How about… a few new titles? Fall books are here!
(“Whitaker Ponds, close-up of a tree,” fall 2006; photo by Steve Rawley, use with permission only)
I’ve been collecting some cool new kids’ books for autumn. Let’s review a few, shall we?
- First, an oldie but goodie: “The Witches,” by my man Roald Dahl, with art by the incomparable Quentin Blake. A keeper of a chapter book, and perfect for the season. (Originally published 1983, set in Norway and England.)
- “The Snowman Code,” by Simon Stephenson, with art by Reggie Brown. This book has nothing to do with fall, or the winter, even. It’s more of a spring/summer book, so I’m putting it in the “all seasons” category. I’m in love with this chapter book for young readers. It’s about an ambitious little girl, Blessing, age 10 1/2, whose mother suffers from severe seasonal depression. Is winter ever going to lift? Can the snowmen help, or will they hinder? Love, too, that it’s set in London. (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers; scheduled for release Dec. 16, 2025; ages 8 and up; $17.99.)
- Helloooooo, “Narwhal Vs. Kindergarten,” we are ready. Vanessa Roeder wrote and illustrated this sweet and perfect picture book about Hugo, a big and tall guy who is trying so hard to fit in. (Dial Books for Young Readers, 2025, ages 2 and up, $18.99.) Read Roeder’s other books, too: “The King Penguin,” “The Box Turtle” and “The Stack.”
- And a fun one, the latest in the Oona series… “Oona Bramblegoop’s Sideways Magic: When Fairies Go Too Far,” written by Kate Korsh, with illustrations by Marta Altés. (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 2025, ages 6 and up, 138 pages, $17.99.) Get ready for more light-hearted times with Oona and her friends.
- Diana López has written the third title in her popular Los Monstruos series: “Ava and the Owl-Witch” (Kokila/Penguin Random House, 2025, ages 8 and up, 242 pages, $17.99). Tres Leches is a South Texas town with a history of terrifying monsters. But Minerva, aka La Lechuza, is there, too, and she’s a shape-shifter. Her daughter, Ava, is struggling with her own battles, but is willing to step in to help. Great Mexican folklore, magic and drama. (López has a great list of books to her credit, and many are available in both Spanish and English.)
All of the books included in this post were sent to me free for review purposes. Disclaimer here. Thank you for reading and see you next time!
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