Children's New Books | May 2024 | LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County)

The Squish

Carzoo, Breanna

Paper Book

Meet Sandcastle. Sandcastle's world was new and exciting until their very first... SQUISH! In an effort to protect themselves from ever getting squished again, Sandcastle tries to be bigger and taller and stronger! But is that enough to stop all the squishes ...

Quite possibly the cutest sand castle I've ever seen! A great read before taking a trip to the coast. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Ursula Upside Down

Tabor, Corey R.

Paper Book

Ursula finds confidence in seeing the world her own way in another innovative, flipped-format picture book from Caldecott Honoree and Geisel Award winner Corey R. Tabor. Ursula is a happy catfish, swimming through a shimmering river with weeds waving above and a sky...

How many catfish are there in children's books, really? This new picture book from the author of Mel Fell and the Fox the Tiger early readers is definitely one of a kind! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Where's Waldo? the Great Games Speed Search

Handford, Martin/ Handford, Martin (ILT)

Paper Book

Think you can beat a friend at finding Waldo? Challenge accepted! The spotlight is on sports, games, and contests in another adrenaline-pumping special-format adventure. Eyes in focus? Wearing your lucky shirt? Let the games begin! In a second book of speed-search adventures,...

We get so many requests for Where's Waldo? books! It's exciting to have a new one to add to the collection. (Picture Books Age 5-9)

Finding things

Henkes, Kevin

Paper Book

Kirkus Best Picture Books of 2024 From bestselling and award-winning husband-and-wife team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek, Finding Things is a child-centered, cozy, and conceptually rich picture book that explores storytelling, connections, luck, nature, and responsibility....

When can you keep something you find and when should you give it back? One of children's literature's GOATS introduces young children to a tricky question with masterful skill. (Picture Book Age 3-6)

Beach Bummer : A Little Bruce Book

Higgins, Ryan

Paper Book

#1 New York Times best-selling author Ryan T. Higgins celebrates the delights of summer in this bite-sized Little Bruce Book perfect for fans of Mother Bruce. It's beach day in Soggy Hollow! Everyone is enjoying fun in the sun - everyone, that is, except for Bruce. It's...

New Mother Bruce! One of many beach- and summer-themed books coming out this month. (Picture Book Age 3-5)

With Dad

Jackson, Richard

Paper Book

A boy with a father in the military reflects on cherished memories of a camping trip with Dad in this warm, reassuring picture book. Written by acclaimed author Richard Jackson and illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca, this timeless story is a perfect Father's Day tribute.<...

A great Father's Day choice, especially for the many Oregon dads who love teaching their kids to camp, fish, and enjoy the outdoors. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Touch the sky

Lucianovic, Stephanie V. W.

Paper Book

Praise for Touch the Sky by Stephanie V. W. Lucianovic, illustrated by Chris Park: Booklist Editor's Choice A Kirkus Best Picture Book NPR Best Books of the Year Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books Evanston Public Library 101 Great Books for Kids ...

How do you explain the mechanics of pumping your legs to power a swing? This book takes on a tough concept in a way that young kids can understand. (Picture Book Age 5-9)

Joyful Song : A Naming Story

Newman, Leslea/ Gal, Susan (ILT)

Paper Book

From the beloved pathbreaking author of Heather Has Two Mommies, comes a vibrant ode to family and community What a happy day! Zachary's baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their...

A young boy and his moms take his new baby sister to the synagogue for her naming day! A sweet slice-of-Jewish/LGBTQ-life story. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Summer is here

Watson, Renaee

Paper Book

Celebrate iconic childhood joys in this love letter to summer featuring bright, sun-drenched art, from New York Times bestselling creators Renée Watson and Bea Jackson. Summer is here! No dark clouds in the sky, it's a perfect day for play. What joy...

Portland-born author Renee Watson depicts the perfect summer day in this beautifully-illustrated picture book capturing all of the best things about summer. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Windy night with wild horses

Osborne, Mary Pope

Paper Book

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series for chapter book readers is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time to rescue little horses! Perfect for readers ages 6-9! The wind started to blow. . . and a new magical journey unfolds when the...

