June 2026 list by Angie R.
 
Aesop's Fables: Life Lessons for Young and Old by Aesop
Aesop's Fables: Life Lessons for Young and Old
by Aesop

Step into a world of timeless wisdom and moral teachings with Aesop's Fables: Life Lessons for Young and Old. This beautifully crafted edition goes beyond a simple collection of stories, presenting life's deepest truths through Aesop's cherished fables.

Bald Eagles by Gail Gibbons
Bald Eagles
by Gail Gibbons

An updated edition of Gail Gibbons’ Bald Eagle book, featuring expert‑reviewed facts, clear diagrams, and fun details about the eagle’s traits, habitat, flight, and young. Gibbons, author of 120+ nonfiction titles for children, is widely honored for helping young readers explore the natural world.

Diamond Fever!: A True Crime Story in the Wild West by Steve Sheinkin
Diamond Fever!: A True Crime Story in the Wild West
by Steve Sheinkin

A fun, high-stakes nonfiction middle grade about the Great Diamond Hoax of 1872, by award-winning author Steve Sheinkin--featuring spot art and comic interstitials throughout. Perfect for fans of MONA LISA VANISHES!

Time for Kids: Dinosaurs by Sarah Jospitre
Dinosaurs
by Sarah Jospitre

Learn all about dinosaurs in this leveled reader! TIME for Kids helps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them. Have you ever wondered about what happened to the dinosaurs? Or asked which animals are dinosaur descendants? Or questioned the best places to find their fossils? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader perfect for young paleontologists.

Bugs: How to Draw Books for Kids with Butterflies, Ladybugs, Spiders, and More by Alli Koch
How to Draw Books for Kids
by Alli Koch

A fun and easy drawing book that teaches kids ages 7–12 how to draw bugs in just minutes. With 40+ step‑by‑step projects - like ladybugs, butterflies, ants, and caterpillars - it builds confidence and creativity.


The Junior Soccer Encyclopedia by Emily Stead
The Junior Soccer Encyclopedia
by Emily Stead

A fact-packed new football encyclopedia for younger readers. All about the world's top competitions, teams, players and much more!

Juneteenth by Tonya Abari
Juneteenth
by Tonya Abari

Follow Jeremiah and his family as they prepare to honor Juneteenth and show how they celebrate Black culture and history all year round. From community projects and visits to historic landmarks to learning about Black history and achievements, this beautifully illustrated book radiates Black joy and champions community spirit.

Kaleidoscope of Hope: How Butterfly Life Cycles Reflect Our World by Miranda Paul
Kaleidoscope of Hope
by Miranda Paul

The exploration of a butterfly's life cycle serves as an inspiring call to environmental action.

Level Up Super Smash Bros. by Lori Dittmer
Level Up Super Smash Bros.
by Lori Dittmer

Get ready to brawl with this beginner's guide to Super Smash Bros., a popular platform fighting video game. Perfect for reluctant readers, teen gamers learn strategy and basic gameplay through infographics, exciting images, and engaging text in this hi-lo nonfiction book.

The Miniverse: Discover an Astonishing World Under the Microscope by Dk
The Miniverse: Discover an Astonishing World Under the Microscope
by Dk

Shrink to ant size and explore a hidden microscopic world. Stunning close‑up photos reveal tiny creatures, cells, and everyday objects in amazing detail, supporting STEM learning and inspiring curious kids who love science.


My Big Book of Mighty Morphemes by DK
My Big Book of Mighty Morphemes
by DK

This book offers an engaging introduction to morphology for young learners in Grades K-1, and aligns with the key curricula. It simplifies word building by exploring prefixes, suffixes, and plural endings through clear definitions, engaging illustrations, fun facts, and spelling tips.

The Ocean's Heart: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life by Jilanne Hoffmann
The Ocean's Heart: The Tiny Creatures Essential to Life
by Jilanne Hoffmann

Dive into the incredible undersea lives of zooplankton, miniscule animals that race to the ocean's surface to feed on plants. It's the largest migration of animals on Earth, and it takes place every single night.

Our Dance by Jacinta Daniher
Our Dance
by Jacinta Daniher

Under the moon by the gum tree, join the corroboree to dance, sing, and celebrate culture. Move like Australia’s animals - slither like a snake, hop like a kangaroo, crawl like a goanna, run like an emu, and soar like an eagle - in this joyful, rhythmic celebration of First Nations traditions and storytelling.


Shoes!: A Footwear Fashion Frolic by Anna Davies
Shoes!: A Footwear Fashion Frolic
by Anna Davies

Explore the history of footwear and the stories shoes tell about identity and style. From 1940s surreal designs to 1970s wedges and the Adidas–Puma rivalry, this illustrated book highlights iconic moments and creators in shoe design.


Utah Jazz by Brendan Flynn
Utah Jazz
by Brendan Flynn

This book offers an exciting look at the Utah Jazz, from the legends of the past to the superstars of today. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while vivid photographs make the book engaging and accessible.

Who Nests Here?: Twenty-Four Extraordinary Animal Homes by Karen Jameson
Who Nests Here?: Twenty-Four Extraordinary Animal Homes
by Karen Jameson

This lyrical environmental picture book introduces readers to twenty-four extraordinary animals and the different nests they call home..