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

I can help in the neighborhood

Costello, David Hyde

Uh oh. Duck is lost.Luckily, Rabbit is around to help! Rabbit hops over the tall grass to reunite the lost duckling with their family. But soon, Rabbit needs help, too. We also meet a pigeon, raccoon, a rat, and a squirrel, who all find themselves in tight spots around the neighborhood. But...

A board book edition of this sweet story about an urban community of animals who band together to help a lost duckling. (Board Book Age 0-2)

Knight Owl's Little Christmas

Denise, Christopher

Paper Book

Celebrate the winter season with Knight Owl and friends as they gather for a special Christmas celebration in this festive board book bursting with holiday cheer, featuring beloved characters from the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Knight Owl and Early...

The start of the Caledcott Honor Book Knight Owl returns for a Christmas board book. (Board Book Age 0-2)

One Can

Button, Lana/ Walters, Eric/ Malenfant, Isabelle (ILT)

A child donates a can of food to their school food drive. But in an unexpected twist, they come to understand what it means to give and receive. A child is excited to donate a can of their favorite Zoodelicious to the school food drive. Their teacher has explained that the food will be...

A story about food insecurity and generosity, perfect for helping kids flex their empathy muscles as we head into the holiday season. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Moon Song

Goade, Michaela

Cuddle up with this celebration of winter and explore the wonders of nature's light with Moon Song from Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade. On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for...

A follow-up to the beloved, award-winning Berry Song from Tlingit author/illustrator Goade. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

The Coming of the Iron Giant

Hughes, Ted

Paper Book

This gorgeous abridged edition brings The Iron Giant to a picture book audience for the very first time! A landmark publication. The Iron Giant isn't scary - he's just very, very hungry . . . It's not until he starts chomping on fence posts and tractors that he...

An abridged picture book version of the classic story, perfect for young fans of the movie who aren't quite ready for the full-length novel. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

The Bakery Dragon and the Fairy Cake

Kurtz, Devin Elle/ Kurtz, Devin Elle (ILT)

NATIONAL BESTSELLER . Running a bakery is no cakewalk for a tiny dragon with a big sweet tooth! Tummy rumbles turn to belly laughs in this feel-good picture book from the bestselling author and illustrator of The Bakery Dragon. Batter up! Ember is in...

A sequel to The Bakery Dragon, an adorable story about a dragon who assembles a horde of delicious baked goods instead of gold and jewels. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

I hear the snow, I feel the sea

Milusich, Janice

In this lyrical picture book illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, share in a blind child's joyful experience of the changing seasons. Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so. Neveah...

A Caldecott Medalist illustrates a story about experiencing the world with senses other than your eyes, perfect for kids with low vision and their peers. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Tuck me in!

Pyle, Nathan W.

It's bedtime for beaches everywhere--and the Moon is ready to tuck them in. But when one shoreline snuggles up under the cozy blanket of the ocean...the other goes without cover! This hilarious bedtime story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Strange Planet is sure to...

The author of the beloved Strange Planet comics releases his first original picture book, a bedtime story that sneaks in a STEM lesson about tides. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Granny Mobile

Penguin Young Readers Licenses (COR)

Play Granny Mobile with Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin in this fun storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Bluey and Bingo's neighbor Doreen is having a garage sale, and they decide to play Granny Mobile with Muffin. When a real...

The Bluey books are coming fast and furious these days in all formats, including early readers. (Early Reader Level 3)

I Dance

Ranola, Diana

An easy-to-read book for girls and boys who love to dance. Perfect for kindergarten and first grade readers. I dance with a hat. I dance with a fan. I dance like a duck. I hop. Fun pictures show dancers in authentic poses and beautiful...

With fewer than 10 words per page and fun, engaging stories, the I Like to Read series is perfect for brand new readers hoping to tackle their first independent reading book. (Early Reader Level 1)

Ember the Fire Dragon

West, Tracey

Paper Book

Ember the Fire Dragon and Gus the Mushroom Dragon search for a magic jewel in the first installment of this full-color, fantasy, beginning-reader series written by the New York Times bestselling author of Dragon Masters! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part...

A new early reader series from the author of Dragon Masters! (Early Reader Level 3)

Maya the Ember Dragon (Dragon Girls #18)

Mara, Maddy

Paper Book

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! Maya has been called back to the Magic Forest to complete the quest she started with friends Eloise and Ash. When the girls transform into powerful Fire Dragons, they become the hope that the animals who live there desperately need. The evil...

