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

Let's Find Yaya and Boo on the Go!: A Hide-And-Seek Adventure

Knapp, Andrew

Paper Book

Cars, trucks, Yaya, and Boo! Play hide-and-seek with two lovable dogs and twelve exciting vehicles in Andrew Knapp's latest board book. Is that Yaya taking a ride on a fire truck, or Boo hiding in a boat? Can you spot the dogs taking a bus ride to school, or checking out a...

A seek and find book featuring real photos of adorable dogs. (Board Book Age 0-2)

Get ready for school!

Learning to get ready for school has never been more fun with Ms. Rachel and Sesame Street's Elmo in this sturdy, colorful board book! Based on the viral Sesame Street collaboration with YouTube phenomenon Ms. Rachel, emerging preschoolers will love learning the skills and...

Two of toddlers' favorite video stars, Ms Rachel and Elmo, prepare kids for their first day of school. (Board Book Age 0-2)

The Pigeon Won't Count to 10!

Willems, Mo

A counting adventure you WON'T want to miss, from bestselling and award-winning author Mo Willems. The Pigeon won't count to ten, and here's why: Reasonably reasonable reason #1: He doesn't want to! Practically...

Another adorable Pigeon board book from Mo Willems! (Board Book Age 0-2)

The pine cone's secret : a life cycle poem

Barnaby, Hannah Rodgers

Paper Book

Did you know a pine tree starts as a cone, turns into a gift, and can become a blanket? In this rhyming life cycle picture book, a pine cone becomes something new with each turn of the page, from a tower to a feast, from a magic trick to a Christmas tree. Extensive back matter on fun facts...

A nature-themed poem about one of the Pacific Northwest's most common sights: pine cones. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Billie Jean Peet, Athlete: A Picture Book

Beaty, Andrea

Paper Book

From Andrea Beaty and David Roberts, the #1 bestselling creators of Rosie Revere, Engineer and Ada Twist, Scientist, comes an empowering story about marching to the beat of your own drum and celebrating your unique talents Billie Jean Peet is the middle kid in a...

A new Questioneers book for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist and Rosie Revere, Engineer. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Fall Is for Beginnings

Larocca, Rajani/ Alwar, Abhi (ILT)

From Newbery Honor author Rajani LaRocca and critically acclaimed illustrator Abhi Alwar, an authentic celebration of friendship and finding your place in this back-to-school picture book and follow up to Summer Is for Cousins Ravi can't wait for the start of the new school year!...

A fall story following the kids from Rajani Larocca's delightful Summer Is for Cousins. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Night Flight

Moore, David Barclay

When a boy's dads are away, it takes a giant leap and night of adventure to bring them home. A tender dreamscape story from the author of Boyogi and the illustrator of We Could Fly. As a little boy's window glows warmly against the cold night, he gets tucked into...

A sweet bedtime story featuring a boy, a dinosaur, and his loving dads. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Besties for Eternity

O'Connor, Jane/ Preiss-Glasser, Robin (ILT)

Fancy Nancy makes a new friend and discovers the true meaning of friendship in this dazzling picture book from the New York Times bestselling duo Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser! For Nancy, a long weekend means fun, fun, and more fun with her best friend, Bree. But,...

A new Fancy Nancy! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

A snow day for Amos McGee

Stead, Philip Christian

A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten. Amos McGee, the friendly zookeeper, loves spending time with his good friends no matter the...

A third book in the Newbery Award-winning Amos McGee series! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

A Kiss for Little Bear

Minarik, Else Holmelund

Paper Book

An ALA Notable Children's Book and New York Times Best Illustrated Book, this beloved classic Little Bear story from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak celebrates the love between grandparent and grandchild. Little Bear is so pleased with the picture he has drawn that he...

A brand new edition of Else Holmelund Minarik's Little Bear books arrives at last. (Early Reader Level 4)

Two Ballerinas . . . and a Moose

Preller, James/ Burch, Abigail (ILT)

Moose dances like no one's watching in this second book in the Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from award-winning author James Preller! Moose wants to dance gracefully like the two ballerinas he meets. He may not have ballet slippers, but he will not give up! Find out how he makes...

