

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out book with a mirror! Say hello to the animals on one side and a mirror for babies to see themselves on the other. This dazzling board book series is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise…

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Tummy Time: Farm

0-3

Make tummy time extra fun for little ones with this fold-out book with a mirror! Say hello to the animals on one side and a mirror for babies to see themselves on the other. This dazzling board book series is designed with tummy time in mind - a gentle exercise…

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