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

Vroom, baby driver, zoom

Alexander, Lori

BEEP BEEP! Explore the world of things that go vroom with one speedy baby as he navigates his daily routine. His route even comes complete with pit stops for bottles and diaper changes. This rhythmic romp of a board book perfect for babies and toddlers is packed with fun sound...

How many ways throughout the day is a baby like a race car? (Board Book Age 0-2)

Don't draw in this book!

Cotter, Bill

A new book from the creator of Don't Push the Button! You better not draw in it! Larry has a new sketchbook--a magic one, where you "draw" using your finger to trace shapes. Tracing each shape makes something new happen on the next page! But you never know what's going to happen... ...

Larry from Don't Push the Button is back in a new interactive board book about tracing shapes. (Board Book Age 0-2)

The Clean-Up Monster

Tassopoulos Wehner, Eleni

Come along with Roscoe & Ivy as they face a big mess. It's time for Roscoe and Ivy to clean up! But when they look at the task in front of them, there is just NO WAY they can do it. The toys are jumbled and the dough is mixed up. They don't even know where to start!...

A cartoon vacuum cleaner helps young readers learn how to tackle a big mess. (Board Book Age 0-2)

Goodnight, Crayons

Daywalt, Drew

The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to say good night . . . or are they? The Crayons are getting ready to go to bed, but each crayon has something special they need to fall asleep. Blue Crayon needs a drink...

A new Crayons book from Drew Daywalt! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Where's Waldo? : The Magnificent Movie Spotlight Search

Handford, Martin/ Handford, Martin (ILT)

Waldo is back in the spotlight! If you can find him . . . Use a paper "spotlight searcher" as a magic flashlight to illuminate six magnificent movie scenes. Follow Waldo and friends as they wander through film-studio sets and out on location in this sensational search-and...

New Where's Waldo! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

The Humble Pie

John, Jory.

Serve up the eighth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Humble Pie likes to give others the spotlight. Aw, shucks!--they deserve it! But when he's paired with his best friend, Jake the Cake,...

New Food Group book! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Bud finds her gift

Kimmerer, Robin Wall

Advertising in key school & library media, such as School Library Journal, The Horn Book and Booklist Bud Finds Her Gift Classroom Kit Featured title in Shake Up Your Shelves, a campaign to promote inclusive texts in curriculum, library collections, and bookstores...

A nature-themed picture book from the author of adult bestsellers Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Rosie's Ranch Rescue : Taking Care of Each Other

Murray, Paige/ Humphrey, Kristen (ILT)

Rosie the Clydesdale horse and her cowgirl friend Oakley love living on the ranch--but that doesn't mean it isn't dangerous! When a pack of coyotes targets their herd of cattle, Rosie and Oakley have to work together--and fast!--to protect their beloved animal friends. This exciting...

A picture book based on true stories from the author's real-life ranch. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

If you make a call on a banana phone

Sterer, Gideon

"This delightfully silly story subtly guides kids through the art of broaching new friendships and careful listening." -- The Washington Post A love letter to making friends from unexpected places, If You Make a Call on a Banana Phone is silly, wise, and...

An imaginary friend provides a clever introduction to phone (or video chat) etiquette, using the same "if then" style as If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Just One Owl

Crimi, Carolyn/ Bynum, Janie (ILT)

An easy-to-read story about making friends. Perfect for kindergarteners and first-graders to read on their own. Two squirrels. Two leaves. Two deer. "One owl," said Owl. Where is a friend to play with? Owl searches the...

A new I Like to Read book, perfect for readers who are just learning to sound out and recognize sight words. (Early Reader Level 1)

The Fantastic Flying Fruit

Dahl, Roald/ Blake, Quentin (ILT)

A perfect way to introduce new readers to James' classic adventure! This level 3 reader adaptation is an exciting way for young readers to discover the adventures of James and his giant peach!

An early reader adaptation of the beloved book that inspired the movie James and the Giant Peach. (Early Reader)

Big Bub, Small Hat

Heim, Alastair/ Blecha, Aaron (ILT)

A monster wants to wear a hat that is too small for his head in this funny Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read, the third book in the Big Bub series. Big Bub the monster wants to wear a hat, but it is too small. What will he do? He will get creative--and silly too--in this follow-up to...

