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New Children's Book Arrivals
February 24, 2025 |
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The Bear, the Book, and the Blanket
by Lou Peacock
Oh no! Baby is wide awake! Baby can't go to bed without Bear, Book, and Blanket. Luckily, these ten boisterous bunnies are here to help. But something else important is missing! Will Baby ever be able to get to sleep?
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The Big Blue Book of Beginner Books
by P. D. Eastman
Gathers tales about an unusual spotted creature, a group of frightened farm animals, a baby bird, dogs, two birds looking for a place to nest, and a young rabbit, that originally appeared in books published by Beginner Books
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The Boxcar Children: Meet the Boxcar Children
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny are brothers and sisters. They're orphans too, and the only way they can stay together is to make it on their own. When the children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home--and become the Boxcar Children!
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The Boxcar Children: Surprise Island Adventure
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Aldens spend the summer on Grandfather's island! Joe, the island's friendly handyman, helps them with anything they need, but as the children continue to explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island--and to their new friend--than meets the eye.
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Bruce Saves the Planet
by Ryan T. Higgins
Bruce's quiet haven is full of beetles stealing his lunch and protestors trying to save the forest from the construction of a factory, leaving Bruce, his four geese and three mice, and other soggy Hollow residents trying to save the planet. Illustrations.
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Cranky Makes a Friend
by Phuc Tran
A new crane is on the construction site, and Lefty is smiley and talkative, the opposite of Cranky, making Cranky worry his friends will prefer Lefty over him, in a book about big trucks, big feelings and even bigger friendships. Illustrations.
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Curious George Visits the Library
by Margret Rey
When Curious George visits the library he becomes impatient waiting for the librarian to read the dinosaur book, and proceeds to gather all the books he wants to read and tries to leave
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Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Other Stories
by Lucy Cousins
Three classic children's tales, including Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff and The Little Red Hen, are retold with new energy, spare text and bold art. Illustrations.
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Hap-Pea Easter
by Keith Baker
There is plenty of excitement to be had on Easter with the peas, from sprouting flowers and gentle showers to eggs decorated every which way, and of course an appearance from everyone's favorite bunny. Illustrations.
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The Hare Who Wouldn't Share
by Steve Small
Hare is proud of his turnip patch and doesn't want to share, and when he's invited by rabbits for soup, he prefers being alone, but when a boar comes looking for his next meal, Hare wants to warn his neighbors. Illustrations.
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A Hat for House: One Storm, Many Helpers
by Audrey Perrott
Friends join to help House when the wind blows his hat off, but House worries when the wind strengthens and thunder rumbles, making House wonder if he can keep his family safe, in an uplifting story about community and hope. Illustrations.
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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. Illustrations.
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I Have Three Cats...
by Michelle Sumovich
When a new cat appears in her backyard, a young girl isn't sure what to do. The new kitty is a little smelly and covered in fleas--who would want a cat like that? Besides she already has three cats, and they're not too keen on this newcomer either. But day by day and season by season, the new cat comes back, and the girl and her kitties warm to the new furry face in their yard. Before they know it, the new cat isn't so new--she's part of the family.
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Kids Around the World: What's Cooking?
by Patty Michaels
What's cooking in the kitchen? In this book, readers will learn about how ingredients from across the sea end up on their plates, how similar dishes were invented in different countries, and what sweet treats kids enjoy for special occasions. Gather around the table for a delicious journey around the world!
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Molly, Olive, and Dexter: You Can't Catch Me!
by Catherine Rayner
Dexter the fox loves to play chase with Molly the hare and Olive the owl, but Dexter can't keep up, in a book that shows how we all have something important to bring to the game. Illustrations.
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Nat the Cat Has a Hat
by Jarrett Lerner
Nat the Cat has a hat. Pat the Rat has a nicer hat. Nat the Cat wants a hat like that. Will the two friends have a spat?
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Night Night! Sleep Tight!
by Mercer Mayer
When Little Critter and Little Sister hear a strange sound at bedtime, the two set out to find the source and discover things that look like monsters in the dark are not what they seem
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A Pocket Full of Rocks
by Kristin Mary Mahoney
You can do a lot with a pocket full of rocks... Rocks make excellent chairs for fairies, they are perfect for writing your name on the sidewalk, or just to hold in your hand when you need reassurance. And so the rocks pile up... Until the season turns and you need to make room for pockets full of petals. And shells. And acorns! Each season's treasure is kept and curated and loved, until it's time to give the treasures away and make room for new things to come.
