Children's Books
September 2025
Wooden dinosaurs on top of a pile of books
Picture Books
The decider.
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

"Bluey and Chucky are watching the footy with their families. Can Bluey help him pick a team?"
Beto's berry treasure
by Jenny Lacika

Five-year-old Beto wants to have a tea party with his seven-year old sister, Cora, but she wants to play pirates, so Beto creates a map that hopefully will lead his sister to his treasure of berries. Simultaneous and eBook. Illustrations.
My brother the duck
by Pat Zietlow Miller

Stella Wells, fledgling scientist, has a new baby brother, Drake, and she is seriously considering the possibility that he is a duck--but further research is required to test that hypothesis
Bridget's beret
by Tom Lichtenheld

When Bridget loses the beret that provides her with artistic inspiration like other great artists, she thinks she will never be able to draw again. By the creator of What Are You So Grumpy About? Jr Lib Guild.
Love Is Still Winning / El Amor Siempre Triunfa
by Fabienne Doucet

Encouraging young readers to practice seeing the good that exists all around us, this picture book showcases the ways that love shines through in even the simplest actions we often overlook. (Picture Books– Preschool-Grade 3)
Fiction
Geronimo Stilton reporter. : Cheese Connection #19, Cheese connection
by Geronimo Stilton

There is a mysterious cheese shortage in New Mouse City that has everyone in a panic and Geronimo, Thea, Trap and Benjamin are on the case to save the day. Gr 3-4
Cat on the run in Hidden layers!
by Aaron Blabey

"Brains washed! Internet wiped! Villains unmasked! Who knew being the World's #1 Cat Video Star could be so dangerous?! This is it! Princess Beautiful has had enough! It's time to clean out the litter tray. It's time for--Cat on the run--Episode Three!"
Bad badger / : A Love Story
by Maryrose Wood

"An eccentric badger ventures out to find his missing seagull friend"
The story of Gumluck and the heroes
by Adam Rex

A visit from the Very Wise Wizard Who Lives in the Moon sends the absent-minded Gumluck on a quest with three companions who claim to be heroes
Squid in pants
by Kaz Windness

A fashion-conscious squid takes some clothes off a small boat, and squabbles with his friends over who gets to wear them--until the their owner returns
Non-Fiction
The ultimate science cookbook for kids : 75+ edible experiments
by Paige Towler

"With foods like Marshmallow Meteorites, Grape and Cheese Towers, and an Edible, Exploding Volcano, young scientists won't be able to get enough of this STEM-inspired cookbook. Whether you're an expert chef or new to the kitchen, these easy-to-follow recipes are perfect for building kitchen confidence, exploring new tastes, and gobbling up science facts"
Tool book
by Gail Gibbons

New and updated, this illustrated introduction to the many interesting uses of such basic tools as rulers, saws, planes, hammers and drills covers basic hand tools and shows them in action through clear diagrams that display how tools work, accompanied by simple text that is accessible to the youngest readers. Simultaneous. Illustrations.
Hello, I'm an axolotl
by Hayley Rocco

"A playful introduction to the axolotl"
I know dino! : amazing breakthroughs, mega mistakes, and unsolved mysteries in dinosaur science
by Sabrina Ricci

"Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, but the world of dinosaur science has never been more alive! Over the last few decades, amazing scientific discoveries have transformed what we know about dinosaurs. And it turns out that a lot of what we thought we knew about them was... totally wrong. Fortunately, prehistory pros and podcast hosts Sabrina Ricci and Garret Kruger are here to parse dino-fact from dino-fiction and examine the incredible history of paleontology along the way"
Beyond infinity : exploring the secrets of the universe with the James Webb Space Telescope
by Stephanie Warren Drimmer

Breathtaking photos with kid-friendly captions introduce readers to NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, showing them how it works, the science behind it and how it is unlocking the mysteries of space. Illustrations.
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