Children's New Books | February 2025 | LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County)

The ABCs of Spring

Howarth, Jill

Paper Book

Don't miss this delightful ABC board book that celebrates the season of spring from veteran children's book creator Jill Howarth! A is for ants hiking the Alps. B is for bunnies biking to baseball practice. C is for chipmunks camping with caterpillars. ...

With a sweet art style inspired by vintage Golden Book illustrations, this alphabet book is a great introduction to the season for little ones experiencing it for the first time. (Board Book Age 0-2)

Your Farm

Klassen, Jon

Paper Book

"A simultaneously empowering and instructive bedtime tale." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From the incomparable Jon Klassen, one in a trio of companion board books for the youngest of children This is your sun. It is coming up for...

The Caldecott Medalist and author of I Want My Hat Back makes his board book debut this month. (Board Book Age 0-2)

Rick Kotani's 400 Million Dollar Summer

Brown, Waka T.

Paper Book

Oregon Book Award-winning author Waka T. Brown hits a home run in this middle grade novel about a baseball-obsessed twelve-year-old who moves to Oregon to help his grandfather--an elusive old man with a shrouded past--but ends up learning unexpected truths about his family and how...

An Oregon-set tie in to Dream, Annie, Dream by OBOB author Waka T. Brown. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Shark Girl

Beaton, Kate

Paper Book

An Indie Bestseller! A laugh-out-loud picture book from bestselling comics creator Kate Beaton about a brave shark girl bent on revenge after a greedy fishing captain messes with her waters - perfect for fans of We Don't Eat Our Classmates. ...

We are big fans of The Princess and the Pony here at OCPL and the Youth Services Librarians are looking forward to a new picture book from Kate Beaton! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Little Freddie Two Pants : The Dog With Too Many Pants

Daywalt, Drew/ Cummins, Lucy Ruth (ILT)

Paper Book

A laugh-out-loud funny picture book about a dog who doesn't know how many pairs of pants to wear (or where to wear them!) by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. One pair of pants? Two pairs? Three? How many pants should Little...

Few things are funnier than a dog wearing pants, especially when that dog was created by the same mind that brought us The Day the Crayons Quit. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Bruce Saves the Planet: A Disney Planet Possible Book

Higgins, Ryan T.

Paper Book

From unwitting mother to unwitting . . . environmental activist? Save the planet with #1 New York Times best-selling author-illustrator Ryan T. Higgins's beloved Mother Bruce. Bruce was a bear who liked to be by himself. But that wasn't easy for him, as mother...

A new Mother Bruce book about being an environmental steward, just in time for Earth Day (Picture Book Age 4-8).

Cranky Makes a Friend

Tran, Phuc/ Oswald, Pete (ILT)

Paper Book

In this second picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed picture book author Phuc Tran's bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew. ...

Mother Bruce meets I'm Dirty in this new series about a grumpy construction crane. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Good golden sun

Wenzel, Brendan

Paper Book

From the bestselling and award-winning creator of They All Saw a Cat comes a bold and playful exploration of how the sun touches all life on earth--perfect for celebrating Earth Day! Good golden sun, there is much we'd like to know! Are you...

A book about all the ways the sun shapes our lives from the Caledcott Medal-winning author/illustrator of They All Saw a Cat. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Me and Other Bunnies

Willems, Mo

Paper Book

Mo Willems, #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author-illustrator creates a hare-larious picture book about bunnies. There are ME bunnies. There are YOU bunnies. There are US bunnies . . . and WE bunnies . . . and THEM...

New Mo Willems! No other explanation needed. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

A fairy finds her song

Jackson, Bea

Paper Book

A fairy searches for her special skill in this enchanting Level 1 Ready-to-Read in the Fairies Welcome series from New York Times bestselling illustrator Bea Jackson. Every fairy has a talent except Lily...or so she thinks. Her human friend, Willow, knows how special Lily...

A modern fairy story for beginning readers with enchanting illustrations. (Early Reader Level 2)

Bear and Bird : The Stick and Other Stories

Jarvis/ Jarvis (ILT)

Paper Book

Is there ever such a thing as being too considerate? It's another comedy of errors in this fourth set of stories featuring Jarvis's lovable duo. "Bird, why are you blowing in my face?" said Bear. "I'm just stretching my cheeks," said Bird. "Important...

More charming stories in this early reader series about friends Bear and Bird, great for independent reading and readalouds alike. (Early Reader Level 4)

What's cooking?

Michaels, Patty

Paper Book

From ingredient origins to tasty desserts, spend time in the kitchen with kids from around the world in this nonfiction Level 2 Ready-to-Read series with relatable and fun facts, playful illustrations, and interactive backmatter. What's cooking? Learn how ingredients from across...