Jack and Annie return in a new adventure about rescuing miniature horses from extinction in Mongolia. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Bob Books First Stories : Phonics, Ages 4 and Up, Kindergarten Stage 1: Starting to Read

Kertell, Lynn Maslen/ Sullivan, Dana (ILT)

Paper Book

Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This sturdy hardcover bind-up of the charming phonics set features simple stories that get progressively more challenging. Bob Books First Stories is the perfect introduction to...

At long last, the BOB Books are being issued in a single volume! These phonics-based early readers are amazing for beginners but were so hard to keep track of all 12 miniature books in the set. (Early Reader Level 1)

A Fox, a Pig, and a Dig

Fenske, Jonathan/ Fenske, Jonathan (ILT)

Paper Book

Join Pig and Fox for some fun in the sun at the beach! The stars of Jonathan Fenske's 2016 Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor book, A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, return in another humorous three-part story designed to engage early readers. This story contains charming...

A new extremely silly early reader from one of the format's masters. (Easy Reader Level 2)

Go and Get With Rex

LaRochelle, David/ Wohnoutka, Mike (ILT)

Paper Book

The Geisel Award-winning creators of See the Cat channel their comic sensibility into a rousing alphabetical exercise in thinking outside the box. Jack, Jill, and Rex are excited to play a game of Go and Get! The rules are simple: on the count of three, each player must...

The author of storytime favorite It's a Tiger! and the award-winner See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog is back with another silly and engaging book for beginning readers. (Easy Readers Level 3)

Nat the Cat Has a Snack

Lerner, Jarrett

Paper Book

Nat the Cat learns to share in this third book in the hilarious, fourth wall-breaking Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a grumpy cat and a long-suffering narrator from powerhouse creator Jarrett Lerner! Nat the Cat has a snack. Pat the Rat wants a snack. Nat the Cat can...

Nat the Cat is back in a new story about sharing, perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie. (Easy Reader Level 1)

Cat out of water

Baltazar, Art

Paper Book

Discover Dr. Seuss's whimsical world like never before in this colorful graphic novel companion to The Cat in the Hat! With all-new illustrations and easy-to-read paneled storytelling, this is the perfect next step for beginner readers transitioning to chapter books! It's a...

Cartoonist Art Baltazar of Tiny Titans fame puts a modern spin on a beloved classic. (Bridging Graphic Novels Grades 2-4)

The One and Only Family

Applegate, Katherine

Paper Book

An instant #1 New York Times and indie bestseller! For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classic The One and Only Ivan, a Newbery Award winner and a #1 New York Times bestseller, and by its bestselling sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby....

A new installment in Katherine Applegate's Newbery Award-winning series about a shopping mall gorilla and his friends. Inspired by a real-life Pacific Northwest story! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Spy Ring

Durst, Sarah Beth

Paper Book

Two modern-day kids discover the truth about an American Revolutionary War-era female spy through a treasure-hunt adventure in their hometown of Setauket, New York. With codewords and secret signals perfected, best friends Rachel and Joon are ready to spend their summer...

This National Treasure readalike combines American history and code cracking in a fast-paced, kid-friendly package. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Emma Mckenna, full out

Messner, Kate

Paper Book

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful third-grade class! Cheerleader Emma McKenna is thrilled for the first day of school... until her frenemy shows up and all of Emma's plans for a social do-over take a tumble! Emma McKenna can't wait for third grade at the...

A new series about a class of 3rd graders at the brand new Curiosity Academy with a twist--each book is written by a different author! Kate Messner kicks off the series with Emma McKenna, a cheerleader struggling to find her voice after her former best friend unexpectedly joins the class.

Ellie and the Marriage List

Seabolt, Tricia/ Rogers, Lucy (ILT)

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Ellie is ready to have the best summer ever. She's especially excited to draw under her favorite tree and hang out with her big brother, Ben. But all Ben seems to care about is impressing the new lip-glossy neighbor, Sara. And all Sara seems to care about is turning Ellie's brother into a...

A new series starring a spunky girl with Down Syndrome/Trisomy 21. (Children's Fiction 3-5)

The Last Comics on Earth 2 : Too Many Villains!: from the Creators of the Last Kids on Earth

Brallier, Max/ Pruett, Joshua/ Cooper, Jay (ILT)/ Holgate, Douglas (ILT)

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The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series from worldwide phenomenon Max Brallier-- a spin-off based on the mega-bestselling The Last Kids on Earth! Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk face their biggest challenge yet: creating the sequel to their hit graphic novel...

