Publishing This Month: October 2020

last updated 01 October 2020

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Spooky season has finally arrived and has brought along lovely new art and festive titles! Check out our list below to see what #BrightReads trick-or-treaters-to-be can enjoy this October!

Illustration by Elisa Patrissi

playtime

Iggy is just like all dinosaurs...he wants to play with his older brother and doesn't want to eat his greens!

Playtime & Mealtime: Iggy Iguanadon, illustrated by Jo Fernihough

October 1 with Albert Whitman

bathtime

Iggy is back and like all dinosaurs he doesn't want to take his bath and is afriad of monsters under his bed!

Bathtime & Bedtime: Iggy Iguanadon, illustrated by Jo Fernihough

October 1 with Albert Whitman

maggie

Maggie Chowder learns that home is not always a place, and the love of family and friends don't have to change when life does.

The Exceptional Maggie Chowder, illustrated by Luna Valentine

October 1 with Albert Whitman

trees

On Jewish Arbor Day a group of kids come together to plant a tree!

Happy Birthday, Trees!, illustrated by Holly Sterling

October 1 with KarBen Publishing

bible

The perfect bed time read aloud with a years worth of Bible stories!

A Year of Bible Stories, illustrated by Anita Schmidt

October 1 with Barbour Publishing

rooster

Ralph the rooster has to discover if being a superhero is having powers or being a good friend.

Super Rooster Saves The Day, illustrated by Rob McClurkan

October 6 with Two Lions Publishing

stable

This classic story of the nativity is a festive holiday read aloud.

Over in a Stable, illustrated by Aleksander Zolotić

October 6 with Harper Collins Christian Publishing

rainbow

This colorful tale will bring light to even the darkest of times to young readers.

Rain Before Rainbows, illustrated by David Litchfield

October 6 with Candlewick Press

towbridge

This novel set in the 1980s is about a girl with secrets who awakens her sleepy street to the concept of love and courage.

Towbridge Road, cover illustrated by Jane Newland

October 6 with Candlewick Press

shoe

This true story follows the journey of an orphaned elephant who was given another chance.

The Elephant’s New Shoe, illustrated by Ariel Landy

October 6 with Scholastic

dolly

The true story of a Christmas miracle for a special family!

A Dolly For Christmas, illustrated by Morgan Huff

October 6 with Little, Brown for Young Readers

dreamer

Encouraging young dreamers to celebrate their God-given purpose in the world.

Hello, Little Dreamer, illustrated by Anita Schmidt

October 13 with Harper Collins Christian Publishing

bear

Mama promises small bear a story if she will enjoy the world around her and prepare for hibernation first.

A Story For Small Bear, illustrated by Richard Jones

October 13 with Penguin Random House

red

A hilarious twist on the classic, beloved tale!

It’s Not Little Red Riding Hood, illustrated by Edwardian Taylor

October 27 with Two Lions Publishing

We are so excited for you to enjoy these #BrightReads with us! Happy reading.