Some new and exciting books that arrived at the library this month.
Byron Barton is a master of colorful, high-contrast art that appeals to babies and toddlers and this book covers all of your transportation bases, from buses to trains. (Board Book Age 0-2)
A silly song book from GOAT board book author/illustrator (and Grammy-nominated songwriter) Sandra Boynton. (Board Book Age 0-2)
Lunar New Year will be here soon! This picture book explains the history and traditions of one of the holiday\'s most iconic celebrations: the lion dance. (Holiday Book Age 4-8)
This sweet board book series uses daily routines to introduce young children to the language and customs of world cultures--including Ukraine! (Board Book Age 0-2)
With its magical forest setting and E.H. Shepherd-esque illustrations, this brand new book feels like a classic. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
An ode to the beauty of nature by Magnolia founder Joanna Gaines. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A new poem-in-picture-book-form from the inaugural National Youth Poet Laureate. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A math-themed picture book about division and remainders featuring a classroom full of adorable reindeer. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A new Storytelling Math book featuring maps and navigation. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A poem-in-picture-book form from the current US Poet Laureate highlighting the ways that nature survives in hidden pockets of our towns and cities. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
An antisocial wolf goes to extreme lengths to avoid his overly friendly neighbors in this hilarious Australian picture book. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A celebration of playing in nature, perfect for Oregonian kids who love exploring our forests, beaches, mountains, and rivers. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
A new Nat the Cat! These are great readalikes for Mo Willems\' Elephant & Piggie books. (Early Reader Level 1)
Several new Emma Every Day books came in this month! Kids love learning basic ASL as they read about Emma and her friends. (Early Reader Level 3)
Another new graphic novel series for beginning readers from I Can Read Comics, this one featuring arctic animals. (Early Graphic Novel Level 3)
A new installment in the Too Small Tola series by Nigerian author Atinuke. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)
Math + literacy = fun! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)
Another entry in the Dr. Seuss-inspired graphic novels for newly independent readers by master of madcap humor James Kochalka. (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)
New Pizza and Taco! (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)
The Bodega Cats series is so fun! Each book features a different kid who gets a cat. Told half from the kid\'s point of view and half from the cat\'s, both humans and felines end up helping each other. (Children\'s Fiction Grades 3-5)
A new American Girl Girl of the Year hits the shelves, just in time for the start of 2025. (Children\'s Fiction Grades 3-5)
The second book in the best-selling series by Lisa Yee and Dan Santat, featuring a bunch of kids from a school that secretly trains them to be crime-fighters. If you\'ve read your way through Spy School, give The Misfits a try! (Children\'s Fiction Grades 3-5)
A new full-color Bad Kitty graphic novel, huzzah! (Children\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
Woo hoo, a new PAWS book! Like The Baby-Sitters Club but starring a group of elementary school girls with a pet-sitting business. (Children\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
Whether they have a dyslexia diagnosis or not, nearly two thirds of kids struggle with reading. This story about the frustration that comes from struggling in school will be #relatablecontent for many elementary school students. (Children\'s Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
New Gordon Korman! His books are my number one recommendation for realistic, relatable stories for young teen boys. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
A new Pahua book from the Rick Riordan Presents imprints! For kids who\'ve read all of Rick Riordan\'s books, these hand-picked novels featuring folklore and myth from around the world are a great next step. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
Good grades are often required for students to participate in clubs and extracurriculars where their skills shine. But what happens when your poor grades are the result of a learning disability? (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
Like Meerkat Manor but in book form. Am I the only one who things meerkats are inherently hilarious? (Children\'s Nonfiction Age 7-10)
A guide to navigating peer pressure from a Christian perspective. (Children\'s Nonfiction Age 3-7)
A beautifully-illustrated guide to gnomes, perfect for fans of Little Witch Hazel. (Children\'s Nonfiction Age 3-7)
We talk to children a lot about individual feelings, but what about those times when you feel multiple feelings at once? A great exploration of different types of mixed feelings we can have. (Parenting Book Age 4-8)