A new graphic-novel tie in to the popular Last Kids on Earth franchise of chapter books and a Netflix show. (Children's Graphic Novels Grades 3-5)

Karen's Sleepover: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #8)

Martin, Ann M.

Paper Book

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, featuring Kristy's little stepsister! Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator. But then Karen and Nancy get into a...

Sleepover drama takes the stage in the newest Baby-Sitters Little Sister graphic novel. (Children's Graphic Novels Grades 3-5)

Winnie-the-pooh

Milne, A. A

Paper Book

The beloved children's classic appears as a graphic novel for the first time Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize winner Travis Dandro takes a left turn from his detailed autobiography and returns with the charming tales of Winnie-the-Pooh. In 2015, the A. A. Milne...

A. A. Milne's classic has entered the public domain, allowing artists and creators to adapt the tale in new formats--including this graphic novel retelling of the original novel. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Fairest of all : the graphic novel

Mlynowski, Sarah

Paper Book

A fresh, modern spin on a classic fairy tale--from bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski!The first installment of Sarah Mylowski's New York Times bestselling series!Be the bravest of them all . . . Once upon a time my brother and I were normal kids. The next minute? The mirror in our...

The beloved fairy tale-inspired chapter book series makes its graphic novel debut this month with a retelling of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

The Haunted House

Andelfinger, Nicole.

Paper Book

There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins. The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle...

The trend of releasing graphic novels inspired by classic 90s series continues with a new installment in the Sweet Valley Twins series. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Officer Clawsome 2 : Crime Across Time

Smith, Brian Smitty/ Giarrusso, Chris (ILT)

Paper Book

Officer Clawsome and his partner, Stariana, are back, solving a time-bending mystery of epic proportions in this sequel to Officer Clawsome: Lobster Cop. A puzzling mystery is afoot! Thankfully, Caper Cove's finest are on the case, but the investigation takes a turn for the strange when...

Spongebob Squarepants meets Dog Man in this graphic novel comedy series about Officer Clawsome, Lobster Cop. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

The Life-changing Magic of Chess : A Beginner's Guide With Grandmaster Maurice Ashley

Ashley, Maurice/ Angelov, Denis (ILT)

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Experience The Life-Changing Magic of Chess, a beginner's guide with secrets from Grandmaster Maurice Ashley! After making history as the chess world's first Black Grandmaster, Maurice Ashley went on to become a three-time national...

An interactive, visual introduction to the rules and wonders of chess written by a Grandmaster. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Beyond the Isle of the Lost

De La Cruz, Melissa

Paper Book

Filled with humor and adventure, this addition to the New York Times best-selling series explores a madcap prequel to Disney's Descendants: The Rise of Red, set in Wonderland. Fall down the rabbit hole... For Red, growing up in Wonderland...

A new Isle of the Lost adventure set in the world of Disney's Descendants. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Code Name Kingfisher

Kessler, Liz

Paper Book

"A stirring story that will give any reader a boost of bravery in the face of adversity." --Booklist A young girl learns of her grandmother and great-aunt's involvement in the Dutch Resistance during World War II in this "intense story, gorgeously told" (School...

A modern girl learns about World War II through family history, offering readers additional insight into a historical period best known through Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Always Anthony

Libenson, Terri

Paper Book

The eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school. Friends. Bullies. MIDDLE SCHOOL Anthony is TPFW (Too Popular...

A new graphic novel hybrid book exploring bullying from Terri Libenson's bestselling Emmie & Friends series. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 3-5)

Plain Jane and the Mermaid

Brosgol, Vera

Paper Book

Eisner Award Winner A New York Times Best Children's Books of the Year An NPR Best Book of the Year From Anya's Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic graphic novel that flips every fairy tale you know on its head!...

A fractured-fairy tale inspired by Slavic folklore by a Portland-based Russian American graphic novelist. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Curveball

Cartaya, Pablo/ Rivas, Miguel Diaz (ILT)

Paper Book

Roller Girl meets Cardboard Kingdom in this original, contemporary graphic novel for kids, from the New York Times best-selling and award-winning author of A Hero's Guide to Summer Vacation, Pablo Cartaya, in partnership with New York Times best-selling...

