Youth Books

“Christmas at Hogwarts” by J.K. Rowling

This book is the illustrated chapter from Harry’s first Christmas at Hogwarts! It would be a fun, special read with beautiful illustrations as kids can experience with Harry his first every true Christmas. Recommended that you have read the first Harry Potter book before reading this book though – it is a chapter straight from the book, just with new brilliant illustrations.

Animal Battles Series by Nathan Sommer

We have 22 more entries in the popular Animal Battles series now available! This books have been a very popular addition to the non-fiction collection, perfect for the young animal lovers in your house who love to think what would happen if….? These books stand out for their close-up pictures of animals and realistic animal match-ups. New titles include “Grizzly bear vs. Wolf Pack,” “Tiger Shark vs. Leopard Seal,” “Jackrabbit vs. Sidewinder,” “Burmese Python vs. Sun Bear” and more!

“I am a Leader!” (Princess Truly #9) by Kelly Greenwalt

The newest Princess Truly (Acorn emergent readers books) is perfect for kids working on becoming independent readers. These books are well done across many levels for kids — they have great illustrations, simple words and short sentences and all of them celebrate how every kid is a leader, or curious, or can help.

“Fairy-Tale Puppy Picnic” (The Party Diaries #4) by Matali Banerjee Ruths

The Party Diaries (Branches publication) follow the familiar format of first person diaries with lots of fun illustrations and short chapters perfect for the newly independent reader. In this series, the protagonist and entrepreneur Priya has started a party planning business. Kids who love “Owl Diaries”, ‘Unicorn Diaries” and “Diary of a Pug” will love this new Diaries series!

“The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip” (Volume #3) by Mac Barnett

The eagerly anticipated book #3 of the First Cat in Space graphic novel series is out! Full of hijinks and cats in space fun, the young graphic novel readers in your life will eat this book up! Perfect for kids who love DogMan.

“Quinnelope and the Mystery of the Missing Moon” by HF Brownfield

Quinnelope is “a pink blob with a funky skirt and the best crown in town”, the cute protagonist of this relatively new graphic novel series. Accompanied by other cute characters, Quinnelope searches for the missing moon! This graphic novel is perfect for the young reader who really loves cute things, and likes a bit of adventure to boot.

“The Squad: The Stakes Have Never Been Higher” by Christina Soontornvat

First met in the first volume of “The Squad” graphic novel series, friends Christina, Megan and Leanne are now in 8th grade and trying out again for the cheerleading squad. Christina Soontornvat is one of the leading middle school graphic novel voices – she writes stories that kids really relate to, with real troubles that face middle schoolschoolers. Addressing things like finding your owns style and being comfortable with it, worrying that you and your friends might not all make the same squad, your parents’ marriage collapsing are all ingredients for a very relatable sports graphic novel.

Sarah Rehborg

Youth Services Librarian