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Children’s New Releases for Fall & Winter 2023

An image announcing new releases of children's and juvenile books at a public library.

Published on August 31, 2023.

Here is a quick look at children’s & early chapter books coming soon to the library! Note: Titles may take up to 3 weeks after release date to be delivered and cataloged before they are ready to check out.

Children’s Picture Books

A book cover with a pigeon wearing a Santa hat, titled "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!" by Mo Willems.
Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh! By: Mo Willems September 5, 2023 Easy Reader
A cute illustrated pie with a happy face, surrounded by leaves and the title "You're My Little Cutie Pie" above it.
You’re My Little Cutie Pie By: Nicola Edwards September 5, 2023 Board Book
A book cover titled "Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?" with illustrated children in various professions.
Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up? By: Paula Faris September 12, 2023 Easy Reader
A children's book cover featuring anthropomorphic construction vehicles and a plane flying above.
Construction Site: Taking Flight! By: Sherri Duskey Rinker September 26, 2023 Easy Reader
Illustration of a child watering a plant on a yellow background, titled "Something, Someday" by Amanda Gorman & Christian Robinson.
Something, Someday By: Amanda Gorman September 26, 2023 Easy Reader
Book cover with illustrated people celebrating and text, "There was a Party for Langston."
There Was a Party for Langston By: Jason Reynolds October 3, 2023 Easy Reader
A book cover titled "Rock Your Mocs" featuring illustrations of diverse children walking together.
Rock Your Mocs By: Laurel Goodluck October 10, 2023 Easy Reader
Promotional art for "Bluey" featuring cartoon dog family and characters on a deck with a tree and clouds, titled "MEET BLUEY'S FAMILY."
Meet Bluey’s Friends By: Meredith Rusu October 17, 2023 Board Book
A book cover with title "What You Need to Be Warm" by Neil Gaiman, featuring hands reaching towards a warm light amidst a starry sky.
What You Need to Be Warm By: Neil Gaiman October 31, 2023 Easy Reader
A book cover titled "The Big Cheese" with a cartoon cheese character on a pedestal.
The Big Cheese By: Jory John November 7, 2023 Easy Reader
A book cover titled "Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year" with cartoon illustrations of a teacher and exuberant children.
Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year By: Andrea Beaty November 7, 2023 Easy Reader
Illustration of a basketball player with a book title "RISING ABOVE: The Wataru 'Wat' Misaka Story"
Rising Above: The Wataru “Wat” Misaka Story By: Hayley Diep November 14, 2023 Easy Reader
A book cover with illustrations of a man, children, and animals, titled "Tomfoolery! Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books."
Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott & the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children’s Books By: Michelle Markel November 14, 2023 Easy Reader
A book cover with the title "I Love You, My Cuddle Bug" featuring two cute cartoon ladybugs and decorative flowers.
I Love You, My Cuddle Bug By: Nicola Edwards December 5, 2023 Easy Reader
A book cover titled "LOVE FROM BLUEY" featuring four animated dog characters hugging.
Love from Bluey By: Suzy Brumm December 12, 2023 Easy Reader
A book cover with a pigeon wearing a Santa hat, titled "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!" by Mo Willems.
A cute illustrated pie with a happy face, surrounded by leaves and the title "You're My Little Cutie Pie" above it.
A book cover titled "Who Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?" with illustrated children in various professions.
A children's book cover featuring anthropomorphic construction vehicles and a plane flying above.
Illustration of a child watering a plant on a yellow background, titled "Something, Someday" by Amanda Gorman & Christian Robinson.
Book cover with illustrated people celebrating and text, "There was a Party for Langston."
A book cover titled "Rock Your Mocs" featuring illustrations of diverse children walking together.
Promotional art for "Bluey" featuring cartoon dog family and characters on a deck with a tree and clouds, titled "MEET BLUEY'S FAMILY."
A book cover with title "What You Need to Be Warm" by Neil Gaiman, featuring hands reaching towards a warm light amidst a starry sky.
A book cover titled "The Big Cheese" with a cartoon cheese character on a pedestal.
A book cover titled "Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year" with cartoon illustrations of a teacher and exuberant children.
Illustration of a basketball player with a book title "RISING ABOVE: The Wataru 'Wat' Misaka Story"
A book cover with illustrations of a man, children, and animals, titled "Tomfoolery! Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children's Books."
A book cover with the title "I Love You, My Cuddle Bug" featuring two cute cartoon ladybugs and decorative flowers.
A book cover titled "LOVE FROM BLUEY" featuring four animated dog characters hugging.

