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New Children's Books October 2025 |
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| Dear Jackie by Jessixa Bagley; illustrated by Aaron BagleyJackie and Milo have been best friends since they were babies. Now that they’re in sixth grade, though, Milo is spending more time with his soccer teammates -- and is joining in when their classmates criticize Jackie for dressing “like a dude.” Humor and honest emotions make this graphic novel about friendship and self-expression a good choice for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| The Picasso Curse by Dan GutmanAfter accidentally buying a real Picasso drawing at a flea market, average middle-schooler Edwin has to deal with unwanted fame while figuring out what to do with a super-valuable (and maybe cursed) work of art. Popular author Dan Gutman delivers Edwin’s story (plus intriguing bits of art history) with his distinctive quirky humor. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Moonleapers by Margaret Peterson HaddixAt first, Maisie’s excited to get her own phone, even if it’s a hand-me-down from ailing Great-Aunt Hazel. But then weird texts start arriving, and Maisie realizes that she’s inherited Great-Aunt Hazel’s role with the Moonleapers, a secret organization that influences the past and future to change history. For fans of: the thoughtful and moving take on time travel in Erin Entrada Kelly’s The First State of Being. (Ages 8-13.)
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| The Poisoned King by Katherine RundellEver since his first excursion, Christopher has been longing to return to the Archipelago, a hidden realm of mythological animals. So when he’s summoned by a dragon, Christopher is thrilled to follow it into a mystery involving a sphinx, a spreading poison, and a small girl bent on revenge. This exciting, illustrated sequel will be most fun if you’ve already read Impossible Creatures. (Ages 8-12.)
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Music and how it works : the complete guide for kids
by Charlie Morland
"Budding music fans will love discovering musical geniuses of every era, from Mozart and classical music to Bowie and pop, as well as finding out how music is created and what links it all together. The book looks at music throughout history, beginning with the first known melody from the Fertile Crescent and covering modern music phenomena, from K Pop to hip-hop. Instruments and genres from across the world are featured, with "playlists" of key pieces encouraging kids to look up pieces to hear for themselves. STEAM spreads delve into the psychology and math behind music, from how it affects our mood to how it can improve our minds. Covering India's Ragas, Indonesia's Gamelan, Japan's city pop, and more, this book will help children discover a love of music"
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The Helping Sweater
by Rachel Más Davidson
When a cat pulls a thread loose on the favorite sweater that Maya is excited to wear, she realizes she can use her sweater to help folks in her community throughout the day, and when Maya needs help in turn, someone comes to her rescue! 20,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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It's taco knight!
by Megan Maynor
"In a kingdom full of busy, clever people, no one has time to cook. Luckily the Knights of Dinner make sure the villagers are well fed. It could be Pizza Knight or Noodle Knight, Dumpling Knight, even New Recipe Knight! No knight is everybody's favorite,but every knight is somebody's favorite. That is . . . until Taco Knight comes to town-and tries to turn every night into taco night. Brimming with wacky humor and action, It's Taco Knight! celebrates friendship and empathy and reminds us that variety isthe spice of life"
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Boo stew
by Donna L. Washington
When one of her culinary concoctions takes on a life of its own, Curly Locks must save the townspeople of Toadsuck Swamp from the mean Scares by using her smarts and unique talents
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Go, sloth, go!
by Toni Yuly
A cheer for sloth as she leaves her perch in search of food
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Wildflower Emily : a story about young Emily Dickinson
by Lydia Corry
Emily Dickinson, one of America's greatest and most original poets of all time, was known as a famous recluse whose withdrawal from society became legendary, but this book introduces a new side of Emily that reveals her as the powerful, adventurous and joyful girl she truly was. Simultaneous and eBook.
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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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Flat Stanley : his original adventure! : the graphic novel
by SB Wilson
"Stanley Lambchop wakes up one morning to find a bulletin board has fallen on him during the night. And now he's only half an inch thick and incredibly flat! But then amazing things begin to happen to him. He gets rolled up, mailed, and flown like a kite. He even becomes involved in an art mystery! But will he be able to use his flatness to help people as well--and become the flattest hero of the day?"
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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