New Children's Books
November 2025

FICTION and GRAPHIC NOVELS
Snoop by Gordon Korman
Snoop
by Gordon Korman

If Carter hadn't been checking his phone, he might have seen his brother coming down the ski slopes in his direction. And if Carter had seen his brother in time and avoided the crash, he might not have two broken legs right now. Oops. Now Carter is stuck at home for weeks, with both his legs in casts. Bored, he starts checking out the live feeds from police cams around his town. Before he knows it, he's obsessed-- watching his classmates when they don't know he's looking, and discovering some other very strange things going on that no one else is noticing. But what happens when Carter is found out--and the people he's watching know where he lives?--
Curse of the Akoma Stone: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest #4): Volume 4 by Bernard Mensah
Curse of the Akoma Stone: A Branches Book (Kwame's Magic Quest #4): Volume 4
by Bernard Mensah

Kwame and his friends are excited to participate in the Nkonyaa Games, a series of magic competitions, but when a mysterious new teacher named Elder Z arrives, a spell is cast on two students, trapping them in stone.
The Peach Thief by Linda Joan Smith
The Peach Thief
by Linda Joan Smith

The night that workhouse orphan Scilla Brown dares to climb the Earl of Havermore's garden wall, she wants only to steal a peach--the best thing she's ever tasted in her hard, hungry life. But when she's caught by the earl's head gardener and mistaken for a boy, she grabs on to something more: a temporary job scrubbing flowerpots. If she can just keep up her deception, she'll have a soft bed and food beyond her wildest dreams ... maybe even peaches. She soon falls in with Phin, a garden apprentice who sneaks her into the steamy, fruit-filled greenhouses, calls her 'Brownie, ' and makes her skin prickle. At the same time, the gruff head gardener himself is teaching lowly Scilla to make things grow, and she's cultivating hope with every seed she plants. But as the seasons unfurl, her loyalties become divided, and her secret grows harder to keep. How far will she go to have a home at last?--
Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Wild Ghost Chase by John Patrick Green
Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Wild Ghost Chase  (Graphic Novel) 
by John Patrick Green


Pondering that conundrum is what has kept the dearly departed General Inspectre tethered to Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost haunting the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad...except he's possessed Monocle to serve as his Earthly form! Zeb--along with Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and cameos from everyone's favorite Gators--must decipher the series' biggest mystery EVER to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!--
Cat & Cat Adventures: Magic at the Mansion: A Graphic Novel by Susie Yi
Cat & Cat Adventures: Magic at the Mansion: A Graphic Novel  (Graphic Novel) 
by Susie Yi

The search is afoot! Squash and Ginny must locate the second orb of the Staff of Knowledge before the Spirit World leaks further into the Human World. Not only that, but their best friends Fern and Lotus are still missing! Thankfully, their wand tracks Fern, Lotus, and the orb to a mysterious mansion, where they're shocked to discover all three are about to be auctioned off. Can Squash and Ginny save their friends and the orb--or will they lose them to the highest bidder ... forever?--Provided by publisher.
NON-FICTION
A Field Guide to Winter: Play and Learn in Nature by Gabby Dawnay
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.
PICTURE BOOKS & EASY READERS
Billie Jean Peet, Athlete: A Picture Book by Andrea Beaty
Billie Jean Peet, Athlete: A Picture Book
by Andrea Beaty

Unlike her talented siblings, Billy Jean has no musical beat, but she improves her basketball game by finding rhythm in her feet.
Bunny Made Tea by Amanda Baehr Fuller
Bunny Made Tea
by Amanda Baehr Fuller

A cozy story about sharing, showing gratitude, and a fondness for tea One soggy spring morning, Bunny decides to make a cup of tea. Before they can take a sip, Opossum arrives for an impromptu visit. Like a good host, Bunny kindly offers the unexpected guest their tea and gathers ingredients to brew another cup. But just as they're settling in to enjoy it, Opossum returns with their babies in tow. They all want tea too! Ingredients are gathered, and more tea is made--enough for Opossum's babies, but not enough for Bunny. Disappointed, Bunny goes to bed without tea, until a knock at the door the next morning reveals their hospitality has been repaid: one of Opossum's babies has made tea for Bunny in return! With charming illustrations, simple text, and hilariously expressive characters, this cozy tale invites readers to practice generosity and meet acts of kindness with gratitude.
The Humble Pie by Jory John
The Humble Pie
by Jory John

The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake, for a school project, he soon realizes that staying in the shadows isn't always as sweet as pie. Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new pie pal discovers that letting your voice be heard always takes the cake!--Provided by publisher.
Seven Ways Through the Woods by Jenn Reese
Seven Ways Through the Woods
by Jenn Reese

There are many ways through the woods. Some are long and winding. Some are as quick as a blink. You might encounter griffins, giants, serpents, sprites, and more along the way. Which path will you choose? What will you discover?--Provided by publisher.
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