New Kids Books Newsletter - May 6, 2025Like this list

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• The Jellyfish Bus

  Lee, Suhyeon/ Kim, Ha Young (TRN)

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  A slow-moving jellyfish finds his groove transporting deep sea tourists in this story about the power of community. Told in graphic novel-style panels and illustrated in a striking palette of aquatic hues, this funny, friendly story is a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• El Niño

  Ryan, Pam Muñoz,

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  From the bestselling author of ESPERANZA RISING comes a riveting story, set over the course of a California summer, about Kai, a competitive swimmer in training. Kai will learn about a legendary Amazonian queen, about El Nino, and about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Spot a Mermaid

  Yolen, Jane/ Deng, Sally (ILT)

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  This delightful picture book from Jane Yolen is a funny and endearing field guide to the unique world of mermaids. For example, mermaids are shy and don’t make friends easily, but if one finds a place near the water, sits still and is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Camp Frenemies

  Montague, Liz,

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  This frenemies-to-friends graphic novel is about the trials and tribulations of Beatrice, Roxy, and Virginia, as they face personal challenges and strained friendships and embark on their first week at sleepaway camp after finishing 6th…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Everybelly

  Lam, Thao

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  From acclaimed picture-book artist Thao Lam comes a joyful celebration of an oft-maligned body part — the belly! Maddie and her mom spend a sunny day at the pool, where she meets friends and neighbors and notices all the bellies of the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Squid in Pants

  Windness, Kaz, 1974-

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  When a fashion-seeking squid spies some abandoned clothing on a boat, he feels his time has come at last! He takes the clothes to try on, but when their owner returns, a deal must be struck! This squid just wants to dress in the latest…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sounds Like Joy

  Moises, Yesenia,

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  A little mermaid explores the magical feeling of playing and creating with fishy friends in this colorful underwater picture book. One day, Joy finds something unexpected on the ocean reef. When she shakes it, it makes a brand-new…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Don't Trust Fish

  Sharpson, Neil,

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  This absurdly laugh-out-loud funny picture book, illustrated by National Book Award-winning creator Dan Santat, is all about the villainy of fish. Presented as a nature-guide-gone-wrong, this is a hilarious, off-the-rails exploration of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Changing Tides

  Moscardó, Júlia, 1991-

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  In this touching story for children ages 3-7, Theo and his mother become part of Lula's family, but things don't go quite as planned. Will their relationship weather the storm? Find out in this beautiful celebration of blended families and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Uni and the Dolphin

  Ransom, Candice F., 1952-

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  In this Step 2 easy reader, Uni the Unicorn and the little girl are having an amazing beach adventure with some new ocean friends! This book is perfect for beginner readers who can recognize familiar words and are working on sounding out…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Dear Sea

  Carrilho, Andr/̌ Carrilho, Andr ̌(ILT)

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  Come on a family beach trip with a girl and her family as she swims in the waves, builds sandcastles, learns to keep the ocean clear of trash—and develops a bond with the sea. This picture book reads like a love letter to the ocean and all…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sea Swept

  Cypess, Leah,

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  The final book in the SISTERS EVER AFTER series, this is the captivating of story Daria and her older sister, Meria, who has left their life under the sea for a human prince. But when Meria needs Daria’s help, she must travel to the human…Read moreRead more of this annotation