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New Children's Book Arrivals
August 25, 2025 |
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Alpaca goes back-a to school
by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
"The first day back to school is always a little scary, but Alpaca is ready to face the new year! With shoes tied and snack-a all packed-a, Alpaca's first day back-a is filled with classroom fun...From singing new songs to making new friends"
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Barbie - a Purr-fect Halloween!
by Courtney Carbone
Barbie 'Malibu' Roberts and Barbie 'Brooklyn' Roberts love taking care of pets at their local pet rescue. With Halloween right around the corner, they want to help as many pets as possible find their forever homes with a costume parade for pets. But on the day of the parade, the costumes go missing! Can these best friends find the missing Halloween costumes before the adoption event begins?
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The Berenstain Bears celebrate fall
by Mike Berenstain
An abridged version of the Berenstain Bears as they prepare for the harvest festival and thank God for the bountiful fall feast
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The biggest dog in the book
by Ben Lerwill
"From tiny Chihuahua Agnes who loves to burrow beneath cushions, to Holly the Collie, who loves chasing her tail; from Popcorn the Beagle with the very waggly tail, to Poncho the friendly Dalmatian, this book contains a pack of adorable dogs"
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The Cake Problem : Equivalent and Simplified Fractions
by Bill Wise
Farmer Ed brings Sheep, Chicken, and Goat a chocolate cake. Delicious! But hold on, it's not a circle or rectangle, like most cakes. Dividing this cake is going to be tricky. Luckily, Goat has the solution. If the cake is cut in half, Goat gets one half and Sheep and Chicken share the other half. Easy peasy, milk and cheesy! Or is there a better way?
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Chicka chicka tricka treat
by Julien Chung
On Halloween, letters climb a creaky tree in disguise, but then they are startled by a spooky surprise
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Cocoa's cranky Halloween
by Jodie Shepherd
"Costumes, noisy children, and chocolate. Yuck! Halloween makes Cocoa howl. But when he discovers a neighbor with his favorite doggy snacks, he'll do anything to get more"
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Creepy sheepy
by Lucy Ruth Cummins
Sleepy Sheepy wants his costume to be creepy and unique, so on Halloween night he becomes a Sheepwalker sheep
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The day the books disappeared
by Joanna Ho
"Arnold didn't mean for the books to disappear--not exactly. It all started because his liked his book about airplanes best and wanted everyone else to read it, too. He couldn't understand why anybody would want to read about tomatoes or ostriches or submarines. And suddenly. . . POOF! The books are gone. It's up to Arnold to figure out how it all happened--and what it will take to bring them back"
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Elmo's Day at the Beach
by Sesame Workshop
Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and more of your Sesame Street friends as they get curious, have fun, and learn at the beach! Elmo, Cookie Monster, Abby Cadabby, and the beloved Sesame Street friends are headed to the beach and excited to build the best sandcastle ever, but they soon discover it may come with more challenges than they first thought. With all their curious minds at work, will their sandcastle soon stand tall?
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Evelyn witch gets a pet
by Beth Ferry
"Evelyn Witch has messy hair, bubbling potions and pumpkins, but she wants a pet and she can only afford the mystery pet, a plain white egg, so she must learn to have patience while it hatches"
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Everyday Bean
by Stephanie Graegin
"A collection of vignettes showcasing the adventures of Bean (a baby hedgehog) and her grandmother"
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Fluffy McWhiskers : cuteness explosion
by Stephen W. Martin
Fluffy the kitten is so adorable that when anyone sees her, they spontaneously explode into balls of sparkles and fireworks, so she hides where no one can find her, in this funny story about self-acceptance. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Grumpkin
by Nicola Edwards
"Grumpkin is a grumpy pumpkin who dislikes fall and Halloween. All those costumes and candy-obsessed kids...but the worst part is that Grumpkin has to babysit his five little cousins! Why couldn't he have been a coconut on a tropical island instead? He'sdetermined to get out of this muddy pumpkin patch, and NO ONE is going to squash his dreams . . . ."
