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Books for Kids and Tweens November 2025 |
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Giraffes Can't Dance: Jingle Bells
by Giles Andreae
Jingle bells, jingle bells, join Gerald as he grooves. He sways his neck, he shakes his tail, he high-kicks with his hooves.
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The Girl Who Loved Poutine
by Lorna Schultz Nicholson
A little girl loves poutine so much, it's become a part of her shared July 1 birthday celebrations with her father. This year, family members from across Canadian join the celebration, bringing their regions' unique twists to this popular dish. Back matter includes information about the history of this classic dish, as well as a recipe.
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Dasher and the Polar Bear
by Matt Tavares
In this sparkling new Christmas story, Matt Tavares, New York Times best-selling author of Dasher and its sequel, Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas, is back to remind us that sometimes the best gift we can receive is simply to bear witness to wonder-and that not all presents fit inside Santa's bag.
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Timi Shines Bright (Forever Fairies #7)
by Maddy Mara
The Forever Tree is very sick! The evil snake spirit Serpentina has spread a poisonous vine around its roots. Timi and the other Alpha Wings need to find an antidote before it's too late.
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| Busted by Dan GemeinhartAn unexpected rent hike is threatening to push 12-year-old Oscar and his grandfather, Pops, from their home at Sunny Days Retirement Community. That's why Oscar agrees to a risky job: sneaking 104-year-old Jimmy Deluca, a rumored mobster, out of the retirement home. Things get out of hand fast in this hilarious joyride. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| War Games by Alan GratzDesperate to help her poor family, American gymnast Evie competes in the 1936 Berlin Olympics with a secret goal: to join with other Olympians in a high-stakes attempt to steal Nazi gold. Fans of author Alan Gratz will know to expect fascinating details and gripping twists in this historical heist thriller. (Ages 9-13.) |
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| Outside by Jennifer L. HolmEver since the Great Poisoning destroyed most of humanity, Razzi and her community have stayed within the safety of the Refuge. Now, though, a series of upsetting events have shocked Razzi into curiosity about the Outside. Her suspenseful journey into a changed world will grab fans of science fiction and survival stories alike. (Ages 9-12.)
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| Kindred Dragons by Sarah MensingaEven though she isn't one of the Kindred -- humans magically linked to dragon companions -- Alice forms a bond with Brim, an ailing dragon she meets while exploring near her home on Prince Edward Island. Inspired by L.M. Montgomery's classic Anne of Green Gables, this graphic novel features heartfelt friendship, a cozy historical setting, and intriguing dragon magic. (Ages 10-13.)
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| Finding Lost by Holly Goldberg SloanEverything changed two years ago, when Cordy's fisherman father died in an accident. Now, Cordy is anxious about any other changes, whether it's her mom saving up to move the family away from their Oregon town or the arrival of a lovable (and extremely smelly) lost dog. (Ages 9-12.)
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| Invisible: The (Sort Of) True Story of Me and My Hidden Disease by David SorenWhen talented artist J.J. is diagnosed with Crohn's disease, he gains a new companion: an unruly creature named Norm ("as in…get used to me 'cause I'm the new Norm"). While dealing with treatments and side effects, J.J. tries to figure out if it's worth hiding Norm from his friends. Cartoon artwork adds energy to this story of invisible illness, based on the author's real life. (Ages 8-12.)
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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