*New & Notable Kids' Books - November Highlights*

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated November 5, 2025
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This moment is special : a Día de Muertos story
Parra, John
Through all moments of the day, both large and small, a boy prepares for a Day of the Dead celebration, in this "comforting" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) and "heartfelt...both gentle and profound" (School Library Journal) picture book from Pura Belpré Honor-winning author...
Smooches!
Boynton, Sandra
Starring a big bear and a little bear, this captivating board book with a peek-through cover from perennial New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton celebrates the endless delight of smooches. A year-round Valentine for the little ones you adore! ...
A Day with No Words
Hammond, Tiffany
Paper Book
An instant #1 New York Times bestselling picture book and Dolly Gray Award winner! A Day With No Words invites readers into the life of an Autism Family who communicates just as the child does, without spoken language. The American Library Association Booklist...
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,...
This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
Gehrlein, Brian
The classic "bear hibernation" story is turned on its head in this hilarious read-aloud full of surprises, perfect for a cozy winter read and story time year-round! This is was supposed to be a sleepy bear book--a gentle, quiet story.  Until...
Snow problem and other stories
Pizzoli, Greg
Celebrate a birthday and some winter fun with three laugh-out-loud stories featuring unlikely friends Earl & Worm-the stars of an irresistible early reader series from Geisel Award-winning author Greg Pizzoli. It's Earl's birthday! Worm is excited to celebrate with her lifelong...
Chris Makes a Friend
Gino, Alex
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of MELISSA, a sweet and tart story about unexpected friendship and family reconciliation. THIS IS NOT THE SUMMER CHRIS HAD PLANNED... Chris does not want to be spending the summer with her grandparents and her little sister. Her...
Firefox Moon: A Juniper Lane Adventure
Colfer, Eoin
Paper Book
Acclaimed, mega-bestselling Eoin Colfer, named "a master storyteller" by School Library Journal, returns to the world of Juniper Lane for a lively new adventure! This time, Juniper takes off on a summertime quest in a story sure to delight young readers all year round. Juniper...
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #14): From the Creator of Captain Underpants
Pilkey, Dav
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...
Hikaru in the Light! 2
Matsuda, Mai
Best friends compete for the once-in-a-lifetime chance to become pop stars in this funny, feel-good manga series perfect for fans of K-On!, The Tryout, and The Baby-sitters Club. Middle-school student Hikaru Ogino is known as the songbird of her family's bathhouse in Tokyo....
Forests
Beckerman, Nell Cross
Paper Book
The team behind the acclaimed book Caves returns with an enchanting exploration of one of Earth's most familiar ecosystems -- forests! So much to see, to smell, to hear, to taste, to feel. So much to find... in the forest. Using evocative storytelling, Nell Cross...
If You Go Walking
Alladin, Erin
If you go walking, / You might collect berries, / Or pebbles, / Or wildflowers. / I collect questions.  Time spent in the outdoors during Fall and Winter stirs a child's curiosity. In If You Go Walking, a thoughtful thread of questions (How do seeds know not to...
Penguin Palooza
Towler, Paige
Paper Book
IT'S A PENGUIN PARTY! Join utterly adorable penguins of all shapes, sizes, and species in this playful picture book uniquely layered with supercute photographs, rhyming text, and fascinating facts about these incredible animals. Come one, come all to the cutest, coolest party on...
Burst Your Bubble!: Outsmart the Algorithms and See What You're Missing
Grant, Joyce
An engaging, accessible look at internet algorithms and the importance of bursting your information bubble We are all in information bubbles, whether we realize it or not. The content that fills our bubble is the product of all the likes, clicks, and shares we make online. While we may...
Exploring the Universe : A Complete Guide to the Cosmos
Thomas, Isabel.
Science meets design in this graphically stunning tour of our universe from the team behind the global bestseller Exploring the Elements This artful and accessible guide to space allows young readers ages eight and up to understand everything in the universe, from Earth to...
Minecraft epic escape rooms
Mojang Ab.
Thirteen mind-blowing Minecraft builds to spark your imagination and entertain your friends. Are you a keen inventor? Looking for inspiration to create builds that will entertain and puzzle players? Then look no further! Epic Escape Rooms contains thirteen incredible builds...

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