New Children's Books October 2023

Updated October 2, 2023
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The greatest kid in the world
Anderson, John David
Paper Book
From the beloved author of Posted comes the story of Zeke Stahls--a thoroughly average twelve-year-old who somehow finds himself in a competition to be named the World's Greatest Kid. Zeke Stahls is not the best kid in the world. Some days he struggles just to be good. He'd rather be...
Together we swim
Bolling, Valerie
Paper Book
A 2023 Kirkus Prize Finalist!  "Black family pride and joy abound."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review  "Joy-filled."--Booklist, starred review  A joyful, encouraging ode to a mother and son...
Level up 2024: an AFK Book
Catalysed Productions
Paper Book
Gear up for the ultimate annual video game guide! Level Up 2024 is brimming with tips and tricks on the year's hottest games! Get set for crazy year of gaming with this mega guide to all the year's best! Level Up 2024 is your one-stop-shop guide to all the coolest games and consoles...
Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Everything
Dorling Kindersley Ltd. (COR)
Paper Book
Packed with striking photography and the topics kids love most, this is the fundamental guide to the world around you. The world's greatest record-breakers, most remarkable animals, inspiring history-makers, and cutting-edge technology are all here, in one utterly unputdownable...
Truly, madly, sheeply
Frederick, Heather Vogel
Paper Book
The Pumpkin Falls Private Eyes face a pumpkin snatcher and a haunted farm in the fourth and final "cozy mystery" (Booklist) of the Edgar Award-nominated middle grade series from the author of the beloved Mother-Daughter Book Club books. It's autumn in New England and Truly...
Good Night Classics : A Fairy-Tale Journey Through God's Good News
Fritz, C. S.
Paper Book
Classic fairy tales are full of God's truth--you just have to know where to look.In Good Night Classics, celebrated author and illustrator C. S. Fritz uses beloved fairy tales to tell the story of God's good news for the world. Families will learn about honesty, contentment, obedience,...
What goes on inside a beaver pond?
Gop, Becky Cushing
Paper Book
Nautilus Book Awards, Silver Winner National Outdoor Book Award Winner John Burroughs Association Riverby Award Winner Dive into the fascinating world of beavers--the swimmers, builders, and engineers of the animal kingdom! ...
Rewind
Graff, Lisa
Paper Book
Back to the Future meets When You Reach Me in this powerful novel by National Book Award nominee Lisa Graff, in which a young girl is able to make sense of the present--and change her future--by meeting her father in the past. As far as twelve-year-old McKinley O...
What's inside a caterpillar cocoon? : and other questions about moths & butterflies
Ignotofsky, Rachel
Paper Book
With warm and heart-fluttering illustrations, discover the next nonfiction picture book about butterflies and moths from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science! Butterflies soar in the sunlight. While moths flutter under the moon and stars.
Croc-a-doodle-doo!
Lewis-Jones, Huw
Paper Book
Ark
McKetta, Elisabeth Sharp
Paper Book
"None of us is likely to forget the 'virustime,' but feisty, funny, resourceful, creative Arden (along with her quirky family and motley crew of rescue dogs) is a comforting and inspiring reminder that the worst of times can bring out the best in us. Ark will help...
Eclipse
Rash, Andy
Paper Book
A boy and his dad experience a total solar eclipse in this heartwarming picture book by author and illustrator Andy Rash. Shimmering rays shine around the moon. I try not to blink. We are in the perfect place at the perfect time. After hearing about the total...
The story of Gumluck the wizard
Rex, Adam
Paper Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2023  A 2023 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book  FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!    "Adorable."--Shelf Awareness, starred review
Bone. More tall tales
Smith, Jeff
Paper Book
Jeff Smith's bestselling, award-winning BONE saga returns with this hilarious companion to Tall Tales! Smiley Bone, Fone Bone, and their Rat Creature pal, Bartleby, take a group of young scouts to a legendary landmark that the Bone cousins found when they were kids. They share...
The hidden world of gnomes
Soloy, Lauren
Paper Book
This book is an introduction to the hidden folk called gnomes, who live in a happy place they call The Pocket. Where is The Pocket, you ask? Well, it's all around you, all the time. Gnomes are curious little creatures, and they're very shy. But after reading this book, you will learn to spot the...
The Improbable Tales of Baskerville Hall
Standish, Ali.
Paper Book
"A well-paced, exciting story in which stalwart heroes attempt to outwit inscrutable villains...Readers who love mysteries and adventure stories are sure to enjoy the experience." --ALA Booklist (starred review) "A tantalizing playground for inquisitive minds." --Publishers Weekly (starred...
I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8)
Tarshis, Lauren.
Paper Book
A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Leo Trinidad. Nathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life....
Problem solved!
Thomas, Jan
Paper Book
Rabbit hopes Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine can get her out of a bind only to wind up with more issues than she started with in this hilarious and relatable picture book. Rabbit has a problem! Her room is a mess. Luckily, Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine shows up just in...
Who I am : words I tell myself
Verde, Susan
Paper Book
Encourage kids to practice self-love every day with Who I Am, an uplifting picture book collection of positive affirmations and companion to Susan Verde and Peter H. Reynolds's New York Times bestselling I Am series. When the unkind voice gets loud...
The sharing book
White, Dianne
Paper Book
A simple story about the little acts of sharing and kindness that make a day special. A hand is perfect for holding. A smile is just right for hello. A pinkie is waiting to promise and FRIENDS, best friends, are for sharing.

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