New Children's Books July 2023

Updated July 5, 2023
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Baba's gift : a Persian father's love of family
Amini, Ariana Shaheen
Paper Book
Baba's Gift is a radiant celebration of a Persian father's love of family, from his boyhood in Iran to his new life in America. Baba enchants his six daughters with his stories, transporting them to his childhood in Iran as they play on the flowering vines of the Persian...
Worst broommate ever!
Coven, Wanda
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! In this hilarious first book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck juggles magical mishaps and everyday mayhem at her new boarding school. Featuring black-and-white illustrations and doodles...
Wombats are pretty weird : a [not so] serious guide
Cushman, Abi
Paper Book
Wombats might be pretty weird, but they're pretty awesome, too! Wombats Are Pretty Weird is funny, kid-friendly, and informative and features sidebars, comic panels, extensive back matter, and a map. Acclaimed author-illustrator Abi Cushman's nonfiction debut contains everything...
Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Gooding, Louise
Paper Book
An informative and inclusive children's guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent. Our brains are unique in the way they function, work, and think. Neurodiversity is still a relatively 'new' concept that can be tricky to...
Ember and the Island of Lost Creatures
Pamment, Jason/ Pamment, Jason (ILT)
Paper Book
From Treasure in the Lake's Jason Pamment comes a story of friendship and self-discovery, in a gorgeously illustrated world perfect for fans of Hilda and Over the Garden Wall. Fitting in can be hard, especially when you're as small as Ember, a tiny boy living alone in a city of giants. ...
Amelia Bedelia
Parish, Peggy.
Paper Book
When Mrs. Rogers leaves Amelia Bedelia alone in the house on her first day of work, anything can happen. And it does! With a list of what is to be done before her, Amelia Bedelia sets about her duties. And no one could possibly accuse her of not following directions--for that...
Ultimate Fanbook: Nintendo (Independent and Unofficial): The Best Nintendo Games, Characters and More!
Pettman, Kevin
Paper Book
Anyone who loves Nintendo will enjoy this fantastic 100% unofficial book on the world's greatest games company. Inside, you'll discover a complete guide to Nintendo's most iconic characters, including Mario, Luigi, Link, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Samus, Toad, Bowser, Kirby and many more.<...
Before colors : where colors come from
Pimentel, Annette Bay
Paper Book
Colors don't come out of nothing. They always start somewhere . . . With something . . . With someone.
LOL 101 : a kid's guide to writing jokes
Roth, David
Paper Book
As seen on THE TODAY SHOW!   A 2023 Good Housekeeping Kids Book Award Pick!  Want to write your own jokes? This book shows you how! Packed with fun-filled illustrations, easy-to-follow...
Puppy love
Soto, Gary
Paper Book
A sweetly humorous middle grade novel packed with action, basketball, and a dash of magical realism about friendship and family, first crushes, and belonging, from acclaimed author Gary Soto. Thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza has a huge crush on his classmate, Sierra, but he's...

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