*New & Notable Kids' Books - January & February Highlights*

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated February 7, 2025
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The Chinese New Year helper
Compestine, Ying Chang
Paper Book
A young girl finds an exciting role for herself at the Chinese New Year celebration in her family's restaurant. At last, she isn't being told that she's too young to help! Jia's family is busy preparing for the Chinese New Year feast at their restaurant in Chinatown, and Jia...
Bigfoot's big heart
Marsh, Sarah Glenn
Paper Book
A Kids' Indie Next List pick! When Bigfoot loses the valentines he meant to send to his fellow monsters in hiding, scouts from all over the world come together to deliver the letters. It's lonely being a monster. But having other mythical pen pals helps. When...
Banana bop! [board book] a monster show
Boynton, Sandra, author, illustrator. 
Introduce little ones to their soon-to-be-favorite word with this seriously silly board book from the one and only Sandra Boynton. Banana Bop! is a book of few words--and most of them are "banana." But we challenge you to find a better word to repeat over and over again...
Short Dog, Long Dog A Book of Opposites.
Hrachovec, Anna. 
A delightful way to introduce opposites to young readers from the author and creator who brought you Catside Up, Catside Down: A Book of Prepositions. Short dog, long dog, huge or tiny. Itchy on the head, or scratchy on the...
Dot the Ladybug The Perfect Spot.
George, Kallie 
Paper Book
"An introduction to reading--and to the gentlest of mysteries...by turns funny and sweet--and sure to hit the spot." --Kirkus Reviews Dot the Ladybug is a charming sleuth in this endearing My First I Can Read series filled with sweet art and simple wordplay. Jots the mouse is...
The Big Splash.
Ahn, Angela 
Paper Book
Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just Julia who's upset - two of her teammates have even quit the team...
Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies.
McDonald, Megan 
Paper Book
From the beloved author of the Judy Moody and Stink series comes the first in a sparkling series of chapter books about a girl whose love for magic and fairy folk takes her on enchanting adventures Imagine a door. A teeny-tiny fairy door. Now imagine...
A World Worth Saving.
Lukoff, Kyle 
Paper Book
A groundbreaking, action-packed, and ultimately uplifting adventure that intertwines elements of Jewish mythology with an unflinching examination of the impacts of transphobia, from Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff "Rare and beautiful--a novel that combines wondrous...
Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur How to Relax Muscle by Muscle.
Miles, Brenda S. 
Feeling frustrated, frenzied, or full of roar? Calm yourself like a dinosaur!This book teaches little kids progressive muscle relaxation, a mindful self-guiding meditation technique proven to calm and ground the whole mind and body. With its catchy mantra and playful rhyme, Calm Your Roar Like a...
The Ultimate Science Cookbook for Kids 75+ Edible Experiments.
Highlights 
Grab your lab goggles and whisk because the Highlights team has whipped up The Ultimate Science Cookbook for Kids--a collection of easy recipes and experiments where creativity and STEM collide in the kitchen. Developed by America's #1 most-read children's magazine, this book of 75+...

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