Check it Out October 2025 New and notable items from the Children's Department Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve. |
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My Grandma and Grandpa Rock! by Pat BenatarA celebration of grandparents from all walks of life, highlighting their unique talents, passions, and ability to rock in their own way.
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Here is a Book by Elisha CooperThe life of a picture book begins in the artist's studio, journeys through the world of publishing, finds itself on a bookshelf, and lands in the home of a young reader.
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The Idea in You by QuestloveThis exuberant exploration of imagination and finding inspiration from the six-time Grammy Award-winning drummer, producer and Academy Award-winning filmmaker shows how an idea can come from anywhere.
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Can I keep it, Please? by John SullivanIn an attempt to find the perfect pet, Sean soon realizes his plain old cat Sasha unknowingly fits the bill.
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Fiction and Graphic Novels
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Freakiest Trip Ever! by Wanda CovenWhen a talented new witch starts at Broomsfield Academy, she and Heidi spark a magical competition that spirals out of control during a field trip to a museum.
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Gus and Glory by Sarah GuilloryWhile spending the summer with her grandparents, twelve-year-old mystery-loving Glory and her newfound bloodhound friend Gus attempt to track down her missing mom.
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Big Nate: No Harm Done by Lincoln PeirceIt's back-to-school time for sixth-grader Nate Wright, and this just might be the best year ever! Rumors are flying that the villainous Mrs. Godfrey is now teaching EIGHTH grade. Chad is on the verge of destroying Gina in the race for class president. And could Nate finally realize his dream of changing the school mascot to . . . a sea cucumber? Hey, why not? He's a can-do kind of guy. So when the Weekly Bugle needs a story, Nate's happy to make headlines--by (allegedly) starting an epic food fight in the cafetorium! In this latest collection of gut-busting Big Nate comics, Nate's always stirring things up, but at the end of every day, P.S. 38 is still standing. In other words: NO HARM DONE!
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Troubling Tonsils! by Aaron ReynoldsJasper Rabbit tells the eerie tale of Charlie Marmot, whose decision to keep his tonsils after surgery leads to creepy, mysterious events.
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School Dance by Sarah SaxMilo wants to get excited for the school dance, but he can't--because he's cursed. Every time he tries to dance, something goes horribly wrong. Like at his cousin's wedding, when he tripped into the cake... Or on Halloween, when he nearly got a concussion after an ill-timed wipeout... His best friends, Al and Viv, are determined to help Milo break the curse--and find the confidence to enjoy the dance. And they're not alone, because Milo's abuela, a legendary dancer, is moving in. Abuela knows Milo has what it takes to follow in her--literal--footsteps. But with several new mishaps in his way, does Milo have any chance of putting his best foot forward?
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Kickturn by Brie SpanglerLindy doesn't love living a nomadic life with her influencer parents in their renovated RV-school bus-but she's used to it...When the bus breaks down in San Jose, Lindy happens to meet a few local girls who want to take her to a real, live skate park. And when they do, Lindy immediately falls in love. With skateboarding...With staying in the same place for a little while. Lindy's parents want to get back on the road as soon as the bus is fixed--but Lindy is willing to do anything to get them to stay. Even if that means sabotage. Will they ever be able to put down roots?
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Schooled by Jamie SumnerEleven-year-old Lenny navigates grief while grudgingly attending an experimental middle school located on the college campus where his father teaches.
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Who was Wilma Mankiller? by Andrea M. PageWilma Mankiller grew up immersed in the Cherokee community and culture of Oklahoma. When her family moved to San Francisco as part of the Indian Relocation Program, she had to quickly adjust to city life. Along the way, Wilma never lost her dedication to her people and their centuries-old traditions. She grew up to become a major political activist. From aiding the Occupation of Alcatraz in 1969 to making history as the first woman principal chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1985, Wilma never wavered in her support for her community. She spent her life fighting for the rights of Native Americans and inspires political activism to this day.
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The Gift of the Broken Teacup: Poems of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Me by Allan WolfHave you ever let your thoughts just float into the sky? Why is today the very best day of the year? And what does a broken teacup have to do with anything? In fresh, accessible poems about mindfulness and related themes, award-winning poet Allan Wolf takes on subjects from kindness to confidence, from finding peace in nature to letting your own joyful 'YAWP!' be heard (thank you, Walt Whitman). Woven throughout are subtle how-to's on meditation, breathwork, visualization, yoga, journaling, and more, as well as taking in others' points of view, letting go of anger, and other invaluable elements of social-emotional learning. 'Accept the way you feel, and turn | your worry into wonder,' says the poet. This charming collection, animated by Jade Orlando's bright illustrations, offers the tools and the inspiration to make that happen.
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The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle by Maddalena BearziFollow the exciting and sometimes perilous life of a sea turtle in this robust nonfiction tale by sea turtle expert Maddalena Bearzi and illustrated by Alex Boersma.
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