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Books for Kids and Tweens October 2025 |
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Diwali : love and light
by Darshika Varma
Rhyming text and illustrations depict a joyful celebration of Diwali.
About the author - Darshika Varma (Author, Illustrator) Darshika is an avid daydreamer and a bookworm from Mumbai, India. Having a passion for visual storytelling, she enjoys bringing whimsical characters and heartfelt scenes to life.
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I'm Very Busy : A Nearly Forgotten Birthday Book
by Oliver Jeffers
A poignant -- and laugh-out-loud funny -- story about our busy lives and how we can fix our mistakes to show our friends how much we care. It's Bridget's birthday, and she thinks it would be fun to spend the day with friends. But Bridget's friends are all too busy to hang out! Will Bridget have to spend her birthday all alone? In a story that shows how friends are more important than the busy-ness of a day, Oliver Jeffers's bold and brilliant art pairs with a powerful story that makes readers realize what truly matters.
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While We Wait
by Bee Johnson
A charming picture book about a brother and sister who discover the unexpected delights of life's in-between moments while running errands with their mother.
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The Digger and the Christmas Tree
by Joseph Kuefler
A festive holiday story by Joseph Kuefler. For fans of big trucks, this is the ideal next book for readers of Construction Site on Christmas Night.
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A Dance With Santa Claus
by Sandra Boynton
One little bunny just wants to dance the rock-and-roll swing with Santa this Christmas.
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Bear and Bird: the Secret and Other Stories
by Jarvis
Best friends Bear and Bird may not always understand each other, but they always want the other to be happy. So when Bird feels left out because Bear has given a cute nickname to everyone but her, she's relieved when her hasty list of names for Bear doesn't reach him (Stinky Sock Muffin, anyone?). Whether the challenge is being hopeless at keeping a secret (Bear), or getting befuddled about the rules for hide-and-seek (Bear again), this ever-endearing pair continue to charm in a sixth set of gentle stories.
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| Dear Jackie by Jessixa Bagley; illustrated by Aaron BagleyJackie and Milo have been best friends since they were babies. Now that they’re in sixth grade, though, Milo is spending more time with his soccer teammates -- and is joining in when their classmates criticize Jackie for dressing “like a dude.” Humor and honest emotions make this graphic novel about friendship and self-expression a good choice for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| Let's Get Together by Brandy ColbertWhen foster kid Liberty and popular girl Kenya meet in sixth grade, they’re shocked to discover they’re identical twins. Family secrets are revealed, and the two very different girls grapple with surprise sisterhood. Read-alike: Finding Ruby Starling by Karen Rivers, another thoughtful, modern spin on The Parent Trap. (Ages 8-12.)
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| The Picasso Curse by Dan GutmanAfter accidentally buying a real Picasso drawing at a flea market, average middle-schooler Edwin has to deal with unwanted fame while figuring out what to do with a super-valuable (and maybe cursed) work of art. Popular author Dan Gutman delivers Edwin’s story (plus intriguing bits of art history) with his distinctive quirky humor. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Moonleapers by Margaret Peterson HaddixAt first, Maisie’s excited to get her own phone, even if it’s a hand-me-down from ailing Great-Aunt Hazel. But then weird texts start arriving, and Maisie realizes that she’s inherited Great-Aunt Hazel’s role with the Moonleapers, a secret organization that influences the past and future to change history. For fans of: the thoughtful and moving take on time travel in Erin Entrada Kelly’s The First State of Being. (Ages 8-13.)
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| The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze by Derrick BarnesAt age 13, Black football phenom Henson is already treated like a hero by his sports-worshipping, mostly white hometown. He loves the attention, but when an act of racist violence causes him to choose justice over the game, his fame turns sour fast. Readers ready for serious realistic fiction won’t want to miss this multi-layered book. (Ages 10-13.)
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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