Children's Staff Picks 10/2025

"Meet the brave heroes and heroines, villainous rulers, fearsome giants, powerful gods and goddesses, and terrifying monsters of legend, and learn their exciting stories. Discover supernatural realms that exist beyond our own, from the Norse halls of Valhalla to the Celtic Otherworld and the Greek underworld of Hades. Explore mythology from around the world, where Japanese spirits live in every animal, tree, and rock, and the Egyptian dead are prepared...

Eleven-year-old Diego goes to live with his uncle in Mexico City where he explores a haunted island in search of a wish-granting doll.

Travel through time and across the globe in this book for children aged 8-12 as they uncover bewitching tales of historical witch trials, folklore, and potions. Featuring immersive storytelling from author Hazel Atkinson and enchanting illustrations from Camelia Pham, this book covers everything from the origin of the word "witch" to the modern-day beliefs of Wiccans. Meet magical women, and hear about different forms of magic, from Ancient Egyptian...

"Ana cannot contain her excitement--her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! Abuela is sure to let Ana play whenever she wants instead of rushing her off to school, like her neighbor and babysitter, señora Mimí, sometimes does. In fact, as Ana's classmate points out, she won't need señora Mimí to babysit at all anymore! But señora Mimí is a good listener, and they have a lot of fun together feeding the squirrels and eating...

Norman is one amazing goldfish! His owner knows Norman is sure to dazzle the crowd at Pet-O-Rama with his circles, bubbles, and flips--even though some kids don't think a goldfish is a good pet. But when Norman is finally on stage, he freezes up and hides behind his plant. Poor Norman! Luckily, his owner plays a familiar song on the tuba, helping Norman to relax and show the crowd how amazing he really is. The popular stars of Not Norman return in...

"A picture book biography of engineer Raye Montague, who revolutionized the way the navy designed ships by developing her own comprehensive computer program"-- Provided by publisher.

"When Orson visits his local library, he likes to sit and read quietly by himself. However, not everyone is on the same page. One day, when the library is buzzing with activities, Orson decides he's had enough! But as he cools off after an emotional outburst, Orson begins to understand how much the library and its sometimes not-so-quiet community have to offer ... and decides to turn things around. Here's a picture book about sharing a passion for...

"Two ten-year-olds must decide whether they should join forces to create an unbeatable duo that is sure to win their school's annual creative storytelling contest"-- Provided by publisher.

"An instructive comic guide to help children go online and use technology in safe and healthy ways "-- Provided by publisher.