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Children's Books January 2026 |
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How to Catch a Dream
by Alice Walstead
From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series comes an all-new story about life's greatest adventure: chasing your dreams This time, there are no traps to build or maps to follow, but only milestones to achieve Everything you need to catch your biggest dream is already in you A celebration of resilience, bravery, persistence, and true belief in yourself, How to Catch a Dream is perfect for fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go and Happy Dreamer, and a reminder that catching your dream is always within reach With inspiring art and imaginative illustrations, this picture book is the perfect gift for graduation, bedtime, read-aloud, or any occasion.A great big world is out there waiting...It holds your biggest dream it's true.Excitement, joy, and adventure are ready...Now catching the dream is up to YOU.
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Cat Nap
by Brian Lies
In the warm, late afternoon sunlight, a girl sits on the couch reading a book. Her kitten dozes nearby. But when Kitten notices a mouse and dives after it through a framed poster on the wall, an epic chase through time, art, and history ensues. Is it a dream? That's up to the reader to decide, but for the kitten, every leap and bound is full of suspense and makes for a masterpiece.--Provided by publisher.
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Big Kids
by K. L. Going
A young boy starting school feels intimidated when he sees all the big kids, but a new buddy helps him settle in.
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Mama Car
by Lucy Catchpole
A child shares her favorite things about her mother's wheelchair.
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The Marvelous Now
by Angela Diterlizzi
A companion to The Magical Yet and The Curious Why.
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The Rise of the Goldfish: A Branches Book (Pets Rule! #4)
by Susan Tan
To accomplish her evil plan to flood the town, Bubbles the goldfish has assembled an army of fish hiding in the town pipes, and it's up to Ember the Chihuahua to overcome his fear of water and rally the other pets to stop Bubbles.
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The Bad Guys in the Furball Strikes Back (Color Edition)
by Aaron Blabey
They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. The Bad Guys are about to have a very BAD day! Mr. Wolf and his bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig -- one who is secretly an evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge! Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they ever stop trying to eat each other?!?--
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The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Thunder Nelson Does the Impossumble
by Martha Brockenbrough
Mrs. Z's class is voting on a small class mascot, since big animals tend to get all the attention. But Thunder hates voting--it's like sports but less fun. Everyone is nominating tardigrades, while Thunder is hoping for something fuzzy, like a hamster. Then she finds an abandoned baby possum and has a brilliant idea. She'll bring the possum to school and convince the class it should be their mascot! How could they resist picking a real, live animal? But when Thunder's plan goes off the rails, the possum--and the class--may end up in danger if Thunder can't find a way to fix her mistakes.--
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Break
by Kayla Miller
Spring Break is full of possibilities ... but not for Olive. This year, Olive is leaving her friends and all of their exciting vacation plans behind to visit her dad at his new apartment in the city. Goober is thrilled to spend a whole week with their father and has a long list of activities for their time together. Olive, on the other hand, still remembers the hurt of their dad moving halfway across the world. She would rather spend time with her friend Bree or scrolling through her new phone to keep up with everything she's missing back home than catch up with him. As the week winds on, the normally easygoing Olive finds feelings of loneliness and resentment throwing her out of whack. Is there any hope of salvaging the visit--or will Olive's spring break be a spring bust?--
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Tate Tuber, Space Spud
by Michael Slack
Tate Tuber is a potato who wants to be an astronaut, but when he gets his chance to go on a mission, it is not what he expected.
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Bitty and Bub, Best Buds
by Janee Trasler
Best friends Bub the squirrel and Bitty the bunny play together in five short comics.
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Firefly Song: Lynn Frierson Faust and the Great Smoky Mountain Discovery
by Colleen Paeff
Every year, Lynn spends her summers roaming the forests of the Great Smoky Mountains and watching the fireflies light up the night. As she gets older, she realizes there's something special about these Great Smoky fireflies. Each night they seem to perform a dazzling synchronized light show! She tries to learn more, but scientists tell her that synchronous fireflies don't exist in the western hemisphere. Lynn may not be a scientist, but she wonders like a scientist and pays attention like a scientist. She believes in herself and the silent song of the fireflies. With determination and hard work, Lynn sets out to convince the scientific community that she's right--and to tell the world about the beauty of the firefly show she's seen her entire life.--Provided by publisher.
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I'm Trying to Love Farts
by Bethany Barton
Children's Choice Award winner Bethany Barton tackles the digestive system and all the farts that come along with it! As long as there have been people, there have been farts. And as long as there have been farts, they've been hilarious! Join Bethany Barton, creator of the award-winning I'm trying to Love . . . series, as she explores the digestive system, how food becomes energy, and what our bodies do with what is left over. Equal parts funny and informative, I'm Trying to Love Farts will leave you with a whole new appreciation for our bodily gases--
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Want to request any of these titles? Place a hold through the online catalog, or call the library 831-768-3404 for assistance. |
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Watsonville Public Library
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