New Children's Books May 2025

Updated April 29, 2025
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Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel
Angleberger, Tom
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Tom Angleberger, creator of the Origami Yoda series, comes a hilarious young graphic-novel adventure through the land of the dinosaurs Get writing or get eaten! Dino Poet is on a mission: to write the first great poem--ever! His...
The mystery of locked rooms
Currie, Lindsay
Paper Book
*Instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller!* Crack the codes. Find the treasure. Escape the house. From the acclaimed author of Scritch Scratch and What Lives in the Woods comes a action-packed adventure novel about three friends who team up to find a hidden treasure in an...
This is my brain! : a book on neurodiversity
Gravel, Elise
Paper Book
A seriously funny book all about our brains! Award-winning author-illustrator Elise Gravel celebrates the many wonderful ways humans think in a comic-style nonfiction book for curious kids. Acclaimed creator Elise Gravel (Killer Underwear Invasion!, Olga and the Smelly Thing from Nowhere, and...
Punch! : a story about kindness
Hall, Michael
In a world where it's easy to punch back, Badger's friends choose to patch things up. Perfect for kids navigating big emotions! When Badger bullies his friends Frog, Moose, Elephant, and Bear, they teach him an unforgettable lesson about empathy, kindness, and forgiveness in this funny and...
Otto and the story tree
Mildenberger, Vivien
In this love letter to the magic of storytelling and connection, a lonely old bird tells stories to a seed, which eventually grows into a tree where animals gather to listen. A cranky old bird named Otto lives in a dirty and dark house. He could dust, but, ack! Who can be...
Otto and the story tree
Mildenberger, Vivien
Paper Book
In this love letter to the magic of storytelling and connection, a lonely old bird tells stories to a seed, which eventually grows into a tree where animals gather to listen. A cranky old bird named Otto lives in a dirty and dark house. He could dust, but, ack! Who can be...
Almost underwear : how a piece of cloth traveled from Kitty Hawk to the Moon and Mars
Roth, Jonathan
Paper Book
Did you know that a piece of cloth from the Wright Brothers' Flyer has traveled to the moon, and Mars?  With NASA photos and playful illustrations throughout, here is an incredible slice of hidden history and an introduction to the science of air and space...
The how-to cookbook for young foodies
Saltz, Joanna
Paper Book
Boost your budding foodie's kitchen confidence with this beginner-friendly Delish cookbook featuring easy-to-follow recipes and instructions for kids ages 8 to 12 Follow step-by-step photos and complete each task to learn 25 essential cooking techniques, 50 delicious recipes,...

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