New Books for Children
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Wild Ride: A Graphic Guide Adventure
Written by Liam O'Donnell and illustrated by Mike Deas
On a flight to visit their environmentalist parents who are working to stop a logging company from clear-cutting a remote valley, A plane crash strands Devin, Nadia, and Marcus. Soon the trio discover that they are stranded with the enemy and must rely on their survival skills.
Available now: NEW jGraphic Novel O'Donnell
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The Willoughbys
Written by Lois Lowry
Abandoned by their parents, Tim, the twins, Barnaby A and Barnaby B, and their sister, Jane, attempt to fulfill their roles as good old-fashioned children. Then an unquestionably ruthless act sets in motion the transformations that lead to their salvation and to happy endings. This hilarious parody pays homage to classic works of children's literature.
Available now NEW jFiction Lowry
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The Tooth Book: A Guide to Healthy Teeth and Gums
Written and illustrated by Edward Miller
Taking good care of your teeth and gums is an important part of maintaining overall health. After all, you need your pearly whites to eat, smile, and talk. But what should you expect when you go to the dentist? What should you do if you lose a tooth? Full of straightforward advice and animated, colorful art, as well as some bite-sized bits of history and lore, this guide provides accessible information about taking care of your teeth.
Available now: j617.601 M613t
Canned
Written by Alex Shearer
Fergal Bamfield is an oddball and his tin can collection is as strange as everything else about him. One day he finds a can without a label. What could be in it? Peaches, soup, perhaps spam? But instead it's something gruesome: a human finger. Then Fergal finds another can, this time containing a one-word message, HELP! Now Fergal and his friend Charlotte are knee-deep in an adventure, and they're about to learn something horrible: Everybody has an expiration date.
Available now: NEW jFiction Shearer
Arabella Miller's Tiny Caterpillar
Written and illustrated by Clare Jarrett
Arabella Miller finds a tiny caterpillar, brings him home and feeds till the caterpillar sheds his skin and disappears inside his chrysalis. Arabella misses her friend until he emerges and she is filled with wonder at the beautiful creature he has become. Clare Jarrett’s sweet story and vibrant illustrations weave details about a caterpillar’s transformation into this elaboration on the song Little Arabella Miller.
Available now: NEW Picture Book Jarrett
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My Friend, the Starfinder
Written by George Ella Lyon and illustrated by Stephen Gammell
Dazzled, a little girl listens to her old neighbor's story of following a falling star when he was a boy. He found it, too. He put it in her hands. But that's not all the starfinder has to tell. One day something found him. It's a story too good to keep. See for yourself.
Available now: NEW Picture Book Lyon
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One Tractor: A Counting Book
Written by Alexandra Siy and illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers
Certain to delight young vehicle lovers, this fantastical number book perfectly balances imaginative play with counting instructions. When one tractor in the grass runs out of gas, the backyard doesn't stay quiet for long. Soon pirates sail in to play, and the backyard races to life with airplanes, cranes, trucks, and trains. Readers can count along as the vehicles and machines soar, hoist, dig, and zoom.
Available now: NEW Picture Book Siy
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Thirteen
Written by Lauren Myracle
Winnie Perry is a teenager—at last! And it’s a really big deal. A ginormous deal, which, wouldn’t you know it, brings along ginormous problems. Winnie’s bff #1 is growing up too slowly, while her bff #2 is growing up too fast, leaving Winnie stuck in the middle. Winnie’s boyfriend, Lars, is fabulous—except when he’s not. And as for her family, well, BIG changes are in the air. Myracle concludes her trilogy about Winnie, whose humor, daring, and compassion is infectious and unforgettable.
Available now: NEW jFiction Myracle
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Snail's Good Night
Written by Ann Whitford Paul and illustrated by Rosanne Litzinger
Snail slowly glides along to bid his friends goodnight, but by the time he reaches Rabbit she's nearly asleep. Snail better hurry! Will he make it before everyone goes to bed? Beginning readers will love following this well-intentioned snail as he slides through each jewel-colored page. The lush, dream-like art, friendly characters, and humorous scenario is sure to charm librarians, parents, and newly independent readers alike.
Available now: NEW Easy Reader Paul