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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Three Little Monkeys and the Grand Hotel
Blake, Quentin.
Paper Book
A remarkable collaboration - that brings together giants of the picture book world - to create a funny, anarchic and utterly delightful picture book. A classic of the future. Hilda Snibbs is going on holiday to the Grand Hotel - and, of course, she is taking her three little monkeys,...

Picture books

Are you big?
Willems, Mo
Paper Book
Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator, tackles a BIG concept in this hilarious nonfiction picture book about the relationship between size and scale.     Are YOU big?   A simple...

Picture books

Dragonboy and the 100 hearts
Napoleoni, Fabio
Paper Book
A playful little boy and his band of stuffed-animal friends celebrate love, friendship, and discovering something new in the place you least expect. Dragonboy and his stuffed-animal friends are stuck at home, feeling as gloomy as the weather....

Picture books

The Ogre Who Wasn't
Morpurgo, Michael.
Paper Book
The fresh and funny story of a little princess who hates the stuffy palace, but loves the creatures she meets in the garden, from the award-winning duo Sir Michael Morpurgo (Children's Laureate 2003-4) and Emily Gravett.Clara is a small, strong-willed princess who likes running wild, jumping ditches...

Picture books

Eowulf : of monsters & middle school
Cavallaro, Michael
Paper Book
A Kirkus Best Book of the Year From Mike Cavallaro comes a story set in the Nico Bravo universe that spotlights an unforgettable, iconic new heroine! Eowulf Wegmund just had the most amazing summer ever! She traveled to a magical supply shop at the...

Comics

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

You wish
Victor, Jeff
Paper Book
What if you found a genie's magic lamp, and rubbed it only to discover that YOU were the genie? Avery McLean is just your normal ten-year-old tomboy, helping her dad run a tiny, run-down gas station in the middle of the desert. With no friends and no fun to be had, Avery has been...

Comics

Louder than hunger
Schu, John
Paper Book
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor Book "Every so often a book comes along that is so brave and necessary, it extends a lifeline when it's needed most. This is one of those books." --Katherine Applegate, author of the Newbery Medal-winning, The One and Only Ivan ...

Chapter books

Coyote lost and found
Gemeinhart, Dan
Paper Book
It's been almost a year since Coyote and her dad left the road behind and settled down in a small Oregon town . . . time spent grieving the loss of her mom and sisters and trying to fit in at school. But just as life is becoming a new version of normal, Coyote discovers a box containing her mom's...

Chapter books

The Ultimate Kid's Guide to Weather
Marder, Jenny.
Paper Book
With stunning photos of Earth's wildest weather and easy at-home STEM activities, this is the only guide kids need on their journey of learning about all things meteorology. Buckle up and let Jenny Marder, a senior writer for NASA, be your guide through the Earth's...

Non-fiction

Kids' Sewing Workshop: 26 Projects for Young Makers
Thiboult-Demessence, Karine.
Paper Book
The ultimate guide to sewing for aspiring and experienced young sewists. This guide for young makers features 40 awesome patterns for kids who enjoy sewing. Each creation can be made on a sewing machine by following the clear instructions and illustrated steps and diagrams. The garments are sized...

Non-fiction


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