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How to catch an invisible bad guy
by Alice Walstead
Readers are invited to help the kids catch an invisible Bad Guy who escaped his own villain TV show, in a story packed with exciting action, engaging illustrations and laugh-out-loud humor. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I'll love you till the bats say boo
by Kathryn Cristaldi
"A perfect combo of boundless love and "toddler's first Halloween," this sweetly funny board book from Kathryn Cristaldi and Kristyna Litten is sure to become a household favorite to be read over and over. Look out for a cameo from our favorite Cows!"
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I'm a preschool kid
by Deb Adamson
"A rhyming picture book about a child's exciting first day of preschool and the friends to meet, games to play and things to learn"
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It's Halloween, Curious George!
by H. A. Rey
Curious George trick-or-treats through the neighborhood in this festive Halloween book with lift-the-flap surprises! Celebrate Halloween with Curious George! Join Curious George and the man in the yellow hat as they decorate their house, prepare for trick-or-treaters, choose their costumes, and set out for a night of Halloween fun! The perfect book for little ones to lift flaps and explore during the holiday season
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It's Summerween!
by Tammi Salzano
"There's a special holiday in between summer and fall...it's Summerween! Join the surfing pumpkins and dancing skeletons in this cute counting mash-up of summer and Halloween celebrations!"
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Leonard builds a haunted house
by Mike Ciccotello
"Leonard the cheerful, can-do ghost is building his family members a new haunted house. It needs to be the scariest house ever! Except the more Leonard builds, the less creepy their new home looks. From the un-scary cellar to the snug roof that doesn't leak, it's nothing like the house of horrors his family imagined...or is it?"
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Little troublemaker defends her name
by Luvvie Ajayi Jones
"Little Luvvie is ready for her first day at a new school. But immediately things do not go well. First, a kid in class makes fun of her name. How dare he! But Luvvie's instant response gets her scolded. Then she forgets her lunch. And worst of all, her teacher sees a private note Luvvie had written to herself where she talked about how much she doesn't like her new school"
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Murray's Howl-o-ween
by E. G. Keller
When city dog Murray visits his human's grandparents in the country, he is unimpressed with the odd and scary surroundings, so Nanna's cat Wynona decides to show him all the fun activities her home has to offer
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My first book of baby signs
by Lane Rebelo
"This adorable board book is designed to encourage you and your baby to learn new words and signs as you read together. Every page includes written and visual instructions that demonstrate how to properly sign basics like "eat," "milk," and "mommy" usingaccurate and up-to-date ASL signs"
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Old Macpumpkin Had a Farm
by Katrina Charman
Old MacPumpkin had a farm. Eek! Ahh! Eek! Ahh! Ohhh! And on that farm she had - a cat, a bat, a spider, a skeleton, a witch, a ghost and a MONSTER! Old MacPumpkin is too busy taking care of the farm animals to notice, until - Knock! Knock! Who's that at the door?
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Pajammin'
by Ziggy Marley
"Follows a family's pajama party sleepover as they spend a fun night together filled with games, pillow fights, music, and stories"
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PAW Patrol: Fire rescue
by Matt Huntley
"Adventure Bay is getting a new fire rescue station, and no one is more excited than Marshall. But when the grand opening barbecue goes up in smoke, he and the other heroic pups will have to use their new skills and equipment to save the day"
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Pokémon Sweet Surprise!
by Dk Publishing
Did you know that a Togepi will share good luck when treated kindly? Or that a dessert decorated by an Alcremie will bring happiness to all who eat it? Learn all about these sweet Pokémon, their surprising skills, and more.
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Princesses love school
by Bri Marie McNish
In this enchanting picture book, young readers can join their favorite Disney princesses on their first day of school as they experience such activities as making friends, learning new skills, doing arts and crafts, having fun at recess and more. Illustrations.
