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Books for Kids and Tweens April 2025 |
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Lucky mermaid sleepover / : A Branches Book
by Mitali Banerjee Ruths
Priya is helping Maddie plan a mermaid-themed sleepover party at Maddie's new apartment where they come up with lots of fun activities and decorations, and Priya has some extra special surprise decorations for Maddie's room
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Opal Watson : private eye
by Brittany Thurman
Twelve-year-old African American Opal investigates the disturbances in her apartment building that are interfering with the vital renovations
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A day at the beach
by Gary D. Schmidt
"This novel told from multiple points of view follows a diverse cast of young people whose lives intersect in surprising and hilarious ways over the course of a summer day at the beach"
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The dragon's apprentice. Book 1
by James Riley
Twelve-year-old Ciara accidentally summons an ancient and ornery dragon named Scorch and strikes a deal to learn the magic she needs to save her mother and unravel the lies of the empire
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Survive this safari
by Natalie D. Richards
Twelve-year-old Lucy is excited to be selected for the Wildlands Safari Escape Challenge, but her team discovers that Wildlands' beloved baby elephant might be in danger and must tackle a real Wildlands challenge
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The double trouble puzzle
by James Patterson
"Minerva Keen faces competition in her middle school detective club as they race to solve the mystery of a once-beloved teacher's alarming behavior"
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Rainbow Fair
by Diana Ma
Twelve-year-old Chinese American Sophie learns about her Muslim identity for the school cultural fair while juggling expectations from her family and friends
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Firebred
by Julie Kagawa
Remy, Gem and Storm team up to evade the king's guards, learn hidden truths and face a villain no one saw coming as they discover what it means to be a good friend and what it takes to be a hero
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A risky game
by Alyson Gerber
Weatherby and Jack are tapped to join Last Heir, the most powerful secret society of deception in the world, and on the night of the first gambit, the game takes a terrifying turn, pushing Jack and Weatherby to discover the truth about the game--and themselves
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The green kingdom
by Cornelia Funke
"All right, she had to admit it: it really was an adventure to be in a new place. A different Caspia emerged here. A Brooklyn-Caspia, just like the Brooklyn-dandelion. Twelve-year-old Caspia hates big cities, especially New York. So, she isn't thrilled by the news that her parents are taking her to Brooklyn for the whole summer. But everything changes when Caspia discovers a bundle of letters, written by a blind girl many years ago, and hidden in an old chest of drawers. Each letter contains a 'green' riddle, with clues leading to a different plant. Caspia sets out to solve the riddles and, as she does, she meets friends she could never have imagined and finds, to her surprise, that sometimes you can put down roots where you least expect it"
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House of horrors
by Angel Luis Colâon
After discovering her brother is trapped in the haunted mansion, Glory's Haven, Amy and her cat, Tuna, brave zombies, mazes, monsters, and more to find him
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How to talk to your succulent
by Zoe Persico
Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to Michigan after Mom's passing and he's bringing Mom's houseplants, including a succulent named Perle, whom Adara tries to care for, in a book about loneliness, mental health, empathy and openness
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Pokâemon sword & shield. 12
by Hidenori Kusaka
"Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokâemon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokâemon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the fabled Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield. Hop and the rest of the team chase after a Legendary bird Pokâemon while Henry and Casey keep training the Pokâemon Kubfu! Is Kubfu finally trained strong enough to evolve?!"
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Fart Boy and Reeky Dog
by Joan Holub
Eleven-year-old Phartolomew, also known as the unlikely superhero Fart Boy, teams up with his new sidekick, Reeky Dog, to stop the evil Professor Gravypants from taking over the world
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Night light
by Michael Emberley
During a blackout, a parent gathers stars to comfort their child, then returns them to the sky, and together they sleep under the stars outside
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A song of swords and stuffies
by Max Brallier
The Last Kids on Earth face unexpected competition from Skaelka's bestselling comic, and write a threequel in which they team up with the Laser Blade Hero Squad to save Apocalyptia from a mysterious, cutifying threat
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I know dino! : amazing breakthroughs, mega mistakes, and unsolved mysteries in dinosaur science
by Sabrina Ricci
"Dinosaurs have been extinct for millions of years, but the world of dinosaur science has never been more alive! Over the last few decades, amazing scientific discoveries have transformed what we know about dinosaurs. And it turns out that a lot of what we thought we knew about them was... totally wrong. Fortunately, prehistory pros and podcast hosts Sabrina Ricci and Garret Kruger are here to parse dino-fact from dino-fiction and examine the incredible history of paleontology along the way"
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Dinosaurs / : Dinosaurs
by Will Osborne
Find out what dinosaurs looked like, where they lived, how they survived, the difference between flesh-eaters and plant-eaters and more, in a book filled with fun facts about the prehistoric creatures, presented in a nonfiction graphic novel format
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Mighty : the story of an oak tree ecosystem
by Henry Cole
An acorn begins life as a tiny part of the forest floor and grows to provide shelter for many creatures, in a book about the life cycle of the tree and the plants and animals that depend on it. Illustrations.
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Mommy love : a mindfulness exercise for mothers and babies
by Susan Verde
"As mother and child read Mommy Love, the text provides the reader with the prompts of a mindfulness exercise. Mothers are guided to use their senses to help them bond with their babies notice small details, and ground themselves in the present moment. There are words of encouragement and hope as Mommy and Baby begin their love together. Complete with an author's note, breathing exercises, a gratitude practice, and other resources"
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