New Titles

The zombees

Colón, Justin,


Publishers Weekly, June 2025. School Library Journal starred, June 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. On Halloween, a swarm of undead bees invades the town to deliver spooks and sweets.
Date Published:2025

You can sit with me

Tawil Kenyon, Rachel,


Kirkus Review, March 2025. "The simple yet profound gesture of offering someone a place to sit, just as they are, is precisely what some kids need to feel welcomed into a new or overwhelming space. Whether at a reading circle, a craft table, or a picnic blanket, it's always time to demonstrate kindness"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Worm makes a sandwich

Farley, Brianne,


Horn book, May 2025. Kirkus, December 15, 2024. Publisher's Weekly, November 11, 2024. Introduction to the process of composting from start to finish, told from the perspective of one little worm who is very eager to help.
Date Published:2025

Wonder why

Perron, Lisa Varchol,


Horn Book, July 2025. Publishers Weekly, February 2025. School Library Journal, February 2025. "Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue or why thunder crackles in the night? 'Wonder Why' takes the curious young reader through the arc of a day--from blue skies to rain and thunder, a rainbow, and finally nighttime. Each stanza poses a 'wonder why' question that is answered simply and accurately in a beautiful verse. The story begs for reading aloud and repeated readings. Young readers will be encouraged to be curious about the natural world around them . . . and to ask 'Why'"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Horn Book, July 2025. Publishers Weekly, February 2025. School Library Journal, February 2025. "Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue or why thunder crackles in the night? 'Wonder Why' takes the curious young reader through the arc of a day--from blue skies to rain and thunder, a rainbow, and finally nighttime. Each stanza poses a 'wonder why' question that is answered simply and accurately in a beautiful verse. The story begs for reading aloud and repeated readings. Young readers will be encouraged to be curious about the natural world around them . . . and to ask 'Why'"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

Where only storms grow

Colman, Alyssa,


During the worst storm of the Dust Bowl in Oklahoma, twins Howe and Joanna must put their differences aside and work together to save their farm from ruin.
Date Published:2025

When you go to dragon school

Campbell, Chelsea M.,


Kirkus Review, April 2025. Publishers Weekly, April 2025. School Library Journal starred, May 2025. "The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit ... toothy"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Review, April 2025. Publishers Weekly, April 2025. School Library Journal starred, May 2025. "The human school is full, but don't worry, there's a spot waiting for you at the local dragon school! Even though you might not have scales or wings or the ability to breathe fire, with a little bit of courage and your own special talents, you'll have no trouble fitting in. Even if your classmates are a little bit ... toothy"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

When Auggie learned to play chess

Rusu, Meredith,


Booklist, August 2025. Kirkus Review, July 2025. School Library Journal, August 2025. Chess lessons with his father helps bashful Auggie adjust to his new home and regain his confidence.
Date Published:2025

Vampire jam sandwich

Lyall, Casey,


Kirkus Review, April 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. "Once upon a time, a vampire (maybe his name is Terrence) took a bite of a jam sandwich (maybe he thought the jam was . . . something else). And you know what happens when a vampire bites you. That's right. The jam sandwich has become . . . a vampire jam sandwich. Terrifying, stalking the streets at night, sneaking into people's homes in an endless search for more jam!"--Publisher.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Review, April 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. "Once upon a time, a vampire (maybe his name is Terrence) took a bite of a jam sandwich (maybe he thought the jam was . . . something else). And you know what happens when a vampire bites you. That's right. The jam sandwich has become . . . a vampire jam sandwich. Terrifying, stalking the streets at night, sneaking into people's homes in an endless search for more jam!"--Publisher.

Date Published:2025

Valentines are the worst!

Willan, Alex,


"Ages 4-8"--Dust jacket. Kirkus Review, October 2025. "Gilbert, a goblin, claims he does not have time for Valentines or Valentine's Day festivities, but has a change of heart when caught in the crosshairs of cupids' arrows"--OCLC.
Date Published:2025

The undead fox of Deadwood Forest

Hartman, Aubrey,


Booklist starred, January 01, 2025. Horn book, May 2025. Kirkus starred, December 01, 2024. Publisher's Weekly starred, November 18, 2024. School library journal, January 31, 2025. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books starred, February 2025. An undead fox serving as the Usher of souls has his life upended when a mysterious badger soul appears.
Date Published:2025

Unwanted

Gourley, Kashelle,


Booklist, June 2025. Kirkus Review, March 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. "All is well in one dog's life until he must investigate a mysterious, unwanted visitor who keeps intruding his house"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Twelve days of autumn

Maret, Sherri,


"In this reimagined version of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas,' wildlife is observed during Autumn"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Tulip's mess

Wilder, Anden,


Kirkus Review, July 2025. "A little girl must confront her growing mess after it swallows her most beloved stuffed toy"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Troubling tonsils!

