New Children's

Updated July 24, 2025
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Are You Afraid of the Dark? Graphic Novel 2 :
Brown, Roseanne A./ Khan, Shazleen (ILT)/ Masuku, Bill (ILT)/ Murakami, Gigi (ILT)
Paper Book
Based on the hit streaming horror franchise Are You Afraid of the Dark?, The Sinister Sisters and Other Terrifying Talesis the second in an all-new horror graphic novel series. The Sinister Sisters features three chilling stories based on...

2

Bad badger /
Wood, Maryrose.
Paper Book
For fans of Odder and Skunk and Badger comes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger. Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming...

3

Billions to burn /
Banks, Taylor,
Paper Book
National Treasure gets a Harlem Renaissance twist in this epic adventure through New York City, filled with history, humor, and heart Twelve-year-old Zeus Jones is just about the only person in the world who believes in his grandfather's stories about the Harlem...

4

The bug bandits /
Walsh, Jenni L.
Paper Book
Home Alone meets A Night in the Museum in this clever middle-grade heist story by USA Today bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. When a science-loving girl and her friends overhear a plot to rob her dad's insectarium, they embark on a mission to stop the burglary of the museum's...

5

Catty Corner pounces into action /
Murphy, Julie,
Holy macaroni! Someone is stealing tasty snacks and crafty food art at Friendswood elementary school. Luckily Catty Corner and her best friends, Jo and Bebe, are on the case. Soon they're following clues and tracking down leads. But the three friends can't agree on much--is it a ghost, some very...

6

Central Park ghost /
Potter, Ellen,
Cordelia and Isaac set out to solve a monstrous mystery at the Central Park Zoo in this exciting third installment of the "sweet and silly" (Booklist) Squirlish series perfect for fans of Sophie Mouse and Critter Club! Cordelia is a human girl raised by squirrels in...

7

Click 7 :
Miller, Kayla.
Paper Book
Kayla Miller, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Click graphic novel series and coauthor of the Besties series, returns with a new Olive story! Olive's hopes for a relaxing two weeks at Camp Acorn Lake are challenged when two of her friends stop speaking to...

8

Dad rock dragon quest /
Reardon, Joan,
A girl's awkward road trip with her dad and her mom's new boyfriend turns into to an epic quest to rescue a dragon from poachers in this "fast-paced, exuberant, and genuine adventure" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) perfect for fans of Fablehaven and Wilderlore. ...

9

Gigi Shin, live from Manhattan /
Lee, Lyla.
This "worthy sequel" (Kirkus Reviews) to Gigi Shin Is Not a Nerd, which gave a fresh take on The Baby-Sitters Club, follows Gigi and her friends to New York City as they attend the art camp of their dreams. Gigi Shin is looking forward to her best summer ever: not...

10

Growing home /
Ferry, Beth.
Paper Book
An instant New York Times bestseller! An unlikely team of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human in this charming middle grade novel from New York Times bestselling...

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J vs. K /
Alexander, Kwame.
Paper Book
A New York Times and IndieBound bestseller! Created by real-life rivals and #1 New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft this hilarious illustrated story features two talented fifth graders going head...

12

Kaya Morgan's crowning achievement /
Tew, Jill,
Paper Book
A vibrant and heart-warming novel about the unforgettable joys of the Renaissance Faire, overcoming grief through cherished memories, and remaining true to yourself-even in cosplay. For as long as she could remember, Kaya Morgan has spent her summers with her dad at the greatest...

13

Lucky mermaid sleepover /
Ruths, Mitali Banerjee.
Priya plans a FIN-tastic sleepover for a new friend and raises money to help save coral, in the fifth installment of this full-color early chapter book series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly...

14

The Midwatch Institute for wayward girls /
Rossell, Judith.
A whimsical, adventure-filled mystery about a young orphan at the edge of society who finds herself at the center of a city's secrets. For fans of The Swifts and A Series of Unfortunate Events. "I was hooked from the beginning ... Move over Lemony Snicket!...

15

Murray the knight /
Stower, Adam,
Escape through the magic cat flap and join your favorite cat and bunny duo on their newest quest where the encounter knights, a jousting competition, and one VERY twisty, turny, confusing maze! Readers will giggle their was through this cat-in-shining armor story that's perfect for readers of Dog...

16

Pizza dreams do come true /
Higgins, Cam,
Meet Ratnip, an adorable rat who goes on adventures that are equal parts sweet and icky! In this second book of the new chapter book series from the author of Good Dog, Ratnip searches for pizza on the city streets. What goes together better than rats and pizza? Ratnip even lives...

17

Reel Life
Lynch, Kane/ Lynch, Kane (ILT)
A standout graphic novel debut about a boy whose parents unexpectedly divorce, perfect for fans of Stepping Stones, Allergic, and Twins. When Galen's parents reveal that they're splitting up, his life is thrown into chaos. He knows he shouldn't like his dad's home...

18

Serwa Boateng's guide to saving the world /
Brown, Roseanne A.
Paper Book
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the thrilling conclusion to Roseanne A. Brown's middle grade trilogy about a pre-teen girl who, as half-Slayer and half-vampire, is caught between two worlds. Serwa Boateng has gone head-to-head with vampires, witches, and even a death...

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The trouble with Sunshine /
MOendez, Yamile Saied.
Paper Book
A heartwarming story about grief and new beginnings, by Pura Belpré Award-winning author Yamile Saied Méndez. THE TROUBLE WITH SUNSHINE IS IT COMES EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU DON'T DESERVE IT. Dorani's mom, Isa, taught her to be bold and challenge the rules if they don't seem fair. People are...

20

The truth about the Tooth Fairy /
Cypess, Leah.
Paper Book
A charming new chapter book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans of Marya Khan and Zoey and Sassafras Miriam is the youngest in her family, and she is tired of being treated like the...

21

The unforgettable Leta "Lightning" Laurel /
Toalson, R. L.
A determined girl athlete deals with food insecurity and a new rivalry challenging her feminist ideals in this "resonant" (School Library Journal, starred review) upper middle grade coming-of-age story from author of The First Magnificent Summer, R.L. Toalson. ...

22

Vanya and the Wild Hunt
Mandanna, Sangu.
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches comes an action-packed, enchanting middle grade fantasy about a neurodivergent heroine, a mysterious school, and a world of magical creatures. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi. <...

23

Worst wish ever! /
Coven, Wanda.
Paper Book
In this hilarious fifth middle grade book in the Middle School and Other Disasters series that started with New York Times bestseller Worst Broommate Ever!, witch-in-training Heidi Heckelbeck makes a wish at her school's magical well. Featuring black-and-white illustrations, doodles...

24

Zoomi and Zoe and the tricky turnaround /
Haydu, Corey Ann.
The Princess in Black meets Monsters, Inc. in this zany, heartwarming series for early readers 4 to 8 years old! Written by the acclaimed Corey Ann Haydu with sweet, quirky illustrations by Anne Appert, the Zoomi and Zoe series explores the wonder and anxiety of life's first...

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