Youth Services New Titles
 
June 2025
Picture Books
Dog vs. Strawberry
by Nelly Buchet

"When Dog is handed a strawberry from the fruit bowl, she attempts to race the strawberry, but when her opponent doesn't move, she won't give up until mom walks in on a sticky situation. "
Nightsong
by Sally Soweol Han

"After a long day in the hustle and bustle of the big, noisy city, Lewis is ready to go home. But when the BRUMMM of their bus is stopped by a loud POP!, they are stuck waiting along a country road. With nothing to do, Lewis finds himself listening to new noises all around him. Beetles BUZZ and critters ZIP in the moon-bright sky. Whooooooosh, whirr, flitter flutter, rustle rustle--whoa! The more he listens, the more he hears. Nature's sounds are full of music"--
Five trucks
by Brian Floca

Five different trucks do five different jobs to prepare an airplane for takeoff in this delightful picture book by the Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of Locomotive.
Goats afloat
by Lezlie Evans

"It's Granny Goat's birthday, so five of her grandkids pile into a boat and set afloat with a cake! After all, they can't risk running into the bridge troll on land! But when things go awry, these adventurous goats must learn to go with the flow and comeup with a new plan. Will the goats make it to Granny's house in time to celebrate?"
Blue
by Suzanne Kaufman

"A child bonds with a blue heron, and they share a dreamlike friendship"
The day the crayons made friends
by Drew Daywalt

Duncan's crayons have left his room to make friends--from Red Crayon wanting to drive a firetruck, to Blue Crayon meeting a fashion doll, to Esteban off to tame a teddy bear, each crayon has a story to share
Diggers, Dozers, and Dumpers
by Ole Könnecke

"Learn about excavators, rollers, trucks, cranes, and loaders in this original book of more than a dozen heavy construction vehicles. And enjoy all the animals along for the ride. When Cow wants to give a concert, she transports her piano with a telescopic crane. When Duck and Hen compete over who has the neatest lawn, hand mower leads to lawn mower to combine harvester -- that ends the discussion! And what do rhinos like to make in their cement mixer? Pancakes, of course, and here's the recipe (beware, you'll need 32,304 eggs). This entertaining picture book combines funny stories with a perennially popular topic. Explore details about engine size and vehicle weight, enjoy flights of fancy in a gyrocopter or cherry picker, and end the book with a modern fairytale about a tractor that lives happily ever after."
Anything
by Rebecca Stead

After moving to a new apartment, a father tells his daughter to wish for three Anythings, but when she admits she wishes to return to their old home, her dad helps her realize home is where they are together
Chapter Books
A hero's guide to summer vacation
by Pablo Cartaya

Thirteen-year-old Cuban American Gonzalo joins his estranged grandfather on road trip to promote his grandfather's fantasy book series
Elio : the junior novelization
by Suzanne Francis

Perfect for little readers, these exciting stories serve as a companion to Disney/Pixar's Elio, opening in movie theaters in the spring of 2024. 
Graphic Novels
Karen's ghost / : Karens Ghost
by DK Yingst

Karen thinks there's a ghost in her house and then she and her stepsister, Kristy, find out that Old Ben Brewer and his spooky friends are going to have a birthday party in their attic on Halloween night
Non-fiction
The Secret Life of a Sea Turtle
by Maddalena Bearzi

Book Annotation
Who is Willie Nelson?
by David Stabler

"Willie Nelson showed interest and promise in music at a young age. After being gifted a guitar by his grandpa at age six, Willie wrote his first song at age seven. He continued to be involved in music throughout his youth, singing in dance halls and honky-tonks to earn money. Though talented and hardworking, Willie had trouble finding success at first as a recording artist. But Willie persisted as a songwriter. His popularity soared when he moved to Austin, Texas, in the 1970s and played his own style of country music known as outlaw country. He released iconic albums like Shotgun Willie, Red Headed Stranger, and Stardust, and became known for hit singles including "Crazy," "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," and "On the Road Again." Since then, Willie has released countless more popular albums and singles, solidifying him as a country legend. Not only that, he is a businessman, author, and activist--showing support to American farmers through his farm aid fundraising concerts"
We are the Beatles
by Brad Meltzer

"A biography of the four musicians who created the beloved rock and roll band"
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