New Children's Books July 2023

Updated July 5, 2023
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Desert jungle
Baker, Jeannie
Paper Book
Striking mixed-media art from the creator of Mirror lights up the Sonoran Desert, revealing--through one wary boy's experience--a habitat that is anything but barren and desolate. In a desert valley, surrounded by mountains of rock and cactus, is the tiny village the boy...
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...
Bunny bonanza
Faruqi, Saadia
Paper Book
A young middle grade series that combines the heart and friendship of the Baby-sitters Club, with the irresistible appeal of adorable animals! Hop to it! Imaan and her friends London and Olivia really think they're getting the hang of this whole pet-sitting business thing.<...
Cicada symphony
Fliess, Sue
Ebook
Summer is for cousins
LaRocca, Rajani
Ebook
From Newbery honor author Rajani LaRocca and illustrator Abhi Alwar comes a celebration of extended family and summertime fun expressed in a picture book full of joyful, color art.   Summer is for cousins. Mom and Dad, Two uncles, two aunties,<...
Amelia Bedelia
Parish, Peggy.
Paper Book
Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.  From dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes, Amelia Bedelia...
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
Ebook
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 never going...

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