Children's New Books | August 2025

Updated July 16, 2025
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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Eggs, Please!
Chepusova, Cheryl Yau
Paper Book
From "Egg" to Z--crack open a global culinary adventure for babies and toddlers! This adorable, plate-shaped alphabet board book from the author of Noodles, Please! introduces your youngest reader to the alphabet in a delightful and tasty journey across 20 different...

A follow-up to Noodles, Please! featuring another favorite food: eggs. (Board Books Age 0-2)

Fantastic Feelings
Dahl, Roald.
A first book about emotions and feelings from beloved author Roald Dahl! Feelings are funny things. We all have different ones every day! Don't bottle up a feeling. It can help you learn and grow! This first feelings book is perfect...

A possibly polarizing introduction to feelings based on the popular British children's author's books. (Board Book Age 0-2)

A SENSE OF RED
Riggs, Kate
As children experience the world around them, they often focus on what they can feel, see, smell, taste, and hear--but also on how their bodies find balance and maintain awareness of their surroundings. Sometimes these sensory inputs may even be associated with or described by certain colors. This...

Use all five senses to explore a color in this beautifully-illustrated board book. (Board Book Age 0-2)

ADA and the Goat
Aubrey, Heidi
Ada doesn't need the goat. She doesn't want the goat. So why isn't she happy when it leaves? When Ada leaves town and moves into a fixer-upper cottage on a hill, she can't wait to settle into a life of peace and quiet. She'll wear a soft gray coat and grow perfect red apples, and...

A modern classic for fans of Miss Rumphius. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

It's corn picking time!
Esbaum, Jill
Hop in the tractor and ride along with a corn farmer in this rhyming read-aloud full of things that clack, whoosh, and roll! It's corn-picking time, and the farmer has all her tools ready! The cornhead gobbles the stalks. The spreader spits out chaff. The grain wagon fills with...

A harvest story and vehicle story all in one! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Aggie and the Ghost
Forsythe, Matthew/ Forsythe, Matthew (ILT)
A New York Magazine Best New Book for Kids A LitHub Most Anticipated Children's Book of 2025 A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year "This might be a...

Another beautifully-illustrated story from the author of Mina and Pokko and the Drum. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Rosemary long ears
Ghahremani, Susie
A little mess turns out to be a lot of fun in this delightful adventure starring Rosemary and her very long ears--for fans of Harry the Dirty Dog and Pretzel. Join Rosemary on a walk through her neighborhood with her best friend. There...

A sweet story about a long-eared dachshund from the author of Stack the Cats. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Over and Under the Coral Reef
Messner, Kate
Paper Book
Discover the colorful wonder of the Caribbean in this fascinating and beautiful exploration of the coral reef from the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of the beloved Over and Under series! Part of the...

A new Over and Under story from Kate Messner. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

I am strong!
Parr, Todd
Paper Book
A humorous and heartfelt celebration of all the ways to be strong from New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr. With his colorful illustrations, playful humor, and inclusive storytelling, beloved author Todd Parr has long been a favorite among...

A new Todd Parr book about the many different ways to be strong. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

How to Catch Bigfoot
Walstead, Alice/ Elkerton, Andy (ILT)
Paper Book
From the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling How to Catch series comes a new outdoor adventure--do YOU have what it takes to catch BIGFOOT?   Join the How to Catch Kids on a camping trip of epic proportions: Bigfoot is on the loose, and the search for Sasquatch is on! But...

The How to Catch series goes in search of one of Oregon's most popular mythical creatures. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Bob the Vampire Snail
Zuill, Andrea
In this hilarious and heartwarming picture book, join Bob the vampire snail as he embraces his unique love of tomatoes, discovers new and peculiar sleeping talents, and forms an unexpected friendship. "A work that young readers can sink their teeth into." --Publishers...

Absurd and endearing with an A+ title. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Elvis & Romeo Go to Dog School
Davis, Jacky/ Soman, David (ILT)
Elvis and Romeo go to dog school in the first book in the charming Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from the bestselling creators of Ladybug Girl. Elvis and Romeo are at their first day of dog school! Romeo already knows how to chase. Elvis already knows how to stay and...

A new Early Reader series from the author of Ladybug Girl. (Early Reader Level 2)

Rabbit & Bear : This Lake Is Fake
Gough, Julian.
Paper Book
It's Spring, but Rabbit is fed up because it's not as perfect as he thought. Now Rabbit and Bear are off to find a Perfect World in this story full of hope, friendship, and . . . an island made of chocolate? Rabbit is upset that Spring isn't all that he thought it would be...

A new Rabbit & Bear book! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Ash the Blaze Dragon
Mara, Maddy
Paper Book
We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! Ash is returning to the Magic Forest, with her friends Maya and Eloise. There, they are able to turn into amazing Fire Dragons and use their special powers to protect the creatures there. The Chaos Queen is still determined to take over the...

New Dragon Girls! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Magic of the wizard dragonA Branches Book
West, Tracey
Paper Book
In the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series perfect for newly independent readers, Drake and Worm battle the powerful Wizard Dragon! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed...

New Dragon Masters! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramon and El Cucuy: An Illustrated Chapter Book
Barba Higuera, Donna
Paper Book
A young monster befriends the human child he's been assigned to scare in this spooky-funny chapter book debut from Newbery Medal-winning author Donna Barba Higuera, with illustrations throughout by Juliana Perdomo It's a monster's ancient duty to inflict...