Not only is this story funny and engaging, each book in the Ready to Read includes a list of the words used in the story--a great tool to make sure it's a good fit for your young reader! (Early Reader Level 1)

The special pumpkin

Reid, C. L.

Emma loves Halloween! She has the perfect costume that works well with her cochlear implant. But she doesn't have a pumpkin to carve. Emma searches for the perfect pumpkin, but she soon discovers that perfect isn't important in this early chapter book.

A new Emma Every Day story, which uses finger spelling and simple ASL signs as part of the story. (Early Reader Level 3)

Wallace and Grace and the Lost Puppy

Alexander, Heather

Two owl detectives solve the mystery of a lost puppy in this installment of a charming early reader series, perfect for fans of the Owl Diaries. These best friends are partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency and work together to solve mysteries! When Wallace...

A new Wallace & Grace mystery for readers who are ready to try their first simple chapter book. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Find that ferret!

Whaley, Kayla

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of a missing ferret! F IS FOR FERRET . ....

A new A to Z Animal Mystery from Disability in KidLit founder Kayla Whaley. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor's Lair

Brallier, Max/ Holgate, Douglas (ILT)

Paper Book

The highly anticipated 10th book in the #1 New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over ten million copies in print! Jack and Quint are trapped in the Monster Dimension! Their mission: prevent Rezzoch the Ancient,...

New Last Kids on Earth! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

The Kids in Mrs. Z's Class: Theo Chang Is Not a Cat

Jung, Mike

Meet the kids in Mrs. Z's wacky and wonderful third grade class! Theo Chang is thrilled his family adopted a new cat, but the cat is less thrilled about his new home. Can Theo find a way to befriend the kitty before his family gives up and takes him back to the shelter? ...

A new Mrs. Z's class book! A series of books from the perspective of every kid in a classroom, each one written by a different author. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Dreki: My Icelandic Dragon

Logue, Mary

A boy, his grandfather, and a baby dragon set off on an international adventure that takes them from the Midwest to Iceland in this children's fantasy novel perfect for fans of When You Trap a Tiger and How to Train Your Dragon. ...

A great choice for fans of Impossible Creatures as well! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Dork Diaries 1 Full-Color Edition: Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life

Russell, Rachel Renee

With brand-new, full-color illustrations, the book that started the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series comes alive in full bloom and geared for a new modern middle grade audience. New school. New life. New drama. New edition in AMAZING FULL...

A new edition of the first Dork Diaries book, now with full-color illustrations. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Bluey: The Sign: A Graphic Novel

Penguin Young Readers Licenses

Navigate bittersweet endings and unexpected beginnings with Bluey in this graphic novel chapter book based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+. The Heelers are moving?! Bluey tries to stop Mum and Dad from selling their house while the...

A Bluey graphic novel for independent readers--or younger kids who love sharing comics with their grown-ups. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

If the Shoe Fits (Whatever after Graphic Novel #2)

Mlynowski, Sarah

Paper Book

Graphic novels with a fairy tale twist! The beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling Whatever After series rolls on in graphic novel format, with an enchanting Book 2 that takes us into the story of Cinderella! Abby and her little brother, Jonah, are ordinary kids.....

The second book in the Whatever After graphic novel adaptation. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Dog Man 14 : Big Jim Believes

Pilkey, Dav/ Pilkey, Dav (ILT)

Power up with Dog Man: Big Jim Believes from the global #1 bestselling author and award-winning artist Dav Pilkey. Join the journey as our heroes discover the influence of belief and find truth from within. With threads of self-awareness, confidence, and integrity, Dav Pilkey masterfully...

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

The Taylors

Calonita, Jen

Paper Book

Four girls . . . all named Taylor. Read New York Times bestseller Jen Calonita's origin story of an unforgettable friendship! And don't miss the sister novel: Love Stories (The Taylors Version #1) by Elizabeth Eulberg. Taylor (aka Teffy to her family) is terrified to start middle...

A group of girls named Taylor bond on the first day of middle school over their shared first names--and love of Taylor Swift. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 3-5)

The Last Ember: The Aerimander Chronicles Book 1

Dodd, Lily Berlin

An Amazon Best Book of the Month * Indie Next Pick * A Junior Library Guild Selection "expert worldbuilding with a rip-roaring plot" ―Publishers Weekly, starred review "reminiscent of The Golden Compass" ―Booklist, starred...

