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New Children's Books November 2025 |
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FICTION and GRAPHIC NOVELS |
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Firefox Moon: A Juniper Lane Adventure
by Eoin Colfer (Fiction)
Acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer, named a master storyteller by School Library Journal, returns to the world of Juniper Lane for a lively new adventure! This time, Juniper takes off on a summertime quest in a story sure to delight young readers all year round.
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I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935
by Lauren Tarshis (Fiction)
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst environmental disaster in American history, a time when black blizzards of dust, some hundreds of miles wide, swept across the southern plains. Hundreds of people were killed. Thousands of farms were buried. Millions of refugees fled starvation and sickness in the plains only to face hatred and prejudice in California. ... he thrilling story of an eleven-year-old boy who risks his life to save his family and friends during the worst dust storm of all, an event that would become known as Black Sunday. Includes a section of nonfiction back matter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.--Provided by publisher.
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Mishka
by Edward Van De Vendel (Fiction)
Winner of the national book award for children's literature in the Netherlands - a sweet and tender story of a girl refugee finding a new home! Roya, her three brothers, and their parents have a new family member - Mishka, a bunny rabbit. He soon becomes a beloved part of their new home and gradually, the rabbit - and also Roya - get to hear the story of the family's journey from Afghanistan to the Netherlands. Told from different perspectives every time: big Bashir, gentle Hamayun, tough Navid, and sometimes Mom and Dad. Mishka and Roya listen. Anoush Elman and Edward van de Vendel became friends upon Elman's arrival in the Netherlands, and 15 years later, they decided to write a story for younger readers about his family's experience. This gorgeous chapter book - illustrated throughout in full color - is a tender, lyrical story of a young girl processing a new country, new school, and new friends - and a bunny escape! - in a story readers and parents will treasure--
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Gabby Torres Is the Best Winner Ever
by Angela Dominguez (Graphic Novel)
Gabby has a new idea: now that she's finally learned how to not burn her cookies, she will become the best baker the world has ever seen. The local grocery store's baking competition is the perfect opportunity to show everyone what she's made of: winner material! All she needs to do is buy books for research and baking supplies--and more baking supplies--and more baking supplies--oh, dear. What will happen when her money, and her parents' patience, runs out?--
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Rock Climb Rumble
by Jake Maddox (Graphic Novel)
Soren used to be a fearless climber, but a nasty fall has rocked his confidence. Can the eighth grader get back in the groove in time to be physically--and mentally--prepared for his club's climbing trip to the shoreside cliffs of Lake Superior?
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Lego Ninjago Character Encyclopedia New Edition
by Simon Hugo
This encyclopedia has been updated and expanded with 48 brand-new pages of LEGO Ninjago minifigures and sets, making it the ultimate book for your little ninja. Read each character's ninja file to learn what makes each one special and unique, and find out which weapon each ninja uses. From Ninja to Nindroid, each character has a photographed page filled with facts and trivia, like which minifigure is the rarest and which minifigure can be found in the most LEGO Ninjago sets.
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History Smashers: Plagues and Pandemics
by Kate Messner
With a mix of sidebars, illustrations, photos, and graphic panels, this book uncovers the hidden truths about history's pandemics, from the Black Death to COVID-19--
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The Greatest Moments of the World Cup
by Kurt Waldendorf
The World Cup is a thrilling spectacle of passes, shots, and scores. Readers explore some of the most memorable events to ever take place on a soccer pitch.
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This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
by Brian Gehrlein (Picture Book)
An amusing series of interruptions--from DJs with lasers to jazz flute solos--thwarts a bear's journey to hibernation.
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Dude. Be Nice
by Sarah Scheerger (Picture Book)
Dude the bear sets out with good intentions to do nice things, but when he helps others without asking, he ends up making things worse.
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The Sweater: A Story of Community
by Larissa Theule (Picture Book)
Holly the raccoon discovers a lonely little bird searching for shelter and rallies the forest animals to help it find a safe new home.
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I Am Smart: A Positive Power Story
by Suzy Capozzi (Easy Reader)
When his teacher announces that there will be a science fair in a few weeks, the young boy in [the book] is worried. He doesn't like science. Science is hard! But when his mom tells him to look for the science in your life, he knows just what his project will be! By doing research, asking his friends for help, and not giving up, the boy learns that science can be really fun. Now that's smart!--
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Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
by Susanna Davidson (Easy Reader)
Town Mouse loves to live the high life, while his cousin Country Mouse prefers a quieter life. When the two visit each other's homes, will they realise that sometimes differences aren't always a bad thing? Find out in this lively retelling of the classic story, specially written for beginner readers and with beautiful illustrations by John Joven throughout.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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