As young readers gear up to spend quality time with family and friends, they can also catch up with their favorite characters in this month’s additions to series including a picture book about embracing the spotlight, a holiday middle grade sequel following a tween protecting a forest, a YA series spinoff about an island holding family secrets, and more.
Picture Books
Goodnight, Crayons by Drew Daywalt, illus. by Oliver Jeffers (Philomel, Nov. 4 $9.99; ISBN 978-0-593-69481-7). The latest installment of The Crayons Celebrate series follows each of the Crayons as they perform their nighttime rituals ahead of bedtime.
The Humble Pie by Jory John, illus. by Pete Oswald (Harper, Nov.4 $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-346973-0). In the latest picture book in The Food Group series, Humble Pie decides that it’s time to finally time to step into the spotlight.
I Love You with All My Hearts! by Rose Rossner, illus. by Kathryn Selbert (Sourcebooks Wonderland, Nov. 4 $12.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-4642-3031-8). The newest Punderland board book offers punny ways to showcase love and appreciation.
The Old Sleigh by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey (Norton Young Readers, Nov. 4 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-324-05412-2). In this companion to The Old Truck and The Old Boat, when the old sleigh that’s trusted every holiday season to deliver firewood is overwhelmed, a town must learn to embrace change.
Stella and Roger Are on the Move by Clothilde Ewing, illus. by Lynn Gaines (S&S/Millner, Nov. 11 $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93334-6). Stella attempts to change her parents’ minds about moving away from their beloved city of Chicago in the fourth and final installment of the Stella series.
This Is Hip-Hop: And Other Street Dances by Rekha S. Rajan, illus. by Chris Park. Rise x Penguin Workshop, Nov. 4 $8.99; ISBN 978-0-593-75418-4. This picture book teaches readers about the history of hip-hop and showcases how different dances are interconnected.
Graphic Novels and Illustrated Books
Barb vs. the Leech Queen by Dan Abdo and Jason Patterson (S&S, Nov. 4 $14.99; ISBN 978-1-665-95353-5). Barb is tricked into competing in a deadly competition against her closest friend in the fourth book in the Barb the Last Berzerker series.
Besties: Set Sail by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino, illus. by Kristina Luu (Clarion, Nov. 11 $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-334408-2). In the newest installment of The World of Click graphic novels series, best friends Beth and Chanda are on a cruise getaway, but Beth worries that her stress from back home will ruin the trip for them both.
eXpets 2: The Skunk Who Challenged the World! by Mark Tatulli (Atheneum/Dlouhy, Nov. 4 $14.99; ISBN 978-1-665-91490-1). The eXpets are on the case when a large kitten from space is on its way to attack Earth in the second installment of the eXpets series.
Firefox Moon by Eoin Colfer (Roaring Brook, Nov. 11 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-250-37264-2). Now serving as the first ever Guardians of Cedar Wood, Juniper and her flying reindeer Skära are left to protect the magical hidden forest in the newest addition to The Juniper Lane Adventures.
The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate’s Revenge by Mac Barnett, illus. by Shawn Harris (HarperAlley, Nov. 4 $16.99; ISBN 978-0-06-341550-8). The fourth installment of The First Cat in Space series follows First Cat as he’s called on for an alliance with a notorious captain to retrieve a stolen treasure map.
Great Puppypalooza by Emily Ecton, illus. by David Mottram (Atheneum, Nov. 11 $17.99; ISBN 978-1-665-96646-7). In the fifth book in The Great Pet Heist series, Butterbean dreams of getting a job but bites off more than she can chew when she rescues a pup who is part of a whole pack.
Harper and the Horse Show Sabotage by Kaitlyn Sage Patterson (Feiwel and Friends, Nov. 11 $8.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-33138-0; $17.99 hardcover; ISBN 978-1-250-33139-7). Harper prepares to compete in the biggest horse show of the year, this time against her old barn, in the second book in the Windy Creek Stables series.
Hikaru in the Light! (Volume 2) by Mai Matsuda (Scholastic/Graphix, Nov. 4 $11.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-546-14101-3). In the second volume of the Hikaru in the Light series, the aspiring pop star Hikaru and her best friend Ran are pit against each other in a pop star competition.