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Polar Babies
by Maya Myers
Life on the ice might be chilly, but these animal babies are ready to explore! In this new pre-reader from National Geographic Kids, young readers will learn all about life in the Arctic and Antarctic - and what keeps the babies living there safe and warm. Featuring simple leveled text, vibrant photos, and a wrap-up activity about the cutest baby animals, it's the perfect first book for early readers to snuggle up to!
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A Special Spring!
by Cat Reynolds
Join the Disney princesses as they enjoy springtime by dancing in April showers and tending to May flowers and more, in a book of adventures woven around an empowered heroine inspiring kids to realize their full potential. Illustrations.
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Stop That Mop!
by Jonathan Fenske
Kids are invited to chase a runaway mop in this hilarious rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read by a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator. Illustrations.
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To See an Owl
by Matthew Cordell
Janie has always dreamed of finding an owl, and her teacher, Mr. Koji, a fellow bird-lover, tells her that if she is patient and looks closely, she might find them, in a story that encourages patience and perseverance. Illustrations.
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The World Needs the Wonder You See
by Joanna Gaines
Bestselling author and Magnolia cofounder Joanna Gaines welcomes you on an imaginative adventure through nature's small surprises and invites you and your kids to be curious, slow down, and take in everyday wonders. With vibrant art by Julianna Swaney, The World Needs the Wonder You See will inspire your family to press pause and explore together.
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Addy McBean: Time Out!
by Margery Cuyler
Addy McBean, a second grader at PS #8, has not met a number she hasn't liked, and lately she has found a lot to love in clocks, watches and anything that tells time. Illustrations.
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All the Blues in the Sky
by Renâee Watson
Sage's best friend dies on her 13th birthday, and in a counseling group, Sage learns not all losses are the same and healing isn't predictable, in a story exploring friendship, loss, life and grief with verse and vignettes.
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Ava Lin: Best Friend!
by Vicky Fang
Excited for the first day of school, brand-new first grader Ava Lin, who loves bubble tea, finding treasures and animals, is determined to find a best friend and must navigate some confusing social rules, with unintended and hilarious results. Illustrations.
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Backstage Fright
by Andy Nonamus
The famous Mr. Shae Pierre won't accept anything but thespian perfection when he arrives to direct the school play, but not everyone is ready to be off-book on opening night, in a book with easy-to-read language and illustrations. Illustrations.
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Bridget Vanderpuff and the Baked Escape
by Martin Stewart
Bridget Baxter is the very last orphan at the Orphanage for Errant Childs, left at the mercy of the awful Miss Acrid, her foul-smelling fish sandwiches and her office full of hideous things. Miss Acrid's mission is to make Bridget's life a misery. But Bridget is more than a match for her. When kindly Mr. Vanderpuff arrives at the Orphanage in search of a child to love, Bridget thinks her luck has finally turned. Mr. Vanderpuff is the village baker, and his shop is a world of wonders. But they soon discover that Bridget is absolutely terrible at baking, and not even Pascal the Butter Elf can help her. When Miss Acrid returns for the ultimate revenge, Bridget must open the Locked and Secret Door, navigate Miss Acrid's spiderweb of booby traps and use her unique baking skills to save herself and Mr. Vanderpuff from certain disaster. Join Bridget as she dons her chef whites and gets the kwassongs at the ready... Baking isn't such a piece of cake.
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Bridget Vanderpuff and the Ghost Train
by Martin J. Stewart
As the Night of the Hungry Ghosts approaches, Bridget and Tom investigate a mysterious ghost train that causes disappearances in their town and race against time to save Mr. Vanderpuff and stop the looming threat to Belle-on-Sea
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Fears, Flights, and Kangaroo Fights
by Bill Myers
The Mulligans are off to the jungles of South America to help Mom save some snakes. Jessica, terrified of snakes, is not thrilled to be on this particular mission of mercy, but she soon discovers an effective way to get over her fears: find something even scarier. Like crash-landing in the jungle and having to spend the night with LOTS of creepy crawlies around. Meanwhile, Nick and Lisa are on their own mission to transport Bob the kangaroo back to the animal park. But they encounter a group of bad guys who have their own plans: putting a kangaroo in a boxing ring with some unlucky human and charging admission to the fight. Can Nick and Lisa finally work together to protect Bob from these thugs? Back home, Dad, Janelle, Stephanie, and Julie are facing their own challenges: taking care of Mulligan's animal park while worrying about what is happening to the rest of the family. And as Dad tells Julie, we can't get rid of fear by ignoring it, but we can focus on something better, like God's love and His promises. Julie isn't too sure. There are just so many things to be scared of - like summer day care!
