New Children's Books June 2023

Updated May 31, 2023
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A spoonful of time
Ahn, Flora
Paper Book
A School Library Journal Best Middle Grade Book of 2023 When You Reach Me meets Love Sugar Magic in this unforgettable middle grade novel where time travel, family recipes, and family secrets collide. Maya's grandmother, Halmunee, may be losing...
The one and only Ruby
Applegate, Katherine
Paper Book
Big Mouth ARE mailing to a curated list of influential librarians and educators   Advertising in key school & library media, such as School Library Journal, The Horn Book and Booklist  Educators' Guide  Launch and lead promotion at school &...
The loud librarian
Beatrice, Jenna
Paper Book
A little librarian with a larger-than-life voice finds her place in this sweet and uproarious picture book about being true to yourself--no shushing required! Penelope is perfect for the job of student-librarian. Friendly? Check. Helpful? Check. Book lover? Check. There's just...
How dinosaurs went extinct : a safety guide
Dyckman, Ame
Paper Book
From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs!   In this outrageous "safety guide," a child in a museum asks their parents how the dinosaurs all became extinct. Well,...
I want to be big!
Golden, Tiffany
Paper Book
Jaiceon wishes he was big--bigger than his whole family, bigger than everyone! If he were big, he could reach the cookies on the counter, or make his own sandwich. He could stay up really late, swim with sharks, and even be best friends with Bigfoot! Nobody's your boss when you're big.
Rain
Rylant, Cynthia
Paper Book
From Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant comes a vibrantly illustrated, poetic picture book tribute to the beauty and magic of a rainy day. There is a softness and a quiet before the rain comes... When rain is on its way, some people and animals hurry home and get...
Ode to a bad day
Wallace, Chelsea Lin
Paper Book
A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honoree OH BAD DAY! A hilariously dramatic series of odes to the little bumps in our days, perfect for any kid dealing with a not-so-good day. Oh Too Much Milk in My Cereal! ...

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