MCFL KIDS: New Picture Books for September 2026Like this list

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• GRUFFALO GRANNY

  Donaldson, Julia

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  Gr. PreK-1, Gruffalo Granny is visiting the Gruffalo family in this brand-new Gruffalo story! The Gruffalo said to his daughter one day, “Your Gruffalo Granny is coming to stay.”

• SPELLS TO CAST ON YOUR PARENTS

  Holmes, Pete, 1979-

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  Gr. PreK-1, Snakes that slither, frogs that leap, Make my grown-up FALL ASLEEP! SIP-SAP-SOAP-SHHHHH! Featuring a snarky dragon named Jesse—and YOU as the narrator—Pete Holmes’s debut children’s book celebrates silliness, imagination, and the magic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE BLANKET

  Dorleans, Marie

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  Gr. PreK-1, Tommy is afraid of wind, rain, cats, dogs, dragonflies, loud laughs... everything. One stormy night, Tommy wraps himself in a big red blanket and discovers that inside his knitted shield, he doesn't feel so afraid anymore. So, he wears…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• PETE THE CAT AND THE COOKIE CATASTROPHE

  Dean, James

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  Gr. PreK-3, Pete the Cat is baking cookies. And when he sees his friends playing outside, Pete wishes the baking would just hurry up. So, he builds an invention… BEHOLD! The Cookie-O-Matic! It’s cool, it’s groovy, it’s fantastic! The machine bakes a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• TOM NANCY:

  THE SHEEP WHO SWAPPED BRAINS WITH A BOY

  Barnett, Mac

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  Gr. PreK-3, Farmer's son Felix knows that Tom Nancy is a clever little sheep. Still, Felix is surprised to learn that not only can this sheep talk, he also has a marvelous machine stowed away in the barn that will allow them to switch brains for the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE THINGS WE HOLD

  Lewis-Porter, Vanessa

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  Gr. K-3, At first glance, you wouldn't guess that Lilly holds a lot inside. Like her embarrassment when she gets teased for wearing the same clothes to school every day. And her disappointment when her teacher hands out permission slips for a field…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• YOUNG CAT, OLD CAT

  Tamaki, Jillian

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  Gr. PreK-1, A young girl charts her relationship with her cat from beginning to end—picking her cat up at the shelter; learning his favorite toys, treats, and quirks; celebrating the holidays; cuddling; and growing up together—until the cat starts…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• BE THE ACORN

  Griffin, Jason

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  Gr. PreK-3, There’s a hole in the ground where the squirrel family tree used to be, and so they set out on a hunt to find a new home. Choko Choko, the smallest squirrel, is determined to help… but he’s told he’s too little to join. “Too LITTLE?!”…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Black Boys, I See You

  Hudson, Wade

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  Gr. PreK-1, Powerful words and radiant art come together in this stunning picture book that celebrates the beauty, talent, and dignity of Black boys. Featuring a variety of boys with a wide range of dreams, this uplifting book reflects a rich…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Duck Can't Sleep

  White, E. B. (Elwyn Brooks), 1899-1985,

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  Gr. PreK-3, Even the most restless reader will find peace and quiet in this breathtakingly illustrated book about the magic of nature, nighttime, and a duck who can’t sleep, based on a poem by the renowned E.B. White which was published in The New…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• GOOD MORNING, CRAYONS

  Daywalt, Drew

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  Gr. PreK-3, The Crayons have to get up to go to school! But while some Crayons like to wake up early, others like to laze around in bed. Some take their time getting dressed, and other rush around, forgetting something very important!

• That You Are Here Is No Small Thing

  Todd, Traci N.,

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  Gr. PreK-3, In these stunning pages, young descendants of enslaved Africans are guided through the history that led them to exist and thrive today. Through their eyes, we see how Black Americans have relied on one another to fight against oppression…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• TOT THE TOAD MAKES A MESS

  Benton, Jim

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  Gr. PreK-3, Tot the Toad is just like every grouchy kid: he doesn't want to clean up after himself, or go to bed, or do his homework. He hates loud noises, new situations, and anything that throws off his routine. And tonight, he definitely doesn't…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• MIA’S CHEETAH

  Bothe, Amelia

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  Gr. PreK-3, Mia is not excited about the long, boring drive to Grandma’s house. Too many miles. Too much waiting. Too little fun. But then her dad lets her in on a secret game and everything changes. Now, the trip that started out so dull suddenly…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE FANTASTIC FLOATING MR. FINNEGAN

  Gugger, Rebecca

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  Gr. PreK-3, When Finnegan was born, he could float–fantastic! He gleefully floats his way through childhood, until questions and concerns from friends and neighbors eventually weigh him down. Then one day, a little girl floats by him and inspires…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dragon Dog

  Lang, Suzanne

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  Gr. PreK-3, When the evil wizard Simpkin Sowerbutts attempts to create a dragon as loyal as a dog and instead spawns a dog as fierce as a dragon, he banishes his embarrassing and so fluffy creation. Outcast and alone, Dragon Dog roams the land…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• SNICKERDOODLE

  Kann, Victoria

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  Gr. PreK-K, Newly adopted Snickerdoodle wants to be the perfect pet, but he can’t stop making mistakes. Determined to prove he’s the best pup around, he’ll have to be even better than Princess Kitty, the family’s beloved cat. What if he decides to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• LENNIE AND THE MIGHTY OAK

  Twist, Anne

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  Gr. PreK-3, Lennie loves his new baby sister, Ruby. He wants to play with her, but Mum says Ruby is still too small. And Mum is always taking care of Ruby, so she can't play either. Lennie wishes for a friend-someone to play hide-and-seek with,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• MS. BERNICE TO THE RESCUE!

  Wallace, Chelsea Lin

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  Gr. PreK-3, Ms. Bernice starts her day in the custodial closet, stocking up her cart and reviewing her to-do list of fifteen routine jobs. But from a glitter disaster to a bird in the library, a class pet in the vents to a flood in the bathroom,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE PUMPKIN SEED

  O'Neill, Poppy,

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  Gr. PreK-3, Perfect for children experiencing family changes, a story of growing together plants a seed of hope. A child and mother plant a pumpkin seed the same day Sam, Mom’s new partner, moves in. Sam brings a “bin with no bottom” for making…Read moreRead more of this annotation