New Kids Books Newsletter - June 2, 2026Like this list

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• 100 Cupboards: The Graphic Novel

  Wilson, N D

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  Henry isn't brave, but when he hears an odd thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he simply can't ignore it. He scrapes off the wallpaper and peels back the plaster and discovers 100 mysterious mini doors--cupboards,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Axolotl-Ella: A Sort-Of Cinderella Story

  Messner, Kate

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  Axolotl-Ella is a quick and clever salamander with a daring, deliciously ambitious dream. All she needs to do to make her dream a reality is to meet the Prince at the King's Festival. Can Axolotl-Ella find a way to make her dream come true, or will…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Odyssey

  Homer

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  After ten years of war, Odysseus turns his back on Troy and sets sail for home. But his voyage takes another ten years and he must face many dangers before he is reunited with his wife and son. Brilliantly retold by award-winning author Geraldine…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cactus Home

  Madan, Vikram

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  This cactus is home to many critters. Everyone shares, and everyone has fun! But one day, spiders move into the cactus. The rest of the critters aren't sure about the spiders... They are new. Will they share? Will they be fun? No one knows. Then a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Are Joy

  Giles, Chrystal D

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  Shining with lyrical prose and gorgeously vibrant art, this delightful picture book read-together is an inspiring celebration of the beauty and strength of Black culture, Black community, and Black family. It's an empowering affirmation that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Greatest Bedtime Story Ever

  Sima, Jessie

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  Are you ready to hear THE GREATEST BEDTIME STORY EVER? From Jessie Sima--the bestselling creator of Not Quite Narwhal--comes a fantastical tale of how an elf facing a dangerous dragon was inspired to write THE GREATEST BEDTIME STORY EVER to save…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The World's Game

  Mendez, Yamile Saied

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  Soccer and the World Cup bring people from all over the world together. Witness the energy, passion, and glory of the world's most popular sport, on and off the field. With bright, colorful art and lively dialogue, this uplifting and heartfelt story…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hot Dog Days

  Higgins, Cam

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  It's summer on the Bryson family farm, which means that Hank is home all day to play with Scrapper! But Darla and Mitts want to go adventuring in the forest too, and Bo wants to visit the swimming hole together. Scrapper wants to do it ALL too...but…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Farm Shark

  Canterbury, Bill

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  Dive into the strangest farm ever, where a shark moves in and brings chaos to its quirky inhabitants. As one animal after the next find themselves in the shark's tummy, it's up to Farmer Jolene to come up with an inventive--and ticklish--way to get…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Stuffie Stand

  Frost, Maddie

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  Entrepreneurship leads to friendship in this hilarious tale of stuffed-animal loving Moose, who starts a Stuffie Stand that's so successful, he's forced to partner with his annoying customer and competitor, Mabel. This entertaining and astute…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Used to Be a Dinosaur

  Lyall, Casey

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  Did you know that chickens are descendants of dinosaurs? A soon-to-be mother hen just found out, and now she is reexamining her entire life. She used to be a dinosaur, a prehistoric queen with a mighty roar! Now she spends her days on a farm,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Watermelon Pool

  Lune, Bonsoir

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  When the summer sun is in full force, there's only one way to beat the heat: dive into a watermelon pool. After a large watermelon gets split in half, everyone in the village dives in, digging into the fruit and making slides from the rind while…Read moreRead more of this annotation