A new Dragon Girls! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Tove Under the Tree

Theule, Larissa/ Benbassat, Julie (ILT)

A child's courage and creativity save a fallen tree in this gentle young chapter book about empathy, resilience, community, and our indelible bond with nature. There was a tickle at the top of her head. . . . Tove's brain vibrated like a phone. The little branch...

A young girl's attempt to save a beloved ficus tree results in rooting a new tree to her head. A quirky modern classic for fans of Imogen's Antlers. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

The Sneakiest in the World!

Clanton, Ben

Mutant potato Rot and his friends team up for a super-sneaky mission in this third installment of the hilariously silly graphic chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books. Rot's older brother Snot is always sneaking up and scaring him, and Rot...

A new Rot graphic novel from the author of the Narwhal & Jelly books. (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

Ms. Pennypickle's puzzle quest

Grabenstein, Chris

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series comes a race across the country full of rousing riddles and laugh-out-loud humor as two brothers try to solve the million-dollar puzzle of an eccentric genius! Benjamin and Ethan Broderick don't fit...

Fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library, rejoice! There's a new spinoff series on the block. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Center of the universe

Hanlon, Abby

Paper Book

NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Dory joins her first soccer team in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality. Perfect for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy & Bean! "Some of the best children's literature in years....

A new Dory book! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Partypooper

Kinney, Jeff

Paper Book

It's Greg's birthday--and you're invited to the chaos. In Partypooper, the 20th book in Jeff Kinney's global smash-hit Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Greg Heffley is planning the ultimate party--for himself. But when the guest list grows, the decorations...

New Wimpy Kid! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

How to Save an Owl

Messner, Kate

Paper Book

From the bestselling author of the Ranger in Time series, Kate Messner, comes a chapter book series about a family dedicated to rescuing animals. Siblings Ivy and Ezra couldn't be more different, but they have one thing in common: a love of animals. Their family volunteers for...

A new animal rescue series from the author of Ranger in Time. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Mirror mirrorReturn to Snow White

Mlynowski, Sarah

Paper Book

In this thrilling conclusion to the bestselling, beloved Whatever After series, Abby and Jonah return to where it all began--the story of Snow White--and also wind up reuniting with ALL of their favorite fairy tale characters... Abby and Jonah might be moving away, which...

It's the end of an era! The last Whatever After book is here at last. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Dragonborn

Murray, Struan

New York Times Bestseller! An astonishing new fantasy series takes flight in this soaring, action-packed adventure filled with twists and surprises. The secret world of dragons is waiting for you! *This stunning book features a dragon-scale edge, full-color...

This new, high-interest fantasy series hails from Scotland. Perfect for fans of Impossible Creatures looking for more UK-set tales of magical creatures. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935

Tarshis, Lauren

Paper Book

The extreme drought and perilous storms of the Dust Bowl forced over 2.5 million people across the Great Plains to flee their homes. But for those who stayed behind, the relentless dust became a part of everyday life. Lauren Tarshis's action-packed story of one boy who braved the dust storms will...

New I Survived! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Winging It

Lloyd, Megan Wagner/ Nutter, Michelle Mee (ILT)

Paper Book

From the Eisner-nominated creators of instant bestsellers Allergic and Squished comes a charming and funny graphic novel about family, friendship, and self-discovery! Twelve-year-old Luna never wanted to move from California to Virginia, even if it is near historic Washington...

A new graphic novel from the author of Allergic and Squished, perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

The Baby-sitters Club 18 : Jessi Ramsey, Pet-sitter

Crenshaw, Ellen T. (ADP)/ Crenshaw, Ellen T. (ILT)/ Martin, Ann M.

Paper Book

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award longlister and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw! The Mancusis don't have any kids... but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Kristy...

New Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Why Are Dogs? : An Illustrated History of the Wonderful World of Dogs

Olsen, Brittany Long

Ever wonder why Bulldogs have such wrinkly faces, or why Dachshunds are so long? Discover the history of 55 different dog breeds in this doggone good nonfiction book for kids, complete with comic panels and illustrations! Why do Corgis have such stubby legs? Why do Huskies have...

Dog lovers, rejoice! Not only is this book full of cool facts about dogs, but it's written graphic novel-style for maximum enjoyment. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Galactic Unicorn: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Volume 22

Simpson, Dana

With lively storytelling and a sincere portrayal of friendship, this new collection ofPhoebe and Her Unicorncomics reveals how an extroverted and enchanting unicorn and an awkward but sweet 10-year-old girl craft the most magical of friendships. As a new school year looms,...