A beginning introduction to food and cooking for budding chefs. (Early Reader Level 3)

Meet the Boxcar Children

Warner, Gertrude Chandler.

Paper Book

The Alden children were searching for a home-and found a life of adventure! Beloved by generations of families, the first book in the Boxcar Children series--adapted into this Step 2 leveled reader-is full of wholesome fun, perfect for children who are learning to read simple sentences....

An adaptation of the popular chapter book series for younger readers. (Early Reader Level 2)

Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies

McDonald, Megan

Paper Book

"[A] joyful tale of learning to believe in oneself and rejoicing in magic both grandiose and mundane."--Publishers Weekly From the beloved author of the Judy Moody and Stink series comes the first in a sparkling series of chapter books about a girl whose love for magic...

Magic Treehouse meets The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe in this modern fairy story from the author of Judy Moody. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Kitten Ninja : Braver Than Ever

Stubbings, Ellen

Paper Book

Kitten Ninja is back in three adorable new stories for comics-loving kids of all ages! Before he became Metro City's greatest defender, Cat Ninja was a cute and cuddly kitten facing tiny foes! In book 2 of this popular series, Kitten Ninja faces down a tall tower, takes on a...

A new Kitten Ninja graphic novel, perfect for fans of both kittens and ninjas! (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

Max in the Land of Lies: A Tale of World War II

Gidwitz, Adam

Paper Book

Instant New York Times bestseller! USA Today bestseller! "A heartrending masterpiece of middle-grade historical fiction.″ -Booklist, starred review "The whip-smart combination of intrigue and adventure along with thought-provoking...

The conclusion to last year's popular World War II mystery from the author of A Tale Dark and Grimm. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

A wolf called Fire : a voice of the wilderness novel

Parry, Rosanne

Paper Book

A NATIONAL BESTSELLER "Sure to help readers reflect on where and how they fit into the world. Highly recommended."--School Library Journal "Another winner from a proven author."--Booklist The stand-alone companion to Rosanne Parry's New York Times bestseller A Wolf...

A companion to A Wolf Called Wander, based on the true story of wolves in the Oregon wildnerness. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Bad badgerA Love Story

Wood, Maryrose

Paper Book

For fans of Odder and Skunk and Badger comes a heartwarming story of an unlikely friendship between a gull and a badger. Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming...

A sweet animal friendship story for fans of Heartwood Hotel and classics like The Wind in the Willows. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Almost Sunset

Algarmi, Wahab

Paper Book

In a contemporary middle grade graphic novel debut that Gene Luen Yang calls "funny, endearing, and an intimate look at a Muslim family," Almost Sunset follows a young Muslim American boy during Ramadan as he finds the balance between his family traditions and his secular middle school life....

A tween boy tries to balance his commitments to his faith and his soccer team as he fasts during Ramadan. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Sea Legs

Bakes, Jules

Paper Book

Set sail for adventure! Dive in to this hilarious and moving middle grade graphic memoir about friendship, growing up, and life at sea. Janey's family is about to set sail for the adventure of a lifetime! The only problem? Janey must leave her school, her life, her best friend, the entire...

Based on the author's experiences living on a ship for a year as a young teen. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

How to Draw a Secret

Chang, Cindy/ Chang, Cindy (ILT)

Paper Book

OUTSTANDING COMICS AWARD, ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table ALA NOTABLE BOOK For fans of Raina Telgemeier's Sisters and Jen Wang's Stargazing comes the empowering autobiographical story of a young Taiwanese American artist struggling to find her...

A great graphic novel memoir to hand to young artists! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Investigators 3 : Agents of S. U. I. T

Green, John Patrick/ Hastings, Christopher/ Lewis, Pat (ILT)

Paper Book

"When I'm faced with a Pilkey fan looking to branch out, this graphic novel is the first book I reach for... If eight books aren't enough, the spinoff series, Agents of S.U.I.T., continues the fun." ―The New York Times More than four million copies in print!<...

New Investigators! A must-read for Dog Man fans looking for similarly silly hijinks. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Crumble (a Graphic Novel)

McClaren, Meredith

Paper Book

A heartfelt and magic-filled graphic novel for fans of Sheets and Real Friends about baking, friendship, and feeling every kind of emotion--no matter the flavor. Emily, her mom, and her aunt Gina have a very special magical power: They can bake emotions into the...

Instead of eating her feelings after her aunt's unexpected death, Emily breaks her family's cardinal rule and bakes her grief into a crumble--with disastrous effects. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Purranormal Activity

Tysoe, Alina/ Tysoe, Alina (ILT)

Paper Book

Poppy the puptective goes paw to paw with a poltergeist in this second silly book in a graphic chapter book series perfect for fans of InvestiGators and Narwhal and Jelly. When a new neighbor moves into the house next door, Poppy the puptective couldn't be more uninterested. She...