Moose ballet more or less sells itself. (Early Reader)

Wally Mammoth and the Sled Race

Tabor, Corey R./ Webb, Dalton (ILT)

Wolf wants to win the sled race. He loves winning. Otto wants to win, too. Wally Mammoth is . . . not so sure. A giggle-inducing, unjacketed, lower-priced hardcover picture book about friendship and cupcakes that is perfect for emerging readers by multiple Geisel...

A new early reader from the beloved author of Fox the Tiger and Mel Fell. (Early Reader)

The fire-breathing duckling

Cammuso, Frank

This graphic novel for young readers ages 5 to 7 updates the story of an ugly duckling becoming a beautiful swan-but the odd duck out is actually a dragon! It's the classic ugly duckling tale-but this time around, the little one turns out not to be a swan, but a dragon. And when...

A dragon-themed twist on the classic fairy tale. (Early Reader Graphic Novel)

Mermaids and mix-ups

Barrows, Annie

Author: Berkeley, CA Illustrator: South Kortright, NY

A new Stella & Marigold book, a new series for younger readers by the author of Ivy + Bean. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

The Super-scary Sleepover

Quigley, Dawn/ Audibert, Tara (ILT)

There's no "brave" without "afraid"! Jo Jo is back to face her fears, in her own special way, in the fifth book in the beloved Jo Jo Makoons chapter book series. Spunky Ojibwe first-grader Jo Jo Makoons knows a lot about bravery and boldness. Her cat, Mimi, is very...

A new Jo Jo Makoons! Perfect for fans of Ramona Quimby and Junie B. Jones. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Troubling tonsils!

Reynolds, Aaron

Paper Book

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! "Beautiful to the eye and sure to delight younger horror enthusiasts" --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning Creepy...

Jasper Rabbit from Creepy Carrots, Creepy Pair of Underwear, and Creepy Crayon makes his chapter book debut. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Aquamanatee

Clanton, Ben

Calling all fans of Narwhal and Jelly, there's a new adventurous sea creature you gotta meet! From New York Times bestselling author, Ben Clanton comes AQUAMANATEE! Marlow the manatee isn't exactly superhero material. He sleeps a lot, eats a lot, toots a lot, and has never...

A new graphic novel from the Eisner Award-winning author of Narwhal and Jelly. (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

Chaos in the Cosmic Library

Angleberger, Tom.

It's nonstop goofy comedy as Two-Headed Chicken invades other books in this third graphic novel adventure from New York Times best-selling creator Tom Angleberger. Our zany hero, Two-Headed Chicken, has traveled the multiverse using the AstroCap and romped through the...

Tom Angleberger's zany sense of humor makes him a great choice for Dog Man fans. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Pocket Bear

Applegate, Katherine

Paper Book

Meet Pocket, created as a good luck charm for soldiers going into battle, whose bravery and loyalty lives on long after the war. From Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Odder and The One and Only Ivan. Thimble...

A new book from Katherine Applegate, the author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Lost Evangeline

DiCamillo, Kate/ Blackall, Sophie (ILT)

Paper Book

This captivating original fairy tale set in the world of The Puppets of Spelhorst and The Hotel Balzaar features an exclusive color illustration and gilded edges on the first printing. When a shoemaker discovers a tiny girl (as small as a mouse!) in his shop, he...

New Kate DiCamillo! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

The Picasso curse

Gutman, Dan

What would happen if you accidentally bought a doodle worth millions? Edwin Hodge finds out in this middle grade novel by Dan Gutman, bestselling author of My Weird School series. There were so many things Edwin Hodge didn't know when he paid $10 for a cool poster of Kobe Bryant...

A fun mystery for upper elementary readers from the author of My Weird School. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

The Last Resort

Kelly, Erin Entrada

Paper Book

The next evolution in storytelling from New York Times bestselling, Newbery Medal Winning author Erin Entrada Kelly! Twelve-year-old Lila has two goals for the summer: 1. Win back the friends who ditched her for being "too dramatic" 2. Stop being so dramatic ...

A spooky new novel from two-time Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Hulk Teach!

Brown, Jeffrey.

Paper Book

A hilarious original series filled with comics, mischief, and misadventure starring the Hulk! From the mind of New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown. Bruce Banner, AKA the Hulk, is a genius scientist and super hero whose rage-outs have led him to damage way too...

