{"id":3529,"date":"2021-09-01T16:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-01T16:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=3529"},"modified":"2021-12-14T22:20:51","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T22:20:51","slug":"new-books-on-epic-for-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/new-books-on-epic-for-september\/","title":{"rendered":"New Books on Epic for September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Check out some of the newest Epic books available for September! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of you know that we\u2019ve got over 40,000 children\u2019s books on our platform, but did you know we\u2019re constantly adding high-quality books and learning videos to our digital library? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each month, we share some of the top digital books new to Epic, from picture books and audiobooks, to graphic novels, chapter books and more for kids of all ages and reading levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready to fuel a love of reading in your kid? Check out these new Epic books for September! All available on Epic Unlimited.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Epic Books for September <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A Kid Is a Kid Is a Kid<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Sara O\u2019Leary<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Qin Leng<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this companion to \u201cA Family Is a Family Is a Family,\u201d kids around the playground share the silly, perplexing and even downright annoying questions people regularly ask them about themselves. And one by one, they also reveal the questions they\u2019d rather be asked\u2014about what they consider to be their most interesting and important qualities. With thoughtful text and expressive visuals, this book shows kids that everyone\u2019s different, while promoting understanding and acceptance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Storytelling Math: Usha and the Big Digger<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Amitha Jagannath Knight<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Sandhya Prabhat <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When sisters Aarti and Usha gaze up at the stars, they each see something different. While Aarti sees the Big Dipper, Usha sees the Big DIGGER. Cousin Gloria sees neither. They can\u2019t all be right\u2026 or can they? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This playful STEM book will introduce your kid to concepts like geometry and constellations, while showing them even more incredible things they can discover in the world around them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pumpkin Heads<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Wendell Minor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Wendell Minor <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s Halloween and you know what that means… it’s time for pumpkins to be transformed into pumpkin heads! With adorable illustrations and simple text, this delightful book captures the excitement and creativity behind this spooky seasonal activity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Saguaro\u2019s Gifts<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Kurt Cyrus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Andy Atkins <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 5-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For 100 years, a majestic Saguaro cactus has provided food, shelter and shade to the plants and animals in the surrounding desert. So on its 100th birthday, the creatures who enjoy its life-giving qualities come together to celebrate Saguaro and honor it\u2019s many gifts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beautiful rhymes and vibrant illustrations bring the story to life, while teaching  kids about the essential interdependence and community among the creatures in our natural world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Fox and the Forest Fire<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Danny PopoviciIllustrated by: Danny Popovici <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little boy is trying to make himself at home in the woods after moving from the big city. But just as he\u2019s starting to feel settled in he notices a fire on the horizon. In an instant he watches all of the woodland creatures, including a fox he\u2019s befriended, flee as the ground is scorched by the flames.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Written by a volunteer firefighter, this touching story will show your kid the importance of friendship and resilience in the face of tragedy, and that with hope, things can heal and be rebuilt in time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Monday<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Lucy Branam<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Kevin M. Barry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a well-known fact: any day of the week is more likable than Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Poor Monday! He\u2019s not cut out for blissful Sunday naps, doesn\u2019t sweetly float in with ice cream cones like Tuesday, and Friday never invites him to his parties. No matter how much he tries, Monday just can\u2019t get anyone to like him, so he finally decides to stop showing up at all, and that\u2019s when the other weekdays start to see just how important Monday is. . <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parents will relate to this hilarious, kid-friendly take on familiar days-of-the-week tropes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Farm Crimes!: The Moo-sterious Disappearance of Cow<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Sandra Dumais<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>6-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detective Billiam Van Hoof is back for another whodunnit graphic novel involving a farm animal gone missing. This time it\u2019s Cow! No one can find her, not even her calves. So naturally, the world\u2019s best (and only) goat detective is on the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The farm animals are convinced that Cow\u2019s been kidnapped, and there are signs and conspiracies everywhere, including a crop circle (aliens?!) and a rumor that the farmer turned Cow into a hamburger. In this installment of the silly and hilarious Farm Crimes series, delightful details, visual gags and fun characters pop from every page. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aqu\u00ed era el para\u00edso \/ Here Was Paradise<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Humberto Ak\u2019aba<\/p>\n\n\n\n

lIllustrated by: Amelia Lau Carling <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>9-11<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kids and grownups alike will love this beautiful English-Spanish poetry collection by the great Indigenous poet Humberto Ak\u2019aba. Each poem evokes childhood memories about a lost world: the Maya K\u2019iche, his village in Guatemala. Throughout the book, he poignantly describes children, family, animals, ghosts, love and so much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AstroNuts Mission One: The Plant Planet<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Jon Scieszka<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Steven Weinberg <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book is one zany and hysterical step in science and storytelling, and one giant leap in adventure. In this smart and informative read, a ragtag band of planetary explorers (AstroWolf, LaserShark, SmartHawk and StinkBug) embark on a quest to find new planets for humans to inhabit after Earth is ruined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a wildly fun conversation starter on a serious and complex topic, and your kid will learn tons about our planet and environment and have a blast in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fred & Marjorie: A Doctor, a Dog, and the Discovery of Insulin<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Deborah Kerbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Angela Poon <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This graphic novel tells the true story of the discovery of insulin thanks to a canine hero, Marjorie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1921, Dr. Frederick Banting comes up with an innovative idea to treat diabetes. He tests his theory using street dogs and bonds with Marjorie, leading to one of the most impactful milestones in medical science. While thoughtfully telling the story of a life-saving breakthrough for generations of diabetics, the book also delves into the ethics of using animals for medical research. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That\u2019s all for now! From non-fiction books like National Geographic Kids to picture books to our popular Epic Originals series, we\u2019ve always got new age-appropriate picks for your pre-K or elementary school reader in a variety of formats. Stay tuned for more! And if they love these titles, check out other Epic books for kids added to our platform in recent months<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t have our reading app? Download it for iOS and Android at the Apple Store<\/a> and Google Play<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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