Children's New Books | November 2024

Some of our favorite books that hit the shelves this month.

Updated October 17, 2024
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Ford : colors.
Degennaro, Gabriella
Learn about different colors with Ford cars and trucks in this sturdy board book! Young readers will learn about different colors by finding bright red trucks, fun yellow cars, and more in this fun and sturdy board book.

Accurate illustrations based on real cars should enthrall detail-oriented young readers who know their vehicles. (Board Book Age 0-3)

Feel Calm: ; An Invisible Things Book
Pizza, Andy J.
Paper Book
From the creators of the New York Times bestseller​ Invisible Things, this hands-on board book leads toddlers on a whimsical and reassuring journey from chaos to calm.  When you feel wound up, how do you get the knots out?...

A great tool for soothing the intense emotions of a toddler tornado. (Board Book Age 0-3)

A Flock of Seagulls, a Chorus of Frogs
Vickers, Roy Henry
Paper Book
Learn fun names for animal groups of the West Coast with a sturdy board book featuring the illustrations of Indigenous artist Roy Henry Vickers. Bright blocks of colour and tactile embossed pages bring the natural world of the wild West Coast to life. Accompanied by a rhythmic,...

Nature-based book of animal names by an Indigenous Pacific Northwest author. (Board Book Age 0-3)

Alice in a winter wonderland
Brett, Jan
Paper Book
A striking rendition of Alice in Wonderland transported to a shimmering Alaskan tundra, in Jan Brett's rich signature style. When Alice spies a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hippity-hopping down a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier, she knows she must follow...

Jan Brett + Alice in Wonderland = instant classic. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Attack of the scones
Funk, Josh
Paper Book
In the sixth adventure of the Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast series, our delectable rhyming fridge friends face an out-of-this-world invasion--perfect for fans of The Food Group series. It's just about time for Baron von...

A new installment in a favorite picture book series featuring the exploits of anthropomorphic breakfast food. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Umami
Grant, Jacob
Paper Book
Umami, sick of cold fish, travels the world trying different and delicious food to bring back home for the other penguins to try. Umami is tired of eating cold fish. But fish is what the penguins eat. Fish for every meal and birthdays too. To find new exciting foods,...

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)

Pug hug
Long, Ethan
Paper Book
Meet Pug! He's energetic, excitable, and eager for his next adventure in this Guided Reading Level C story, perfect for beginning readers to read on their own. Yap! Yap! Yap! Welcome to Pug's world--where simple text meets adorable artwork, and young readers meet their new best...

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)

Reservation life today
Kristofic, Jim
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about the lives, culture and traditions of four American indigenous peoples, in this fact-filled nonfiction reader--carefully leveled to help children progress. What is life like on a reservation, and what can we learn...

This look at contemporary Indigenous communities on reservations across North America is a great choice for Native American Heritage Month. (Early Reader Level 4)

Dog Gets a Pet
Mack, Jeff
Paper Book
When Pony gives Dog a present, things quickly spiral out of control in this sweet and funny first book in a Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series from award-winning author-illustrator, Jeff Mack! Pony has a surprise for Dog--a pet rock! Dog would have preferred a T-Rex, or a...

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)

Beanie the Bansheenie
Colfer, Eoin/ Mccarthy, Steve (ILT)
Paper Book
A best-selling author and an award-winning illustrator join forces in a long-form picture book that turns a familiar myth of Irish folklore into a universal story of love, perseverance, and friendship against all odds. Banshees are well known to most of us as supernatural Irish...

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)

Wildfire rescue
Rajan, Rekha S.
Paper Book
The Disaster Squad is ready to save the day in this action-packed early chapter book series perfect for fans of the Magic Tree House series, or for kids who aren't quite ready to read I Survived! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line...

Magic Treehouse meets I Survived in this new series for newly independent readers. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Gnome and Rat: First Snow!: (A Graphic Novel)
Stohler, Lauren
Paper Book
There's snow place like home! Sausage-loving Gnome and pragmatic Rat are BACK and ready to hit the slopes in the third installment of this early graphic novel series. Gnome and Rat can't wait to hang out with Rat's family for Nest Fest! But a blizzard has hit and Gnome wants to...

