Friday, June 13, 2025

This month’s best new children’s books

 
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This Month's Best New Children's Books
 
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Book cover for The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Oliver Jeffers and Drew Daywalt
Budding artists, rejoice: Your favorite crayons are at it again!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Duncan's crayons journey out of the box to make some interesting new friends
  • "It's hard to imagine a reader who won't be delighted" (Publishers Weekly) by this #1 New York Times bestselling series that's sold over 1.5 million books worldwide
  • A literary dose of joy for the whole family
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Media mentions for The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Oliver Jeffers and Drew DaywaltMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Wish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Nancy Carpenter
Celebrate neurodiversity with this 'affirming and uplifting' read (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • As Oliver's brain bursts with ideas, he finds it difficult to focus in school
  • Can a good friend teach him that great minds don't think alike?
  • A collaboration between a teacher and an award-winning illustrator
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Media mentions for Wish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Nancy CarpenterMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, Booklist
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Book cover for Papa's Coming Home by Chasten Buttigieg and Dan Taylor
Families should reach for this New York Times bestselling picture book on Father's Day
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • With Papa on his way home, toddlers Jojo and Rosie excitedly plan for his return
  • Pete Buttigieg's husband offers a moving portrait of unconditional love
  • "An affectionate portrait of the everyday domestic life of a same-sex family unit" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for Papa's Coming Home by Chasten Buttigieg and Dan TaylorMEDIA MENTIONS:People, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Indie Next List, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes by Deborah Diesen and Dan Hanna
Perfect for young ones who struggle with anxious feelings
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • "Make no mistake: This is a fun read that delivers an important, encouraging lesson" (Kirkus Reviews)
  • When Willa Whale gets discouraged, she doesn't give up — she keeps trying with the support of her friends
  • Written in rhyming text that will delight during read-aloud
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Media mentions for The Worry-Worry Whale Made 32 Mistakes by Deborah Diesen and Dan HannaMEDIA MENTIONS:Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for Marianne the Maker by Kelly Corrigan, Claire Corrigan Lichty, and George Sweetland
'A thoughtful role model for aspiring inventors' (Kirkus Reviews)
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Marianne's dad loves soccer… but she'd rather create new things!
  • Penned by New York Times bestselling author and PBS host Kelly Corrigan and her daughter
  • Features eye-catching, collage-style illustrations that will have you looking for hidden details
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Media mentions for Marianne the Maker by Kelly Corrigan, Claire Corrigan Lichty, and George SweetlandMEDIA MENTION:Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Everything's Wrong! by Erin Kraan and Jory John
Looking to impart important life lessons on your children? Look no further!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • With plenty of humor and chaos, this picture book captures the importance of friendship and optimism
  • Jeff the bear and Anders the bunny are best friends. Can they turn a disastrous day into a fun one?
  • From the #1 New York Times bestselling author behind The Bad Seed
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Media mentions for Everything's Wrong! by Erin Kraan and Jory JohnMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews
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Book cover for Zebra and Yak: The Backwards Alphabet Book by Paul Friedrich
Young hellions will appreciate this nontraditional alphabet book
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The ABCs go topsy-turvy in this hilarious read
  • A fun storyline and meta humor are bound to get kids laughing
  • If you like Mo Willems, this book is a sure bet
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Book cover for In the Wild by Magenta Fox, Zadie Smith, and Nick Laird
Inspire your little explorer to take their next big outdoor adventure
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • A lauded literary couple continues their foray into kids' books
  • Can oddball guinea pig Maud and her owner, Kit, muster up the courage to explore the unknown and make new friends?
  • "A lighthearted and quirky walk through the woods" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Book cover for My Friend May by Julie Flett
The purr-fect picture book for animal lovers!
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • Margaux gets worried when her cat, May, goes missing — but she's in for a delightful surprise…
  • From a "talented picture book creator" (School Library Journal) who's won the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Prize
  • "A quiet yet affectionate tribute to familial relationships of all stripes" (Kirkus Reviews)
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Media mentions for My Friend May by Julie FlettMEDIA MENTIONS:Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal
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Book cover for The Sun Thief by Alice Hemming and Nicola Slater
Inquisitive kids will love this seasonal read full of fun facts
WHY IT'S READWORTHY:
  • The latest entry in a New York Times bestselling series packed with personality and humor
  • The sun is going down earlier and earlier… and Squirrel is convinced a thief is to blame!
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