Some of our favorite books that hit the shelves this month.
Accurate illustrations based on real cars should enthrall detail-oriented young readers who know their vehicles. (Board Book Age 0-3)
A great tool for soothing the intense emotions of a toddler tornado. (Board Book Age 0-3)
Nature-based book of animal names by an Indigenous Pacific Northwest author. (Board Book Age 0-3)
Jan Brett + Alice in Wonderland = instant classic. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A new installment in a favorite picture book series featuring the exploits of anthropomorphic breakfast food. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A penguin who gets tired of cold fish sets out on a globetrotting adventures that introduces him to the many types of flavors our tongues can sense. A great choice for teaching kids about their tastebuds and subtly encouraging picky eaters to consider trying new things. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
When parents ask us for our easiest Level 1 books, I always recommend the I Like to Read series of fun, engaging, and simple books. And most of them, including this new Ethan Long title, are funny as well! (Early Reader Level 1)
This look at contemporary Indigenous communities on reservations across North America is a great choice for Native American Heritage Month. (Early Reader Level 4)
Already a master of comedic picture books and early readers, a veteran author-illustrator brings his talents to the beginning graphic novel realm. (Early Reader Graphic Novel)
A new book for younger readers from Irish author Eoin Colfer, author of the popular Artemis Fowl series for young teens readers. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)
Magic Treehouse meets I Survived in this new series for newly independent readers. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)
Is it even a Bridging Graphic Novel if its protagonists aren\'t a somewhat-unlikely animal duo? Narwhal & Jelly, Pizza & Taco...Gnome & Rat! (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)
Another beloved children\'s series comes to an end with the final Mr. Lemoncello book. (Children\\\'s Fiction Grades 3-5)
The author of the popular series Whatever After and Upside Down Magic has teamed up with other bestselling children\'s author for a series about a wish-granting bracelets that gets passed between girls across the country. The newest installment features beloved Pakistani-American author Hena Khan. (Children\\\'s Fiction Grades 3-5)
Children\'s literature great Jane Yolen explores the ways different religious and cultural groups celebrate light in the darkest days of the year. A fun supplement to the Winter Solstice displays set up in the Children\'s Room this month! (Children\\\'s Holiday Book Age 4-8)
It\'s the day many, many kids have been waiting for...the first full-color graphic novel adaptation of Last Kids on Earth!(Children\\\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
An adorable manga-style cat solves mysteries. (Children\\\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
An award-winning author uses sequential art to introduce young readers to poetry in this ground-breaking graphic novel. (Children\\\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
A new Disney adventures series perfect for Descendents fans. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
Bittersweet news, y\'all: this is the last Bad Guys book. Savor it! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)
A new novel in the classic German fantasy adventure series hits the shelves in the US at last! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
An ordinary girl in a magical world related her everyday adventures in this full-color graphic novel hybrid. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
A funny, relatable story about literally standing out in middle school. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
A graphic novel memoir set during the summer of Jaws, a great choice for fans of the classic movie as well as the kids-on-bikes era popularized by Stranger Things. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
In this follow up to her memoir exploring OCD, Katie is back with a story about growing up and first crushes. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
A follow up to The Tryout, Christina Soontornvat\'s memoir about trying out for the middle school cheerleading team, is finally here! A great choice for young readers interested in cheer, which isn\'t a common book topic despite the popularity of the sport. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
A relatable graphic novel memoir about being a \"weird\" kid. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
Go beyond \"Old MacDonald\" in this nonfiction book full of facts and information about domesticated animals. (Children\\\'s Nonfiction Age 4-8)
A nonfiction book about camouflage that adds an interactive seek and find element, perfect for fans of I Spy and Where\'s Waldo. (Children\\\'s Nonfiction Age 4-8)
For young kids who can\'t get enough dinosaur content, these short stories make perfect bedtime reading. (Children\\\'s Nonfiction Age 4-8)
An ode to service animals and other working dogs, full of colorful photos and preschool-friendly text. (Children\\\'s Nonfiction Age 4-8)
One of several new Hanukkah books hitting the shelves this month. (Children\\\'s Holiday Book Age 4-8)
Two award-winning authors team up in this story about North Pole animals coming together to give Santa his first Christmas celebration. Our holiday picture books go fast, especially as we get closer to Christmas, so place those holds now! (Children\\\'s Holiday Book Age 4-8)
A new First Cat in Space book from Caldecott Honor author Mac Barnett. (Children\\\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)