From the author of Jedi Academy comes a similar graphic novel about a classroom led by the Incredible Hulk. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Witches of Brooklyn: Curse and Reverse: (a Graphic Novel)

Escabasse, Sophie

Paper Book

A tween witch-in-training navigates the highs and lows of growing up in the bestselling graphic novel series that's "charming beyond belief" (Entertainment Weekly)! This time she must uncover a local witch playing with teens' emotions. Being a teenager is hard--and twelve...

A new Witches of Brooklyn! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Case Files

Green, John Patrick/ Behling, Steve/ Fenoglio, Chris (ILT)

Paper Book

FROM THE MEGA BESTSELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL SERIES Tackle tricky cases in this solve-along Investigators adventure, along with everyone's favorite sleuths Mango and Brash! Special agents Mango and Brash are back again, and this time they'll be...

New InvestiGators! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales 13 : 13 True Tales of Terror from American History

Hale, Nathan/ Hale, Nathan (ILT)

Paper Book

Author-illustrator Nathan Hale tells some of the spookiest stories in US history in Bones and Berserkers, the 13th book in the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novel series. Bones and Berserkers is the unlucky 13th book in the New York...

A new Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tale! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Big Nate 33 : No Harm Done

Peirce, Lincoln

Sixth grade renaissance man Nate Wright is bombastic, enthusiastic, and larger than life--it's why his friends call him "Big Nate." But behind the bravado, Nate is a faithful friend whose antics crack up his classmates, impart life lessons to readers, and bring a smile to comics fans everywhere.<...

New Big Nate! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Hurricane heist

Ponti, James

Paper Book

A New York Times bestseller! When a hurricane uncovers new information in a cold case, the Sherlock Society investigates a decades-old heist in this second book in the action-packed and funny Sherlock Society middle grade series from Edgar Award-winning author James...

A new mystery in the Sherlock Society series from James Ponti. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The court of the dead

Riordan, Rick

New York Times #1 best-selling authors Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro collaborate again on a new adventure in which Nico di Angelo teams up with his half-sister Hazel Levesque to protect . . . monsters? A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico...

New Rick Riordan! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The poisoned king

Rundell, Katherine

Paper Book

Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as "an instant classic" (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)! *This spectacular book features...

The sequel to last year's bestselling Impossible Creatures has arrived! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 3-5)

Absolutely Everything: A Graphic Novel

Alexander, Damian

Lately, life feels like a lot for Marcella. Sixth grade seems complicated on purpose. Marcella keeps forgetting her homework or getting distracted while she's doing it. Plus, her bestie has new friends, and her parents even want to move apartments. She's trying to keep track of the changes...

A sixth-grader with ADHD tackles the challenges of middle school. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Tuck Everlasting

Babbitt, Natalie/ Woodman-maynard, K. (ILT)/ Woodman-maynard, K. (ADP)

Paper Book

Celebrate Tuck Everlasting's 50th anniversary with the stunning graphic novel adaptation of this beloved and spellbinding children's classic that has sold more than 10 million copies. What if you could live forever? In this timeless story about...

Natalie Babbitt's classic gets a graphic novel adaptation. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Whale eyes : a memoir about seeing and being seen

Robinson, James (Filmmaker)

Paper Book

★ 5 STARRED REVIEWS ★ ★ "Lively, interactive...truly eye-opening." -Booklist ★ "A sincere reflection on childhood...growing up in a world not built with him in mind." -Publishers Weekly ★ "A...

A graphic novel memoir about a visual disability, perfect for fans of El Deafo and Chunky. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Minecraft Atlas of the World: Create the Real World in Minecraft with 60+ Inspiring Builds

DK

Explore our incredible world in this fun atlas for Minecraft fans Filled with marvelous ideas, tips, and tricks for creating your own Minecraft builds, this educational Minecraft book for kids is inspired by real-world locations and natural wonders. Full of fun facts about...

Minecraft meets geography in this super-detailed building guide. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Butt or Face? Volume 3: Super Gross Butts

Lavelle, Kari

Paper Book

Are you ready for round three of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about disgusting animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 3: Super Gross Butts continues the entertaining challenge with a new set of (nasty!)...

