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Books for Kids and Tweens June 2025 |
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The Worry-worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes
by Deborah Diesen
Willa is discouraged! She's learning something new. She's tried and tried, but no success: "I don't know what to do!" She's sure she'll never get it. "I'm missing what it takes!" But could it be a good thing to make thirty-two mistakes? Swim along with Willa Whale as she explores the experience of trying, practicing, and making mistakes.
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| Return to Sender by Vera BrosgolWhile grieving his father and failing to fit in with his ultra-rich new classmates, ten-year-old foodie Oliver makes a life-changing discovery: a mysterious mail slot that grants wishes! Filled with dark humor and vivid illustrations, this tale of magic -- and consequences -- will stick with you after the final page. (Ages 8-12.) |
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The mystery of the haunted dance hall
by Charis Cotter
Bee is reluctantly attending Camp Blue Heron over the summer while her mother teaches a summer course. Bee doesn't make friends easily, but she feels an immediate connection to a fellow unusual camper called Zippy who lets her in on a mystery: every night the teenaged girls in the Hawks cabin are given fresh batteries, but in the morning the batteries are all dead! The girls are supervised and there's no evidence that they snuck out the door, but why are they all so tired? Where is that eerie music coming from? And who is that boy, whom only Bee seems to acknowledge? Mysteries abound at this spooky summer camp.
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| Don't Cause Trouble by Arree ChungMing Lee was hoping for a fresh start in middle school, but he is as desperately uncool as always – not to mention stuck in ESL even though he only speaks English. How’s he supposed to stick up for himself when his parents’ biggest rule is to keep out of trouble? This colorful graphic novel offers a relatable story inspired by the author’s real life. (Ages 9-13.) |
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Masters of disguise
by Lisa McMann
A group of kids with superpowers fight to keep a corrupt president from sabotaging an election to keep his grip on power.
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| Band Nerd by Sarah Clawson Willis; illustrated by Emma CormarieSeventh grade at Windley School of the Arts isn’t easy for Lucy, and her dad’s out-of-control drinking makes things difficult at home, too. Still, Lucy’s decided that she will win first-chair flute, no matter what. Clean-lined artwork keeps the focus on emotions in this moving graphic novel. (Ages 9-13.) |
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The League of Littles
by Casey Lyall
Eli, Lexi, and Mo, three trainees to an international organization that supports the needs of youngest siblings, accept their first mission and help find a lost hamster.
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Katie Crumble : And the Case of the Missing Underwear
by Oksanna Crawley
Curious and determined, 9-year-old Katie attempts to solve the mystery of
her little cousin's missing, precious, Pickles the Destroyer underwear.
Teased by mean kids at school, she's going solo because -- harrumph --
who needs friends anyway when she has her dog, Aggie McDoogall, as her partner in snooping. Will her never-give-up attitude gain her the respect and friendship she doesn't know she needs?
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A Kids Book About Chosen Family
by Madi Bourdon
A chosen family is exactly what it sounds like: a family who you choose! At its core, a chosen family is made up of people who love, see, and support you for being your truest self. There are lots of people who can be a part of your chosen family, and you get to pick who makes you feel the safest and bravest.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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