*New & Notable Kids' Books - Summer Highlights*

Published July & August and new to the collection

Updated August 12, 2025
Drag items up and down to your preferred order then select the "Save Order" button.
The Goodnight Train ready for school
Sobel, June
Paper Book
All aboard the Goodnight Train in this night-before-school companion to The Goodnight Train Halloween and The Goodnight Train Easter. Features peek-a-boo die cuts on every page! The engine chugs slow and steady. Get your brand-new...
Fall Is for Beginnings
Larocca, Rajani/ Alwar, Abhi (ILT)
From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book, the follow-up to the beloved Summer Is for Cousins Ravi can't wait for...
Vampire jam sandwich
Lyall, Casey
Paper Book
You may not have heard of the Vampire Jam Sandwich. But it's time you learned the truth. Once upon a time, a vampire (maybe his name is Terrence) took a bite of a jam sandwich (maybe he thought the jam was... something else). And you know what happens when a vampire bites you... That's right. The...
The Wishing Leaf
George, Kallie.
As the seasons change from fall to winter, Bear eagerly waits for the last leaf to fall so that he can make a wish in this charming and cozy picture book from author Kallie George and illustrator Paola Zakimi Bear knows that when the last leaf falls in the forest, whatever...
The big mess and other stories
Pizzoli, Greg
Beloved Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli is back with book two in the fan favorite early reader series of two unlikely friends, Earl and Worm, that is sure to make kids belly laugh! Earl and Worm couldn't be more different--but they also are also the best of friends. So...
Bulldozer goes to school
Broach, Elise
Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he won't fit in. His friend Millie tries to reassure him, but Bulldozer isn't convinced...especially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when he's sure his day couldn't get worse, something amazing happens...
Sea otter sunrise
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to save sea otters after a shark attack! Magic Tree House is the perfect series for kids ready to transition from leveled readers and picture books to...
Graciela in the abyss
Medina, Meg
Paper Book
"A thrilling, action-packed journey filled with heart, bravery, and ghostly exploits." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A sea ghost, a mortal boy, and a dangerous enchanted harpoon . . . A Newbery Medalist takes us far beneath the waves in this extraordinary foray into...
Snoop
Korman, Gordon
Paper Book
From Gordon Korman, the bestselling author of Restart, the story of a boy who's stuck at home with two broken legs... and who starts using cameras and a drone to spy on his classmates, neighbors, and a possible criminal who's come to town. If Carter hadn't been checking his phone,...
Pumpkin and Beetle: Two Vampire Cats
Ho, Jannie
Meet Pumpkin and Beetle, two vampire cat best friends, as they explore their cozy-spooky town together in this early graphic novel. Vampire cats are just like other cats, except they sleep during the day, they only eat red foods, and they go to school at night!  ...
Dream on
Hale, Shannon/ Cespedes, Marcela (ILT)
Mega-bestselling graphic novel author Shannon Hale (Real Friends, Best Friends, and Friends Forever--over 2 million copies sold!) is back with a new middle grade graphic novel about hope, friendship, and heartfelt wishes, perfect for fans of Invisible Emmie...
Sugar Shack
Knisley, Lucy.
Paper Book
In the final volume of the bestselling Peapod Farm series, a city kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop is settling into her new place in the family--only for unexpected drama to strike between sisters. "Understated and full of heart."--Kirkus Reviews...
The moving book
Brown, Lisa
Lisa Brown, creator of the hugely popular The Airport Book and The Hospital Book, breaks down the big prospect of moving to a new home in this engaging picture book primer. Moving can be sad and scary--but it doesn't have to be. The kids in this book have done it...
Zoom Out Natural World: Discover 12 Iconic Animals and Their Incredible Ecosystems
Davey, Owen
Paper Book
Get ready to meet some of our planet's most iconic animals and discover their roles in our ecosystems. From polar bears to penguins, salmon to solitary bees, tigers to turtles - meet the world's most notable animals up close and discover fascinating details about each of these...
Time for Kids: Money and Finance Field Guide: A How-To Book on Earning, Saving, and Spending Money
Krensky, Stephen
Paper Book
Learn how to earn, save, and responsibly spend money with this TIME For Kids field guide! This field guide teaches all of the basics of money management, from earning it to saving it to investing it! Learn about credit cards, savings, cryptocurrency, donating money to causes you...

Library staff! You can create and contribute to lists. Contact your catalog administrator or log in here.