Some of the most exciting new books to hit the shelves this month!
A new board book starring a favorite character, Maisy, who introduces the youngest readers to the natural world. Make sure to check out Maisy Loves Trees as well! (Board Book Age 0-2)
Playing with rhymes is one of the best ways to help preschoolers develop their pre-reading skills! This book turns rhyming into a game and taps into one of the most relatable childhood experiences: sibling rivalry. (Picture Book Age 3-7)
Fans of Little House on the Prairie who want to learn more about the pioneer era from a variety of historical perspectives will appreciate this wagon train story set in 1870s Nebraska. Be sure to check out Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich, Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park, and A Sky Full of Song by Susan Meyer as well! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)
A new wordless adventure from the Caldecott Honor-winning author of The Tree and the River and the Journey trilogy. (Picture Book Age 4-7)
New Penelope Rex, new Penelope Rex! If this is the first time you've heard the name Ryan T. Higgins, definitely put a hold on We Don't Eat Our Classmates and Mother Bruce. (Picture Book Age 4-7)
Jory John--author of the beloved Bad Seed, Good Egg, Smart Cookie, etc. books--has a new book about the love of reading. Perfect for young readers who love the way Gerald and Piggie break the fourth wall in We Are in a Book. (Picture Book Age 4-7)
A little old lady mistakes a large, fuzzy spider for an adorable kitten and names him Luigi. Luigi plays along and discovers that he likes being a kitten...but what will happen with the little old lady discovers the truth? (Picture Book Ages 4-8)
SALLY!! One of the cutest picture book dogs of all time has mastered obedience school and is on to her next adventure: the dog groomer. (Picture Book Age 3-5)
Award-winning nonfiction author Melissa Stewart uses stunning nature photographs to help kids learn about shapes in the world around them in this STEM book for young readers. A great readalike for fans of Jane Brockett's Clever Concepts! (Picture Book Age 4-7)
A new Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn book from the powerhouse team behind The Princess in Black! Honestly, this one sells itself. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A fast-paced taxi adventure for kids who can't get enough of anthropomorphic vehicle stories like Kate McMullan's I'm Fast and Sherri Duskey Rinker's Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. (Picture Book Age 3-6)
A new installment in the adorable Fox the Tiger series by award-winning author Corey R. Tabor. (Easy Reader Level 2)
Bad Kitty fans rejoice, the series is being released with full color illustrations for young readers who prefer a more vivid reading experience! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)
Much like Tea Rex, this simple graphic novel combines two popular yet seemingly disparate topics: sharks and princesses. (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)
Join Jack and Annie in this graphic novel adaptation of the classic Magic Treehouse book. (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)
New Kate DiCamillo! For fans of Mercy Watson, Flora & Ulysses, and Because of Winn-Dixie. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)
Who hasn't wanted to buy a jar of joy during a difficult time? This graphic novel explores the possibilities of a store that literally sells happiness. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
New Big Nate! New Big Nate! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
A book that truly needs no introduction. Place those holds! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
A D&D campaign...but with dogs. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
Introduce young readers to poetry using their favorite medium: the graphic novel. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
Will middle school readers appreciate the title of this book as much as I do? An aspiring social media influencer learns about her values when she discovers her role model isn't who she believed her to be. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
A field trip story featuring a kid with autism. This could be a great tool for helping kids on the spectrum prepare for their first field trip or museum visit. (Easy Reader Level 4)
"Kids starting small businesses with their friends" is a popular theme in children's books, from The Baby-Sitters Club to Paws. In this chapter book for older readers, a young artist starts a tutoring business with her friends to earn money for art camp. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
This homage to shojo manga is a great choice for Sailor Moon fans...or the kids of OG Sailor Moon fans who loved the 90s anime. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
A middle schooler creates an art club from the bottom up, from recruiting new members to getting a faculty sponsor. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
The popular Spy School series has joined the list of chapter books being adapted as graphic novels. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
A middle school student who struggles with fitting in has a epiphany on a class field trip to an amusement park. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
How does memory work? A great introduction to the topic, whether you're trying to improve your own memory or developing a better understanding of memory in others, including older relatives. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)
A household name in his native Italy, Gianni Rodari answered children's questions via poetry in a long-running newspaper column. This quirky book compiles his best responses into an English-language book for the first time ever. (Children's Nonfiction Age 6-12)
A multilingual author uses an illustrated riddle to explore the roots of language and its importance in human cultures around the world. (Children's Nonfiction Age 5-9)
A useful tool for helping children learn to manage their anxiety, especially racing thoughts at bedtime. (Parenting Picture Book Age 4-8)