Juvenile Fiction & Nonfiction

Book cover of "The Baby-Sitters Club #26: Claudia and the Sad Goodbye" by Ann M. Martin. Two characters are at a table.
Claudia and the Sad Goodbye By: Ann M. Martin September 5, 2023 Fiction
Cover of "The Boxcar Children" book showing kids with a dog by a boat, titled "X Marks the Spot".
X Marks the Spot By: Gertrude Chandler Warner September 5, 2023 Fiction
A colorful book cover titled "Chinese Menu" by Grace Lin, featuring a girl holding a bowl and decorative elements.
Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods By: Grace Lin September 12, 2023 Nonfiction
Cover of a LEGO Marvel Visual Dictionary with LEGO figures of Hulk, Thor, Mysterio, Groot, Black Panther, Falcon, Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Ms. Marvel.
LEGO Marvel Visual Dictionary By: DK September 19, 2023 Nonfiction
A "Dork Diaries" book cover featuring a cartoon girl, sunglasses, Eiffel Tower, and the title "Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure."
Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure (Dork Diaries #15) By: Rachel Renée Russell September 26, 2023 Fiction
A creepy creature with glowing eyes and multiple hands on a dark background with the title "Scarewaves" by Trevor Henderson.
Scarewaves By: Trevor Henderson October 3, 2023 Fiction
Cover of "Wings of Fire: A Guide to Dragon World" with a dragon emblem and colorful flying dragons around it.
Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World By: Tui T. Sutherland October 3, 2023 Nonfiction
The image shows a colorful book cover with the title "REMEMBER US", a red heart, a face, and a basketball, by Jacqueline Woodson.
Remember Us By: Jacqueline Woodson October 10, 2023 Fiction
A "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer" book cover with illustrations and text.
No Brainer (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #18) By: Jeff Kinney October 24, 2023 Fiction
A book cover titled "Warriors: Thunder" by Erin Hunter, featuring three cats in a forest setting.
Warriors: A Starless Clan #4: Thunder By: Erin Hunter November 7, 2023 Fiction
Illustration of a girl on a ship with a dragon and waves, book titled "The Last Mapmaker" by Christina Soontornvat.
The Last Mapmaker By: Christina Soontornvat November 14, 2023 Fiction
Book cover: "Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers" by Dav Pilkey, featuring colorful cartoon characters.
Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers By: Dav Pilkey November 28, 2023 Graphic Novel
Illustrated book cover showing two characters riding a comet in space, titled "WOW in the WORLD" and "WOW in SPACE," with various space motifs.
Wow in Space: A Galactic Guide to the Universe & Beyond By: Mindy Thomas & Guy Raz December 5, 2023 Nonfiction Graphic Novel
A cover of "The Baby-Sitters Club" graphic novel showing a girl on a couch, reading, with a cat and another girl in the background.
Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel By: Ann M. Martin December 26, 2023 Graphic Novel
A book cover of "Owl Diaries - Eva for President" by Rebecca Elliott, with two cute cartoon owls and election-themed decorations.
Eva for President (Owl Diaries #19) By: Rebecca Elliott December 26, 2023 Fiction
Book cover of "The Baby-Sitters Club #26: Claudia and the Sad Goodbye" by Ann M. Martin. Two characters are at a table.
Cover of "The Boxcar Children" book showing kids with a dog by a boat, titled "X Marks the Spot".
A colorful book cover titled "Chinese Menu" by Grace Lin, featuring a girl holding a bowl and decorative elements.
Cover of a LEGO Marvel Visual Dictionary with LEGO figures of Hulk, Thor, Mysterio, Groot, Black Panther, Falcon, Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Ms. Marvel.
A "Dork Diaries" book cover featuring a cartoon girl, sunglasses, Eiffel Tower, and the title "Tales from a Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure."
A creepy creature with glowing eyes and multiple hands on a dark background with the title "Scarewaves" by Trevor Henderson.
Cover of "Wings of Fire: A Guide to Dragon World" with a dragon emblem and colorful flying dragons around it.
The image shows a colorful book cover with the title "REMEMBER US", a red heart, a face, and a basketball, by Jacqueline Woodson.
A "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: No Brainer" book cover with illustrations and text.
A book cover titled "Warriors: Thunder" by Erin Hunter, featuring three cats in a forest setting.
Illustration of a girl on a ship with a dragon and waves, book titled "The Last Mapmaker" by Christina Soontornvat.
Book cover: "Cat Kid Comic Club: Influencers" by Dav Pilkey, featuring colorful cartoon characters.
Illustrated book cover showing two characters riding a comet in space, titled "WOW in the WORLD" and "WOW in SPACE," with various space motifs.
A cover of "The Baby-Sitters Club" graphic novel showing a girl on a couch, reading, with a cat and another girl in the background.
A book cover of "Owl Diaries - Eva for President" by Rebecca Elliott, with two cute cartoon owls and election-themed decorations.