New Children's Books January 2024

Updated December 28, 2023
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The lonely otter
Paper Book
An adorable introduction to friendship for pre-readers, this picture book follows the journey of an otter teaching little ones about courage and the true meaning of love. Nobody knows what it means to be alone more than Otto, the lonely otter. Otto is very shy, so some things are...
I survived the American Revolution, 1776
Ball, Georgia
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....
If I were a fish
Barton, Olivia
Paper Book
From the creators of the viral hit song that is a joyous celebration about making the best of a very bad day comes If I Were a Fish - a gorgeously illustrated picture book explosion of positivity and love guaranteed to make you smile. From the musicians and viral TikTok...
Hippos remain calm
Boynton, Sandra
Paper Book
Catch up with the party-loving hippos from Hippos Go Berserk! in this long-awaited picture book more than forty-five years in the making--from the one and only Sandra Boynton! Hippos have a reputation for wild parties that go on till dawn. People have even gone so far as...
Love from Bluey
Brumm, Suzy
Paper Book
Celebrate love with Bluey and Bingo! Based on the award-winning animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+ "Love can be found in the strangest of places." It's bedtime! Read a bedtime story with Mum and Bingo about all the ways you can love while Dad...
Only light can do that : 60 days of MLK : devotions for kids
Crayton, Lisa A.
Paper Book
Through Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.'s words and Bible verses, kids will discover that Dr. King's Christian faith was the foundation for his activism and that God calls us to stand up for justice and love. This illustrated children's devotional will inspire the next generation...
Wonka
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Based on the major motion picture--an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor--Wonka introduces readers to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world...
The outsider
Davidson, Danica
Paper Book
Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel! Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it's like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons...
Mercy Watson is missing!
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
Every favorite character from Kate DiCamillo's New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson books makes an appearance in this extended, riotously funny series crescendo. When Mercy Watson the pig goes missing, all of Deckawoo Drive is in an uproar. The Watsons are inconsolable...
Tasty : a history of yummy experiments.
Elliott, Victoria Grace
Paper Book
How did cheese happen? Who pickled the first pickle? Explore the history of innovative food in this non-fiction graphic novel filled with facts, legends, and recipes. Have you ever wondered how some of our favorite foods came to be? How was cheese created and who realized it...
The princess and the (greedy) pea
Hodgkinson, Leigh
Paper Book
A gluttonous pea runs afoul of a very hungry princess in this playful cautionary tale inspired by a favorite cumulative rhyme and a classic fairy tale. There was a green pea who swallowed a sprout. Without a doubt, a brussels sprout. What's that about? ...
Grace's Chinese New Year
Huang, Jackie.
Paper Book
Firecrackers, family, a Lion dancer, and loud drums are all parts of Grace's Chinese New Year celebrations in this Step 2 Reader! Sweep away the bad luck; sweep in the good luck-it's Chinese New Year! Grace and her family are getting ready for the festivities. They're hanging red...
The little tiger
Killen, Nicola
Paper Book
From beloved author-illustrator Nicola Killen comes an adorable story about new friends and birthday surprises, tenderly told and illustrated in limited color with lovely foil and interactive die cut pages. For Ollie's birthday, her wish came true! In a brightly wrapped box was...
Coretta : The Autobiography of Coretta Scott King
King, Coretta Scott/ Holmes, Ekua (ILT)
Paper Book
Celebrate the life of the extraordinary civil and human rights activist Coretta Scott King with this picture book adaptation of her critically acclaimed adult memoir. This is the autobiography of Coretta Scott King--wife of Martin Luther King, Jr.; founder of the Martin Luther...
Laolao's dumplings
Liu, Dane
Paper Book
Millie loves to help LaoLao cook, especially her favorite dish. Dumplings! They gather fresh ingredients from Chinatown. Chives from Auntie Lim, shrimp from Uncle Lee, and juicy, fragrant lychees that make their days together so sweet. As the seasons change, LaoLao feels more and...
Too many valentines
McNamara, Margaret.
Paper Book
Everyone at Robin Hill School is looking forward to Valentine's Day. Everyone except Neil. He thinks valentines are silly. But on the big day, when Neil doesn't get any valentines at school, he's not sure they're so silly after all!
Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #15)
Nopra, Arley.
Paper Book
A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Arley Nopra! Claudia isn't worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do? Plenty. Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy...
The last slice : a Three Kings Day treat
Richardson, Melissa Seron
Paper Book
A hilarious holiday tale about the highs and lows of eating one very special Three Kings Day dessert: the Rosca de Reyes, a sweet bread with a figurine of the baby Jesus hidden inside! Marta is finally old enough for her own slice of the special, sneaky dessert she...
I Am Happy!
Rosen, Michael/ Starling, Robert (ILT)
Paper Book
Just how happy is this puppy? Michael Rosen's gleeful picture-book gambol follows a jubilant pooch from here to the stars and back. This puppy is HAPPY! So happy it wants to shout about it! Riding high on a cloud of joy, it wants to sing on a swing, skip through a puddle, and...
Wings of Fire 7 : Winter Turning
Sutherland, Tui/ Holmes, Mike (ILT)
Paper Book
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Daring mission... or deadly mistake? Winter has been a disappointment to his royal IceWing family his whole life. When his sister, Icicle, runs away from...

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