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Pumpkin party
by Joe McGee
The Junior Monster Scouts are throwing a party with a jack-o-lantern carving contest, but when Vamprya, Franky, and Wolfy get to the pumpkin patch, they must figure out how to get the pumpkins back to Castle Dracula with them
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Scarecited on the first day of school
by Alliah L. Agostini
"It's the first day of school for Afua! There's no one word to name her feelings. Is she scared? Excited? Oh wait, she's scarecited! Her own combination of both. Why should she have to choose?"
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Shoes off, please
by Helena Ku Rhee
"When Mina invites friends over, she is embarrassed by her Korean family's tradition of removing shoes before entering a home until she understands the meaning of the custom"
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Smoosh's super-duper-fun day
by Michael Slack
"Smoosh and Mallow are travelers and best friends. They teleport to a fun park, but one of the roller coasters is closed. They will not let it get in the way of a good time!"
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Stay for dinner
by Sandhya Parappukkaran
Reshma loves her family's hands-on eating style, but when she discovers her friends have different eating customs, she worries about what they will think when they see how her family eats. Includes a recipe for Green Beans Thoran
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Stemosaurus
by Andrew Root
Not everyone has heard of Spike, the Stemosaurus. Unlike the other dinosaurs, he's small, quiet, and rather weak. But Spike has boundless curiosity. He loves math, making inventions, and discovering new things about the world around him. Which is why the other dinosaurs come to him when they discover something LARGE heading right toward the earth. It's a giant meteor! What's a STEM-loving dinosaur to do? Save his friends, that's what! Spike is about to come up with the invention of a lifetime...
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Stop that witch!
by Alastair Heim
Dog Detective Cluehound and Sergeant Squirrel search high and low for a Halloween candy thieving witch
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Witch Cat
by Lucy Rowland
Pippin has always been a witch's cat... But he can't help but wonder if there's more to life! Setting out boldly by the light of the moon, Pippin tries out the life of a pirate's cat (too much water!), a knight's cat (too many dragons!), and a pet cat (too many ribbons!). Nothing feels quite right, and Pippin wonders if he's doing something wrong... Until her realizes that maybe he's meant to be a witch's cat after all!
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Another
by Paul Tremblay
"When Casey Wilson's parents tell him that his friend is coming for a sleepover, he has no idea who that might be. Ever since the Zoom Incident, everyone treats him like a pariah, and his tics are worse than ever. When Morel appears, he's not like any friend Casey has ever met. His skin is like clay, and he doesn't speak. But Casey's parents are charmed by the strange kid, and it's nice to have someone to talk to besides his sister, Ally, who is away at college. As his normally loving parents grow distant from Casey, they gush and fawn over Morel. Casey knows something is wrong--but with no end in sight to the sleepover, he's exhausted. And in the dark, out of the corner of his eye, Morel doesn't look like a kid at all. . . ."
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Doom of the darkwing
by Cressida Cowell
"Disastrous Lesson Number One: The Art of Battle. It was supposed to be a quiet, sensible lesson. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock the Third never meant to get into trouble. But things take an unexpected turn along the way and Hiccup and his friends soon find themselves adrift on stormy seas in a sinking ship facing imminent doom. Join Hiccup and his dragons, Toothless and Windwalker, in their hilarious adventures at the Isle of Berk's Training School for Vikings and Dragons, where they are at the bottom in pretty much everything"
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Fright night
by Dan Gutman
The Ella Mentry School kids tell each other seven scary stories during their playgound sleepover
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Judy Moody and friends : Sophie and the runaway unicorn
by Megan McDonald
"Unless Sophie's eyes are playing tricks on her, a real live unicorn is on the loose! In her town! Sophie knows that if you touch a unicorn, you'll be happy forever. She also knows that unicorns have healing powers and can poop rainbows. Sophie needs that unicorn! But unicorns are almost impossible to catch. Can her friend Stink, her faith in magic, and a bunch of carrots help make Sophie's wildest birthday wish come true?"
