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Youth Services New Titles
April 2025 |
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What would Bluey's mum do?
by Penguin Young Readers Licenses
Learn why Mum is so great, whether it's because she has the best dance moves, or always knows what to say to make things better, or because she makes the best granny.
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Hello there, sunshine
by Tabitha Brown
Every morning, young Tabitha greets the sun, loving how it brings everyone joy, but one day the sun is missing, so she makes up her mind to find it, in a story about discovering one's own light. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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The littlest drop
by Sascha Alper
When a forest fire attacks their home, one brave hummingbird attempts to extinguish the flames, inspiring the other animals, paralyzed by fear and doubt, to do their part.
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Bad Kitty goes to the beach
by Nick Bruel
It's beach day, but Kitty does not want to go to the beach, but then she spots something with white and gray feathers and an orange beak that looks tasty and decides that maybe the beach won't be so bad after all.
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That's not funny, David!
by David Shannon
David is determined to get laughs out of everyone, even those who don't find his antics amusing, from cannonballs into the pool to telling jokes during class, in a companion to the Caldecott Honor-winning No, David!.
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Scamp
by Anden Wilder
Scamp believes there are two cats in her house, Scamp herself and Hector, until her body grows in not-so-catlike ways, and when Hector needs help, Scamp must choose between acting like a cat and taking a big-girl stand. Illustrations.
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Bearsuit Turtle makes a friend
by Bob Shea
A turtle in a bear suit must prove he is a“for-real” bear to another turtle who is a for-real bear expert, and when Bear-Expert Turtle reveals a secret, Bearsuit Turtle admits a truth too, in a silly friendship story.
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Little Blue Truck and Red Racer
by Alice Schertle
Little Blue Truck and good friend Toad are out for a drive when a flash of red whizzes by, and when Racer Red challenges Blue to a race, Blue knows that win or lose, it's fun to try.
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Will the Pigeon graduate?
by Mo Willems
The Pigeon had better graduate, as he did the work, paid attention to the little details and overcame some big obstacles, or did he(?), in an uplifting, hilarious and inspirational graduation picture book.
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Llama Llama loves his teacher
by J. T. Morrow
Go through the school day with Llama Llama as he recalls all the things he learns, but more importantly, all the things he loves about his teacher, in a book that would make a great thank-you gift for teachers.
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Book comes home / : A Banned Book's Journey
by Rob Sanders
"When Book is removed from her cozy shelf in the library and placed in the Banned Book Closet, she wonders... Can a book still be a book without any readers?"
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When tree became a tree
by Rob Hodgson
Charming protagonist Tree sparsely narrates her story in 10 chapters with text bubbles and vignettes sprinkled in as she guides readers through her life cycle, in a charming and humorous nonfiction picture book.
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No cat like Tac
by Alliah L. Agostini
"When Tyra finds a box labeled "free kittens," Dad says she can pick just one to adopt. So Tyra chooses Tac: a BIG kitten who's a little different from other cats. Tyra makes sure Tac has tons of toys to play with, lots of cozy places to cuddle, and plenty of love and affection. But everything about Tac, from her zoomies to her hairballs, is bigger, louder, and fierier than other cats. Then one day, Tac's mischief gets out of control, and Dad says "ENOUGH!" Can Tyra find a way to prove Tac is part of thefamily, differences and all?"
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We leap together
by Christopher Silas Neal
"An awe-inspiring nonfiction picture book, perfect for animal lovers, that reveals how a mama whale and a mama person care for their young in remarkably similar ways, from the illustrator of Over and Under the Snow. A little boy and his mother set off ona day trip, meanwhile, a mama whale and her calf swim towards the bay. On the way, both sing, blow bubbles, get lost--and found! Through it all, mama always stays close. The human pair board a sightseeing boat, and as the whales reach the harbor, they all converge in one spectacular scene! With lyrical text and absolutely magnificent art, here's a book that celebrates our connection to animals, and to each other"
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Grumpy monkey : mom for a day
by Suzanne Lang
"Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle, but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source."
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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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The cursed campground
by Joe Caramagna
"It is a dark and stormy night, and the FGTeeV family is headed out to the woods for some old-fashioned, unplugged together time. But all is not as it seems at the cabin Duddy rented... strange mysteries are afoot. BIG-afoot. Yep, the craziness all starts when Duddz accidentally summons Bigfoot to the campground. Before they know what's going on, vampires, mummies, sea monsters, and more are all hot on their tails! Will Moomy, Duddy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn be able to figure out what's going on... before they become a monster's next meal?"
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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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Infinity's secret
by Katie Tsang
A 12-year-old Lance and younger sister Zoe attend a summer camp aimed at future dragon riders where Lance finds himself falling behind in the lessons and activities, and when the camp is attacked, he and the recruits must save the day. Simultaneous and eBook.
