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    Best New Kids Stories | June 2015

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze8 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Best Kids Stories Book Lists Gift Books Teens: Young Adults
    Best New Kids Stories | June 2015
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    The Children’s Book Review | June 17, 2015

    Best New Kids Stories | June 2015

    Hot New Releases & Popular Kids Stories

    And we thought May was a tough month to select the best new kids books! June has so many awesome books to dive into this summer. We have selected quite a few books for all ages to feature as this month’s hot new release kids books. Happy Summer Reading!

    Ninja Bunny Jennifer Gray OlsonNinja Bunny

    Written and Illustrated by Jennifer Gray Olson

    Publisher’s Synopsis: This little bunny is ready to embark on the path toward becoming a super awesome ninja. He does what any bunny would do: follows a step-by-step guide in order to become the BEST ninja bunny that ever lived. First, he must learn to work alone and to be super sneaky, strong, and speedy; and most importantly, he must be able to battle anyone, anywhere, anytime. Then the little ninja faces his biggest challenge yet: a big brown bear. What’s a bunny-in-training to do?

    Ages 3-7 | Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-0385754934

    Billy's Booger By William Joyce, MoonbotBilly’s Booger 

    Written and Illustrated by William Joyce

    Publisher’s Synopsis: A young lad who would rather draw than do math, spell, or gargle finds the perfect outlet for his always-on imagination in this manifesto to creative joie de vivre, featuring a book within a book, from the brilliant minds that brought you The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.

    Billy loves to draw. He draws on books and on his homework and even on his math tests—he might not get the answer right, but doesn’t it look swell sitting in a boat at sea? His teacher doesn’t think so, and neither does the principal. But the librarian has an idea that just might help Billy better direct his illustrative energies: a book-making contest!

    Billy gets right to work, reading everything he can about meteors, mythology, space travel, and…mucus? Yep, his book is going to be about the world’s smartest booger, who stays tucked away until needed—say, to solve multiplication problems, or answer questions from the President. Billy’s sure his story is a winner. But being a winner doesn’t mean you always win.

    Full of nostalgic references to a time when TV was black-and-white and Sunday newspapers had things called the funnies, this wildly fun story-within-a-story is based loosely on children’s book legend William Joyce’s third grade year, and includes a sewn-in mini-book of that tale of the world’s smartest booger.

    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers | June, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1442473515

    I Yam a Donkey! By Cece BellI Yam a Donkey! 

    Written by Cece Bell

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Even frustrated grammarians will giggle at the who’s-on-first routine that begins with a donkey’s excited announcement, “I yam a donkey!” Unfortunately the donkey’s audience happens to be a yam, and one who is particular about sloppy pronunciation and poor grammar. An escalating series of misunderstandings leaves the yam furious and the clueless donkey bewildered by the yam’s growing (and amusing) frustration. The yam finally gets his point across, but regrettably, he’s made the situation a little bit too clear . . . and the story ends with a dark and outrageously funny twist.

    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: Clarion Books | June 16, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-0544087200

    I Will Take a Nap Mo WillemsI Will Take A Nap! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) 

    Written by Mo Willems

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Gerald is careful. Piggie is not.
    Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can.
    Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to.

    Gerald and Piggie are best friends.

    In I Will Take a Nap! Gerald is tired and cranky. Will Piggie be in his dreams? Or will she keep Gerald from dreaming at all?

    Ages 6-8 | Publisher: Disney-Hyperion | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1484716304

    Nooks & Crannies By Jessica LawsonNooks & Crannies

    Written by Jessica Lawson

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory meets Clue when six children navigate a mansion full of secrets—and maybe money—in this humorous mystery with heart.

    Sweet, shy Tabitha Crum, the neglected only child of two parents straight out of a Roald Dahl book, doesn’t have a friend in the world—except for her pet mouse, Pemberley, whom she loves dearly. But on the day she receives one of six invitations to the country estate of wealthy Countess Camilla DeMoss, her life changes forever.

    Upon the children’s arrival at the sprawling, possibly haunted mansion, it turns out the countess has a very big secret—one that will change their lives forever.

    Then the children beginning disappearing, one by one. So Tabitha takes a cue from her favorite detective novels and, with Pemberley by her side, attempts to solve the case and rescue the other children…who just might be her first real friends.

    Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers | June 2, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1481419215

    Mothman's Curse By Christine HayesMothman’s Curse 

    Written by Christine Hayes

    Publisher’s Synopsis: When Josie and her brothers uncover a haunted camera, the Mothman legend becomes a terrifying reality that threatens their entire town in this spooky and action-filled novel.

