New & Notable Kids' Books - November Highlights

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated December 2, 2025
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This moment is special : a Día de Muertos story
Parra, John
Through all moments of the day, both large and small, a boy prepares for a Day of the Dead celebration, in this "comforting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and "heartfelt...both gentle and profound" (School Library Journal) picture book from Pura Belpré Honor-winning author...
My Dinosaur Shoes
Tassopoulos Wehner, Eleni
Come along with Roscoe & Ivy as Roscoe transitions to a new pair of shoes!  Roscoe really, really loves his puppy shoes. They're so soft! So comfy! So... PERFECT! When his puppy shoes get to be too small, it's time for a new pair of dinosaur shoes. Dinosaur shoes?! Those shoes...
Smooches!
Boynton, Sandra
Starring a big bear and a little bear, this captivating board book with a peek-through cover from perennial New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton celebrates the endless delight of smooches. A year-round Valentine for the little ones you adore! "Oh, little...
How to Find a Yeti
Hunt, Matt
Yetis aren't real . . . or are they? Get an epic game of hide and seek in bestselling author Matt Hunt's latest picture book. Some people don't believe in yetis, but this little boy does - in fact, he's a yeti expert, and today he's going out into the...
The Humble Pie
John, Jory.
Serve up the eighth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake,...
Snow problem and other stories
Pizzoli, Greg
Celebrate a birthday and some winter fun with three laugh-out-loud stories featuring unlikely friends Earl & Worm-the stars of an irresistible early reader series from Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli. It's Earl's birthday! Worm is excited to celebrate with her lifelong...
Chris Makes a Friend
Gino, Alex
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of MELISSA, a sweet and tart story about unexpected friendship and family reconciliation. THIS IS NOT THE SUMMER CHRIS HAD PLANNED... Chris does not want to be spending the summer with her grandparents and her little sister. Her...
Firefox Moon: A Juniper Lane Adventure
Colfer, Eoin
Paper Book
From Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series and New York Times bestseller Juniper's Christmas! Acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer, named "a master storyteller" by School Library Journal, returns to the world of Juniper Lane for a lively new...
Chase Speedington, Vol. 1: And the Last Dragon's Breath
Aureliani, Franco.
An intrepid young man of action, Chase Speedington, is working with his adopted mother, the Queen to search for the truth about his parents when he is confronted once again by the Evil Eisenfaust! This latest encounter sets in motion a series of events that leads Chase to the legend of the Dragon's...
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #14): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Pilkey, Dav
Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully...
Hikaru in the Light! 2
Matsuda, Mai
The competition is underway as best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in volume 2 of this funny, feel-good manga series, perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club. Hikaru and her best friend, Ran, have made it past auditions...
Penguin Palooza
Towler, Paige
Paper Book
IT'S A PENGUIN PARTY! Join utterly adorable penguins of all shapes, sizes, and species in this playful picture book uniquely layered with supercute photographs, rhyming text, and fascinating facts about these incredible animals. Come one, come all to the cutest, coolest party on...

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