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Youth Services New Titles
September 2025 |
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The moving book
by Lisa Brown
"A boy reassures his little sister about an upcoming move, reminding her of past moves and talking her through the process"
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Pete the Cat's cool new ride
by Kim Dean
"Pete the Cat just got some new wheels. Beep, beep, beep! And as he's grooving down the street, he bumps into one friend, two friends, three! When they pile up in the car, Pete can't keep count and wonders if there is room for everyone. In his fifteenth hardcover picture book, Pete the Cat learns that there's always more room for friends"
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Hansel and Gretel
by Stephen King
Reimagines the haunting tale of two children lost in a dark and dangerous forest
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In the world of whales
by Michelle Cusolito
"A free diver witnesses the birth of a sperm whale and experiences a moment of connection with the pod"
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Whoa Panda!
by C. S. Jennings
"Panda gets excited when he sees a potential friend. So excited, he's apt to put his cold, wet nose right in their face! Eeek! Whoa Panda! Fortunately Panda has a friend to help him navigate how close is too close. And before long, he is able to say "Wayto go, Panda" instead of "Whoa Panda!" With irresistible art and a simple, encouraging text, this entertaining picture book is perfect for helping little ones become more self-aware of personal boundaries"
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Itty Bitty Betty Blob makes a splash
by Constance Lombardo
"In this sequel to the adorably spooky Itty Bitty Betty Blob, our favorite blob is back and has to pick a school club to join! Betty wonders if she should be a drama DIVA or perhaps she'll try out for the school diving team? But when she meets the divingcoach, Betty finds out that she's not the only blob in the family who ever got scared when she jumped from the high dive! What happened to Betty's mom back when she was a school-age blob?"
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Squirrel and Bird
by Laura Baker
Boisterous Squirrel and reserved Bird demonstrate how there is more to them than just one trait.
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Aggie and the ghost
by Matthew Forsythe
Aggie's enthusiasm about living alone wanes when she discovers her house is haunted
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The lost Sunday
by Ileana Surducan
"Nina lives in a dusty town, haunted by the six angry wolves of the week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Each day brings never-ending chores and drudgery. Legend speaks of a seventh day to rest Sunday but everybody knows an evil witch stole it and keeps it locked away. When Nina finally says enough is enough, she sets out on an ambitious quest for rest, but will she be able to vanquish the witch and bring back the lost Sunday?"
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Blue sky morning
by Jihyun Kim
An ordinary morning is imbued with meaning in this subtly beautiful picture book from the creator of The Depth of the Lake and the Height of the Sky. A reminder to take the time to appreciate the small details in our daily routine.
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The library of unruly treasures
by Jeanne Birdsall
"Gwen MacKinnon's parents are dreadful. Truly, deeply, almost impressively dreadful. So Gwen's not upset at all when she's foisted onto her never-before-seen Uncle Matthew for two weeks. Especially when it turns out he has a very opinionated dog named Pumpkin. Things take a turn for the weird when Gwen makes a discovery in the local library. A discovery that involves tiny creatures with wings. And no, they're not birds. They're called Lahdukan. But why can only Gwen and the youngest children, gathered for storytime, see them? The Lahdukan insist that Gwen is destined to help them find a new home. But how can a girl as unwanted, uncourageous, and generally unheroic as Gwen possibly come to the rescue? Pumpkin has a few ideas..."
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The accidental stowaway
by Judith Eagle
"When Patch runs up the gangway of steamship, The Pride and Glory, she isn't planning to hang around. But if she leaves her hiding place the constable who is chasing her will ruin her reputation: sitting tight is worth the risk. Too late, she realises the ship is setting sail! Patch has become an accidental stowaway. Luckily, Patch's unconventional past has made her pretty fearless when it comes to fending for herself, and besides there are friends in high and low places to be made onboard. But hiding away becomes less and less easy: her new friends urgently need her help and a there's a mystery that needs solving, all before they reach New York"
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Into the wild magic
by Michelle Knudsen
"Eleven-year-old Bevvy spends her time avoiding other kids, playing with her neighbor's kittens, and escaping into her fantasy novels. When new girl Cat arrives at school, Bevvy thinks she may finally have found a friend, until Cat provokes Bevvy's worsttormentor and leaves her alone to deal with the consequences. Later, on Bevvy's doorstep, Cat's apology is cut short when a car with dark windows rolls up. Bolting into a nearby wood with Bevvy in tow, Cat proceeds to open a hole, in the air, just in time. Bevvy knows magic when she sees it, the kind in books, but the world the girls escape to-teeming with unicorns, sorcerers, and dragons-is shockingly, exhilaratingly real. It's a world at war. Those who wield wild magic, in tune with nature, are pitted against dark sorcerers. As Bevvy's role in the struggle grows, and her confidence with it, can she trust Cat to support her? Can she trust herself not to run? An acclaimed author builds a breathtaking and emotionally resonant world where magic and monsters are real and friendship and risk go hand in hand"
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Sea otter sunrise
by Mary Pope Osborne
"It's bright and early when the magic tree house spins Jack and Annie to Monterey Bay, California. It's their mission to collect sea urchins in the underwater kelp forests! But they know nothing about collecting sea urchins--can a grouchy boat captain help them? Maybe. But Jack and Annie have another problem when Annie finds a badly injured sea otter. They're not supposed to help the otter....but it's the right thing to do. Can they convince the grouchy boat captain to help them?"
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Unlocked
by Shannon Messenger
"In this extra special installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series, the story picks up right from Legacy's particularly devastating cliffhanger. But chapters alternate between Sophie and Keefe's perspectives to give readers deeper insights into both beloved characters. New powers will be discovered. Hard truths from the past will come to light. And all of your favorite characters will find themselves tested in ways they never imagined"
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Dancing in the storm
by Amie Darnell Specht
When she's diagnosed with one of the rarest genetic disorders in the world for which there's no cure, 12-year-old Kate must learn to live with this difficult new reality with the help of a new pen pal who's been living with the condition for years.
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Big Nate : no harm done
by Lincoln Peirce
"It'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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Dream on
by Shannon Hale
"Something is missing from Cassie's life. Her parents don't have much money, she has to share her bedroom (and bed!) with her sisters, and her family never seem to have time for her. To make matters worse, her best friend Vali is always busy with a new friend. When Cassie gets a letter from a magazine sweepstakes with the words "YOU'RE THE WINNER" stamped on the front, she thinks it's the answer to all her problems. She could buy new furniture to replace their shabby old sofa. Or maybe a car so her family doesn't have to take two trips to go places. Or maybe she can make Vali her best friend forever by taking her on a fabulous vacation. The possibilities are endless, like an all-you-can-eat buffet! But will prizes really solve Cassie's problems? And whatwill she lose if she doesn't win anything at all?
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School dance / : School Dance
by Sarah Sax
"Milo 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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Sugar shack
by Lucy Knisley
It is winter at Peapod Farm with Jen still learning a lot about living life outside the city, and with her stepsister Andy, they will both have a chance to understand what it means to be family
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Space case : the graphic novel
by Stuart Gibbs
When a lunarnaut dies on Moon Base Alpha, twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson sets out to solve the lunar murder mystery before the killer strikes again
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