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)

Mr. Lemoncello's Fantabulous Finale
Grabenstein, Chris.
Paper Book
Do you have what it takes to be the new owner of Mr. Lemoncello's epic gaming empire? Find out in this fantabulous finale to the beloved, New York Times Bestselling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series! Mr. Lemoncello's ENTIRE game-making empire is up for grabs! ...

Another beloved children\'s series comes to an end with the final Mr. Lemoncello book. (Children\\\'s Fiction Grades 3-5)

Like a Boss
Mlynowski, Sarah.
Paper Book
Pass the wishes on! This New York Times bestselling multi-author series is like American Girl with magic. In this installment, written by acclaimed authors Sarah Mlynowski and Hena Khan, the magic, wish-granting bracelet lands with a girl in Washington, D.C., who ends up...

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)

We celebrate the light
Yolen, Jane
Paper Book
A celebration of seven different winter holidays observed in the US and the traditions that unite them all. Diwali, Solstice, Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year are visually depicted in turn, accompanying a stunning, read-aloud text that speaks of the...

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)

The Last Kids on Earth : The Graphic Novel
Brallier, Max/ Churilla, Brian (ILT)
Paper Book
The original #1 New York Times bestselling The Last Kids on Earth is now a full-color graphic novel! Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a...

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)

Detective Beans : And the Case of the Missing Hat
Chen, Li
Paper Book
Meet Detective Beans, the best kitten detective in town, equipped with his tie, brown trench coat, and--GASP. It's gone! His detective hat is missing! Follow along to discover the charming, whimsical, and mysterious world of Detective Beans. Meet Detective Beans (just Beans for...

An adorable manga-style cat solves mysteries. (Children\\\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Beware the dragon and the nozzlewock : a graphic novel poetry collection full of surprising characters!
Madan, Vikram
Paper Book
A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Perfect for fans of Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein, award-winning author Vikram Madan's new poetry collection features delicious vocabulary, hilarious poems, and a full-color graphic novel format! Vikram Madan packs this...

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)

Bleakwatch Chronicles: Tinker Bell and the Lost City
Clark, Zack Loran
Paper Book
Tinker Bell makes a dazzling new debut in this exciting adventure series for middle grade readers! "This charming tale sparkles with wit, mystery, and pixie dust...Sure to enchant fairies and humans alike--and keep them guessing until the very last page!" --Jessica...

A new Disney adventures series perfect for Descendents fans. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The Bad Guys in One Last Thing (the Bad Guys #20)
Blabey, Aaron
Paper Book
Now a major motion picture! "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not in this New York Times<...

Bittersweet news, y\'all: this is the last Bad Guys book. Savor it! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Inkworld: The Color of Revenge (the Inkheart Series, Book #4)
Funke, Cornelia
Paper Book
Vengeance awaits in the follow up to the epic, award-winning, New York Times bestselling Inkheart trilogy by internationally acclaimed author Cornelia Funke. Five years after the events of Inkdeath, Meggie, Mo, and the people of Ombra lead peaceful lives, their fires warmed...

A new novel in the classic German fantasy adventure series hits the shelves in the US at last! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Nell of Gumbling: My Extremely Tiny Forest Adventure
Steinkellner, Emma
Paper Book
Nell of Gumbling and her diary are back! From the bestselling author of The Okay Witch comes another adventure from a twelve-year-old girl living an ordinary life in a magical land. Will an epically enchanted camping trip gone wrong...turn out fantastically right? Welcome...

An ordinary girl in a magical world related her everyday adventures in this full-color graphic novel hybrid. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Slouch
Wyman, Christina.
Paper Book
A USA Today bestseller perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier, Slouch is a funny and fresh middle-grade novel about a tall girl navigating friends, family, self-esteem, and boundaries. Stevie Crumb doesn't want to stand out. But when you're nearly five foot ten in...

