
What’s under the covers this month — August 2025
The Riding Lesson
By Jennifer K. Mann
Frances loves horses and thinks she knows all about them – until her first riding lesson. With a bike helmet and rain boots, she realizes horses are bigger and scarier than she imagined. Can Frances find the courage to ride Snowball?
Ages: 3-7. Published by: Candlewick. Pages: 56. Price: $24.99
The Moving Book
By Lisa Brown
Moving can be scary, but the kids in this story know what to expect. From packing boxes to settling into a new home, they reflect on past moves and share helpful tips. With clear text and rich illustrations, this comforting guide helps ease anxiety about moving for young readers.
Ages: 3-7. Published by: Neal Porter Books. Pages: 40. Price: $25.99
Unicornia: The Cupcake Contest book 3 of 4
By Ana Punset & Illustrated by Diana Vicedo
When Unicornia hosts a magical cupcake contest, Claudia and her friends dive into baking with cotton candy sugar and glittery frosting. Can they master magical baking in time to win? This sweet, sparkle-filled adventure is perfect for young readers who love cupcakes and unicorns!
Ages: 5-7. Published by: Candlewick. Pages: 128. Price: $24.50
Stanley’s Library
By William Bee
Stanley’s bookmobile is packed with books for everyone at the park, and later he hosts an exciting author visit from Agatha Mouse! With bright illustrations and simple text, this story introduces toddlers to librarianship, teamwork, and daily routines – perfect for bedtime and part of the beloved Stanley series.
Ages: 3-7. Published by: Peachtree. Pages: 32. Price: $12.49
Ava Lin One of Kind – Book 2
By Vicky Fang
Ava Lin, six and a half, wants to win the narwhal eraser by filling her kindness bucket with the most tickets. But doing nice things just to win – especially when it hurts her friend’s feelings – makes Ava question what kindness really means in this funny, heartfelt story with charming illustrations.
Ages: 5-8. Published by: Candlewick. Pages: 96. Price: $9.50
National Archive Hunters 1: Capitol Chase
By Matthew Landis
Ten-year-old twins Ike and Iris are total opposites – Ike loves history, Iris excels at sports. During a museum event, they catch a girl stealing a George Washington portrait, uncovering a series of thefts tied to gifts from Lafayette. With help from the National Archives, they track the thief’s next moves and race to solve the mystery. Can Ike’s knowledge of the past and Iris’s quick thinking help them crack the case before the next heist?
Ages: 8-12. Published by: Pixel+Ink. Pages: 304. Price: $14.99