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The Forgotten Magic of Zoey Turner
by Erin Stewart
Zoe Turner's anxiety disorder has been ruling her life since her father's death, and after the story she's written comes alive, she takes risks she thought were behind her in pursuit of her happy ending.
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The Girls of Skylark Lane
by Robin Benway
The National Book Award Winner's debut middle grade novel finds twin sisters Aggie and Jac joining a ragtag neighborhood girls softball team at a time when growing up could mean growing apart.
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Henry Heckelbeck Takes a Swing
by Wanda Coven
Henry Heckelbeck is excited to join the Brewster Batters for his first baseball game, but he discovers playing baseball is not as easy as he thought it would be, in a chapter book with illustrations on almost every page. Illustrations.
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The Interpreter
by Olivia Abtahi
When Cecilia isn't scoring soccer goals, she's accompanying her parents to grown-up places, such as the accountant's office, helping them translate from Spanish to English and from English to Spanish, which is fun but also hard work. Illustrations.
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Just Kitten Around
by Hilda Eunice Burgos
Yesenia appears calm but is a constant ball of nerves with overachieving sisters and parents who left the Dominican Republic for a better life, and then her new kitten, Candy, gets lost, in a heartwarming story about family and community. Illustrations.
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No Purchase Necessary
by Maria Marianayagam
Ajay Anthonipillai wins a million-dollar prize in a candy bar he stole trying to impress a popular kid, pushing Ajay to navigate his identity and morality in deciding whether to claim something that could change his family's life forever.
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Old School
by Gordon Korman
Twelve-year-old Dexter Foreman has lived at The Pines Retirement Village with his grandmother since he was 6 years old, homeschooled by the residents until he's forced to attend middle school, where he sticks out like a sore thumb.
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Pet-a-Palooza
by Jan Carr
When an author visits their classroom, inspiring them all to write about their pets, Buddy and his classmates have a hard time believing all the tales Bea tells about her cat until the truth turns out to be more complicated than Buddy thought. Illustrations.
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Safe Harbor
by Padma Venkatraman
After Geetha and her mom move from India to Rhode Island following her parents' divorce, Geetha is bullied for her clothes, food and English, eventually finding friends and rescuing an injured seal while she learns to live with mixed feelings.
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Stealing the Show!
by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
Sisters Sunday, Bo, Lee and Lil are bonded by their love of music and their musical babysitting band business, but after Sunday announces she's staging an original musical, she loses her creative mojo, so it's Operation Sisterhood to the rescue!
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Summer Gets to Work
by Clare Hutton
Business is booming at Waggy Pup Tails, Summer's dog-walking and treat-baking business. She has new clients to walk and groom and plenty of orders for her homemade dog cookies. Summer loves working with pets, and she's hoping to go to animal camp with her best friend, Daisy. Daisy has her own business making cat toys, so the girls decide to become partners. If they work together, they might just earn enough money for camp. But the girls have different ideas about how to do things. After a disaster in the kitchen, Summer starts to wonder if they can still be partners... and if they're even still friends.
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Theodora Hendrix and the Snare of the Shadowmongers
by Jordan Kopy
Theodora, Sherman, and Dexter head to New York for the holidays, only to find themselves up against a horde of Shadowmongers and a sinister foe determined to take down the Monstrous League of Monsters and destroy Theodora
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Too Uncool for School
by James Patterson
Rafe Khatchadorian is finally cool when he becomes guitarist in a rock band and gets a job at a coffee/yoga studio, but Rafe must get the band, led by the school bully, into shape before the competition.
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Will's Race for Home: A Western
by Jewell Parker Rhodes
In 1889, a young Black family hears about a land rush, so Will and his father set out from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others on a difficult journey to where land is free.
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JUVENILE MANGA & GRAPHIC NOVELS
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The Adventures of Invisible Boy!: Zeroes to Heroes
by Doogie Horner
Stanley and Gene join forces and figure out how to control their invisibility, and when villains rob Stanley's family store, they try to track down the thieves and recover the stolen goods before Stanley's family must sell their home. Illustrations.
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Ellis Island: Immigration and the American Dream
by Felipe Galindo Feggo
Discover the storied past of Ellis Island, which once housed the main immigration processing center for the U.S., documenting upwards of 12 million people between 1892 and 1954, in a nonfiction comic. Illustrations.
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Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers
by Angela Dominguez
Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world. She's already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella Diaz, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever. Gabby's latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think she's too young! Nothing stops Gabby though...until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble.
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Hazel Has Her Hands Full
by Nathan Fairbairn
Hazel wants to cat-sit during the summer but her friends on the PAWS team are busy so Hazel has to do it herself, but when disaster strikes, Hazel must hold it together and prove she can handle what comes her way. Illustrations.