New Butt or Face? has arrived! (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Our Solar System! a Stellar Neighborhood

McAnulty, Stacy/ Lewis, Stevie (ILT)

Paper Book

From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator Stevie Lewis, Our Solar System! is a light-hearted nonfiction picture book about the members of our solar system from the eyes of Comet, who's been traveling through the Solar System for eons.Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own Solar...

A Our Universe book from Stacy McAnulty. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

What would you rather be? A tiger or a tiger sharkA Tiger or a Tiger Shark?, Reader, Level 1

Pallotta, Jerry

Paper Book

Play a fierce game of Would You Rather in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader, from the bestselling author of Who Would Win? Would you rather prowl with a tiger or swim with a tiger shark? Let's find out! Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite...

A new series from the author of the Who Would Win? series. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

What God says about you

Wong, Hosanna

When a child feels left out, makes a mistake, or is called a name that hurts their heart, how can they know their true identity? Bestselling author, spoken-word artist, and thought leader on identity Hosanna Wong reveals that you aren't defined by what you've done or what others think--you're...

A faith-based guide to handling hurts. (Parenting Book Age 4-8)

The moving book

Brown, Lisa

Lisa Brown, creator of the hugely popular The Airport Book and The Hospital Book, breaks down the big prospect of moving to a new home in this engaging picture book primer. Moving can be sad and scary--but it doesn't have to be. The kids in this book have done it...

The Moving Book joins The Airport Book and The Hospital Book in Lisa Brown's series of guides to intimidating first experiences. (Parenting Book Age 4-8)

Not like every dayFinding Calm During School Lockdown Drills

Lucianovic, Stephanie V. W.

For Henry, lockdown drills can be scary. Staying quiet and still is tough, but with the support of his teacher, he's able to stay calm. This reassuring story explores the complex emotions surrounding school lockdown drills and includes helpful resources from a school psychologist and safety...

A useful tool for helping students manage lockdown drill distress. (Parenting Book Age 5-9)

EVERY BREATH, EVERY BLESSINGFINDING HOPE ON TOUGH DAYS

Williamson, Dorena

In a world full of uncertainty, Every Breath, Every Blessing reminds children that they are never alone. Through lyrical text and beautiful art, this inspiring picture book gives parents, grandparents, and educators a way to connect with children and encourage them that even during...

A faith-based guide to mindfulness. (Parenting Book Age 4-8)

DK Super Phonics My Big Book of Phonics

DK

Help your child take their first steps into the world of phonics with this one-stop visual reference book for children aged 4-7. Each page is packed full of fun illustrations of words that include the target sound for children to point to and sound out. Mouth placement photos...

Get an overview of phonics in this colorful guide from DK. (Phonics)

9 PEQUE?AS PERSONAS/ 9 LITTLE PEOPLE

Feldmann, Regina/ Stuhlberger, Martina (ILT)/ Kleemann, Silke (TRN)/ Ferrada, Mara̕ Jos ̌(TRN)

A sweet, joyous celebration of nine unique children and their lifelong friendship. Una celebración lleno de alegría y ternura sobre nueve niños únicos y su amistad. Nine little people are born on the same day. All of them experience love and care in...

A story of friendship between 9 children born on the same day. (Spanish Picture Book, Age 4-8)

When You Can Swim

Wong, Jack/ Wong, Jack (ILT)

Paper Book

Un homenaje al aprendizaje de la natación con un grupo diverso de niños y familias que experimentan el gozo de sumergirse en el agua en medio de la naturaleza. En este libro donde se explora lo que realmente significa nadar aparecen zarapitos, lagos llenos de taninos y se describe...

Spanish translation of the award-winning celebration of learning to swim. (Spanish Picture Book, Age 4-8)

Curveball (Spanish Edition)

Cartaya, Pablo

Roller Girl se encuentra con los libros de la serie Cardboard Kingdom en esta novela gráfica original y contemporánea del galardonado autor Pablo Cartaya y el ilustrador bestseller del New York Times, Miguel Díaz Rivas. El béisbol es la pasión más grande de Elena Rueda: y puede...