A middle school athlete rekindles her love of baseball by getting involved with LARPing (Live Action Role Playing) after an injury sidelines her for the summer. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Upstaged (a Graphic Novel)

Easter, Robin

Paper Book

★ "Sharply written and evocative" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "This theater camp has plenty of captivating drama both on stage and off!" --Kayla Miller, New York Times bestselling creator of the Click graphic novel series ...

A nonbinary middle schooler attends their beloved performing arts camp for the last time in this story of friendship, crushes, and drama--on and off stage. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

The Brinkley Yearbooks 2 : Tryouts

Sax, Sarah

Paper Book

It's warm-up time in the bestselling Brinkley Yearbook graphic novel series! Will Alexandra make the cut and help the historically boys baseball team defend their nine-year championship streak? "A thoughtful celebration of teamwork, told with heart and humor. This book...

After aging out of Little League, a middle schooler becomes the first girl on her school's championship baseball team in this tie-in to Picture Day. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Horses!

Gibbons, Gail

Paper Book

From #1 science writer for kids Gail Gibbons, learn the latest facts about horses in this updated introduction to everyone's dream pet-the horse! No other animal has captured people's imaginations or changed their lives as has the horse. Their grace, strength, and beauty have...

Holiday House continues to republish updated editions of Gail Gibbons beloved preschool nonfiction books, this one featuring one of our most popular topics: horses. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Solstice : Around the World on the Longest, Shortest Day

Breach, Jen.

Paper Book

Explore the daily lives of children around the world through through the lens of a single, special day in June, the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere and the shortest in the southern hemisphere. The rising and setting of the Sun is one of the few truly common...

Explore summer solstice traditions around the world as we approach the longest day of the year. (Children's Nonfiction Age 3-7)

Superdads!

Harper, Jamie/ Lang, Heather/ Harper, Jamie (ILT)

Paper Book

Raising babies in the wild is a mighty big job, but these super animal dads are up to the task! Packed with cool facts in a fun comics format. It's wild out there for baby animals, but nature's superdads can handle it all. A great horned owl dad brings home tasty prey to his nest...

A book about the many ways dads of the animal kingdom take care of their young, perfect for Father's Day. (Children's Nonfiction Age 3-7)

The Bee Mother

Huson, Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D.

Paper Book

Learn about the life cycles of different kinds of bees in this enlightening picture book. As flowers and trees begin to bud and bloom, Nox Ap, the bee mother, emerges from her winter sleep. To the Gitxsan, she is nature's gardener. Without her hard work as a pollinator, we could not enjoy...

A Gitxsan author provides an Indigneous understanding of the honeybee's role in Pacific Northwest ecosystems. Be sure to check out the other books in the series, include The Grizzly Mother, The Eagle Mother, and The Sockeye Mother. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Your Vote Matters : How We Elect the Us President

Katzman, Rebecca/ Duda, Ellen (ILT)

Paper Book

This engaging and comprehensive illustrated guide will answer all kids' questions about how the president is elected! There's never been a timelier moment for kids to learn the importance of voting. Your Vote Matters walks readers through all the ins and outs of voting in America --...

As the Election Cycle heats up, new books on voting are hitting the shelves--perfect for starting family conversations about American democracy. (Children's Nonfiction Age 7-10)

When forests burn : the story of wildfires in America

Marrin, Albert

Paper Book

A fascinating look at the most destructive wildfires in American history, the impact of climate change, and what we're doing right and wrong to manage forest fire, from a National Book Award finalist. Perfect for young fans of disaster stories and national history. A...

As forest fires worsen across the US, kids are increasingly asking difficult questions about what's happening and why. A great scientific overview to help young readers understand this dangerous phenomenon. (Children's Nonfiction Age 11-14)

Remember my story : a girl, a Holocaust survivor, and a friendship that made history

Sarnowski, Claire

Paper Book

Told through "moments of despair, heartbreak, laughter, and triumph" (Kirkus), this "inspiring" (Booklist) and "hopeful" (School Library Journal) memoir tells the true story of how a modern teen girl and her Holocaust-survivor friend fought against hate to create change. ...

The true story of Oregon teenager Claire Sarnowski's friendship with Holocaust survivor Alter Wiener, and how it resulted in the passage of Oregon SB 664 in 2019 mandating Holocaust & Genocide Education in Oregon schools. (Children's Nonfiction Age 8-12)

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Children's New Books | May 2024