May 2024: New Kids' Books

What a fabulous selection of new books we have in the collection this month! There are so many that we can't share them all here, but you can get a glimpse of what's on offer from our selection below.

Are you a fan of outer space, warring dinosaur kingdoms, or life on the moon? Do you like reading about interesting new sewing projects, supernatural adventures, or ...poo? There's something here for kids of all ages and interests to explore!

Updated June 30, 2024
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Wellington City Libraries Children's team at Wellington City Libraries
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The Ogre Who Wasn't
Morpurgo, Michael.
Paper Book
A fresh, funny modern fairytale about a little princess who hates the stuffy palace, but loves the creatures she meets in the garden, from superstar duo Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett. Clara is a small, strong-willed princess who likes running wild, jumping ditches, and...

Picture books

Absolute zeros. Camp launchpad
Smith, Greg (Comic strip writer)
Paper Book
Reach for the stars in this exciting graphic novel about three ambitious, space-loving kids who must put their differences aside to save their summer camp before it closes...for good. Welcome to Camp Launchpad!  Summer is in full...

Comics

Louder than hunger
Schu, John
Paper Book

Chapter books

Coyote lost and found
Gemeinhart, Dan
Paper Book
" From #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dan Gemeinhart comes a standalone companion to the critically-acclaimed The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise about a father and daughter who venture on a moving, uplifting, and rollicking cross-country road trip. ...

Chapter books


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