September Bonus Books
“One” by Ruth Forman, illustrated by Katura Gaines (Little Simon, ages birth and older)
From the author of “Bloom” and “Curls,” this sweet board book lets little ones count 10 friends – and one team. They will read this one again and again.
New Ready-to-Read Books from Simon Spotlight
More engaging, funny leveled readers, including a gigglefest from the Critter-Cam series:
“Puppy-Cam” Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1 – by Margie Palatini, illustrated by Dan Yaccarino (ages 3 – 5)
“Eagles in the End Zone” Ready-to-Read Level 1 – by Heidi E. Y. Stemple, illustrated by Eva Byrne (ages 4 – 6)
“Interrupting Cow and the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing” Ready-to-Read Level 2 – by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Joëlle Dreidemy (ages 5 – 7)
“Potatoes for Pirate Pearl,” by Jennifer Concepcion, illustrated by Chloe Burgett (Feeding Minds Press, ages 4 – 8, available Sept. 19)
Potatoes don’t grow on trees. But kids might not be able to tell exactly where they do come from. This tale does that and more, including giving families instructions on growing their own crop and recipes for potato soup and pirate hardtack (if you dare).
“This Book is Banned” by Raj Haldar, illustrated by Julia Patton (Sourebooks eXplore, ages 4 – 8, available Sept 26)
A funny tale about book banning? From the author of “P is for Pterodactyl,” the concept not only works, but is a wonderfully thoughtful way to address what happens when the world bans this or that – until everything is banned. Little readers will giggle their way through this and maybe feel empowered in the process.
“Challah Day!” by Charlotte Offsay, illustrated by Jason Kirschner (Holiday House, ages 3 – 5)
This lovely rhyming picture book makes for a fun day in the kitchen with little ones, and it might make for an especially great time with grandparents. Read about challah and the steps of making it, and then look for the author’s note and recipe at the end. Download the recipe kit at holidayhouse.com/book/challah-day.
“To Her Credit” by Kaitlin Culmo and Emily McDermott, illustrated Kezia Gabriella (Union Square & Co.)
Who really discovered plate tectonics or dark matter or a huge list of other things or concepts? In many cases, it was women who made the discoveries and didn’t get the credit. This book aims to change that, with engaging stories of women pioneers from ancient times until the 1990s.
“Born Reading: 20 Stories of Women Reading Their Way into History” by Kathleen Krull and Virginia Loh-Hagan, illustrated by Aura Lewis (Simon & Schuster, ages 8 – 12)
Reading really can shape the future. This book shows the connection. Learn how women from Taylor Swift to Malala Yousafzai soared and read their way into history.
This article originally appeared on Greenville News: September Bonus Books
