Best Storytime Reads of September

Jan Thomas writes humorous, attention-grabbing stories with big, bold and colorful illustrations. Start with My Toothbrush Is Missing, A Birthday for Cow or Is Everyone Ready For FUN?

Bob Shea is an author and illustrator. His titles include the Ballet Cat series, The Dinosaur VS. … series and my favorite, Don’t Play with Your Food.

Greg Pizzoli is the creator of the Baloney and Friends graphic novel series, as well as author and illustrator of the picture books The Watermelon Seed, Good Night Owl, and The Book Hog. 

Sergio Ruzzier delivers humorous and warm stories such as the Fox + Chick beginning reader series and the picture book Bear and Bee.

Kelly DiPucchio writes funny, feel-good books. Try Everyone Loves Bacon and Gaston.

Zachariah OHora is an author/illustrator with a distinctive style. Check out No Fits, Nilson!, My Cousin Momo and Fuzzy, Inside & Out.

Ame Dyckman has authored many fun picture books. A few of my favorites are Wolfie the Bunny, Horrible Bear and Read the Book, Lemmings

You can’t go wrong with Ryan T. Higgins, known for his Mother Bruce and Penelope Rex books, both of which have had a book on The New York Times Best Seller List and have won The E.B. White Read Aloud Award for Picture Books

Jon Agee is the author/illustrator of many acclaimed books for children, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner It's Only Stanley and the ALA Notable Books Terrific, and Milo's Hat Trick, as well as a series of popular wordplay books.

Emily Gravett’s work features endearing, beautifully drawn characters that touch the heart and tickle the funny bone. She is the author/illustrator of the Bare & Hare series, Wolves and The Rabbit Problem.