Ellen is burnt out on playing baseball, until she spends the summer with new friends and learns to love the game again. (Spanish Graphic Novel, Grade 4-8)

Y, TAMBI?N, EL ZORRO/ AND, TOO, THE FOX

Limoþn, Ada/ D'alessandro, Gaby (ILT)

La Poeta Laureada estadounidense Ada Limón tiene un ojo perspicaz para el entorno natural. Este poema late con la alegre energía de un zorro que brinca por patios traseros buscándose la vida a su manera. Acompañado de hermosas ilustraciones de Gaby D'Alessandro, este libro ilustrado acerca...

A beautifully illustrated poem about a fox's daily life by U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. (Spanish Picture Book, Age 4-8)

Benita y las criaturas nocturnas

Llanos, Mariana

"Young book lovers will relate to Benita's devotion to reading and be amused by the friendly night creatures, who are all based on Peruvian legends" - The Horn Book Magazine Benita loves to read in bed but keeps getting interrupted by a whistling Tunche, a scary Supay and...

Benita is distracted from reading in bed by numerous night creatures inspired by Peruvian folklore. (Bilingual Picture Book, Age 4-8)

Lolo and birdie: i’m bored!ï¿½estoy aburrido!

Dominguez, Angela

Join the adorable bird and dinosaur duo as they continue to navigate the hazards of childhood, in English and Spanish, in the next installment of this sweet and funny bilingual picture book series. When Lolo gets bored, Birdie suggests fun activities to do together. But Lolo...

Lolo is bored and none of Birdie's suggestions sound fun as the friends try to find something to do. (Bilingual Picture Book, Age 4-8)

Nothing Ever Happens

McKinnon, Heidi/ McKinnon, Heidi (ILT)

Dos pececitos aburridos anhelan aventuras... pero ¿obtendrán más de lo que esperan? A dos pequeños peces amigables nunca les ocurre nada. El mismo océano de siempre. Las mismas algas de siempre. Pero cuando llega la aventura, ¿estarán estos dos amigos a la altura de las...

Two bored fish may get more than they bargained for when they go on an underwater adventure. (Bilingual Picture Book, Age 4-8)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's 100 first words : primeras palabras : a bilingual book

Carle, Eric

Paper Book

Introduce 100 words in Spanish and English with this bilingual book perfect for little learners who love The Very Hungry Caterpillar! This large casebound board book features one hundred words in both Spanish and English, perfect for building the budding vocabularies of babies...

A first words primer in Spanish and English with Eric Carle's celebrated illustrations. (Bilingual Board Book, Age 0-2)

Gather Grateful

Litwin, Megan/ Finkeldey, Alexandra (ILT)

Lyrical prose and luminous illustrations welcome the arrival of fall in a season of community and thanksgiving. Gather twigs and sticks to nest. Gather safety, strength, and rest. Gather up and fly away. Gather close. Prepare to stay....

A celebration of fall gathering in both the human and natural world. (Thanksgiving Picture Book, Age 4-8)

Happy Friendsgiving : A Thanksgiving Celebration of Found Families

Colleen, Marcie/ Herrera, Laura Sandoval (ILT)

Thanksgiving gets a fresh and friendly new look in this heartwarming picture book that celebrates the joy of friendship and community--at a table where all are welcome. Capture the true essence of Thanksgiving through the lens of friendship and togetherness in this joyful and...

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate togetherness with friends and community. (Thanksgiving Picture Book, Age 4-8)

Two-List Thanksgiving

Whan, Christine.

Paper Book

A Korean American Thanksgiving story. What does Thanksgiving dinner look like when both sides of the family come together? When it's time to shop for ingredients, a girl makes two lists--one for the local market and one for the Korean market! Carrots for japchae and turkey stuffing....

Two cultures come together in this Thanksgiving tale of a Korean American family's holiday meal. (Thanksgiving Picture Book, Age 4-8)

World Kitchen Celebrations

Wheatley, Abigail/ Prabhat, Chaaya (ILT)

Paper Book

The follow-up to World Kitchen - winner of a School Library Journal starred review! Following on from "World Kitchen", this second cookbook in the series concentrates on recipes for celebrations and festivals. Whether it's for Eid or Passover, for a national day, a...

Cook up yummy treats for holidays from around the world. (Holiday Nonfiction)

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