Reynolds, Aaron, 1970-


"Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you’re ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Charlie Marmot and the particular pickle he found himself in. See, Charlie here has a problem: his tonsils have become infected and have to come out. No biggie, right? But when he decides he wants to keep them in a jar for show and tell, things get creepy… First, strange slurping sounds in his room keep Charlie awake the night before his surgery. Then, he goes to the doctor only to be told his tonsils are already gone! Could it be they’re out for revenge? Join Jasper and Charlie in this first Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Charlie’s mistakes before it’s too late!" --
Date Published:2025

"Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you’re ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Charlie Marmot and the particular pickle he found himself in. See, Charlie here has a problem: his tonsils have become infected and have to come out. No biggie, right? But when he decides he wants to keep them in a jar for show and tell, things get creepy… First, strange slurping sounds in his room keep Charlie awake the night before his surgery. Then, he goes to the doctor only to be told his tonsils are already gone! Could it be they’re out for revenge? Join Jasper and Charlie in this first Creepy Tale chapter book and learn from Charlie’s mistakes before it’s too late!" --

Date Published:2025

The trouble with Sunshine

Méndez, Yamile Saied,


Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book, May 2025. Kirkus Review, January 2025. Pub Weekly, December 2024. "Dorani's mom, Isa, taught her to be bold and challenge the rules if they don't seem fair. . . . But she never taught Dorani how to do it all without her. So, when Isa dies on the way to speak with the principal about Dori's latest revolution, Dori loses her voice. Her grief and guilt become the loudest parts of her. Moving from vibrant Miami to quiet, middle-of-nowhere Wyoming with her aunt feels like the punishment she deserves. She spends most of her time with their newest horse, Sunshine. Sunshine was involved in an accident that's left her skittish and hard to care for. Tia Ivette knows her behavior comes from fear, and she is trying everything to make Sunshine brave again. But Dori knows grief can feel like fear . . . and grief is just love with no place to go. Speaking up for Sunshine reminds Dori that the very best parts of her mother live on through her, and so when she starts to notice that the rules at her new school unfairly target specific students, she knows just what her mother would do"--Amazon.
Date Published:2025

Booklist starred, February 2025. Horn Book, May 2025. Kirkus Review, January 2025. Pub Weekly, December 2024. "Dorani's mom, Isa, taught her to be bold and challenge the rules if they don't seem fair. . . . But she never taught Dorani how to do it all without her. So, when Isa dies on the way to speak with the principal about Dori's latest revolution, Dori loses her voice. Her grief and guilt become the loudest parts of her. Moving from vibrant Miami to quiet, middle-of-nowhere Wyoming with her aunt feels like the punishment she deserves. She spends most of her time with their newest horse, Sunshine. Sunshine was involved in an accident that's left her skittish and hard to care for. Tia Ivette knows her behavior comes from fear, and she is trying everything to make Sunshine brave again. But Dori knows grief can feel like fear . . . and grief is just love with no place to go. Speaking up for Sunshine reminds Dori that the very best parts of her mother live on through her, and so when she starts to notice that the rules at her new school unfairly target specific students, she knows just what her mother would do"--Amazon.

Date Published:2025

The tortosaurus

Cottle, Katie,


Kirkus Review, December 2024. "When Dot feels nervous at her new school, she comes up with a clever plan using her pet tortoise, Monty, to make friends"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Together, a forest : drawing connections between nature's diversity and our own

MacLean, Roz,


Kirkus Review, May 2025. "Joy and her peers are eager to visit a nearby forest for a class trip. But Joy's excitement quickly turns into anxiety when she is asked to choose one thing in the area for a school assignment. Seeing her classmates connecting with the natural environment, Joy discovers how each of their choices reflect the ways they relate to and interact with the world"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

Kirkus Review, May 2025. "Joy and her peers are eager to visit a nearby forest for a class trip. But Joy's excitement quickly turns into anxiety when she is asked to choose one thing in the area for a school assignment. Seeing her classmates connecting with the natural environment, Joy discovers how each of their choices reflect the ways they relate to and interact with the world"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

To catch a ghost

Wilson, Rachel Michelle,


School Library Journal starred, June 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. "Show-and-tell isn't for the faint of heart, so grab your camera, flashlight, and backpack--it's time to catch yourself a ghost! Once you find a good one, spend some quality time together. This will provide all the information you need to build the perfect ghost trap. It will also probably complicate things. So, when the moment finally arrives, you may be confident you can catch a ghost--but can you catch a friend?"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2025

School Library Journal starred, June 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. "Show-and-tell isn't for the faint of heart, so grab your camera, flashlight, and backpack--it's time to catch yourself a ghost! Once you find a good one, spend some quality time together. This will provide all the information you need to build the perfect ghost trap. It will also probably complicate things. So, when the moment finally arrives, you may be confident you can catch a ghost--but can you catch a friend?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2025

The Tinkerers

Carlson, Caroline (Children's author),


Kirkus Review, July 2025. "The astromancers in Peter's star-touched village have an amazing device that nudges time--surely it wouldn't hurt if Peter used it to fix a few mistakes?"--Amazon.
Date Published:2025

This year, a witch!

Abbott, Zoey,


"A Caitlyn Dlouhy book"--Copyright page. Kirkus Starred, April 2025. Pub Weekly, June 2025. School Library Journal starred, June 2025. School Library Journal, June 2025. A little girl is tired of dressing up as something adorable for Halloween, so this year she plans to be a scary witch and frighten everyone, even herself.
Date Published:2025