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Books for Kids and Tweens December 2024 |
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| The Best Friend Bracelet by Nicole D. CollierZariah Brown doesn't have a best friend, even though she makes and sells the coolest friendship bracelets in the seventh grade. Then Zariah makes a bracelet with extra-special beads, and it starts turning anyone who touches it into Zariah's instant bestie. This magical story about finding real friends will grab fans of Sarah Mlynowski. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| All the Best Dogs by Emily Jenkins; illustrated by Manuel PreitanoFrom the author of the Upside-Down Magic series comes a funny, upbeat new story about the kids and dogs who cross paths at one Brooklyn dog park: Kaleb and huge puppy Cup-Cup; Ezra and chow-chow Mr. Cashmere; Mei-Alice and three-legged corgi mix Panda; and new girl Jilly with grouchy old terriers Grover and Lottie. (Ages 8-12.) |
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| On the Block: Stories of Home by Ellen Oh, editorWelcome to the Entrada, an apartment building where kids' lives overlap even though they're all into different stuff, from Chinese lion dancing to solving mysteries to building popsicle-stick bridges. Each kid's story is written by a different author, including Tracey Baptiste, Jasmine Warga, and Meg Medina. Read-alike: Look Both Ways by Jason Reynolds. (Ages 8-12.)
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| Black Girl Power by Leah Johnson, editorIn this fun and hopeful story collection, 15 Black writers (including Dhonielle Clayton, Sharon M. Draper, Sharon Flake, and Kekla Magoon) each offer their own unique takes on the lives of Black girls. With fantasy, mystery, paranormal, and realistic stories, this book offers crowd-pleasing variety. (Ages 9-14.)
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| The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott ReintgenLike everyone else in the failing human settlement on Mars, orphaned scavenger Lunar Jones is just trying to survive. When he joins a secret squadron of dragon riders, however, Lunar realizes that there may yet be hope for the planet. This series opener boasts high-flying action and an imaginative blend of science fiction and fantasy. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Deer Run Home by Ann Clare LeZotte Things are lonely and tough for Deaf 12-year-old Effie: her friends are gone, and her abusive family won't even learn American Sign Language. But with support from the one person who listens to her, Effie might find safety. If you like intense, realistic fiction about surviving painful situations, this story in verse is for you. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| Orris and Timble: The Beginning by Kate DiCamillo; illustrated by Carmen Mok Treasure-hoarding rat Orris might seem like a grumpy loner, but when he meets a trapped owl, he just has to help, leading to an unlikely friendship between predator and prey. This simple, heartfelt tale is the 1st in a trilogy. Next in the series: Lost and Found, due out in 2025. (Ages 6-9.) |
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| Rachel Friedman Breaks the Rules by Sarah Kapit; illustrated by Genevieve KoteRachel, an energetic 8-year-old with ADHD, doesn't see why she should follow rules she doesn't understand. But when her father offers her the chance to meet her favorite gymnast in exchange for a week of rule-following, she decides to try. This feel-good series opener is both funny and deep. Next in the series: Rachel Friedman and Eight Not-Perfect Nights of Hanukkah. (Ages 6-9.) |
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| Spirited: Day of the Living Liv by Liv LivingstonAfter her family moves to the eerie town of Gloomsdale, Liv discovers that she's the only living human student at an elementary school full of ghosts and monsters. This easy-to-read graphic novel blends cute with creepy. Next in the series: Go, Ghoul, Go! Read-alike: David Bowles' 13th Street series. (Ages 7-10.) |
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| Bunny and Clyde by Megan McDonald; illustrated by Scott NashFrom the author of the Judy Moody series comes a short, sassy chapter book about a well-behaved bunny and chipmunk who decide to turn bad. But when it comes to doing wrong, Bunny and Clyde can’t get it right! Read-alike: Kara LaReau’s Infamous Ratsos series. (Ages 6-9.) |
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| Bibsy Cross and the Bad Apple by Liz Garton Scanlon; illustrated by Dung HoSpirited Bibsy Cross is "just a third grader with a whole lot to say." Her teacher, however, thinks Bibsy talks too much. How can she stay out of trouble with a teacher who clearly doesn’t like her? Next in the series: Bibsy Cross and the Bike-a-Thon. Read-alike: Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly. (Ages 7-10.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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