August 2025 list by Angie R.
 
Axolotl and Axolittle
by Jess Hitchman

Axolotl and Axolittle are total opposites through and through, but after a squabble, they learn to make up and get along, as siblings often do.

Furry Friends Forever 5-Minute Stories
by Mei Nakamura

A collection of nine Sesame Street Furry Friends Forever Mysterious Mysteries stories that each take just five minutes to read! In each story, Elmo learns playful problem-solving and pet-care skills with his puppy Tango. Even when the going gets "ruff," this furry friendship is destined to be forever! The story themes highlight Sesame Street's mission to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder. Sesame Street fans ages 3 to 7 will love these stories that are perfect for bedtime or anytime.

Home is a Wish
by Julia Kuo

Home becomes a wish when we move and the place isn't the same, but home is something we carry in our hearts and can grow with us, in a story about leaving home and finding a new place to fit in.

I Come from Another Galaxy
by James Kwan

James is far away from his home planet of Earth, and in this galaxy, he's the alien. He has no idea how to fit in with his classmates, who all have googly eyes, slimy tentacles, or noodle arms. No one here knows how to pronounce his name, the school bus is a UFO, and don't even get him started on the bathroom! But when it comes time for show and tell, James realizes that he has something special to share.

Mini Bluey
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses

When Dad complains about how different Bluey and Bingo are, Bluey decides to color Bingo to be more like her. But when Bluey paints herself to look more like her little sister, Mum and Dad like Big Bingo more! Will Bluey and Bingo learn to be happy just how they are?

Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob
by Huw Aaron

Even the scariest creatures, from werewolves to vampires, must brush their teeth, put on pajamas, and settle down for a night of rest.

Talking Rocks and Minerals
by Paige Towler

Let's talk rocks. No, let's let rocks talk! Pebble the Rock Reporter is ready to interview a whole host of rocks and minerals to get the scoop on the fundamentals of geology. Rocks and minerals have lots to tell us, and they are ready for their close-up!

There's Something Odd About the Babysitter
by Elayne Crain

Freddie has had many, many babysitters over the years. And he's never liked a single one. So when a new one shows up, he's sure he's in for a boring night. Yet the babysitter seems nervous. Their table manners are appalling. And dinner is garbage--literally. But after Freddie decides to team up with the babysitter to turn the evening around, what started out as boring becomes a night he won't forget.

Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies
by Jonathan Stutzman

Tiny the T. Rex prepares for his first day of school but soon learns that it is okay to make mistakes and learn when trying new things.

Vampire Jam Sandwich
by Casey Lyall

Once upon a time a vampire took a bite of a jam sandwich...and a legend was born. Now the vampire jam sandwich roams the streets, looking for MORE JAM. Will yours be next?

What Do We Know About the Curse of King Tut's Tomb?
by Ben Hubbard

There have long been legends of a curse bestowed upon anyone who disturbs the final resting ground of an Egyptian pharaoh. King Tut's tomb was one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of all things Egyptian. Learn about the history of King Tut and follow the journey of Howard Carter, his patron Lord Carnarvon, and his team as they explore the ancient Egyptian burial site. Did their curiosity unleash a frightening and lifelong curse as punishment for disturbing the pharaoh's rest?

The World Is Lava
by Tauhid Bondia

In this new book of Crabgrass comic adventures featuring best friends Miles and Kevin, the friends experience the highs and lows of school life and the surprising complexity of friendship. After Kevin experiences a surprise case of lice, Miles shaves his head in solidarity and accidentally winds up becoming the cool kid at school—a disorienting change from their usual family dynamic.