New Children's Books October 2024

Updated September 30, 2024
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L is for love
Atinuke
Paper Book
The creators of the award-winning Baby Goes to Market follow the family at dawn through the lively streets of Lagos, where they are selling lemons--and learning the letter L. L is for Lemons. L is for Lucky. L is for . . . ...
I'll love you till the crocodiles smile
Cristaldi, Kathryn
Paper Book
From the team that brought you I'll Love You Till the Cows Come Home comes another funny and sweet lyrical lullaby, celebrating boundless family love. I'll Love You Till the Crocodiles Smile is a cozy bedtime read-aloud guaranteed to have both you and your little...
Out of my dreams
Draper, Sharon M.
Paper Book
Melody flies to London to speak at a convention about differently abled kids in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novels Out of My Mind and Out of My Heart. When Melody saves an elderly back-in-the-day actress's...
We are definitely human
Fang, X.
Paper Book
A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect for earthlings of all ages. When three mysterious visitors from "Europe" crash-land in Mr. Li's field, he does what any good host would: he invites them back to his farmhouse and...
How to Build Lego Robots
Farrell, Jessica
Paper Book
Discover how to build your very own incredible LEGO® robots! With building instructions for more than 40 awesome creations! Be inspired by more than 40 LEGO robot ideas, from a hip-hop bot to an underwater explorer and a robot spa. Each robot idea is broken down into...
Bookie & Cookie
Gomez, Blanca
Paper Book
Even the best friendships have rough moments, but a true friend will always find a way to compromise (especially when cookies are involved!) - a scrumptious and clever read-aloud by the illustrator of Very Good Hats and Besos for Baby. Bookie and Cookie are best...
Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway
Hards, Ashley
Paper Book
"Clever Heroine and Paranormal Intrigue." - School Library Journal Something's Rotten in Riverway! Sleuth Hannah must talk to a ghost, team up with friends, and use her ADHD superpowers to solve the mystery. Take Nancy Drew, mix it with Aza from Turtles All the Way...
Duck, Duck, Goose!
Hare, John (Children's book illustrator)
Paper Book
Duck, duck, goose! Moose From acclaimed author-illustrator John Hare, this funny picture book follows two ducks, a goose, and their unexpected friend, Moose, on a surprising journey. For fans of Suzanne Lang's Grumpy Monkey and Kelly Bingham and Paul O. Zelinsky's Z Is for Moose....
Clive Penguin
Lewis-Jones, Huw
Paper Book
From polar-exploring author Huw Lewis Jones and award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders comes a lovable new tale about a curious penguin trying to find his place in the cosmos. Clive Penguin is tired of the familiar. Every day he stands on the same ice, in the same...
A mischief of mice
Matheson, Christie
Paper Book
Join the animals and follow the clues in this rollicking, rhyming, nature-inspired whodunit story full of fun collective nouns! A mischief of mice has gone missing on a blustery fall day. Now a scurry of squirrels is scared, while a band of coyotes howls nearby. Did an unkindness of ravens...
Rosa by starlight
McKay, Hilary
Paper Book
From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes an enchanting illustrated middle grade novel in the spirit of Matilda about a lonely orphan who dreams of escaping her ghastly aunt and uncle. Rosa has always believed there is magic in the world. Or at least, she hopes there is...
No More Senora Mimi
Medina, Meg
Paper Book
From Newbery Medalist Meg Medina, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, comes a poignant salute to the caregivers who enter a child's tender world. Ana cannot contain her excitement--her abuela is coming to stay with her and Mami for always! Abuela is sure to let Ana...
Weird But True World 2025: Incredible Facts, Awesome Photos, and Weird Wonders--For This Year and Beyond!
National Geographic Kids
Paper Book
The best-selling Weird But True! World returns for its third edition--weirder than ever and with tons of new, true, unbelievable oddities for 2025 ... and beyond! Meet a chef who cooks pizza over an active volcano in Guatemala. Visit a bridge in Hungary that was repaired...
Cookie time
Sima, Jessie
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal comes a tasty picture book about two kids who get into time travel shenanigans while trying to skip waiting for cookies to bake! Kat and Ari love cookie time, their special tradition with...
Leo's first vote!
Soontornvat, Christina
Paper Book
Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community. A NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Leo's dad is voting in his...
Hum
Thomas, William David
Paper Book
A chance encounter with an old llama astonishingly reveals a language Allen didn't know he could speak in this captivating and one-of-a-kind middle-grade novel. Eleven-year-old Allen has a recurring nightmare, a persistent habit of humming, and difficulty connecting with other...
A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall
Warga, Jasmine
Paper Book
From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story and Other Words for Home comes an extraordinary story about two friends, a ghost, a missing painting, and a turtle named Agatha. The perfect next read for fans of The Swifts, Kate DiCamillo, and Erin...

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