Children's New Books | June 2026

Updated July 11, 2026
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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Cat shapes
Cassie, Aidan
The contortionist antics of some sly cats help teach babies and toddlers about shapes in this charming board book. Clever and mischievous cats take on different shapes in this adorable concept board book. A curious cat climbs into a box to investigate and forms the shape of a SQUARE...

Board Book (Age 0-2)

The Pigeon Won't Play with Shapes!
Mo Willems Workshop
A shapes adventure you WON'T want to miss from Mo Willems Workshop.  The Pigeon won't play with shapes, and here's why:  Circles. They're pointless.  Triangles. Too pointy.   Squares?...

Board Book (Age 0-2)

CONSTRUCTION CREWS BUILD BIG!
Alley, R W
Paper Book
The hard-working animals living in Breezy Valley return as construction workers build a new town library, from foundation to finishing touches. In this fun and detail-packed picture book for kids ages 3-6, the workers of Breezy Valley bring their tools and trucks to tackle the...

Picture Books (Age 3-7)

Toad on the Go
Awan, Jashar
Paper Book
Hop back on the road with Toad! In this fun-fueled follow-up to the Geisel Honor award-winning picture book Towed by Toad, from Caldecott Medal honoree Jashar Awan, Toad discovers that everyone makes mistakes, even tow truck drivers! For fans of Little Blue Truck and Frog and...

Picture Books (Age 3-7)

Cats in Conductor Hats: A Train Adventure
Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta
Paper Book
Colorful cats in conductor hats are on the move on this train ride with an unexpected twist! Kids will delight in learning about colors and directions while giggling at the hilarious antics of these train conductor kitties. Every cat grabs a hat. ...

Picture Books (Age 3-7)

The Digger and the Dark
Kuefler, Joseph
Paper Book
From popular author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler comes the perfect bedtime book for fans of big trucks. The ideal next book for readers of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Steam Train, Dream Train. After a long day's work, Digger and the other big trucks are ready to tuck...

Picture Books (Age 3-7)

Cactus Home
Madan, Vikram
A busy home bustles with activity--and unexpected neighbors--in this sweet early reader about welcoming new friends, by a Geisel Honor winning creator. This cactus is home to many critters. Birds tweet. . . bats read. . . owls play. Everyone shares, and everyone has fun! ...

Early Reader (Grades K-2)

Framed in Paris!
Yaccarino, Dan
Star Chapter Books are the perfect bridge for kids moving beyond beginning readers but not yet ready for longer chapter books. With short chapters, bold two-color illustrations, and fast-paced, funny stories, these confidence-building books make reading fun and rewarding. In...

Bridging Fiction (Grades 2-4)

Rainbow Magic Rainbow Fairies #1: Ruby the Red Fairy Graphic Novel
Meadows, Daisy
Paper Book
Experience the world of the Rainbow Magic fairies like never before in this all-new graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling title in the Rainbow Fairies series, Ruby the Red Fairy! "A must-purchase to build out collections of popular early chapter graphic novel adaptions....

Bridging Graphic Novel (Grades 2-4)

The House with Chicken Legs Runs Away
Anderson, Sophie
Paper Book
The heart-expanding, soul-nourishing sequel to the internationally bestselling, beloved The House With Chicken Legs! Marinka loves living in the house with chicken legs that carries her around the world, allowing her to perform her duties as a Yaga, shepherding souls from the...

Children's Fiction (Grades 3-5)

Villain Con
Colleen AF Venable
Paper Book
Welcome to Villain Con! Is Katie the Catsitter actually a villain?! Find out in this bestselling girl (and cat) power graphic novel series that's perfect for fans of Babysitters Club, Sweet Valley Twins, and anyone who loves cats! "A little evil and a whole lotta fun." -...

Children's Graphic Novel (Grades 3-5)

100 cupboards : the graphic novel
Wilson, Nathan D.
Paper Book
Now a graphic novel! The bestselling and highly acclaimed 100 Cupboards series starts here. What dangers lurk locked behind the cupboard doors Henry isn't brave, but when he hears an odd thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he simply can't...

Children's Graphic Novel (Grades 3-5)

Sol goes for goal! : a Hillside Valley graphic novel
Anta, Julio
Paper Book
It's back to school for the Hillside Valley kids! Sol's trying out for the middle school soccer team but will a crush on the team captain distract her from her goals? Find out in this new Hillside Valley graphic novel-filled with friendship, first crushes, and some impressive soccer skills!...

Young Teen Graphic Novel (Grades 5-7)

Haven and the fallen giants
Xu, Jen
Paper Book
A shining city in the desert. A legendary giant asleep for years. A poor outcast girl who is determined to survive. All three come together to create a fantastical and stunningly illustrated adventure that encompasses revenge, loyalty, prejudice, and love, perfect for...

Young Teen Graphic Novel (Grades 5-7)

Celtic folk and fairy tales : magical stories from Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany
Don, Lari
Paper Book
A sumptuous collection of magical stories retold for children, with breathtaking illustrations of creatures from folklore. Travel to enchanting Celtic lands where you'll meet shapeshifting selkies, duelling dragons, a terrifying waterhorse, a cheeky changeling, a cunning fairy and a...

Children's Nonfiction (Age 6-12)

Fancy Feet: Guess Who's Walking (the Nature Riddles and Rhymes Series)
Hirsch, Rebecca E
Paper Book
From the slimy snail to the jumping kangaroo, kids will delight in learning about the many fantastic feet of our world in this nonfiction picture book guessing game and companion to Wonder Wings from critically acclaimed creators Rebecca E. Hirsch and Sally Soweol Han ...

Children's Nonfiction (Age 4-8)

Buzz!: Being Brave Around Buzzy, Stinging Insects
Buzzeo, Toni
Don't run away from buzzing insects--this book will teach you how to be safe, and "bee" a good friend to these important pollinators Do you feel scared when you're outside hear that BUZZZZZ? Don't be! With this handy guide, learn everything you need to know about bees and other...

Parenting Book (Age 4-8)


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