*New & Notable Kids' Books - May Highlights*

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated May 6, 2026
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Greater Victoria Public Library
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Wombat Waiting
Applegate, Katherine
Paper Book
An Indie Next pick! From the Newbery Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder comes a stunning middle grade standalone novel-in-verse about compassion, resilience, and surprising friendships, following a dog named...
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Maia Kobabe
From the award-winning author/illustrator of GENDER QUEER and a bright new talent, the story of a kid named Saachi, who is navigating friendship woes, sister issues, a new crush, and a resistance to blue-and-pink binaries. Bodies are the worst. I wish I didn't have a body.<...
Search for a Mysterious Mushroom: Pick Your Path
Forrester, Amy Seto
Paper Book
Perfect for: Emerging readers with an interest in STEM, forests, and fungi! Excellent resource for teachers, librarians, and homeschool educators to explore science, travel, and career topics Fans of other pick-your-path type

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