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The Girl and the Robot
by Oz Rodriguez
Since Papi was deported, Mimi Perez hustles around her Brooklyn neighborhood fixing things to earn money and joins a robotics competition to win a $50,000 prize, and when a robot crashes to earth from space, Mimi brings it home to fix. Simultaneous eBook.
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When Sally O'Malley discovered the sea
by Karen Cushman
When orphan Sally O'Malley decides to go west to the sea, she encounters a dangerous bobcat and meets a lady, a donkey, a dog and a brat and learns that counting on someone else is the scariest thing of all.
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Oasis
by Guojing
Two children and one robot take center stage in this timely exploration of how far AI technology can go when JieJie and her little brother DiDi find an AI-powered robot lying dormant in an abandoned junkyard while their mother works tirelessly to earn their admission into Oasis City.
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How to talk to your succulent
by Zoe Persico
Eleven-year-old Adara and her dad are moving from California to Michigan after Mom's passing and he's bringing Mom's houseplants, including a succulent named Perle, whom Adara tries to care for, in a book about loneliness, mental health, empathy and openness
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Dinosaurs / : Dinosaurs
by Will Osborne
Find out what dinosaurs looked like, where they lived, how they survived, the difference between flesh-eaters and plant-eaters and more, in a book filled with fun facts about the prehistoric creatures, presented in a nonfiction graphic novel format
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Agents of S.U.I.T. : Agents of S. U. I. T. Wild Ghost Chase Wild ghost chase
by John Patrick Green
"New S.U.I.T. recruit Zeb the sheep joins the flock to help crack the greatest mystery of all! But, uhh...just what is the greatest mystery of all? That's the question that's kept the dearly departed General Inspectre haunting Earth long after he should have moved on to the great super-spy base in the sky. Having a ghost in the halls of S.U.I.T. wouldn't be so bad...except he's possessing agents! Zeb--along with Cilantro, Bongo, Marsha, and everyone's favorite Gators--must decipher the series' biggest mystery EVER. They've got to free their pal and finish the Inspectre's unfinished business!"
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Heidi : a graphic novel
by Mariah Marsden
"When young Heidi is sent to live with her grandfather in a small shepherd's hut in the Swiss Alps, everyone expects him to turn her away. He has a bad reputation: mean, growly, and harsh as the cold mountain winds. But Heidi is quick to take on any challenge, whether it's keeping an eye on the rebellious goats, learning to read, or melting Grandfather's icy heart. Heidi's adventures take her up and down her beloved mountain, from picnics in the high alpine meadows all the way to the distant streets of Frankfurt and a city life she could never have imagined. But when homesickness strikes, Heidi must weigh old friendships with new ones and find her place in an expanding world. Given new life as a graphic novel in artist Ofride's warm, folk art-inspired style, Heidi celebrates the joy of storytelling, the wonders of nature, and the healing power of kindness"
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Speechless
by Aron Nels Steinke
Middle schooler Mira is struggling to speak in class and has found solace in making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel, but she's horrified to learn Chloe, her former-best-friend-turned-enemy, will be staying with them.
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Leading the way : women in power
by 1944- Howell, Janet
"In this engaging and highly accessible compendium for young readers and aspiring power brokers, Virginia Senator Janet Howell and her daughter-in-law Theresa Howell spotlight the careers of fifty American women in politics -- and inspire readers to makea difference. With foreword by Hillary Rodham Clinton."
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Science! / : Science As You've Never Seen It Before
by Abigail Beall
"Provide young readers with an engaging introduction to core science topics, demonstrating how all the major scientific principles fit together and using awe-inspiring illustrations to reveal how biology, chemistry and physics is used every day in the world around us. Jam-packed with spectacular scientific facts, including graphics, facts, and data boxes, this science encyclopedia is sure to delight budding young scientists"
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Go high : the unstoppable presence and poise of Michelle Obama
by Michelle Obama
"Go High is a photographic collection of First Lady Michelle Obama's warmth, wisdom, and belief in a future that is bright. As you move along these pages, you will find moments in time that spotlight Michelle Obama's compassion, verve, and dynamic approach to unifying people from all walks of life. Beside these photographs of our 44th First Lady are some of her most compelling words--her earnest expression that the United States of America is a place of unity, fairness, vitality, and optimism."--Jacket flap
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See Inside AI
by Alex Frith
A fresh, futuristic look at intelligent machines and how they are changing our world - with lots of flaps to lift
Plug in to the often mind-blowing world of artificial intelligence. How can a machine write a story? Are computers now cleverer than people? Could a robot do your shopping? Discover all the things that artificial intelligence can already do (and the things it can't).- Packed full of flaps to lift- Explores the opportunities - and risks - that AI could bring- Written in consultation with Professor Michael Wooldridge, from Oxford University's Department of Computer Science- Part of Usborne's See Inside Series which contains over 50 books, covering everything from space to Ancient Greece, the human body and evolution.
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