New & Notable Kids' Books - November HighlightsUnpublished

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"A rich, rhythmic ode celebrating Día de Muertos." --School Library Journal,Starred Review  Learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead! With warmth and energy, this spirited picture book is a joyful ode to family traditions and the memory of...

A powerful, moving adventure inspired by the extraordinary true story of the French Drummer Boy of Waterloo, COBWEB is a stunning tale of courage and kindness - a book about humanity, animals, and the heartbreak of war, from a writer at the height of his powers. A Waterstones Best Children's Book of...

Celebrate all the ways we show love! Do you show love with hugs, high-fives, or kisses? How about by sharing food, singing songs, or giving space? Whether you like to play games, cuddle up on the couch for movie night, or go on bike rides, there are so many ways we can...

A delightful call-and-response board book that introduces kids to simple cooking skills from creator Charlotte Love. "Utensils, are we ready?" "Yes, Chef!" This charming board book immerses kids in making a delicious fruit salad through simple text and...

A best-selling author and an award-winning illustrator join forces in a long-form picture book that turns a familiar myth of Irish folklore into a universal story of love, perseverance, and friendship against all odds. Banshees are well known to most of us as supernatural Irish...

Anthony Browne lends his singular talent for rendering primates to a lovingly detailed concept book that will captivate readers both young and old. What's the opposite of old? Young! What's the opposite of sad? Happy! Big or small, alone or together, the primates in this book of...

A friendly character living in a forest in a cabin in a tree learns about mythical creatures in books. He figures he should go look for these creatures since no one seems to have found them. As he searches for them, he is disappointed that he can't appear to find any. The creatures are there for the...

Let the rump-us begin! With its cheeky pictures and riotous rhymes, Ode to Underwear gets behind that most overlooked, underappreciated wardrobe essential--underwear! In brief: Be prepared to laugh your butt off.

Best friends Drag and Rex are back to cook up oodles more fun in the second book in a charming buddy series that reads like a modern FROG AND TOAD. Drag is a devoted, daring, and dreamy dragon. Rex is a precise, practical, and patient T. Rex. And together, they always have tons...

Hudson Greer and his caving partner, Jett, are determined to become teen legends who discover a long-sought passageway that connects two giant cave systems in their little mountain town. But they're haunted by the history of a giant sinkhole that opened up and swallowed the town's fully-packed...

Vengeance awaits in the follow up to the epic, award-winning, New York Times bestselling Inkheart trilogy by internationally acclaimed author Cornelia Funke. Five years after the events of Inkdeath, Meggie, Mo, and the people of Ombra lead peaceful lives, their fires warmed...

Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of...

A joyful coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel by debut Indigenous creator Cameron Mukwa about the journey of a two-spirit kid who wants to create a ribbon skirt for the upcoming powwow.Ten-year-old Anang wants to make a ribbon skirt, a piece of clothing typically worn by girls in the...

Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. "Raw, candid, moving, and full of heart." -Betty C....

A unique angle on the ever-popular children's fact book. An eye-opening book which brings the huge scale of dinosaurs to life. Arcturus has sold over 2 million dinosaur themed titles.

A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Book of 2024!In this companion title to Look and Cook Snacks, these easy-to-follow and engaging visual recipes will have kids ages 4-8 making their favorite breakfast dishes for the whole family to enjoy! Designed for children who can't yet...

Lose yourself in scenes inspired by the creative genius of Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe, Hokusai, James Van Der Zee, and many more! Perfect for fans of Where's Waldo? and Pierre the Maze Detective, Where Did Van Gogh Go? is the arty spotting book that...

Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of musicians, including Taylor Swift, Ella Fitzgerald, Harry Styles, Mariah Carey, Yo-Yo Ma, Paul McCartney, and 10 other influential performers. Every superstar musician started out...

Build your very own Rube Goldberg Machines in this must-have guide for builders of all ages! To build a Rube Goldberg Machine, all you need is a pile of junk and a great imagination. World-renowned Rube Goldberg Machine builder Zach Umperovitch and STEAM educator Tori Cameron...

The first book in the series, Elvis, Me, and the Lemonade Stand Summer, won the City of Victoria Children's Book Prize and the Jean Little First-Novel Award. Winter rains have swept into Eagle Shores Trailer Park, and Truly is happily settling into a new life. A new...

A brand-new adventure featuring our favourite blue-haired heroine Hilda, and her trusty deerfox companion Twig. Hilda and Twig would never let a bit of rain get in the way of an adventure, but it's different when your forest exploration is interrupted by a BIG storm.

Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous finale to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series! Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE game-making empire is up for grabs! ...