New Children's Books November 2024

"Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesn't love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it's not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn't good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely...

Pablo Ortiz is an anxious sixth-grader who had absolutely no idea his locker was a portal to the monster realm, and absolutely no desire to be the hero called to defeat the Aztec goddess who has come through it. Good thing he has new friends schooled in fighting and an abuela who has the wisdom and weapons to give him in order to be successful.

"Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, and more! Follow the journey of the mighty Thor as he sets off into the blackest sea in search of the Midgard serpent, Jormungandr; thunders across fjords and hills in his chariot to the land of the Jotnar; and is united with his trusty hammer, Mjollnir, for the very first time. But will Thor's tales of brawling and bravado earn him his crossing from the mysterious ferryman?"--Amazon.

From failed football tryouts to helping the new Syrian refugee student, seventh-grader Kareem attempts to navigate the social complexities of seventh grade, which are further complicated when his mother is unable to return home from Syria due to an executive order.

Sparrow Robinson hears a strange thwack from her bedroom window, and soon finds an injured pigeon getting buried in the snow, so she and best friend Paloma bring the bird inside while the grownups are busy, determined to nurse it back to health, even with curious kittens around the house.

"It's the first night of Hanukkah, and Uri's dad is still not home. Where could he be? Meanwhile, the evil King of Darkness and his army are marching closer and closer. They are almost here! Uri and his sister must use all their courage and spirit to bring the light of Hanukkah to the world around them and defeat the darkness."--

"A lyrical picture book about the wonder of winter's first snowfall"--

"Snail is an epic explorer. Well ... kind of. He especially loves the quiet things about adventures, like reading maps, collecting souvenirs, and finding wonder around every corner. And Snail knows that not all adventures need to be far-away--they can also be near-away!--which is why he and Stump choose a vacation destination a mere stone's throw from home. Snail and Stump smell the smells, listen for the sounds, and take in the sights of their home....

Werewolf Bram becomes suspicious of Felix Frost, the new teacher and dragon rider at Villans Academy, and when he uncovers Frostbite's plan to steal dragons from the Wicked Woods, Bram and his friends join together to protect the dragons and their school.

A playful squirrel defies bedtime, delighting in a playful snow romp with forest friends, until drowsy eyes and sleepy yawns signal the time for a cozy rest.