The characters from Newbery Medalist Higuera's popular picture book series make their chapter book debut. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Dream
O'Connor, Barbara
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller! The highly anticipated follow up to Wish, which has spent six years on the New York Times bestseller list and is beloved by over two million readers. Dream follows a small...

A country music-themed tie-in to a recent OBOB favorite, Wish. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Pirates of the Caribbean
Pearson, Ridley
New York Times bestselling author of the Kingdom Keepers series is back with a Disney-inspired chapter book adventure! Ten-year-old Gemma wishes everything could stay the same, but that's impossible after her mother accepts a new job at the Disney Parks in Orlando....

A new series exploring popular rides from Disneyland and Disney World from the author of Kingdom Keepers. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Dream on
Hale, Shannon/ Cespedes, Marcela (ILT)
Paper Book
Dream On is the perfect gift for young readers, especially fans of graphic novels, friendship stories, and hopeful, inspiring reads. "If you have Raina-obsessed readers in your life who have read the "Smile" books, as well as her two stand-alone graphic novels, "Drama"...

A new graphic novel from the beloved and bestselling author of Real Friends and Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Transformers Worst Bot Ever : Meet Ballpoint
Smith, Brian/ Marz Jr. (ILT)
Paper Book
He's the littlest Decepticon with the biggest dreams to take down the Autobots - Meet BALLPOINT in Transformers: Worst Bot Ever, a new adventure graphic novel for young readers! The Decepticons are known for being bad...but Ballpoint is truly the worst -the biggest failure of...

A new Transformers graphic novel from the author of Officer Clawsome, Lobster Cop. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
Tarshis, Lauren.
Paper Book
  A beautifully rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by...

A new graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling I Survived series. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Grin
Gillespie, D. W. (Novelist)
Full of chills and twists, a twelve-year-old boy is thrilled that he'll get to play endless games at his family's arcade, but soon realizes he's in the fight of his life when he's forced to save himself and his possessed Uncle from a sinister video game. Danny is spending a week...

A great choice for readers eagerly awaiting Season 5 of Stranger Things this fall. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

LILAC AND THE SWITCHBACK
Jensen, Cordelia
A riveting middle grade novel in verse for any kid who has ever felt unwanted, uncomfortable, or unsure of where they fit in. Lilac has lived with her aunt, uncle, and cousin ever since her mom died. She already feels like an "extra" member of a family that doesn't have enough...

A teen caught in a messy family situation finds support from a hiking club in this novel in verse. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

SUGAR SHACK
Knisley, Lucy
Paper Book
In the final volume of the bestselling Peapod Farm series, a city kid turned country girl whose life has been changing nonstop is settling into her new place in the family--only for unexpected drama to strike between sisters. "Like [Raina] Telgemeier, [Lucy] Knisley has a...

The third installment in Lucy Knisley's Peapod Farm series, loosely based on her adolescence in upstate New York. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

I witnessed : the Lizzie Borden story
Kraatz, Jeramey
Charlie witnesses a murder at his next-door neighbor Lizzie Borden's house, but will anyone believe what he saw For fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales but with a true crime twist, read about Lizzie Borden's trial of the century in this I Witnessed graphic novel.<...

A new series for middle school fans of the I Survived series. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Brinkley Yearbooks, Vol. 3 School Dance
Sax, Sarah.
Paper Book
The beloved characters from the bestselling Brinkley Yearbook graphic novel series are getting ready to brave the most intimidating event of all time- the middle school dance! Easier said than done for Milo, who is convinced he can't dance because he's cursed. ONE OF...

A new Brinkley Yearbook graphic novel featuring a staple of the middle school social scene: the school dance. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

CONSIDER THE BIRDS
Grant, Jennifer/ Swaney, Julianna (ILT)
Paper Book
Book 1 of the Consider series, a new picture book series celebrating nature and inviting gratitude. On a spring day at the birdfeeder, ONE blue jay dives down from way up high, shouting: "Eat! Eat! Eat!" TWO mourning doves scout for seeds on the ground....

A Biblically-based, nature-themed counting book for Christian readers to celebrate God's creation. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Wanda Hears the Stars: A Blind Astronomer Listens to the Universe
Hansen, Amy S
A nonfiction picture book biography of astrophysicist Wanda Diaz Merced and how losing her sight didn't stop her from studying the stars. An inspiring true story of a woman scientist of color that's a riveting intersectional read for STEM fans ages 6-9. Growing up in...

A new "women in STEM" biography. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

The best kids cookbook : 60 fun and simple recipes to get kids cooking
Kartes, Danielle
Get kids cooking delicious food, learning key skills, building confidence, and having fun with this all-new recipe collection from Danielle Kartes, author and chef, known from her appearances on the Kelly Clarkson show and TODAY show. Danielle believes in real food for real...

One of several new children's cookbooks to help young chefs hone their skills on approachable recipes. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

The invisible parade
Bardugo, Leigh
Paper Book
★ Winner of the Pura Belpré Award Honor for Illustration!★ ★ A National Bestseller!  ★ The picture book debut from #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo and World Fantasy...

A Día de Muertos story by the author of the bestselling Grishaverse novels. (Holiday Book Age 4-8)


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