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New Kids Books Newsletter - July 1, 2025

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  • This vibrant and relatable picture book about first-day-of-school nerves encourages young readers to celebrate new experiences and the big buddies they're sure to make along the way. With insightful text and energetic art, this perfect…
    Picture Book, 2025New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025. — J PICTURE GOING
  • While most books about middle school focus on “surviving” it, this illustrated book captures the joy of leaving circle time and single-file lines for the thrilling promise of a bigger gym, a brand new locker, a mix of teachers, next-level food…
    Book, 2025[United States] : Bluestone Books, 2025. — 373.236 JAMES
  • From author-illustrator James Kwan comes an affirming picture book to soothe first day of school jitters—and celebrate what makes us different. Read for a charming, sci-fi twist on the first day of school genre, featuring a young astronaut whose new…
    Book, 2025Harry N Abrams Inc 2025 — E
  • Aphmau

    Searching for Home

    Aphmau,
    In this Minecraft-inspired graphic novel from a beloved social media sensation, Aphmau is the new girl in town, and after a rough first day at school, she just wants to enjoy her birthday party. But after a bully sprinkles the cake with magic,…
    Graphic Novel, 2025New York, NY : HarperPop/HarperAlley, imprints of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2025] — J 741.5973 APHMAU
  • First day of school jitters? Yeti knows all about that! She's not ready for her first day of school either. This colorful picture book gently reminds readers that it’s normal to be nervous when we try new things.
    Picture Book, 2025New York : Random House, 2025. — J PICTURE CARTER
  • In the latest installment of the bestselling OWL DIARIES series, a new teacher is coming to Treetop Owlementary! The new teacher, Mr. Brushwing, teaches a special art lesson. When Eva and her friends are tasked with using their emotions to make art,…
    Book, 2025New York : Branches, Scholastic, Inc., 2025. — FIC
  • This moving picture book follows Beatrice, whose entire world changes when Papa gets a new job in a faraway city and their family has to move. But when a surprise care package from Gram arrives, containing a notebook, a camera, and some…
    Picture Book, 2025New York : Nancy Paulsen Books, 2025. — J PICTURE GRADY
  • Everyone in Miss Cherry's class is excited about visiting the aquarium. Iris and Walter can't wait to sit together on the bus and see scary sharks, shimmery angelfish, and—best of all—penguins. The aquarium is everything they had hoped for...until…
    Easy Reader, 2025New York, NY : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2025. — J EASY GUEST
  • Why does Mr. Gill keep an empty chair in the front of his classroom? Find out in this poignant picture book based on a true story that celebrates a beloved teacher and his commitment to making sure all kids feel welcome. In this true story of…
    Picture Book, 2025New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025. — J PICTURE GILL
  • In this endearing picture book about the rewards of self-expression, Henry feels a bit nervous on his first day of school, so he chooses to wear his favorite fish costume to give him courage. Pick up this heartwarming story and follow Henry as he…
    Picture Book, 2025New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025. — J PICTURE PILUTTI
  • Bulldozer is nervous about his new school year and worried he won’t fit in, especially when he gets to his classroom and things start going wrong. But just when he’s sure his day couldn’t get worse, something amazing happens! Perfect for kids…
    Book, 2025New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2025. — FIC
  • A free-spirited new student helps a perfectionist panda embrace his more spontaneous side in this charming classroom story. With speech balloons and kawaii-influenced illustrations by Laan Cham, this relatable picture book celebrates individuality…
    Picture Book, 2025New York : Random House, [2025] — J PICTURE CHAM
  • After her best friend moves away, Lottie Brooks enters secondary school alone where she attempts to navigate the embarrassing moments of growing up, fitting in, and making new friends. This humorous and heartfelt book captures the antics of a…
    Book, 2025New York : Random House, 2025. — FIC
  • This gentle tale is about a narwhal whose horn keeps getting in the way during his first week of school. But with the help of his friends and a rousing, inclusive baseball game, Hugo learns that everyone needs something a little different to succeed…
    Picture Book, 2025New York, New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, 2025. — J PICTURE ROEDER