New Children's Books
December 2025

FICTION
Beti and the Little Round House by Atinuke
Beti and the Little Round House
by Atinuke

Beti lives in a little round house in the green woods under the mountains with Mam, Tad, baby Jac, and her very own tiny goat named Naughty. Beti loves the little round house, where there is always the promise of adventure with Naughty, Jac, and her friends, whatever the season!--
 
The Last Ember: The Aerimander Chronicles Book 1
by Lily Berlin Dodd

After wealthy 12-year-old chemist Eva is unknowingly given the egg of an aerimander, a supposedly extinct, dragon-like creature, she joins forces with orphaned would-be thief Dusty to keep the egg out of evil hands. Witty humor and thoughtful takes on science and magic will draw fantasy fans to this series opener. (Ages 10-13.)
 
Growing Home
by Beth Ferry; illustrated by The Fan Brothers

In this quirky illustrated chapter book, you'll meet the non-human residents of the Tupper household: grumpy goldfish Toasty, pretty plant Ivy, wise spider Arthur, and sweet violet Ollie. They're an unlikely bunch, but with the help of a magical antique, they might be able to protect their home from looming threats. Read-alike: Lauren Castillo's Our Friend Hedgehog. (Ages 6-9.)
 
Catty Corner Lands on Her Feet
by Julie Murphy

Shy second-grader Catty, who's half-cat and half-girl, is about to try human school for the first time. Can she find her way, or will her failure to fit in "go down in hissssstory"? For more pun-filled stories about Catty, check out the next book in the series, Catty Corner Pounces Into Action. (Ages 6-9.)
 
NON-FICTION
The Secret World of Spiderwebs by <span>Jan Beccaloni&nbsp;</span>
The Secret World of Spiderwebs
by Jan Beccaloni 

A dazzling glimpse into the remarkable work of spiders, this book brings an array of stunning spiderwebs to life.
Manga Drawing with Pegasus, Griffins, and Other Winged Beasts by Naomi Hughes
Manga Drawing with Pegasus, Griffins, and Other Winged Beasts
by Naomi Hughes

Following illustrated step-by-step instructions, artists of all abilities can learn how to draw Pegasus, griffins, and more majestic winged beasts of myth in the dynamic manga art style.
PICTURE BOOKS & BOARD BOOKS
Dear Librarian by Lydia M. Sigwarth
Dear Librarian
by Lydia M. Sigwarth

In this story based on the author's life, a young homeless girl finds a different kind of home in the library.
Hazel the Handful by Jamie Michalak
Hazel the Handful
by Jamie Michalak

What happens when a new baby moves in--and the doted-on older sibling is a pampered pooch? Follow the adorable puppy Hazel through a typical day at home, where she rules the roost...--Provided by publisher.
Dino-School by Lisa Wheeler
Dino-School
by Lisa Wheeler

Welcome the school year dino-style! Dino-kids have fun all through the year, from the fall fling and the spelling bee to the 100th day of school and track and field day!--
Don't Draw in This Book! by Bill Cotter
Don't Draw in This Book! (Board Book)
by Bill Cotter

Reluctantly encouraging the reader to draw in his book takes Larry the monster on a fun adventure.
The Pigeon Won't Count to 10! by Mo Willems
The Pigeon Won't Count to 10! (Board Book)
by Mo Willems

The pigeon refuses to count to 10. Why? Because he doesn't want to! Will he ever count to 10?
EASY READERS
Attack of the 50-Foot Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #19): Volume 19 by Tedd Arnold
Attack of the 50-Foot Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #19): Volume 19
by Tedd Arnold

When Fly Guy snacks from a radioactive trash can, he grows until he is fifty feet tall--and Buzz has to find out a way to counteract the effect before the army attacks his pet.
DK Super Readers Level 1 Pokemon a New Journey by DK
Pokemon a New Journey
by Julia March

Set off on an exciting journey to meet the Pokâemon of Paldea. ... Discover their friendships, special skills, and the awesome mysteries they hope to uncover--
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #14): From the Creator of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #14): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
by Dav Pilkey

The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes ... when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders--Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles--along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be. Can Big Jim's positivity and innocence help our heroes? Will Dog Man, Big Jim, Grampa, and Molly have the courage to trust each other and save the day? How does the past help shape the future? And who is the chosen one?--
Monster Blood (Goosebumps Graphic Novel #2) by R. L. Stine
Monster Blood (Goosebumps Graphic Novel #2)
by R. L. Stine

While staying with his great-aunt Kathryn, Evan Ross visits an eerie old toy store. Among the dusty shelves, he finds a can of something called Monster Blood. The odd, sticky substance really does look like the blood of a creature. It has a greenish glow and sometimes feels warm to the touch e most alarming thing about the toy ooze is the way it keeps growing-overflowing its container, then a bathtub, then filling up a whole trash can. Evan worries that all that growing has given the Monster Blood a monstrous appetite...--Provided by publisher.
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