New Phoebe & Her Unicorn! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Holding on for Dear Life

Bowling, Dusti

Paper Book

Acclaimed author Dusti Bowling takes the bull by the horns in this moving novel about a boy struggling to keep his family together while facing the side effects of bull riding. Thirteen-year-old Canyon loves bull riding, but the sport doesn't exactly love him back. His body is...

Rodeo is such a popular pastime across America, but it's rarely featured in books for kids. This novel from OBOB-favorite Dusti Bowling features bull-riding, the physical challenges of high-impact sports, and old-time fiddling. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Spy school blackout

Gibbs, Stuart

Paper Book

In the thirteenth book in Stuart Gibbs's New York Times bestselling Spy School series, superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley goes off the grid to eliminate a cybersecurity threat. After a devious computer hacker pulls off the CIA's worst-case scenario, shutting down power...

A new Spy School! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

War games

Gratz, Alan

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! A USA Today bestseller A Publishers Weekly bestseller From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Heroes comes this heart-pounding, high-stakes take on...

An action-packed WWII-era historical fiction novel from the author of Refugee. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Confessions from the Group Chat

Meadows, Jodi

Paper Book

What happens in the group chat stays in the group chat... until it doesn't. Virginia Vaughn just wants to fit in with her super-popular friend group. That means she doesn't let them know how much she loves the library, she never speaks a word about her massive crush on tragically...

A relatable look at technology, friendship, and middle school drama from the author of Bye Forever I Guess. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The rise of Neptune

Reintgen, Scott

Paper Book

A New York Times bestseller! For the first printing only! This hardcover features stenciled sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. Lunar prepares his allies for an attack from Neptune in this sequel to the New York Times...

The sequel to Last Dragon on Mars has arrived! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Coach

Reynolds, Jason

Three starred reviews! In this "beautifully executed victory lap" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) to Jason Reynolds's award-winning and New York Times bestselling Track series, meet Coach as a boy striving to come into his own as a track star while...

A new book in Jason Reynolds' award-winning Track series, featuring the backstory behind the coach who brought the team together. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Scarlet Morning, Book 1: Scarlet Morning

Stevenson, N. D./ Stevenson, N. D. (ILT)

Paper Book

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * USA TODAY BESTSELLER * NATIONAL INDIE BESTSELLER From the powerhouse creator of Nimona comes a breathtaking illustrated novel, the start of a duology, following two orphans who leave the only home they've...

A swashbuckling pirate story from the author of the graphic novel/TV show Nimona. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Dear Jackie

Bagley, Jessixa.

A middle schooler's plan to fit in with her new friends by writing herself a fake love letter backfires spectacularly in this funny and all-too-relatable graphic novel perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and the Berrybrook Middle School series. Jackie and Milo have been best...

The author of Duel is back with another graphic novel about middle school, friendship, and being yourself. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Refugee : the graphic novel

Gratz, Alan

Paper Book

A USA Today bestseller! The timeless #1 New York Times bestseller Refugee is brought to life in a stunning graphic novel adaptation! JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his...

A graphic novel adaptation of the bestselling book. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

ASGARDIANS: LOKI

O'Connor, George

Paper Book

As night falls on Asgard there is one who does not dream. Loki, a trickster of epic proportions, has much to think on. He hearkens back to his challenge to the wolf Fenrir to break the strongest Dwarf-made chains. He remembers Thjazi, the jotunn in monstrous eagle form, and his pursuit of the apples...

A new Asgardians graphic novel, from the author of the bestselling Olympians series. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

T.S. Hullabaloo: A Graphic Novel Based on a (Mostly) True Story

Rosenberg, Zack

A mysterious creature called a Hullabaloo has attached itself to a sixth grader named Jack in this beautifully illustrated and humorous graphic novel that celebrates our differences and life's changes. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Disney*Pixar's Inside Out. ...

A fun, fantasy-esque exploration of neurodivergence. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

The Maps and Flags Book: Explore Amazing Facts, Maps, and Flags of the World

Fullman, Joe

Prepare for a globe-trotting adventure in this colorful guide to the Maps and Flags of Our World. Find out how countries are defined and how maps are created. Explore the flags of every nation and learn about the meaning behind their design. From country and population sizes to capital cities and...

