Wonderful October Picture Books

Wonderful October Picture Books

Sunday, October 16th at 1:00PM EST
Virtual

Virtual Picture Book Storytime Event!

Charm your littlest reader with an exquisite picture book that captures their imagination — and gives you both a chance to flip through a great story together during this virtual storytime showcase!

Take a peek at these three great titles, in which authors and artists put a spotlight on the everyday magic of community:

  • Like by author ANNIE BARROWS! From the award-winning author of the Ivy & Bean series for early readers! Bestselling author Annie Barrows and Pura Belpré Honor award recipient Leo Espinosa deliver a funny yet thought-provoking picture book that offers a sequence of outlandishly fun compare-and-contrasts! Each page shows you and your young reader how humans are much more like each other than we are different.

  • Witch Hazel by author MOLLY IDLEAvailable with bookplates that feature original art while supplies last! Something magical happens when Hazel and Hilda are together. As the seasons pass, Hazel’s broom whisks the dust off many years of joyful memories, and young Hilda watches them come to life. But is it magic making memories...or are memories making magic?

  • Rock That Vote by author MEG FLEMING and artist LUCY RUTH CUMMINSFins, paws, wings, or claws? With so many choices for a new class pet, these kids has the big task of picking a critter to become part of their classroom family. To make sure it's all fair and square, they put it to a vote! As the students make posters to support their choice and excitedly submit their ballots, readers can join the chants and cheers to make sure everyone rocks that vote!

  • Herbert on the Slide by author RILLA ALEXANDER! Herbert loves the slide! In this first of four irresistible full-length picture books, the littlest readers are introduced to new friends and the charming world of the Hippo Park playground.

Sunday, October 16th at 1:00PM EST via Crowdcast!






















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