We’ve got plenty of new reads just in time for the summer!
July 2
First Day of Groot! by Brendan Deneen
Mighty heroes Rocket and Groot share first experiences together (and a first day!) while zooming through the galaxy in their spaceship, learning important lessons, developing new skills and making memories with friends along the way. 75,000 first printing.
The Pigeon Has To Go To School by Mo Willems
Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! And what if he doesn’t like it? What if the teacher doesn’t like him? What if he learns TOO MUCH!?! Ask not for whom the school bell rings; it rings for the Pigeon!
Awesome Dog 5000 by Justin Dean
Marty, Ralph, and Skyler might make the ultimate secret combo when battling alien-slime ninjas in their favorite video game, but in real life they’re just regular kids. That is, until the three best friends discover Awesome Dog 5000, a robotic dog with very real power-ups. Awesome Dog can “bark” a sonic boom, “walk” at speeds over three hundred miles per hour, and “fetch” with an atomic cannon. Life for Marty, Ralph, and Skyler just got a major turbo-boost!
Animals Up Close by DK Publishing
High-detail DK nature photography combines with high-interest text in a visual collection of animal profiles, from the crab that carries its home on its back to the salamander that turns from a fish into an amphibian as it grows.
July 9
You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed
Times journalist, two-time Olympian, and bestselling author Matthew Syed demonstrates how grit, resilience, and a positive mindset can help in every aspect of your life—from school to friendships to sports to hobbies. Using examples of role models from Serena Williams to Mozart, You Are Awesome shows how success is earned rather than given, and that talent can be acquired through practice and a positive attitude.
From an Idea to Google by Lowey Bundy Sichol
From an Idea to Google is a behind-the-computer-screen look into the history, business, and brand of the world’s largest search engine. With humorous black & white illustrations throughout, learn about the company that even earned its own catchphrase: Google it!
Serafina and the Seven Stars by Robert Beatty
Invited by Mr. Vanderbilt to move into one of the Biltmore Estate’s grandest rooms, a suspicious Serafina begins questioning her connection to Braeden after encountering the mansion’s dangerous night terrors.
Piranhas Don’t Eat Bananas by Aaron Blabey
Everyone knows that piranhas don’t eat bananas — except for Brian. This little fish loves to munch not only on bananas, but on fruit of all kinds! Brian’s piranha friends think he’s crazy. Piranhas don’t eat bananas — their sharp teeth are for eating meat! And there’s a scrumptious pair of feet dangling in the water nearby…
School-Tripped by Jennifer L. Holm
Babymouse’s art class is headed to a museum in the Big City. And now that they’re middle schoolers, she and her friends will be totally unsupervised! She can’t wait to check out all the world-famous art…that is, until she overhears Felicia Furrypaws planning to ditch the museum and hit the town instead. Babymouse decides to test her freedom with an urban adventure of her own. Will she make it back to the museum before the bus leaves? Or will life in the Big City trip her up big-time?
July 16
The School Book by Todd Parr
With his trademark bright colors and bold lines, Todd Parr introduces readers to a perennial source of childhood anxiety and excitement both: school! From morning routines to meeting new people to learning and playing together, Todd explores all the different things that can happen in school, all the while sharing a cheerful, child-friendly message of sharing, inclusion, and community. Welcome to school– a place for everyone to grow!
My First Busy World by Eric Carle
This busy book featuring Eric Carle’s bright, colorful artwork is jam-packed with novelty elements to keep little ones busy. Each spread features a theme and highlights things children see in their busy world: objects and people in their home, things outside in nature, animals, mealtimes, and more! With a padded cover, glitter, lift-the flaps, touch-and-feels, and a mylar mirror, this book is a must-have for every Eric Carle collection!
The Changeling by William Ritter
Twelve-year-olds Tinn and Cole, raised as human twins in sleepy Endsborough, risk their lives in the Wild Wood, Oddmire Swamp, and the Deep Dark to learn which is a goblin changeling with an important mission.
Dinosaurs: By the Numbers by Steve Jenkins
Discover some of the most fascinating aspects of dinosaurs through astonishing numbers: the varying sizes and shapes of dinosaurs, timelines of when they roamed the earth, charts comparing the fastest dinos with the speedy animals of today, maps of where these giant reptiles lived across the globe, and so much more.
July 23
Ginny Goblin Cannot Have A Monster For A Pet by David Goodner
Perhaps a pet will teach clever Ginny Goblin some responsibility. Fish make good pets. So do hermit crabs. Ginny does NOT need a giant net or bear trap or army tank to catch a pet. But will Ginny Goblin get her way? Besides, isn’t a monster a perfect pet for a goblin?
Stop! Bot! by James Yang
In this very young picture book mystery, a little boy out for a walk with his family stops to show a building doorman his new “bot”: “I have a bot!” Only he doesn’t have it for long, because it floats up out of his hands like an escaped balloon. “Stop! Bot!” Springing to action, the kind doorman runs up to each floor of the building to try and catch it — along with the help of each floor’s resident. But while everything looks normal at first, every floor (and resident) is a little more wacky and unusual than the last! Musicians, baseball players, zoo animals, and finally a very large monkey all play a part — but will they rescue the Bot before it’s too late?! Children will love all the funny details in this very playful picture book!
I Wish I Was A Monarch Butterfly by Jennifer Bove
What if you wished you were a monarch and then you became one? Could you transform from a caterpillar into a butterfly, and learn to fly? And would you want to? Find out! Ranger Rick explorers can learn all about monarch butterflies in this reader full of fascinating facts, vivid wildlife photographs, a Wild Words glossary, and a hands-on activity that teaches kids how to chart the life cycle of the monarch.
Miles Morales: Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis
When a spider’s bite gives him incredible arachnid-like powers, young Miles Morales takes up Peter Parker’s mantle, in an origins graphic novel that also shares the story behind the spider that bit Miles. Original. Gr 4+
July 30th
Trip to the Pumpkin Farm by Rebecca Elliott
Eva’s class cannot wait for their field trip to the pumpkin farm! On the farm, they pick apples, milk cows, and even make new friends. But then an award-winning pumpkin goes missing! Eva and her friends will have to solve the mystery. Will they find the pumpkin in time for the holiday party… and also help a friend in need? In this sweet fall story, Eva discovers that everyone has something to be thankful for!
The Poison Jungle by Tui T. Sutherland
When Sundew the dragon teams up with her LeafWing friends to destroy the HiveWings, she uncovers an ancient secret that has the power to destroy them all.
Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian McKay Heidicker
When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters. In order to find a den to call home, they must venture through field and forest, facing unspeakable things that dwell in the darkness: a zombie who hungers for their flesh, a witch who tries to steal their skins, a ghost who hunts them through the snow . . . and other things too scary to mention.
Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball by Laura Ellen Anderson
Amelia Fang would much rather hang out with her pet pumpkin Squashy and her friends Florence the yeti (DON’T CALL HER BEAST!) and Grimaldi the reaper than dance at her parents’ annual Barbaric Ball. Then the King’s spoiled son Tangine captures Squashy, Amelia and her friends must escape the party to plan a daring rescue! In their race against time, they begin to realize things in Nocturnia may not be quite what they seem…
Bruce Lee by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of Hong Kong cinema. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but Bruce went on to act in blockbuster hits, featuring his skill as a martial artist. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the great actor’s life.
