new picture books 2025

A young boy named Malik accompanies his ábba on a journey across the Sahara to deliver salt, learning its vital role in life and gaining confidence to become a future leader of his caravan.

"Joy and her peers are eager to visit a nearby forest for a class trip. But Joy's excitement quickly turns into anxiety when she is asked to choose one thing in the area for a school assignment. Seeing her classmates connecting with the natural environment, Joy discovers how each of their choices reflect the ways they relate to and interact with the world. Together, a Forest begins as an exciting journey into nature and blossoms into a meditation...

"Originally published in Great Britain 2025 by Little Tiger Press Limited"--Copyright page. "When Dot feels nervous at her new school, she comes up with a clever plan using her pet tortoise, Monty, to make friends"--

3 stars

"The family cat has a LOT to get off her chest. Because, well, living with children can be...challenging. Between attempted-bathing incidents and the children stealing her yarn, this feline has had ENOUGH!!! Will Cat find that there are sweet moments to be cherished amidst the chaos? A heartwarming and hilarious story celebrating the bond between our furry friends and their humans that's sure to leave you with the "warm and fuzzies". (And a new appreciation...

"A little monster arrives in a village and whispers in people's ears, sowing discontent until the villagers recognize the monster's influence and come together to rebuild their community"--

"Children have fun experiencing the wind's ever-changing nature throughout all the seasons of the year"--

"They began as Johnny and the Moondogs, and they weren't very good. But these teens who loved music more than anything kept working at their craft and playing on any small stage they could find. And eventually they became the most recognizable, most influential rock and roll band of all time. How? Through dedicated teamwork, shared passion, and love. They knew that the best music is the music you make together!"--Publisher description.

A reluctant tadpole navigates the ups and downs of metamorphosis, learning to embrace growth, change, and the adventure of leaping into the wider world.