*New & Notable Kids' Books - June Highlights*Unpublished

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A cheerful first look-and-point book about the summer. For toddlers ages 12 months and up, with a focus on the world surrounding the child. Look! The plants are thirsty, butterflies are flying to the flowers, and Noa is playing in the little pool. What else do you see?

Splash into the thrills of summer with this delightful picture book from a series about the simple joys and daily rituals of each changing season! Summer, full and bright, is here, so we swim and soar this time of year. Three young siblings splash into the...

A gorgeous and powerful celebration of finding belonging and community. This poetic picture book begins with an invitation: "Let's go to the Great Gathering Place. Come, I'll take you in my big red canoe." Readers travel along the river to a special place on the shore, where we'll...

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...

Say good night to fire truck and other helper vehicles as they complete their missions and settle in for the night! A perfect bedtime board book for little truck-lovers. Hush, little fire truck, reach up high. Extend your ladder to the sky. ...

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?...

Guinea Pigs Don't Wear Pantsis a whimsically joyful and empowering children's book that celebrates individuality across the rainbow-hued spectrum. With playful rhymes and exuberant illustrations, author-illustrator Chris Paul (Rainbows) Farias celebrates the freedom to express yourself and the...

Yup! You read that right . . . WORMS! Only thing for an outcast to eat . . . But what if wet, gooey, chewy worms could be a way to meet someone new? What if there's somebody out there who wallows in worms just as much as you do? Well, for an ugly duckling and a...

There are always precious objects to be found if you look, as the young child in this endearing, funny picture book knows. It's a portrait of youthful enthusiasm and the beauty of the everyday, created by a beloved, New York Times bestselling graphic novelist. On a walk to...

A classic but contemporary tale for 3-to-7-year-olds featuring a hilariously grumpy seafarer and her trusty dog sidekick who get swallowed by a whale. For fans of Caldecott Honor books Bear Came Along and Leave Me Alone. Stoic seafarer Maude and her canine sidekick...

This super-simple rhyming Beginner Book follows everyone's favorite prehistoric creatures as they go about their day--the perfect introduction to dinosaurs for budding paleontologists! Early each morning the dinosaurs rise. The sun comes up. They open their eyes. Everyone...

Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection A Level 1 I Can Read for kids who love farms, food, and the environment as well as any child interested in the many careers in agriculture. Visit the State Fair with Dad and his daughter, and get to know all the different...

Sun, sand, and stolen treasure? Even the Pigeon Private Detectives--PPD for short--take a vacation. Well...they try to. Plans for a relaxing weekend at the beach take a surprising turn while Detectives, Sweets, Danish, and Custard are enjoying the salt air, tasty...

For fans of The Wrong Way Home and My Life with the Liars, this gripping coming-of-age story follows a girl who must wrestle with what to do when she realizes she's lived almost her entire life inside a cult. Thirteen-year-old Ara lives in...

A young girl learns how to make a difference both in the real world and in the world of Minecraft in this exciting original novel! Ever since her family moved to the suburbs and Nzinga started middle school, she's been really lonely. Her only consolation has been working on...

The companion novel to the beloved and award-winning Good Different. Selah is a dragon. Or at least, she feels like one. And she finally figured out how to spread her wings and soar. Armed with her sensory tools, her notebooks and poems, and her newfound...

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....

#1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot's hilarious classic The Princess Diaries is back and better than ever in an all-new, full-color graphic novel adaptation! Mia Thermopolis is pretty sure there's nothing worse than being a five-foot-nine frizzy-haired freshman, who also happens...

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!...

It's spring in Grasslands National Park and burrowing owls are returning from a winter away to lay their eggs in this rare and protected habitat. Lush illustrations celebrate the magnificent wild prairie of Grasslands National Park in southern Saskatchewan and feature the remarkable...

From acclaimed author Shauntay Grant and Caldecott Honor-winning artist Daniel Minter comes a stunning picture book in which a young girl dives to uncover a sunken slave ship. Expressive verse and beautiful artwork serve as a tribute to both heritage and history, while shining...

In a treehouse by the sea, a grandfather shares the story of how he kept his dreams alive with thoughts of his future grandchild--who is his most precious dream of all. Hope takes flight in this tender picture book by author Karina Iceberg (Aleut-Alutiiq), and...

Sing, listen and read along to this varied collection of songs, based on some of Julia Donaldson's best-loved picture books, performed by Julia herself. As well as being the UK's most successful picture book author, Julia Donaldson is a gifted songwriter for children. A Hatful...

Packed with captivating facts about the Sun, the Moon, the planets, stars, constellations, and other celestial objects--all visible from North America--this brightly illustrated guide is perfect for young nature lovers. A Kid's Guide to Backyard Stargazing contains easily...

"An absolute gem!" - Jennifer Saint, Sunday Times bestselling author -- From perilous sea voyages and man-eating monsters to powerful witches and vengeful gods, experience the ultimate adventure in this modern retelling of Homer's Odyssey. ...

Some scary stories are more than just tall tales. This spine-tingling collection of TRUE terrors and haunting legends is perfect for Halloween--and thrills and chills all year long. This book is not for the faint of heart...but for those brave enough, a bone-chilling, globe...