New & Noteworthy Children's Books August 2025Like this list

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• AJ Torres and the Treasure of Captain Grayshark

  Iriarte, José Pablo,

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  Twelve-year-old AJ and his friends go on an epic adventure to find the long lost treasure of Captain Grayshark and encounter ghosts and hijinks along the way. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 8 to 12.

• At Last She Stood

  How Joey Guerrero Spied, Survived, and Fought for Freedom

  Kelly, Erin Entrada,

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  Meet Josefina "Joey" Guerrero: World War II spy, Filipina guerrilla fighter, war hero, Medal of Freedom recipient, leprosy survivor, teacher, and peacemaker. Middle Grade Biography, Ages 8 to 12.

• Blue

  Kaufman, Suzanne,

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  A child bonds with a blue heron, and they share a dreamlike friendship. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• Catching Cryptids

  the Scientific Search for Mysterious Creatures

  Long, Kim,

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  Explores these technological advances in a fun way by pairing them with mythical creatures and discussing how modern technology could be used to locate or “catch” these beasts. Non-Fiction, Ages 8 to 12.

• Everyday Bean

  Graegin, Stephanie,

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  A collection of vignettes showcasing the adventures of bean (a baby hedgehog) and her grandmother. Early Reader, Ages 3 to 7.

• The Extraordinary Orbit of Alex Ramirez

  Paulino, Jasminne,

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  Alex, a neurodiverse seventh grader, works to convince everyone that he is ready to leave his self-contained classroom and join his grade's mainstream science class. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 10 and up.

• Graciela in the Abyss

  Medina, Meg,

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  In the deepest recesses of the ocean, Graciela--once an ordinary girl--now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly awakened sea ghosts. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 10 and up.

• Growing Home

  Ferry, Beth,

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  A motley crew of talkative plants, a curious spider, and a grumpy goldfish use their newfound magical abilities to defend their family from a greedy human. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 6 to 9.

• Gymnastica Fantastica!

  Stewart, Briony,

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  Meet Gymnastica, a small person with big energy, as they bend and balance, bounce and roll, attempt a cartwheel and a spectacular trapeze flip-out finale. Picture Book, Ages 3 to 7.

• J Vs. K

  Alexander, Kwame,

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  Two ten-year-olds must decide whether they should join forces to create an unbeatable duo that is sure to win their school's annual creative storytelling contest. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 8 to 12.

• Jim!

  Six True Stories About One Great Artist: James Marshall

  Connors, Jerrold,

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  A picture book biography of the late, great James Marshall--illustrator of Miss Nelson is Missing and the George and Martha series--is as clever, delightful, and daring as Jim himself. Non-Fiction Picture Book, Ages 5 to 9.

• Kente for Jojo

  Mensah, Bernard (Children's author),

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  A young boy helps weave a special kente cloth for his baby brother. Picture Book, Ages 4 to 8.

• Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology

  Hsieh, Angela,

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  Lu dreams of being a great adventurer, just like her ah-ma, who is a world-renowned geozoologist. Graphic Novel, Ages 8 to 12.

• Mafalda

  Quino,

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  Mafalda may be small but her hopes for the world are as big as her heart! Six-year-old Mafalda loves democracy and hates soup. Graphic Novel, Ages 7 to 11.

• The Midwatch Institute for Wayward Girls

  Rossell, Judith,

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  Maggie, an orphan, is sent to the dreary Midwatch Institute, which is actually a secret training ground for young girls learning skills to fight crime. Middle Grade Fiction, Ages 8 to 12.

• The Moon Moved in

  Soltis, Sue,

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  When the Moon moves into the empty house next door, Stella finally gets the friend she longed for. Picture Book, Ages 3 to 5.

• Super Ty!

  Lyons, Kelly Starling,

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  Ty loves superheroes. He watches them on TV and reads books about them. When he puts on a cape and a mask, he becomes Super Ty! Early Reader, Ages 4 to 8.

• We Carry the Sun

  Keller, Tae,

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  Traces the history of solar power from ancient south-facing villages to the Industrial Age and modern innovators. Non-Fiction Picture Book, Ages 7 to 10.

• Where the Deer Slip Through

  Howes, Katey,

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  Rhyming text illuminates the wonder that wildlife brings to a small woodland farm. Picture Book, Ages 3 to 7.

• Zara in the Middle

  Jones, Erika Lynne,

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  Zara loves living next door to her Grandma Jane and Granny Gladys, but sometimes it's tough being stuck in the middle of them! Picture Book, Ages 3 to 7.