A fantasy adventure story that early reviewers love! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Fooled

Haas, Susan

In this fresh, funny, and fast-paced story, chaos ensues when a down-on-its-luck middle school comes to believe that fake magic is the real deal! Magic loving, wheelchair user Lil Evers wishes she could start sixth grade at a real...

A group of middle schoolers in the Exceptional Students program for kids with disabilities connect with their mainstream classmates when an accident makes it appear as if they have magical powers. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Bad cheerleader

Thayer, Alex

A dyslexic bookworm joins her school's cheerleading squad to investigate her sister's strange behavior in this insightful and sharp middle grade novel about the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. Seventh grader Bag loves to read. It doesn't come easy to her, thanks to her dyslexia,...

An avid reader who tries to hide her dyslexia diagnosis joins the cheerleading squad to figure out her older sister's secrets. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

BESTIES: SET SAIL

Miller, Kayla

From the New York Times bestselling World of Click, besties Beth and Chanda set sail on their third adventure. But their dream cruise is not all smooth sailing as they navigate the changing tides of friendship and sisterhood. Busy besties Beth and Chanda are all aboard for a relaxing ocean...

A new Besties graphic novel from Kayla Miller! (Young Teen Graphic Novels Grades 5-7)

Bounce Back 3: Sew Totally Nala

Rocks!, Misako

Paper Book

Nala loves fashion - especially kawaii fashion, inspired by Japanese streetwear. And Nala is about to have the best summer ever, as she attends a special fashion camp in the city. Fashion camp is challenging, and there are other kids attending who are really talented. Nala wants to...

Japanese author-illustrator Misako Rocks! is back with another realistic fiction story about a tween girl interested in fashion. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Wings of Fire Legends : Darkstalker

Sutherland, Tui/ Parker, Jake (ILT)

Paper Book

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning...of the end. In the SeaWing kingdom, a young prince learns he is an animus-...

New Wings of Fire graphic novel! (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Salmon Run: An Epic Journey to the Ocean and Back

Chen, Annie

A Junior Library Guild Gold Selection ★ "The art is a wonder in both style and effectiveness. . . This is an exemplary use of illustrations to convey the biological processes that are often unseeable to humans. R*" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books...

A picture book about one of the most famous animal migrations in the Pacific Northwest: the salmon run. (Children's Nonfiction Age 5-8)

Grimms' Fairy Tales

Brothers Grimm

Twenty classic stories get a gently modernized twist in Sandra Dieckmann's beautifully illustrated collection of treasured and lesser-known fairy tales. From internationally acclaimed creator Sandra Dieckmann comes a captivating collection of Grimms' fairy tales, accessibly...

A collection of famous stories with a modern twist, that don't shy away from the originals' weirder moments. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Secrets of the Stars: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by Nature

Klepeis, Alicia

A beautifully illustrated collection of 5-minute bedtime stories about the wildlife that comes out at night. Every night reveals a thousand secrets... In this charming anthology of children's stories by Alicia Klepeis readers will be guided under the light of the moon to meet...

A selection of short informational stories about nocturnal animals designed to help kids learn about nature while they wind down at the end of the day. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

My Beloved Child: Words of Love from the Father

Kroger, Sarah

A picture book of affirmations inspired by Scripture from contemporary singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger, My Beloved Child: Words of Love from the Father shows children just how big and never-ending God's love is for them. Inspired by Sarah's viral song "Belovedness,"...

A Christian singer-songwriter adapts her viral original song into a picture book. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

The Dirt!: Wild Life Under the Soil's Surface

Leigh, Lindsey

Dig into the often messy world of critters who live underground and learn about why soil is essential to life on earth! Did you know there is an entire ecosystem right beneath our feet? Have you ever heard of the "poop loop"? This graphic nonfiction title will both educate and...

Dirt isn't just dirt--it's an ecosystem! (Children's Nonfiction Age 8-12)

Some days I'm the wind

Levington, Rebecca Gardyn

A calming reminder that you can feel a different way each day -- and that's ok! And just like the wind, or the sun or the sea, On some days I'm some ways, but all days, I'm me. Some days you may feel like a cyclone, a...

A guide to talking about feelings with young children that uses the weather as a metaphor for emotions. (Parenting Book Age 4-8)

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Children's New Books | November 2025