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Get Ready for ALA Annual: Your First Look at Fall’s Must-Read Titles!
Grab a Galley is back and offering a sneak peek at the season’s most anticipated fall titles—from captivating fiction and thrilling mysteries to inspiring nonfiction and the hottest debut voices. These are the books your patrons will be buzzing about come fall.
Our publishing partners have handpicked a selection that spans all genres, so there’s something for every reader—whether they’re into heart-pounding adventures or thought-provoking narratives. Add as many titles as you like to your virtual Swag Bag (no limits on the number you can choose!), but remember, supply is limited!
Explore the full collection and stock up on the books that will fly off the shelves at your library this fall.
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Add All 21 Picture & Chapter Books Titles To Swag Bag
Becoming Siblings
Shuli de la Fuente-Lau
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1 of 21 titles
Becoming Siblings
Little Feminist Press
"Do you have any board books about becoming a sibling?" Becoming Siblings celebrates all the ways families grow—through adoption, surrogacy, fostering, pregnancy, blended families, and more! Rhyming text and photos of real families showcase diverse siblings, LGBTQ+ parents, and children with disabilities. For ages 0-5.
The Boy Who Became a Parrot: A Foolish Biography of Edward Lear, Who Invented Nonsense
Wolverton Hill & Laura Carlin
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2 of 21 titles
The Boy Who Became a Parrot: A Foolish Biography of Edward Lear, Who Invented Nonsense
Enchanted Lion Books
Written with style and heart by Wolverton Hill and illustrated with whimsical art by two-time NYT Best Illustrated recipient Laura Carlin, this love letter to Edward Lear brings the poet and artist wonderfully to life for young readers.
Brume, Volume 1
Jérôme Pélissier
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3 of 21 titles
Brume, Volume 1
Hippo Park
Brume is a tiny but mighty heroine with plenty to prove to the people of her small village. With her newly discovered spellbook and two sidekicks in tow, she'll try her hand at spells, mess up sometimes, and discover magical adventures along the way. This new series for kids ages 7–11 is perfect for fans of Hicotea, Hilda, and Sorceline.
Can You Do This? Bedtime Edition
Megan Roy
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4 of 21 titles
Can You Do This? Bedtime Edition
Blue Star Press
Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? Bedtime Edition! invites young children to reach for the stars, wiggle their toes, and even tuck in their teddies. Along the way, they’ll practice calming breathing exercises, reflect on their day, and settle into sweet dreams—all while sharing quality, screen-free moments with family.
Charlie Can’t Sleep: Trusting God When You’re Afraid of the Dark
Rachel Joy Welcher
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5 of 21 titles
Charlie Can’t Sleep: Trusting God When You’re Afraid of the Dark
IVP Kids
For Charlie, bedtime means racing thoughts and an overwhelming feeling of loneliness. But as he learns the timeless truth that we can rest because God never sleeps, he begins to face the dark with renewed courage and peace. A gentle blend of spiritual encouragement and practical support for families, this book reassures us that even in the scary moments, God stays by our side.
Dexter: The Stand Up Dog
Bonnie Kelso and Kentee Pasek
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6 of 21 titles
Dexter: The Stand Up Dog
Gnome Road Publishing
When a tragic accident leaves rescue dog Dexter without the use of his front legs, he proves he can run and play as much as he did before - on two paws rather than four - in this inspirational true story showing the contagious power of hope, resilience and determination.
GEORGE the Flybot and the Golden Owl of France
Nessa Bellido Schwarz
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7 of 21 titles
GEORGE the Flybot and the Golden Owl of France
Sunbird Books
GEORGE the flybot is back – and he’s revved up and ready for a real-life treasure hunt! He’s off to the French countryside in search of an owl statue that’s worth a fortune. But when GEORGE crosses flight paths with a pack of robotic pigeons on the same mission, he finds himself in a high-stakes race to the finish line!
Gilbert and the Ghost
Heather Pierce Stigall
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8 of 21 titles
Gilbert and the Ghost
Beaming Books
Gilbert often feels invisible, just like the ghost living at 632 Savannah Street. Despite his family's disbelief, Gilbert leaves gifts for the ghost: a friendship bracelet, a plate of cookies, even a drawing with a note. When each disappears one by one, Gilbert finds that believing and friendship are worth the effort.
Good Night, Ninjas
Sanae Ishida
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9 of 21 titles
Good Night, Ninjas
Little Bigfoot
It’s bedtime for Little Kunoichi the Ninja Girl and her pet rabbit, but they’re not ready to sleep. Ninjas twirl, climb, and jump! Will these little ninjas finally rest? With adorable illustrations and playful text, Good Night, Ninjas blends Japanese culture with the universal bedtime struggle in a charming way.
Grandmother Moon
Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason
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10 of 21 titles
Grandmother Moon
Beaming Books
During her weekly car ride with her grandmother from the city to the reservation, a young Native girl ponders the moon that seems to follow them. Tonight, her grandmother teaches her about Grandmother Moon, her significance, and why we honor her.
