New Children's Books July 2023

Updated July 5, 2023
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Baba's gift : a Persian father's love of family
Amini, Ariana Shaheen
Paper Book
Baba's Gift is a radiant celebration of a Persian father's love of family, from his boyhood in Iran to his new life in America. Baba enchants his six daughters with his stories, transporting them to his childhood in Iran as they play on the flowering vines of the Persian...
Gossamer summer
Bouwman, H. M.
Paper Book
Four sisters find their summer vacation taking a magical turn when they stumble into the world of some rather unexpected fairies in this "heartwarming" (Kirkus Reviews) and "clever" (The Horn Book, starred review) middle grade story that's perfect for fans of The Penderwicks....
Cicada symphony
Fliess, Sue
Paper Book
2024 ALA Notable Children's Book 2024 Texas 2x2 Reading List 2023 Chicago Public Library Best Informational Books for Younger Readers 2023 Blueberry Honor Award 2024 Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year<...
Wonderfully Wired Brains: An Introduction to the World of Neurodiversity
Gooding, Louise
Paper Book
An informative and inclusive children's guide to neurodiversity for those not in the know and to inspire children who are neurodivergent. Wonderfully Wired Brains teaches children aged 7-9 all about the awesome abilities that neurodiverse individuals have, introduces them...
Summer is for cousins
LaRocca, Rajani
Paper Book
Summer is for cousins. Mom and Dad, Two uncles, two aunties, Thatha and Pati, Seven cousins, All of us are together.
Gnome is where your heart is
Lyall, Casey
Paper Book
Lemon Peabody is certain that aliens visited Grandpa Walt thirty years ago, but she's running out of time to prove it before he forgets his best story. This humorous and tenderhearted story about family, friendship, and always believing in yourself is for fans of Greg van Eekhout, Stuart Gibbs,...
Back to the bright before
Nolte, Katherin
Paper Book
A magical adventure about two brave siblings determined to find a treasure that could save their family. When eleven-year-old Pet Martin's dad falls from a ladder on their family farm, it isn't just his body that crashes to the ground. So does every hope her family had for the...
Amelia Bedelia
Parish, Peggy.
Paper Book
Learn to read with the classic Amelia Bedelia! Ever since Amelia Bedelia made her debut in 1963, young readers have been laughing out loud at the antics of this literal-minded but charming housekeeper.   From dressing the chicken to drawing the drapes...
Ultimate Fanbook: Nintendo (Independent and Unofficial): The Best Nintendo Games, Characters and More!
Pettman, Kevin
Paper Book
Anyone who loves Nintendo will enjoy this fantastic 100% unofficial book on the world's greatest games company. Inside, you'll discover a complete guide to Nintendo's most iconic characters, including Mario, Luigi, Link, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Samus, Toad, Bowser, Kirby and many more.<...
Before colors : where colors come from
Pimentel, Annette Bay
Paper Book
Colors don't come out of nothing. They always start somewhere . . . With something . . . With someone.
Spark, shine, glow! : what a light show
Schaefer, Lola M.
Paper Book
What is light, and how does it shape our world Acclaimed author Lola M. Schaefer and award-winning artist James Yang illuminate the essential concept of light in this playful and informative picture book. An educational and inventive picture book for readers of David Macaulay and...
Puppy love
Soto, Gary
Paper Book
A sweetly humorous middle grade novel packed with action, basketball, and a dash of magical realism about friendship and family, first crushes, and belonging, from acclaimed author Gary Soto. Thirteen-year-old Jordan Mendoza has a huge crush on his classmate, Sierra, but he's never going...

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