Children's books, New arrivals

New children's books published in 2023!

Updated March 21, 2023
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The Berenstain Bears blast off!
Berenstain, Mike 1951-
Paper Book
The Berenstain Bears are out of this world in this exciting addition to the classic New York Times bestselling series. The Berenstain Bears can't wait to visit the Bear Country Space Center, where rockets blast off into outer space! When the tour guide gives Mama, Papa, and the...
Simon sort of says
Bow, Erin
Paper Book
Simon O'Keeffe's biggest claim to fame should be the time his dad accidentally gave a squirrel a holy sacrament. Or maybe the alpaca disaster that went viral on YouTube. But the story the whole world wants to tell about Simon is the one he'd do anything to forget: the story in which he's the only...
Now that you're here : a love poem your baby can see
Brantz, Loryn
Paper Book
From bestselling Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You creator Loryn Brantz comes a fun-filled high-contrast black-and-white board book that celebrates the experiences kids of all abilities may have with their loved ones Now that you're here, there's so much we can do. We've been waiting so...
Rabbit, Duck, and Big Bear
Brun-Cosme, Nadine
Paper Book
The Library Fish learns to read
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin 1957-
Paper Book
Library Fish returns in this charming picture book about the unusually literary fish learning to do what everyone around her loves--read! Library Fish is very happy in her bowl on Mr. Hughes the librarian's desk. From there, she listens to story time and watches Mr. Hughes teach...
Eric loves animals : (just like you!)
Carle, Eric
Paper Book
Explore the animal kingdom through the eyes of bestselling author and illustrator Eric Carle with this alphabetized treasury of animal illustrations, featuring beloved classic characters as well as exclusive, never-before-seen art. Internationally known for his bright, bold,...
The superteacher project
Korman, Gordon
CD
From Gordon Korman, the bestselling author of Restart and The Unteachables, comes a hilarious new story about a mysterious new teacher who turns out to be an AI robot from a secret experimental program. Oliver Zahn, spitball champion and self-declared rule-wrecker of Brightling Middle...
Winston Chu vs. the whimsies
Lee, Stacey (Stacey Heather)
Paper Book
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents best-selling author Stacey Lee's modern reimagining of a classic Chinese folktale--replete with magic, boba, and lots of trash talking. Twelve-year-old Winston Chu is supposed to learn impulse control at the cooking academy his mom...
Once upon a book
Lin, Grace
Paper Book
A Kirkus Best Picture Book of 2023! A Smithsonian Magazine Best Kids Books of 2023! From Caldecott and Newbery Honoree Grace Lin and bestselling author Kate Messner comes a modern folktale about the joy of reading. ...
Rhinos at recess
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to the African savanna! Jack and Annie are on the playground at recess when they feel the magic tree house calling them. They sneak away and are whisked off on an...
If you sailed on the Titanic
Patrick, Denise Lewis
Paper Book
What do you know about the sinking of the Titanic? What if you lived in a different time and place? What would you wear? What would you eat? How would your daily life be different? Scholastic's If You Lived... series answers all of kids' most important questions about events...
Mrs. Peanuckle's Earth alphabet
Peanuckle Mrs
Paper Book
Explore our wondrous planet while learning the ABCs with Mrs. Peanuckle! With playful text, bright illustrations, and sturdy pages, this alphabet book will engage toddlers, and take them on an alphabet adventure through the natural world! Mrs. Peanuckle shares everything that...
One tiny treefrog: a countdown to survival
Piedra, Tony
Ebook
The red-eyed treefrog of the Costa Rican rain forest stars in this bold and visually arresting countdown book, which is both a captivating read-aloud and a resource. Deep in the tropical forest of Costa Rica, ten sticky frog eggs cling to a leaf. Only nine eggs hatch. Only...
Hey Otter! Hey Beaver!
Pinkney, J. Brian
Paper Book
Best friends Otter and Beaver both love their stream--but for two completely different reasons! While Otter loves to play in the water, Beaver works hard to build a dam. Hey Otter! Hey Beaver! is a funny and action-packed book about competition, cooperation, and friendship, by Caldecott...
Rock out!
Shaskan, Stephen
Paper Book
Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to rock out! They have a cool band name! And some instruments--sort of. Songs? Well, even without mad musical skills, how hard can it be? This super-silly graphic novel series by Stephen Shaskan hits a new high note! Pizza and Taco love...
Pick a perfect egg
Toht, Patricia 1960-
Paper Book
The creators of Pick a Pine Tree and Pick a Pumpkin return with another seasonal celebration, one that deserves a spot in every Easter basket. Pick a perfect egg with care-- Choose a white one nestled there. Gather more and softly...

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