From mischievous robots and haunted houses to big-hearted trucks and cheesy friendships, this month’s new releases are packed with humor, adventure, and memorable characters. Here are a few favorites to enjoy together.
How to Train Your Evil Robot
By Joy McCullough
One clever kid discovers that building a robot is easy, but teaching it right from wrong is a whole different challenge. Packed with laugh-out-loud humor, wild antics, and a subtle message about kindness, patience, and empathy, this entertaining read is perfect for kids who love STEM-inspired adventures with plenty of heart. Ages 5-8.
Big Rig Pig
By Claire Tattersfield
Miles Bacon is always ready to lend a helping hoof, hauling everything from apples to an entire circus. But after spending all day helping everyone else, he discovers that even the strongest friends sometimes need a little help, too. Filled with playful rhymes, foldout surprises, and a heartwarming message about community, this is a joyful read for truck-loving kids. Ages 3-8.
Fatal Glitch: Camp Zero
By Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer
A summer camp turns into a nightmare when a young gamer realizes the strange counselors, mechanical vultures, and mysterious challenges are all part of a deadly game. Equal parts spooky, suspenseful and impossible to put down, this fast-paced read is perfect for kids who enjoy creepy adventures without over-the-top scares. Ages 8-12.
The House With Nobody In It
By Jon Klassen
This delightfully spooky board book invites little readers to peek inside a mysterious house where every page reveals another clue that maybe…someone is there after all. With die-cut pages, subtle humor, and Jon Klassen’s signature storytelling, it’s the perfect introduction to gentle ghost stories for curious young readers. Ages 3-8.
Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story
By Michael L. Benner
What happens before two of the world’s favorite comfort foods become the perfect pair? This pun-filled picture book imagines the hilarious first meeting between a lonely noodle and a young cheese searching for a true friend. Full of clever wordplay, heart and laugh-out-loud moments, it’s a delightful read-aloud about friendship and belonging. Ages 3-8.
This collection of books was curated by freelance writer Lori Orlinsky, an award-winning, bestselling children’s book author and industry expert who lives and breathes children’s books. She is the author of the Being Me series, including her 2025 book, Being Middle.
