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New Children's Books November 2025 |
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| Outside by Jennifer L. HolmEver since the Great Poisoning destroyed most of humanity, Razzi and her community have stayed within the safety of the Refuge. Now, though, a series of upsetting events have shocked Razzi into curiosity about the Outside. Her suspenseful journey into a changed world will grab fans of science fiction and survival stories alike. (Ages 9-12.)
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The Last Resort
by Erin Entrada Kelly
When 11-year-old Lila arrives at her deceased Grandpa Clem’s inn, she discovers that it’s packed with ghosts -- including Grandpa Clem himself, who wants Lila to investigate his supposed murder. This paranormal thriller series starter features interactive QR codes, but you don’t have to use them to enjoy the eerie vibes. Next in the series: The Claiming by Jasmine Warga, out in 2026. (Ages 8-12.)
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Maya the Ember Dragon (Dragon Girls #18)
by Maddy Mara
Maya is returning to the Magic Forest with her friends Eloise and Ash for an important quest. When the girls transform into powerful Fire Dragons, they become the hope that the animals there desperately need. Beating the Chaos Queen is far from an easy task, however. Maya must take charge and work with her friends to save the land and the creatures they love before it's too late.--Provided by publisher.
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Lewis Latimer: The Man Behind a Better Light Bulb
by Nancy Dickmann
Why is Lewis Latimer important? His invention of the carbon filament made light bulbs more afforable and longer lasting. Readers follow his journey from working with Alexander Graham Bell to improving Thomas Edison's light bulb. It's an enlightening story filled with engaging text and colorful images, all reviewed by Smithsonian experts--
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A Field Guide to Winter: Play and Learn in Nature
by Gabby Dawnay
Even in winter weather, children can still explore the outdoors in this book inspired by the Forest School movement that teaches young children how to engage with nature from season to season.
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Rube Goldberg's Big Book of Building: Make 25 Machines That Really Work!
by Jennifer George
Build your very own Rube Goldberg Machines in this must-have guide for builders of all ages! To build a Rube Goldberg Machine, all you need is a pile of junk and a great imagination. World-renowned Rube Goldberg Machine builder Zach Umperovitch and STEAM educator Tori Cameron have teamed up to show us just how true that is in this comprehensive guide to building Rube Goldberg Machines at home. Written in partnership with Rube Goldberg's granddaughter herself, Jennifer George, this book breaks down how to build a variety of machines that solve simple problems in complex ways. Progressing in difficulty with each chapter, kids (and builders of all ages) will learn how to construct super simple machines that fit on a tabletop, to hard ones that take up entire rooms or yards! Learn how to start chain reactions that refill your popcorn automatically on movie night, open umbrellas, and even pack a picnic, one step at a time. Filled with famous quotes from Rube Goldberg, jokes, fun facts, and tips and tricks to make building as successful as possible, this book is sure to satisfy every family's most curious and inventive of minds!--
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Conifers
by Laura K. Murray
This field guide has 100 entries highlighting a variety of North American conifers. Readers will gain a greater understanding about these living things and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Field Guides is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.
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It Was Supposed to Be Sunny
by Samantha Cotterill
Laila's birthday party, perfectly planned with her autism in mind, goes awry due to a change in weather and an accident with her cake, but with the help of her mom and her service dog, Laila knows she can handle this--
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A snow day for Amos McGee
by Philip Christian Stead
Zookeeper Amos McGee passes out warm knits to the animals in anticipation for snow that never arrives, but when a surprise snowfall blankets the zoo, the zookeeper and his animal friends enjoy the snowy day together
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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