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What’s under the covers in June 2025

Lone Wolf on Vacation

Lone Wolf Goes on Vacation
By Kiah Thomas Illustrated by K-Fai Steele
Wolf is ready for a peaceful vacation, far from anyone he knows. But from a noisy bus ride to a hotel mix-up, it’s anything but relaxing. Worse, some familiar faces show up at his dream destination. Will Wolf ever find solitude? This hilarious early reader stars the lovable, grumpy Wolf – perfect for kids who enjoy flying solo.
Ages: 6-9 Published by: Neal Porter Books. Pages: 48. Price: $23.49 Hard Cover

Lone Wolf Goes to the Library

Lone Wolf Goes to the Library
By Kiah Thomas Illustrated by K-Fai Steele
Wolf’s library book is overdue, and if it’s not returned by story time, he’ll never check out another book! As kids cause chaos during story time, Wolf faces a challenge: avoid everyone and return his book on time. This hilarious early reader features the grumpy, lovable Wolf – perfect for kids who prefer going solo.
Ages: 6-9 Published by: Neal Porter Books. Pages: 48. Price: $23.49 Hard Cover

Ava Lin Best Friend book 1

Ava Lin: Best Friend
By Vicky Fang
Ava Lin is six and a half years old, loves bubble tea, animals, and balancing pasta on her nose. Tomorrow is her first day of first grade, and she’s excited for new supplies – but what she really wants is a best friend. Navigating trickyasocial rules leads to funny mishaps in this charming, relatable story.
Ages: 5-8 Published by: Candlewick. Pages: 96. Price: $22.99

Forest School The Moonlit Campout

Forest School: The Moonlit Campout
By Sebastien Braun
Join Mouse, Squirrel, Fox, and Rabbit on a fun Forest School adventure! While learning about camping, they explore nature, try new things, and make friends. Inspired by the Forest School approach, this playful story will have little ones eager to explore the outdoors.
Ages: 2-5 Published by: Templar. Pages: 32. Price: $19.99 Hard Cover

Montgomery Bonbon Mystery at the Manor

Montgomery Bonbon: Mystery at the Manor
By Alasdair Beckett-King
Montgomery Bonbon, the brilliant case-cracker, is called to Adderstone Manor to solve the mystery of a missing diamond. Retired master thief Fergus Croke suspects one of his four protégés, but with everyone involved in crime, how can Bonbon crack the case? Things get even trickier when Croke’s butler is found dead, revealing hidden motives, secrets, and a maze full of monkeys. Can Bonbon uncover the thief and killer before it’s too late?
Ages: 9-12. Published by: Candlewick. Pages: 288. Price: $13.99

The Best Daddy of All

The Best Daddy of All
By Peter Horn Illustrated by Jessica Meserve
In this charming picture book, Sebastian the tortoise thinks his dad is the greatest. As they enjoy a lovely day together, Sebastian learns about the roles of different animal dads, guessing which one’s care for their young and teach them fun skills. Despite the fun, he knows his dad is the best! This delightful story is perfect for snuggling and invites children to join in the guessing game.
Ages: 4-8. Published by: NorthSouth Books. Pages: 40. Price: $26.95 HC