The Best New Children's Books of the Month

Pick a new favorite from this month's brightest releases.

Nov 11, 2024

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The Best New Children's Books of the Month

Nov 11, 2024

Make room for exciting new titles your whole family will love! With so many new stories to savor this season, there's no better time to refresh your child's home library and encourage them to build a reading routine.

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Whether your child is exploring picture books, graphic novels, or chapter books, there are plenty of titles they won't want to miss this month. These books, which cover important themes like confidence and kindness among others, are full of rich narratives and unforgettable characters.

For younger readers, make storytime a blast with Pig the Pug Stories, a three-book bind-up starring kids' favorite pug protagonist. Each story is written in playful rhyme with lively illustrations that will keep readers entertained while they learn valuable lessons, such as sharing and honesty.

Meanwhile, share The Bad Guys #20: The Bad Guys in One Last Thing, the final adventure in the bestselling series by author and illustrator Aaron Blabey! Plus, catch up on all the books in The Bad Guys series here

There's also School for Unusual Magic #2: The Winter Frost, the second title in the illustrated series that is perfect for fans of fantasy. When Amethyst's mom disappears with an illegal wand, she must venture underwater for answers and prove her mom's innocence.

Have a reader that loves graphic novels? Introduce them to The Squad! In this high-flying, heart-filled story, Christina is faced with friend drama, a first crush, the growing pains of middle school, and challenging family matters. Can Christina keep it together and still make her cheerleading dreams come true?

Shop the best new books of November for kids of all ages to read below! You can find more new releases and activities at The Scholastic Store.

Board Books

Early Reader Books

Middle Grade Books

Graphic Novels

Young Adult Books

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