Hazel and The Spooky Season
Kyle Sullivan
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11 of 21 titles
Hazel and The Spooky Season
Hazy Dell Press
There is nothing Hazel loves more than autumn, the spookiest season, even though nobody else seems to care. Everything changes when Hazel is visited by Ronnie Pumpkinseed, a supernatural pumpkin-headed ambassador for all things spooky. Ronnie teaches Hazel a special word for what she feels inside—Halloween!—and helps Hazel find the courage to be herself, even when it’s scary.
How Do You Roll Your R’s?
Mike Alfaro and Gerardo Guillén
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12 of 21 titles
How Do You Roll Your R’s?
Blue Star Press
¡Hola, amigos! Learn conversational Spanish vocabulary and how to roll your R's, a key skill for mastering the language, using the sounds and vibrant illustrations in this book from the popular Sí Sabo Kids series, which was designed to promote bilingual learning and celebrate Latin culture.
How We Eat: Celebrating Food & Feeding Tools
Shuli de la Fuente-Lau
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13 of 21 titles
How We Eat: Celebrating Food & Feeding Tools
Little Feminist Press
Named one of Kirkus’ Best Books of 2022, How We Eat is now a 32-page picture book! 40+ vibrant photos celebrate G-tubes, chopsticks, adaptive spoons, syringes, bottles, and all the ways we eat. Rhyming text and detailed descriptions of each feeding tool and food spark meaningful conversations about culture, disability, and mealtime inclusion.
Me & Lavender
Melody C. Peugh
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14 of 21 titles
Me & Lavender
Flashlight Press
When Lavender the elephant drops into Ella’s bedroom to play, Ella is ready for fun – until she remembers that they need to stay tidy for Mommy’s afternoon tea party. But quiet activities soon escalate to exciting ones, ending in a magnificent mud-pie mess! Will the playful pair get clean in time for tea?
Paisley & Peck: Jurassic Farm
J. Torres
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15 of 21 titles
Paisley & Peck: Jurassic Farm
Owlkids Books
A riotous new graphic novel series following two misfit barnyard friends.
The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole
Cecilia Heikkilä
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16 of 21 titles
The Slightly Spooky Tale of Fox and Mole
Floris Books
A cozy, wry, gothic tale for long, dark evenings. As autumn draws in, considerate Fox and self-centred Mole read a spooky story together (that Mole keeps interrupting). They read about a racoon transforming into a scuffling monster, while Mole eats Fox's cookies (all of them). Fox's anger with Mole's selfishness grows and soon Fox too begins to transform…
That Cat Can’t Stay
Thad Krasnesky
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17 of 21 titles
That Cat Can’t Stay
Flashlight Press
New paperback edition of this award-winning picture book! Dad doesn’t like cats but is persuaded by his clever family members to adopt more and more stray cats. Will Dad have a change of heart towards his ever-growing feline family, or will he make a surprising announcement? Dog-lovers, cat-lovers, and even cat-haters, will love this funny, heart-warming book.
These ABCs Belong to Me!
Alicia McKenzie
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18 of 21 titles
These ABCs Belong to Me!
The Collective Book Studio
These ABCs Belong to Me! reclaims stigmatized words and transforms them into empowering affirmations for kids. With playful, vibrant prose, this ABC book helps young readers embrace their identities, build positive self-talk, and see their unique traits as strengths. A joyful celebration of self-expression, confidence, and the power of words to shape how we see ourselves.
Tonight Is Krampus Night!
Kyle Sullivan
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19 of 21 titles
Tonight Is Krampus Night!
Hazy Dell Press
Better watch out! Something delightfully dreadful lurks in the shadows cast by holiday lights. In this beautifully illustrated ode to old European holiday tradition, a little boy named Felix awaits a visit from the Krampus—the horned and hooved Yuletide beast—and a festively frightful cast of folklore characters, including the Yule Cat, Marley’s Ghost, Mari Lwyd, and Frau Perchta.
The Ultimate Book of Silly Jokes for Kids
Highlights
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20 of 21 titles
The Ultimate Book of Silly Jokes for Kids
Highlights
This 256-page joke book is a real knee-slapper with hundreds of kids’ jokes, tongue twisters, and riddles all in one jam-packed book. Highlights jokes are a kid-favorite! Now kids can enjoy family-friendly humor with a wider variety of jokes than ever before. With topics like animals, space, food, and more, these jokes will leave kids laughing for hours on end.
We Match!
Chris Barton
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21 of 21 titles
We Match!
Astra Books for Young Readers
In this hilarious dog book for kids, New York Times-bestselling author Chris Barton introduces social emotional learning and math concepts in a fun comics-style picture book format. We Match! will visually introduce kids ages 4 to 8 to math concepts, and encourage them to seek connections with their peers—even if they aren’t immediately visible.
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