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Leah vs. Art
by Joy McCullough
Sixth-grader Leah's Quiz Bowl competitive spirit jeopardizes both her friendships and her parent-defying scheme to ditch Art Club
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Olive Little gets crafty
by Linda Urban
"Olive Little decides to start a craft club at school in an attempt to make friends"
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Spark
by Chris Baron
"A devastating wildfire tests the hope and resilience of two friends and their community"
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Synclaire Fields knows the score
by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich
"Synclaire Fields is the Math Kid in Mrs. Z's class, getting perfect marks on every quiz and helping her classmates master tricky concepts. She especially loves demonstrating her skills at her parents' store after school. Then she gets two answers wrong on a math test, and... How can she be the Math Kid if she isn't good at math anymore? So Synclaire embarks on a quest to figure out what's next"
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JUVENILE MANGA & GRAPHIC NOVELS
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Kirby manga mania. Volume 8
by Hirokazu Hikawa
"Kirby and his pals are back for more fun and games in Dream Land! But life isn't always easy for the cute pink puff. This time, Kirby trains for an entire year...to split disposable chopsticks clean in two! Then, he braves a battlefield full of dangers...the grocery store! After all that, he makes a tough choice...between flavors of shaved ice! Hang in there, Kirby!"
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JUVENILE NONFICTION AND BIOGRAPHIES
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American sign language for kids : 101 easy signs for nonverbal communication
by Rochelle Barlow
"Build your vocabularies with 101 signs perfect for everyday use, all featuring detailed illustrations, memory tips, and hands-on activities. American Sign Language for Kids helps you focus on the types of words you need most with chapters conveniently divided by category. Get chatty with activities that guide you through conversations. You'll be signing together in no time!"--Provided by publisher
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Eyewitness Presidents
by Inc. Dorling Kindersley
Become an eyewitness to America’s history with a look at the leaders who have held its highest office in this visual and informative guide. The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the US presidents. Children aged 9+ will learn all about their early lives and political careers, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabilia, family portraits, handwritten letters, mementos, and more.
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Finding home : amazing places animals live
by Mike Unwin
From polar bear dens deep beneath the Arctic snow to an eagle's treetop nest that's as big as a car, kids will learn about 20 amazing animal homes of all shapes and sizes from around the world, in a nonfiction picture book about habitats. Illustrations.
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How to be a fashion designer: Ideas, Projects, and Styling Tips to Help You Become a Fabulous Fashion Designer
by Lesley Ware
"Whether your child wants to design the next big outfit for London fashion week, or they just want to learn about textiles and fabrics, How to be a Fashion Designer helps kids enjoy experimenting with new ideas. Draw and color creations, choose materials, and learn to design through drawing your own fashion. Bright illustrations mixed with fun photography show kids how to choose gorgeous colors, design dress shapes, customize t-shirts, and add sparkle to their accessories using simple, easy-to-follow design tasks and practical projects"
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My first sewing machine : 30 fun projects kids will love to make
by Coralie Bijasson
This step-by-step sewing guide that features 30 fun-filled projects, including bags, a beach towel, a scarf, a t-shirt and oven gloves, is stitched together with great ideas, clear diagrams and simple text to follow. Original. Illustrations.
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There's an Ocean in This Book
by Rachel Elliot
A children's non-fiction book about ocean habitats that places the reader in the diving mask of an ocean explorer.
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Waiting for Winter : A True Story of Resilience and Joy in the Face of Climate Change
by Stephen Gorman
Journey to the Arctic, where polar bears must await the arrival of winter. With stunning photographs from professional wildlife photographer Stephen Gorman, Waiting for Winter tells the story of a group of polar bears living in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Each year, these bears must wait longer and longer for winter, the season that brings them sustenance for the rest of the year. This hopeful nonfiction picture book gently engages and educates readers about the effects of climate change. A parent and educator guide also provides strategies and conversation starters for talking to children about Earth's changing climate
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