Kids Book Index
Jesse Byrd, illustrated by Berto Santiago
Now a Children's Book Council LIBRARIAN FAVORITES 2026An exciting launch to a new graphic novel franchise that combines action, adventure, multi-cultural dream mythology, and of course humor. For readers, this is what dreams are made of!Dream Warriors are magical beings who battle "nap to night" to keep sleeping people safe from bad dreams.
Extra LargeTyler PageTyler Page returns with a touching middle grade memoir about a boy dealing with Button Pusher weight gain, bullying, and gendered expectations all while starting a new school year.It’s the start of a new school year for Tyler, and with it comes brand-new problems.Kids Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Into the RapidsAnn BradenAfter a superstorm isolates her mountain town and reawakens her mother's grief, self-reliant Addy works with a classmate to help their neighbors and learns to ask for help.Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Hamburgers Don't Grow on Trees: Raising Beef on a Family Farm with KindnessLiza F. Carter, illustrated by Liza F. CarterHamburgers Don't Grow on Trees: Raising Beef on a Family Farm with Kindness offers a thoughtful and compassionate exploration of where our food comes from. Through the story of Lima Bean, a calf raised on a family farm committed toanimal welfare and sustainable practices, readers experience the full circle of life—from birth and playful youth to the difficult…Librarian Favorites — 6th–8th GradeOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details