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It's About Time!
by Don Brown
Why are there 60 minutes in an hour and 24 hours in a day? Humans throughout history have been fascinated by the mysteries of time. Highlighting key scientific concepts and discoveries, acclaimed author-illustrator Don Brown takes readers through time - literally. From Stonehenge and ancient pyramids to hourglasses, sundials, watches, and atomic clocks, Brown explores the ways time is measured and shows why the idea of it slowing down or speeding up can be more than a feeling. He ponders its beginnings... and end! Narrated by Albert Einstein, It's About Time! helps kids understand the passage of time, and why it's the one thing that really can't wait.
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Mixed-Up
by Kami Garcia
Stella knows fifth grade will be the best year ever. Her closest friends, Emiko and Latasha, are in her class and they all got the teacher they wanted. Then their favorite television show, Witchlins, announces a new guidebook and an online game! But when the classwork starts piling up, Stella struggles to stay on top. Why does it take her so long to read? And how can she keep up with friends in the Witchlins game if she can't get through the text-heavy guidebook?
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Monti and Leo: A Newcomer in Pocketville
by Sylvie Kantorovitz
Pocketville is a small town, set in its ways, and the arrival of a stranger causes a stir. Monti the mole is stunned one morning to find Leo the lizard hogging his special reading rock. When Monti visits the bakery and the library, he learns that the last cinnamon roll has been purchased, and the book he was waiting for has been checked out. What's a fastidious mole to do? When Monti confronts Leo, the newcomer turns out to be agreeable in the extreme, and friendship is a given. Now to convince the town's cantankerous baker, Ms. Sheep, to stop turning everyone against Leo. Together, Monti and Leo hatch a plot that will have Ms. Sheep singing Leo's praises in no time. This reassuring tale of friendship against the odds from the creator of the graphic memoir Sylvie draws on the author's experiences as an immigrant and will appeal to anyone who has struggled to fit in in a new place.
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The Racc Pack: Volume 2, Prince and the Pawper
by Stephanie Cooke
The Bins siblings have their sights set on the big pet expo in the heart of downtown Toronto. Dusty, Scraps, and ReRe expect to loot the convention for the latest treats, and they definitely don't expect to meet...Dusty's doppelganger?! Prince the Raccoon is everything Dusty isn't-famous, pampered, and rich! But Prince wants to know what life is like outside his comfy digs and on the streets. So, with the Bins' help, Dusty and Prince decide to switch places. At first, Dusty has a great time living it up, but he soon learns the grass isn't always greener on the other side...even when that side has all the snacks he can eat!
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Very: Bad at Math
by Hope Larson
Student body president Verity Nelson can do it all, except math, until a teacher helps her discover she has a learning disability that causes her to mix up the numbers and this knowledge gives her a new perspective. Illustrations.
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The Brilliant Brain: How It Works and How to Look After It
by Roopa Farooki
Every second of every day, something is happening in every tiny bit of your body. Whether it's pumping your blood or zipping information along your nerves at super speed, your body is an amazing machine. And within this extremely complex system, your BRAIN is the control room - with billions of buttons for all kinds of incredibly important jobs. Take a journey through the body with Dr. Roopa Farooki, medical doctor and award-winning writer, to explore how all the different parts of the brain work and (just as important) how they work together. With bright and engaging illustrations by Viola Wang, The Brilliant Brain is your first step to understanding and looking after your amazing brain!
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Hippos
by Maya Myers
Learn all about the world of these massive, majestic mammals in this level 1 hippos reader.
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My Book of Bugs: A Fact-filled Guide to the Insect World
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
Grab your magnifying glass and head out to discover all about insects - their different types, body-structures, and behaviors. Filled with eye-catching images and bite-sized information, every young nature enthusiast will marvel at the mind-boggling facts about these adaptable creatures. The book covers the seven major insect groups and includes profiles for over 40 amazing insects, such as the stag beetle, monarch butterfly, and honeybee. Dive into their brilliant world and learn how some insects blend in with their surroundings. Discover how some can survive in different environments, while others can defend themselves against predators using clever tactics. Explore the many ways in which insects help humans, and the crucial role they play in pollination and maintaining a balance in the ecosystem. My Book of Bugs is a wonderful introduction to insects and their many incredible features. This book will not just teach children about fascinating insects, but will also make them understand and respect the environment.
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Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama
by Doreen Rappaport
Learn about Barack Obama's life before he became the first Black U.S. president, in a biography about the man known as Barry who yearned for a better understanding of Black history and culture. Illustrations.
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