What’s On Our Bookshelf This October

From Halloween to bullying prevention, our October picks cover a variety of seasonal topics.

Sophie and the Swans

 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 sweet children’s book that tackles important themes of kindness, empathy, and bullying prevention.

ClydeoTakes a Bite Out of Life

By Jennifer Aniston

Have you ever struggled to find your place in the world? This sweet book by global superstar Jennifer Anison follows Clydeo the dog who watches everyone in his family thrive at their “thing” (painting, surfing, studying dinosaur bones) as he desperately searches for what makes his world sparkle. Will Clydeo ever find what he loves to do most? A relatable and story about self-discover and self-confidence.

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. 

5 More Sleeps ‘til Halloween

By Jimmy Fallon

Spooky season is upon us! Kids are excitedly thinking about costumes, trick-or-treating and big scares. Part of the More Sleep series, 5 More Sleeps ‘til Halloween, by host of NBC’s The Tonight Show, follows a little boy and his dog who are so excited for Halloween that they can’t sleep. Follow along as they make the few days before Halloween even more exciting by counting how many sleeps until trick-or-treat night. A colorful, rhyming picture book that will get kids in the spirit of Halloween.

The Fly Who Flew to Space

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.

This collection of books was gathered by freelance writer Lori Orlinsky, an award-winning, bestselling children’s book author and industry expert who lives and breathes children’s books.