Upcoming Kids Books - September 2016

Summer is almost over, school is back in session and reading lists are starting to fill up. While your little kiddos may hem and haw at the idea of  class assigned reading material - these books are sure to pique their interest...and yours.

"Ada Twist, Scientist"Written By: Andrea BeatyIllustrations By: David Robert

Release Date: September 6th, 2016
Formats: Kindle & Hardcover
Ages: 5 & Up

From the Amazon Product Page
"The creators of the New York Times bestselling picture books Rosie Revere, Engineer and Iggy Peck, Architect are back with a story about the power of curiosity in the hands of a child who is on a mission to use science to understand her world. Ada Twist, Scientist, from powerhouse team Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, is a celebration of STEM, perseverance, and passion."

When I saw this little gem pop up on my search, I knew I had to pre-order it. I already have Rosie Revere, Engineer for my own daughters, with Iggy Peck on my 'must get' list. This STEM specific series is perfect for the aspiring inventor, scientist or engineer - and is perfect for parents who want to encourage the exploration of imagination and the great world around us. 

"I am Jane Goodall" (Ordinary Change the World)Written By: Brad MeltzerIllustrations By: Christopher Eliopoulos

Release Date: September 6th,2016
Formats: Kindle & Hardcover
Ages: 5 - 8

From the Amazon Product Page
"Each picture book in this series is a biography of a significant historical figure, told in a simple, conversational, vivacious way, and always focusing on a character trait that makes the person a role model for kids. The heroes are depicted as children throughout, telling their life stories in first-person present tense, which keeps the books playful and accessible to young children. And each book ends with a line of encouragement, a direct quote, photos, a timeline, and a source list. This tenth book in the series features Jane Goodall, the scientist and conservationist who is famous for her work with chimpanzees."

Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos team up once again to bring the amazing story of Jane Goodall to print suitable for younger audiences. If you've followed this blog for any period of time, then you've seen books from this series crop up before - because I LOVE THEM! Historical characters are brought to life and to relevance with beautiful illustrations, approachable language and easy to love descriptions. This book, and every book in this ever growing series, belongs on Kindles or shelves everywhere. 

"A Child of Books" Written By: Oliver JeffersIllustrations By: Sam Winston

Release Date: September 6th, 2016
Formats: Hardcover
Ages: 6 & Up

From the Amazon Product Page
"A little girl sails her raft across a sea of words, arriving at the house of a small boy and calling him away on an adventure. Through forests of fairy tales and across mountains of make-believe, the two travel together on a fantastical journey that unlocks the boy’s imagination. Now a lifetime of magic and adventure lies ahead of him . . . but who will be next? Combining elegant images by Oliver Jeffers and Sam Winston’s typographical landscapes shaped from excerpts of children’s classics and lullabies, A Child of Books is a stunning prose poem on the rewards of reading and sharing stories—an immersive and unforgettable reading experience that readers will want to pass on to others."

Oliver Jeffers of When the Crayons Quit fame (co-author) brings another adventure to the page with this delightful looking tale of imagination and thought. I'll be honest, I haven't read it yet - but the description intrigued me so much that I had to include it on this list. I hope to revisit this title later with insights, please be sure to check back!

"You and Me and the Wishing Tree"Written and Illustrated By: Nancy Tillman

Release Date: September 6th, 2016
Formats: Hardcover
Ages: 4 - 8

From the Amazon Product Page
"We woke up in the usual way, 

but it was not a usual day.
Out on the lawn, plain as could be, 
stood an orange wishing tree.
"I wish!" I said. "I wish!" said you.
And so our double wishes grew.

Wishes are a magical part of childhood. Whether we wish on stars or blow out candles on a cake, our dreams matter. Nancy Tillman captures the wonder of wishes as only she can, with love."

Who doesn't remember making wishes as a child? Whether over a birthday candle or on a shooting star, wishes were important and special - and Nancy Tillman proves in this book that they matter. You may know her work already from On the Night You Were Born or It's Time to Sleep, My Love. 

"Ghostbusters" (A Little Golden Book) Written By: John SazaklisIllustrations By: Alan Batson

Release Date: September 13th, 2016
Formats: Kindle & Hardcovers
Ages: 3 - 7

From the Amazon Product Page
"Thirty years after the original film took the world by storm, Ghostbusters is back and fully rebooted for a new generation. Director Paul Feig combines all the paranormal-fighting elements that made the original franchise so beloved with a cast of new characters, played by the funniest actors working today. The Ghostbusters are back and ready to save the world! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this laugh-out-loud Little Golden Book retelling, which features some of their favorite moments from the new hit film!" 

Ghostbusters was a huge hit thirty years ago, and despite what some are saying, the update is a huge hit today. With an all female cast, the newest Ghostbusters slammed onto the big screen and now onto A Little Golden Book, bringing this tale to life for those who wish to remember it - or are too young to see it in theaters. For boy and girls alike, this is a book that is sure to be well loved, and oft requested.