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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Agostini, Alliah L

Ava loves rocks! But what she really really loves are fossils! Ava and her family are on a mission to dig up some fossils. They dig in their backyard, in the park, and by the creek but still no fossils. But Ava will not give up! The family head out to the beach for one more fossil hunting adventure! Will Ava finally be able to dig up her very own own fossil?

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Cammuso, Frank

An adopted, fire-breathing and scaly 'duckling' tries to find out who he really is.

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Faruqi, Saadia

Ali is sure he's a karate great, so why is he placed with little kids at karate class?

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Harper, Charise Mericle

After receiving an urgent mountaintop message from the blue jay, Mouse proclaims to all the woodland creatures: "The Shindig is coming!" The entire forest is soon abuzz with everyone asking the same question: What is a shindig? Meetings are held. Assumptions are made. Honey cake is served. Finally Bear declares the answer. A shindig is a party, which is just like a meeting only fun. Problem solved! . . . Or is it? 

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Haydu, Corey Ann

Zoe and her stuffed rhino Zoomi continue to navigate change together when they both become big sisters.

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Le, Maria

Two Monsterwheelies team up to clear the road to a tunnel that is blocked by a rockslide in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on DreamWorks Animation's Mighty Monsterwheelies animated show now airing on Netflix! 

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Mole, Simon

Huge bird-eating spiders. Massive teams of tiny termites building high-rises out of mud. Get ready for a big, bold compendium of bugs sure to have kids gleefully shouting "Eww!"

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Rylant, Cynthia

The baker mice have lots of hungry rabbits to feed in the third book in the Mouse and Spoon Level 2 Ready-to-Read series from Newbery Medal winner and author of the Henry and Mudge series, Cynthia Rylant! A rabbit is having a tea party and needs lots of treats! Will Ginger, Piper, and Tom at the Mouse and Spoon Bakery be able to bake enough carrot cakes in time?

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Soman, David

Elvis and Romeo go to dog school in the first book in the charming Level 1 Ready-to-Read series from the bestselling creators of Ladybug Girl. Elvis and Romeo are at their first day of dog school! Romeo already knows how to chase. Elvis already knows how to stay and sit. They both still have a lot to learn, but they will do it together!

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Wells, Stacy

Tana is scared of dogs, but she's determined to face her fear. She forms a plan to learn more about dogs and become more comfortable with them.

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Yi, Susie

Follow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the fifth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel series from Susie Yi is perfect for fans of Catstronauts, Babymouse, and Catwad. The search is afoot! Squash and Ginny must locate the second orb of the Staff of Knowledge before the Spirit World leaks further into the Human World. Not only that, but their best friends Fern and Lotus are still missing! 

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

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