August 2025 list by K. Pearson |
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All the Hulk Feels
by Dan Santat
When scientist Bruce Banner starts to feel his emotions getting out of hand, he transforms into his alter ego, the Incredible Hulk! Usually, Hulk is ready to use his anger to smash supervillains, but when everyday moments like pickles on a burger (yuck!) begin triggering Bruce’s transformations, Hulk grows frustrated. Will their differences get the better of them?
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The Bagel Who Wanted Everything
by Alan Silberberg
A plain bagel dreams of being more than one flavor, sampling a variety of nontraditional seasonings before finding the perfect combination.
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The Big Snowdown
by Katy Hudson
Owl confidently believes her natural talents are enough to win the winter games, but her opponents demonstrate the real key to success is preparation.
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The Day the Books Disappeared
by Joanna Ho
Arnold didn't mean for the books to disappear--not exactly. It all started because his liked his book about airplanes best and wanted everyone else to read it, too. He couldn't understand why anybody would want to read about tomatoes or ostriches or submarines. And suddenly. . . POOF! The books are gone. It's up to Arnold to figure out how it all happened--and what it will take to bring them back.
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Dino-School
by Lisa Wheeler
Whether they’re decorating the classroom, celebrating the 100th day of school, or racing across the schoolyard during Field Day, the dinos of Room 3 are always busy.
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Dragons Love Underpants
by Claire Freedman
The delightfully whimsical "Dragons Love Underpants" brings endless giggles to storytime, pairing vibrant illustrations with a silly premise that captures children's imaginations while revealing the unexpected truth about what dragons truly covet—not gold or treasures, but colorful underwear in all shapes and sizes!
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Go, Baby, Go!
by Tara Dairman
Rhythmic and perfect for read-together story times, Go, Baby, Go! is an upbeat tale featuring a mom and baby out for a jog, as they try to outrun a coming rainstorm. Once they’ve returned home, they snuggle up for a well-earned nap, and perhaps dream of future adventures.
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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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I Am Strong!
by Todd Parr
A celebration of all the ways kids can be strong and resilient.
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In the Autumn Forest
by Daniela Kulot
In the autumn forest, Fox, Mouse, Crow, and Squirrel debate whether a bad storm is brewing - until the storm forces them to take shelter.
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Island Storm
by Brian Floca
Before taking shelter, two siblings experience the excitement and beauty of an island storm from its calm beginning to its powerful peak and gentle end.
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Joan in the Cone
by Billy Sharff
Pet dog Joan discovers that, despite challenges, she can still have good days when wearing a recovery cone.
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The Laughing Book
by Kael Tudor
The Laughing Book is a joyful story celebrating how wonderful it feels to laugh! Some people cackle or chortle, hoot, howl, or roar… or giggle and guffaw! This book highlights how laughter is the best medicine and can bring us all together, and cheer us up when we’re feeling sad.
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Little White Fish Is Born
by Guido Van Genechten
In the Pacific Ocean, Little White Fish brings immense joy to Mommy and Daddy. They fondly reminisce about the day he was born and the friends who welcomed him into their vibrant underwater world.
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Moms
by Emily Snape
Celebrate the joys and trials of motherhood with illustrations of animal maternal figures and their families, from silly moms and serene moms, loud moms and listening moms, and moms who go slow and moms who go fast.
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Runaway Cone
by Morag Hood
The hunt is on for a missing traffic cone in this entertaining sequel to Dig Dig Digger, fun for both adults and children.
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Super Goat Girl
by Tracey Baptiste
A shy new kid tries her best to fit in with her classmates on an action-packed first day at superhero school.
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We Match!
by Chris Barton
An afternoon of mixing and matching is underway at the dog park as dogs gleefully discover the qualities that make them similar. Some love to play with balls, others prefer chasing squirrels. Some like wet food, others prefer kibble. Some like to wear sweaters, others to destroy them...the dogs find that they may have more in common than they think.
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