Hilda and Twig Wake the Ice Man by Luke Pearson (Flying Eye, Nov. 4 $17.99; ISBN 978-1-83874-292-8). In the second book in the Hilda and Twig series, Twig accidentally wakes the Ice Man, bringing heavy snow to Hilda’s home.
I Wanna Be Your Girl Vol. 2 by Umi Takase (Random House Graphic, Nov. 4 $20.99; ISBN 978-0-593-90296-7; $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-90295-0). Hime struggles to learn how to be a supportive friend to her transitioning best friend Akira in the second volume of I Wanna Be Your Girl.
The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair by Max Brallier, illus. by Douglas Holgate (Viking, Nov. 4 $14.99; ISBN 978-0-593-40527-7). The 10th installment of The Last Kids on Earth series follows Jack and Quint as they race across the monster dimension to seek the help of a powerful but elusive creature.
Roman Holiday by Sheena Dempsey (Bloomsbury, Nov. 4 $12.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1762-3). The third Pablo and Splash graphic novel follows the titular best friends as they head back in time to steal a Roman artifact and prove their time traveling prowess.
Rune: The Tale of the Obsidian Maze by Carlos Sánchez (Flying Eye, Nov. 4 $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-83874-163-1). Chiri and Dai accept an invitation to fight the MidKnight in the Obsidian Maze in the sequel to Rune, the first graphic novel to win a Waterstones Children’s Book Prize category.
Saphie the One-Eyed Cat Volume 2 by JOHO (Scholastic/Graphix, Nov. 4 $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-546-16400-5). In the second volume in the Saphie the One-Eyed Cat series, the titular feline heads off on more adventures to play with their owner and friends.
Snow Problem and Other Stories by Greg Pizzoli (Knopf, Nov. 11 $10.99; ISBN 978-0-593-64974-9). Worm worries that her gifts aren’t perfect for her best friend Earl’s birthday in the third installment of the Earl and Worm series.
Novels
Eternal Ruin by Tigest Girma (Little, Brown, Nov. 4 $21.99; ISBN 978-0-316-57041-1). In the sequel to Immortal Dark, Kidan vows to protect her house and its ancient artifact against those who wish to steal it from her, even if it means betraying her newfound friendship with vampire Susenyos.
Farrah Noorzad and the Realm of Nightmares by Deeba Zargarpur (Labyrinth Road, Nov. 4, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-593-56445-5). Farrah must prove she belongs in the floating jinn city with her father in the second book of the Farrah Noorzad series.
The Hero Complex by Helen Comerford (Bloomsbury, Nov. 11 $19.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1723-4). In the sequel to The Love Interest, Jenna Ray has gone from Love Interest to Hero—and being a Hero alongside her boyfriend Blaze is against the rules.
A Queen’s Match by Katharine McGee (Random House, Nov. 4 $20.99; ISBN 978-0-593-71074-6). The latest in A Queen’s Duet series follows princesses Hélène d’Orléans, Alix of Hesse, and May of Teck as they make their bid for both love and the crown.
Rapunzel and the Sea Witch (or, The Little Mermaid and the Tower) by Kim Bussing (Random House, Nov. 11 $17.99; ISBN 978-0-593-70811-8; $9.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-70810-1). Rapunzel finds herself in a sea witch’s lair and Princess Hana winds up trapped in a tall tower in the third installment of The Princess Swap series.
Reawakening by Orson Scott Card (McElderry, Nov. 11 $21.99; ISBN 978-1-481-49622-3). Side-stepper Laz must use his ability to jump into alternate versions of himself to save not only his planet, but all of them, in the second book of The Side Step trilogy.
Starchaser by R.M. Gray (Little, Brown, Nov. 4 $19.99; ISBN 978-03-165-8339-8). In the second installment of the Nightweaver series, pirate Aster and Nightweaver Will are cursed and have no choice but to track down a cure alongside Prince Titus, who tests Aster’s relationship.
We Fell Apart by E. Lockhart (Delacorte, Nov. 4 $21.99; ISBN 978-0-593-89916-8). In this book set in the We Were Liars universe, Matilda heads to Hidden Beach to learn more about her estranged family.
Wheel of Wrath by A.A. Vora (Putnam, Nov. 18 $21.99; ISBN 978-0-593-61759-5). As war ravages Mayana, Himalia questions if she would abandon her morals for power, Aina seeks revenge against an army, and Meizan attempts to keep his people safe in the second book of The Fifth Realm series.