A silly graphic novel mystery perfect for 2nd & 3rd grade readers. Also, that title! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Hilo. The Great Space Iguana Book 11, The great space iguana

Winick, Judd

Paper Book

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * When a space iguana shows up in D.J.'s backyard, it turns out it's D.J. who might be the key to saving the universe in this hilarious New York Times bestselling graphic novel series that's "an action-packed page-turner with heart" (Dav Pilkey, author of Dog Man...

A new Hilo! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Away

Freeman, Megan E.

Paper Book

A group of children investigate the threat that prompted large-scale evacuations in this "solid and engrossing" (Booklist) companion novel to the New York Times bestselling Alone told in multiple POVs. After an imminent yet unnamed danger forces people across...

A companion to the popular novel in verse Alone. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

London calling

Ponti, James

Paper Book

In this sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies stages a rescue in Rome in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne. Cairo, the newest member of...

New City Spies! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

King Alfred and the ice coffin

Crossley-Holland, Kevin

Paper Book

The illustrious creators of Arthur, the Always King return with a tale within a tale, focused on a heroic West Saxon king who championed the power of storytelling. When Wulfstan, an intrepid ninth-century sailor, arrives at King Alfred's court, he soon enchants the king...

A graphic novel inspired by early medieval English history with strong fantasy adventure vibes. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Sweet Valley Twins 5: Sneaking Out

Pascal, Francine.

Paper Book

The Sweet Valley Twins are ready to rock out as the hottest band comes to town...too bad they don't have permission to go! Will they sneak out to dance the night away or will it all fall apart? Find out in the next installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!

New Sweet Valley Twins graphic novel! (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Mostly What God Does Is Love You

Guthrie, Savannah/ Huff, Morgan (ILT)

Paper Book

Mostly what God does is love you. What if we shared this simple, beautiful, Biblical truth with our children from the youngest of ages--how different would we be How wonderfully could this shape our perspectives from childhood on, knowing that the God who made all the wonders...

A new Biblical picture book for Christian families to share with young children. (Nonfiction Ages 4-8)

Your Money and the World : How to Spend, Save, Donate and Invest Sustainably

Lacolomb, Naiade

Paper Book

Winner of the SKBI Prize for Sustainable Finance Literacy as part of the Money Awareness and Inclusion Awards (MAIA). Nominated for the De Rives en Pages Environmental Literature Award. A sustainable investment expert helps young readers understand how money works-...

This has been a good year for books to help kids learn to make smart choices about money! This one focuses on saving and investment. (Children's Nonfiction Age 7-11)

The Big Book of Barf : A Spewnami of Sick Science, Hurled History, and Body Oddities

Simard, Remy

Paper Book

Did you know that there are glasses to prevent motion sickness...Or that astronauts can get "space sick"...This hilarious and wacky illustrated book is jam-packed with silly facts, crazy activities, and even recipes (Barf-day cake, anyone?) that will have you learning all about the fascinating...

Sometimes, kids have lots of questions about gross stuff that adults don't know how to answer--and sometimes, capitalizing on a kid's fascination with gross stuff is an entry into a lesson on the digestive system. (Children's Nonfiction Age 10-14)

Crack Goes the Cascaron: An Eggcellent Not-Just-For-Easter Shellebration!

Fajardo, Sara Andrea

Paper Book

Shell-abrate a joyous Latine tradition, with Toti and his family in this upbeat bilingual story, hatched in time for Easter. What are cascarones- Cascarones are empty egg shells that have been colored, filled with paper confetti, and sealed! The hunt is on to figure...

An any time of year story about cascarones, confetti-filled eggs part of Easter celebrations in many Latin American cultures. (Holiday Books Age 4-8)

We're Going on an Egg Hunt

Rozelaar, Angie

Sing along! A fun and festive Easter reimagining of the classic American folk song "We're Going on a Bear Hunt," made famous by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury. Three children are off on a hunt for the perfect Easter egg! But first they must get past the...

An Easter-themed take on the classic children's song. (Holiday Books Age 4-8)

The St. Patrick's Day alphabet

Saunders, Liz

Paper Book

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this fun introduction for kids ages 3 to 6. St. Patrick's Day is associated with leprechauns, shamrocks, and pots of gold, but there is so much more to this Irish holiday. What luck, then, that the St. Patrick's Day Alphabet is here to teach kids the...

An alphabet format introduces kids to the inns and outs of the Irish holiday. (Holiday Books Age 3-6)

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