Reading Recommendations for children Oshkosh Public Library staff.
October Staff Picks from Youth Services:
Picture books recommended by Youth Services Librarian Annie H.
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost by Flavia Drago
Meet Gustavo the shy ghost—he wants to make friends, but he always feels invisible around others! He decides to perform a special violin concert to push past his shyness. But will anyone show up? Come along for a gentle, slightly spooky tale about making new friends even when you feel scared.
Check this out on Libby as an ebook.
Spooky by Sally Anne Garland
When a family moves into a huge old house, they realize they have an unexpected roommate—a little black cat! Afraid they'll frighten it away, they pretend not to see it around the house. But will Spooky the cat ever trust them? A cute and clever riff on some "haunted house" tropes--this is the perfect story for an autumn afternoon!
The Scarecrow by Beth Ferry
Scarecrow is all alone in the field day after day—all the animals are afraid of him! Until an abandoned baby crow falls at his feet, that is. What will Scarecrow do? This sweet story will pull on your heartstrings then give you the most wonderful happy ending--it's all about family and would be a great pick for fans of The Wild Robot.