New & Coming Soon Books for Developing Readers

Looking for something new for your child to read independently or for you to read aloud to them? Check out this list of new and coming soon books for kindergarten - 3rd graders. You can place a hold in the catalog by clicking on a title. 

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Armstrong, Mia

Mia explores her life as a kid with Down syndrome.

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Bauer, Marion Dane

Earth lies within the Solar System that is part of a spiral galaxy. Look up and see all that there is in the galaxy we live in, the Milky Way.

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Burks, James

A trilogy of fun, charming, and how-to stories following the curious and spunky Beatrix and Box. Beatrix and Box want to eat a million strawberries! But their only way to do it is to grow their own strawberry garden! 

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Campbell, Scott

HELLO, READER HEADS! Jump headfirst into the wonderfully off-the-wall world of renowned creator Scott Campbell, in this goofy, good-natured graphic novel series featuring a best friend duo like no other! It's Frog and Toad meets Bill and Ted for a new generation of readers -- and best buddies of all ages.

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Clanton, Ben

Calling all fans of Narwhal and Jelly, there's a new adventurous sea creature you gotta meet! From New York Times bestselling author, Ben Clanton comes AQUAMANATEE! Marlow the manatee isn't exactly superhero material. He sleeps a lot, eats a lot, toots a lot, and has never ventured out of his safe saltwater bay. And yet the sweet bumbling Marlow dreams of adventure, of derring-do, and of making a difference. He dreams of being a hero like Aquaman, of whom Marlow is a mega fan! 

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Cruz, Gloria

Embark on an adventure and discover amazing wonders around the world! In this book, readers can explore the ancient pyramids of Egypt, dive deep into the Great Barrier Reef, climb the tallest of towers, and more. Set out on a journey to see remarkable landmarks across the globe!

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Fong, Debbie

Welcome to Faraway Forest, a magical woodland village home to an assortment of adorable animal characters, including a sweet and dedicated raccoon named Wally and a loyal white rabbit named Bo. Perfect for kids who love Animal Crossing!
 

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Preller, James

Moose dances like no one's watching in this second book in the Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from award-winning author James Preller! Moose wants to dance gracefully like the two ballerinas he meets. He may not have ballet slippers, but he will not give up! Find out how he makes it work in this delightfully silly story about a moose on a mission.

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Spiotto, Joey

Meet Max, a Little Axolotl! He's new to school and just a little bit shy, but he's already making waves. This graphic novel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly

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Torres, J

A riotous new graphic novel series following two misfit barnyard friends. Paisley is not only a neat and tidy pig. He's also a foodie who refuses to eat slop and dreams of becoming a food critic. Peck is an enthusiastic chick who is not a morning bird and refuses to grow up to be the farm's alarm clock. When Peck learns that chickens evolved from dinosaurs, he's delighted! He might not have to become a rooster, after all--instead, he can grow up to be a Ty-rooster-saurus rex! But when Peck goes Jurassic and starts to take his new "career" a little too seriously, Paisley and the other farm animals realize they might have created a monster... 

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Yoon, Salina

The first book in a new early reader series starring a charming pair of friends, Kat and Mouse, from award-winning creator Salina Yoon! Kat and Mouse are opposites: Kat is spontaneous and creative, and Mouse likes routine-and cheese. While Kat's lunchtime is always an adventure, Mouse, on the other hand, has cheese every day. Kat wonders: doesn't Mouse ever get bored of cheese?! Mouse wonders: does Kat ever get bored of me?! Can this duo find a lunch that fits their friendship? Join these friends for a hilarious and sweet story about stepping out of our comfort zones and finding joy in unexpected things, old and new, perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie!

Summaries provided by DPL's catalog unless otherwise noted. Click on each title to view more information.

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