    Josie may live in the most haunted town in America, but the only strange thing she ever sees is the parade of oddball customers that comes through her family’s auction house each week. But when she and her brothers discover a Polaroid camera that prints pictures of the ghost of local recluse John Goodrich, they are drawn into a mystery dating back over a hundred years. A desperate spirit, cursed jewelry, natural disasters, and the horrible specter of Mothman all weave in and out of the puzzle that Josie must solve to break the curse and save her own life.

    Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Roaring Brook Press | June 16, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1626720275

    Circus Mirandus By Cassie BeasleyCircus Mirandus 

    Written by Cassie Beasley

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Fans of Big Fish, Peter Pan, and Roald Dahl will fall in love with Circus Mirandus, which celebrates the power of seeing magic in the world.

    Do you believe in magic?
    Micah Tuttle does.

    Even though his awful Great-Aunt Gertrudis doesn’t approve, Micah believes in the stories his dying Grandpa Ephraim tells him of the magical Circus Mirandus: the invisible tiger guarding the gates, the beautiful flying birdwoman, and the magician more powerful than any other—the Man Who Bends Light. Finally, Grandpa Ephraim offers proof. The Circus is real. And the Lightbender owes Ephraim a miracle. With his friend Jenny Mendoza in tow, Micah sets out to find the Circus and the man he believes will save his grandfather.

    The only problem is, the Lightbender doesn’t want to keep his promise. And now it’s up to Micah to get the miracle he came for.

    Ages 9-12 | Publisher: Dial Books | June 2, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-0525428435

    Book Scavenger   Written by Jennifer Chambliss BertmanBook Scavenger 

    Written by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman

    Publisher’s Synopsis:

    For twelve-year-old Emily, the best thing about moving to San Francisco is that it’s the home city of her literary idol: Garrison Griswold, book publisher and creator of the online sensation Book Scavenger (a game where books are hidden in cities all over the country and clues to find them are revealed through puzzles). Upon her arrival, however, Emily learns that Griswold has been attacked and is now in a coma, and no one knows anything about the epic new game he had been poised to launch. Then Emily and her new friend James discover an odd book, which they come to believe is from Griswold himself, and might contain the only copy of his mysterious new game.

    Racing against time, Emily and James rush from clue to clue, desperate to figure out the secret at the heart of Griswold’s new game–before those who attacked Griswold come after them too.

    Ages 9-14 | Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. | June 2, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1627791151

    More Happy Than Not By Adam SilveraMore Happy Than Not

    Written by Adam Silvera

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Part Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, part Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Adam Silvera’s extraordinary debut confronts race, class, and sexuality during one charged near-future summer in the Bronx.

    The Leteo Institute’s revolutionary memory-relief procedure seems too good to be true to Aaron Soto — miracle cure-alls don’t tend to pop up in the Bronx projects. But Aaron can’t forget how he’s grown up poor or how his friends aren’t always there for him. Like after his father committed suicide in their one bedroom apartment. Aaron has the support of his patient girlfriend, if not necessarily his distant brother and overworked mother, but it’s not enough.

    Then Thomas shows up. He has a sweet movie-watching setup on his roof, and he doesn’t mind Aaron’s obsession with a popular fantasy series. There are nicknames, inside jokes. Most importantly, Thomas doesn’t mind talking about Aaron’s past. But Aaron’s newfound happiness isn’t welcome on his block. Since he’s can’t stay away from Thomas or suddenly stop being gay, Aaron must turn to Leteo to straighten himself out, even if it means forgetting who he is.

    Ages 15 and up | Publisher: Soho Teen | June 2, 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1616955601

    For more of the best new kids stories and popular books for kids, follow along with our tag for Popular Kids Stories.

    What to Read Next:

    1. Best New Kids Books | December 2015
    2. Best New Kids Books | February 2016
    3. Best New Kids Books | August 2016
    4. Best New Kids Stories | November 2014

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    Adam Silvera Atheneum Books for Young Readers Best Books for Kids Best New Kids Books Cassie Beasley Cece Bell Christine Hayes Clarion Books Dial books Disney-Hyperion Books Henry Holt and Co. books Hot New Releases Jennifer Chambliss Bertman Jennifer Gray Olson Jessica Lawson Mo willems New Kids Book Popular Kids Stories Roaring Brook Press Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Soho Teen Books William Joyce
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    2 Comments

    1. Smith on June 17, 2015 9:25 am

      This is a great list! Book Scavenger has the wrong description though.

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      • Bianca Schulze on June 17, 2015 8:27 pm

        Oops! Thank you so much for letting me know! I have updated the book synopsis with the correct information.

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