Books for Kids and Tweens April 2026 |
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| Don't Eat the Birthday Boy! by Donna Barba Higuera; illustrated by Juliana PerdomoAt home in the Abyss of Horror, little monster El Cucuy misses his human friend, Ramón. That's why he jumps at the chance to reunite, even though the reunion involves defending Ramón's birthday party from a group of rogue boogeymonsters. This 2nd chapter book in The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy is just as funny and spooky as the first. (Ages 7-10.) |
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| Clementine H. Hopeful Is Not a Hero by Noah CoreySeventh-grader Clementine gets treated like an outsider just because he's anxious, loves pink shoes and spiders, and sees monsters no one else can see. Well, no one except his new friends Bug and Anise. With them, Clementine launches into magical adventures -- and faces big decisions about what it really means to be a hero or a villain. (Ages 9-13.)
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| A World Without Summer: A Volcano Erupts, a Creature Awakens, and the Sun Goes Out by Nicholas Day; illustrated by Yas ImamuraThis fast-paced, illustrated book takes a deep dive into a world-changing event: the "climate shock" that followed the 1815 eruption of Indonesia's Mount Tambora. You can follow along as catastrophic weather prompts fear, famine, rebellion, and the creation of an iconic horror story. For fans of: Steve Sheinkin. (Ages 10-14.)
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| How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel MiyaresIn the style of a graphic novel, author Daniel Miyares tells the true story of his father's childhood. Things are tough for young Carlos when his family moves from rural Cuba to a city -- and even tougher when Fidel Castro's revolution forces them to flee Cuba altogether. Dramatic artwork supports the powerful emotions in this memoir. (Ages 8-13.)
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| My Presentation Today Is About the Anaconda by Bibi Dumon Tak; illustrated by Annemarie van Haeringen; translated by Nancy Forest-FlierClassroom reports get a twist in this collection of presentations about animals, by animals. For instance, a cleaner fish talks about sharks, a barn owl talks about Tasmanian devils, and a howler monkey talks about...unicorns? Complete with hilarious interruptions from the audience, this fact-filled read will encourage you to think beyond the human point of view. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll! The Inventive Rube Goldberg by Catherine Thimmesh; illustrated by Shanda McCloskeyCombining biography and science, this illustrated book looks at the life of cartoonist Rube Goldberg, who asked "Why do something the simple way... if, instead, there is a catapult option?" Goldberg's mischievous drawings turned simple machines into wildly complicated contraptions, and if you read the final how-to chapter of this book, you'll learn to do the same thing. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Weirdo by Tony Weaver, Jr.; illustrated by Jes and Cin WibowoAfter being bullied and treated like an outcast because of his geeky interests, 11-year-old Tony is depressed and suicidal. He begins to find healing, however, thanks to therapy, creativity, and a better school. This moving, authentic graphic novel autobiography is a must-read for fans of Jerry Craft and Rex Ogle. (Ages 10-13.) |
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