A funny, relatable story about literally standing out in middle school. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Boy vs. Shark
Gilligan, Paul
Paper Book
In the summer of 1975, 10-year-old Paul Gilligan doesn't have a whole lot to worry about other than keeping his comic books untarnished, getting tennis balls off roofs and keeping up with the increasingly bold stunts of his best friend, David. And then Jaws comes to town. Suddenly everyone is...

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)

Turning twelve
Ormsbee, Kathryn
Paper Book
Turning twelve means big changes--first bra, first time babysitting, and a first crush not everyone will approve of . . . a pitch-perfect coming-of-age graphic novel from the creators of Growing Pangs. A BOOKPAGE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR "Twelve cheers for...

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)

The squadThe Squad
Soontornvat, Christina
Paper Book
Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. "Raw, candid, moving, and full of heart." -Betty C....

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)

Weirdo
Weaver, Tony
Paper Book
A Kirkus Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year A People Magazine<...

A relatable graphic novel memoir about being a \"weird\" kid. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Why Do Roosters Crow Early in the Morning? : A Book About Farm Animals
Beard, Jack/ Gomez, Jayri (ILT)
Paper Book
Have you ever wondered WHY farm animals do the things they do? Learn fun facts about some of your favorite  animals including pigs, ducks, sheep, roosters, chicks, and horses in this simple yet informative introduction to nonfiction. Featured animal questions: * Why...

Go beyond \"Old MacDonald\" in this nonfiction book full of facts and information about domesticated animals. (Children\\\'s Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Hide and Seek in Nature: Guess What It Is
Haraštová, Helena.
Paper Book
Embark on a captivating nature exploration with interactive cutouts and fold-out pages, unveiling the mysteries of perfectly hidden animals and plants in this engaging adventure for young readers. In Hide and Seek in Nature: Guess What It Is young explorers embark on a nature-filled...

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)

National geographic kids 5-minute dinosaur stories
National geographic Kids.
Paper Book
Travel back in time to unlock the secrets of the dinosaurs with these 12 fascinating true tales of prehistoric life! Join National Geographic on an expedition into the past to explore kids' favorite topic- dinosaurs! These dino-mite true tales are all the ideal length to be read...

For young kids who can\'t get enough dinosaur content, these short stories make perfect bedtime reading. (Children\\\'s Nonfiction Age 4-8)

When Dogs Work
Sinclair, Opal
Paper Book
Explore the very important jobs that dogs do every day with this photographic ode to working dogs. Through ice and snow, I run with my pack. Towing my friends Down the track. Preschoolers will explore adorable dogs and their jobs in this photographic celebration....

An ode to service animals and other working dogs, full of colorful photos and preschool-friendly text. (Children\\\'s Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Uri and the King of Darkness : A Hanukkah Story
Bait, Nati/ Ami, Carmel Ben (ILT)/ Kurshan, Ilana (TRN)
Paper Book
It's the first night of Hanukkah and Uri's dad is still not home. "What happened to Dad? Is he caught in the fray? Could it be that an elephant's blocking his way? Maybe the enemy soldiers attacked? Maybe, just maybe, he cannot get back?" While they wait for Dad's return, Uri and his...

One of several new Hanukkah books hitting the shelves this month. (Children\\\'s Holiday Book Age 4-8)

Santa's First Christmas
Barnett, Mac/ Smith, Sydney (ILT)
Paper Book
Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith team up for an unforgettable celebration of Christmas. We all know that Santa makes everyone's dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out that he needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit himself. Instead of letting Santa get right...

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)

The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip 3
Barnett, Mac/ Harris, Shawn (ILT)
Paper Book
Award-winning creators Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris are back with the third volume in the bestselling The First Cat in Space graphic novel series! Prepare to meet an evil paperclip, space dinos, and another adorable bunny. Mac & Shawn also reveal their tried-and-true method of scoring free...

A new First Cat in Space book from Caldecott Honor author Mac Barnett. (Children\\\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)


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