Add this to your pre-Olympics reading list if you're hoping to brush up on your knowledge of competing countries and astound your family & friends with accurate flag identifications during the Opening Ceremonies. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Little Woodchucks: Offerman Woodshop's Guide to Tools and Tomfoolery

Offerman, Nick

*Instant New York Times Bestseller!* From New York Times bestselling author, Emmy-winning actor, and charismatically carnivorous woodworker Nick Offerman and his fellow champion creator Lee Buchanan (who is also not averse to delicious meats), an illustrated woodworking...

Not just a woodworking book for kids, but a woodworking book for kids written by Nick Offerman! (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Sole Survivor

Ollestad, Norman

Eleven-year-old Norman Ollestad is no stranger to extreme situations. Whether it's surfing big swells off Topanga Beach or skiing in a blizzard, he has braved one adrenaline-rush adventure after another, pushed by his thrill-seeking father to realize that "anything's possible." And with Dad by his...

A real life survival story for fans of Hatchet. (Children's Nonfiction Age 10-14)

Facing Feelings : Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier

Telgemeier, Raina

Paper Book

Spend an afternoon with Raina as she shares her artwork and tells stories about a range of topics spanning from her childhood to the creation of her graphic novels Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, and Ghosts! Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York...

Part biography, part sketchbook, all insider information about America's most popular children's author. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Sonia and the biggest block tower ever

Butler, Kathryn L.

Paper Book

Sonia and the Biggest Block Tower Everteaches kids ages 3-7 that their worth is not found in the approval of others or the success of their actions but in the love of God and their identity in Christ.

The newest entry in this series from the Good Book Company, focused on faith-based approaches to social emotional learning. (Parenting Book Age 4-8)

All You Can Be with ADHD

Holderness, Penn

An INSTANT New York Times Bestseller and USA TODAY Bestseller! From the New York Times bestselling authors of ADHD Is Awesome comes an empowering and joyful picture book that invites young readers to join the ADHD...

An encouraging, empowering picture book to share with children who have ADHD. (Parenting Book Age 4-8)

Once upon a Kwanzaa

Williams, Nyasha/ Mccall, Sidney Rose/ Cloud, Sawyer (ILT)

A celebration of the beauty, power, and faith of the African-American community as reflected in the principles of Kwanzaa, by the author of I Affirm Me: The ABCs of Inspiration for Black Kids. Kwanzaa is a holiday steeped in ancestral traditions collected...

Follow along with 7 BIPOC families and see the different ways that Kwanzaa is celebrated across the Black Diaspora. (Holiday Picture Book Age 4-8)

The Book of Candles : Eight Poems for Hanukkah

Snyder, Laurel/ Hatch, Leanne (ILT)

From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, surprising, and fresh story of one very special Hanukkah. In a dark, dark room, one thin candle wakes, bursts to life Thus begins the first...

A fun poem for each night of a family's Hanukkah adventure, including a banana and take-out pizza. The book includes informational sidebars for those interested in learning more about this Jewish holiday. (Hanukkah Picture Book Age 4-8)

Hap-pea holidays

Baker, Keith

Keith Baker's New York Times bestselling peas are merry and bright in this picture book filled with all the most festive and fun parts of the holiday season! The holidays are here, and that means plenty of gifts to give and joy to share for the peas! There are ornaments to...

Another fun title in Keith Baker's pea stories, this book focuses on the many fun ways to celebrate the holiday season, including a wish for Peas on Earth and a Hap-Pea New Year! (Christmas Picture Book Age 4-8)

Construction site Hanukkah lights

Rinker, Sherri Duskey

Celebrate Hanukkah with the crew from the New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series in this heartwarming seasonal board book--the perfect addition to any young reader's holiday library! This lift-the-flap board book...

A new addition to Rinker's Construction Site series, this lift-the-flap board book sets the stage for the construction vehicles to celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah. (Hannukah Board Book Age 0-2)

The 13th day of Christmas

Rex, Adam

A partridge in a pear tree? Ten lords a-leaping? Now who would want such gifts? And more importantly--why would they be given? Adam Rex investigates in this hilariously heart-warming tale based on one of the best-loved Christmas carols. Our hero is having a...

A hilarious story based on the Twelve Days of Christmas carol we all know--but have you ever wondered what happened after all those gifts arrived? Adam Rex's detailed illustrations shine a light on the chaos and humor that unfold in a house full of partridges, geese, drummers and more! (Christmas Picture Book Age 4-8)

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Children's New Books | October 2025