​If you’ve ever planned something special only to have it tumble sideways, you’ll feel right at home with Little Mole Gives Thanks by Glenys Nellist, illustrated by Sally Anne Garland. Our furry friend has whipped up quite the woodland feast of pinecone pie, acorn stew, and mushroom soup. The kind of spread that would make any forest critter drool. But when each of his invited guests sends their regrets, Little Mole is left with a full table and an empty heart.

The Great Turkey Chase Begins
​I avoid chaos whenever possible. Especially during the holidays when things can get out of hand. Yet there I was, chasing down a runaway turkey through the pages of Adam Wallace’s How to Catch a Turkey. As if the holidays aren't crazy enough. 

This festive picture book from the bestselling How to Catch series turns a simple school day into a full-blown turkey chase when the star of the Thanksgiving play gets a bad case of stage fright and bolts. What follows is a wild romp through the halls, classrooms, and gymnasium as students try to capture the clever bird before showtime.
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It’s a zany, rhyme-filled romp that captures the excitement (and slight madness) of pre-holiday classroom life.

Welcome to the Pumpkin Patch
The other day, I stepped outside and caught the very first whisper of fall—damp bark drifting through the air, apples ripening in the backyard, and that cozy, can’t-quite-name-it feeling. That same autumn wonder wrapped around me when I opened Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle.

This isn’t just a story—it’s an invitation to a world where friendship and forgiveness bloom among pumpkins and falling leaves. Pumpkin Day for Boo and Belle by Laura Sassi is autumn tucked neatly between two covers. With lilting rhymes, swoon-worthy illustrations, and a message as sweet as pumpkin pie, it’s the kind of book you’ll want to curl up with again and again.

Keep reading for all the cozy details—and yes, there’s a giveaway too. Because really, what’s fall without a little surprise?

STEM + SEL: The Dynamic Duo
Every great superhero needs a sidekick. Batman has Robin. Buzz has Woody. And in the world of learning, STEM has SEL. Together, they make an unbeatable team.

STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math—helps kids discover how the world works. It’s the power of asking questions, solving problems, and exploring everything from baking cookies to launching rockets.

​​SEL—Social-Emotional Learning—helps kids discover how they work in the world. It gives them the super-skills of empathy, resilience, teamwork, and kindness.
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On their own, they’re strong. But when STEM and SEL team up, they become a storytelling superpower. Let's talk about how, together, they can conquer the world.

​Snip, Stitch, Storytime
Do you remember turning something old into something new—like magic with scissors and thread? Nancy Bess Had a Dress is a heartwarming picture book that wraps resilience, creativity, and vintage charm into one delightful daisy-print package. With awards already lining its metaphorical sewing basket (including the 2025 Librarians’ Favorite Award!), this little gem has clearly stitched its way into many hearts—and now, mine too.