34 New Release Kids’ Books for Summer 2022 to Love

Spaceblock by Christopher Franceschelli, illus. by Peski Studio– June 14

Plot: We absolutely love this board book series. In this new book for babies, your little one will learn all about space. The die-cut pages are unforgettable and the pages unfold to reveal the entire solar system

Splash by Leslie Patricelli– June 7

Plot: A day at the beach with sunscreen on the belly, setting up the upbrella and so many fun activities that teach baby about the senses with this fun new board book for summer 2022

My First MOG ABC by Judith Kerr– June 7

Plot: Learn the ABC’s with the remarkable and adorable cat, Mog. This cat is over 50 years old and this books has been carefully created for the littlest learners

My Body by Ladybird, illus. by Libby Burns– July 5

Plot: Learn all about the body with this non-fiction board books for babies. There are sliding tabs and bright colors in this new book for kids’ for summer 2022. It tells all about eh importance of food, movement and sleep.

The Golden Girls: Goodnight, Girls by Samantha Brooke and illus. by Jen Taylor– June 28

Plot: “Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose are having a sleepover! And, of course, they are having too much fun to go to sleep. As Ma tries to get them to settle down, the girls enjoy some cheesecake in the kitchen, try on their dress-up clothes, sing and dance, and say goodnight to their friends Stan and Miles. Finally, after taking a bath and putting on their pj’s, they all squeeze into bed and listen to one of Ma’s Sicily stories before they drift off together.”

I just want to say Good Night by Rachel Isadora– June 28

Plot: Now in a board book. Author and Caldecott Honor-Winner Rachel Isadora’s stunning painting illustrate this tale that is the perfect addition to a nightly routine.

Nerdy Babies Raid Forests by Emmy Kastner– August 16

Plot: Take a peel into the plants and animals that live in the rainforest. Learn how to tell the difference between different kinds of rainforests with the simple text in a question and answer format.

My Shadow is Purple by Scott Stuart – June 1

Plot: This is a heart warming and inspiring story about being true to yourself. This is a book about moving beyond gender binary.

Noodle and the No Bones Day by Jonathan Graziano, illus. by Dan Tavis– June 7

Plot: Noodle is a sweet silly pug who loves to play with his favorite human. One day when Jonathan picks up Noodle, it’s like Noodle has no bones. Some days, are extra snuggles, extra belly rubs, no bones days.

Don’t Worry Murray by David Ezra Stein– June 7

Plot: From Caldecott Honor-Winner comes this book about soothing anxiety. Murray worries about a lot of things. He gradually learns that he can put on a raincoat to go out in the rain. He can make new friends and be brave. This is the perfect book for back to school nerves.

Goodnight Racism by Ibram X. Kendi, illus. by Cbabi Bayoc – June 7

Plot: From national book award winning author comes a picture book that is a modern bedtime classic. As children all over the world get ready for bed, the moon watches over them and knows what the world can be like and what is possible.

Where’s My Cat by Seymour Chwast– June 14

Plot: This book is a guessing game and visual art puzzle that transforms simple objects into something completely different. As the book goes on, the objects and pictures become sillier and more complex. This is the new book for summer 2022 that I would love to get my hands on.

A Seed Grows by Antoinette Portis– June 21

Plot: This read aloud book shows the life cycle of a sunflower. This book offers a close up view of each step in the process of a seed becoming a flower.

You’re Always Enough by Emily Ley, illus. by Romina Galotta– June 21

Plot: This beautifully illustrated books helps kids build self-esteem and confidence. This sweet books helps kids face their fears of messing up and not being good enough.

Berry Song by Michaela Goade– July 19

Plot: Caldecott Medalist Michaela Goade writes her first picture book to celebrate the last and the wisdom of Elders. A girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth together, through the seasons in the beautifully illustrated new picture book for summer 2022.

Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown– August 23

Plot: This is the third book in the hilarious and spooky series by this dynamic duo. Jasper Rabbit is not doing well in school. When he finds a purple crayon in the gutter it looks perfect and happy to help.

World of Reading: Mother Bruce’s Big Fun Day by Ryan Higgins– June 25

Plot: This is a brand new Mother Bruce early reader book. Nibbs the mouse want to have a big fun day but Bruce does not like big fund days at all.

Pizza and Taco: Too Cool for School– June 28

Plot: Pizza and Taco learn what is cool by watching BLT. He is so cool he wears sunglasses all the time, but will they get in trouble with the teacher?

Franklin Endicott and the Third Key by Kate DiCamillo and illus. by Chris Van Deusen – June 8

Plot: Frank is a worrier. He worries about everything. When he goes to a thrift shop, he has morello worry about. There is a mystery but can Frank solve the mystery before he buckles with dread?

The Cryptid Club by Michael Brumm and illus. by Jeff Mack – June 7

Plot: “Fans of The Bad Guys and Catwad will love THE CRYPTID CLUB, a hilarious new four-book graphic novel series about an unlikely team of kid sleuths out to solve the mysteries behind the sudden spate of monster sightings around their school.“

Squidge Dibley Destroys the School by Mick Elliot – June 21

Plot: Craglands South Primary School has a problem with class 6PU. They have scared away so many teachers that their newest teacher is the strictest teacher they have seen yet. All hope seems lost until Squidge Dibley joins the class.

She Persisted: Malala Yousafzai by Aisha Seen– July 5

Plot: This Chapter book biography for grades 1-4 tells the amazing story of Malala Yousafzai who had to fight every step of the way to get an eduaction. Forward by Chelsea Clinton.

Agent Moose: Operation Owl by Mo O’Hara and illus. by Jess Bradley– August 3

Plot: “A daring criminal is making waves in the Big Forest! It’s up to Agent Moose and Owlfred to save the day in Operation Owl, the third hilarious graphic novel chapter book from Mo O’Hara the author of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish.“

Wretched Waterpark by Kiersten White– June 7

Plot: The Sinister-Winterbottoms are spending the summer with their strangers Aunt Saffron. When she suggests that they get a week pass to the Fathoms of Fun waterpark, they have no idea what lies in store. People are disappearing and the twins are determined to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Valentina Solar is Not a Monster Hunter by Zoraida Cordova– June 28

Plot: The Salazar’s are protectors who rescue magic creatures. When Val’s father is killed in a rescue mission, her mother decides they have to start a normal life but Val cannot just stop protecting animals. When a mythical egg shows up on the internet, Val knows she has to convince her siblings and rescue the egg.

The Fort by Gordon Korman– June 28

Plot: After Hurricane Leo rips through their town, five boys must learn to trust each other with their secrets to build safety. They have found an old trap door with an old bomb shelter. What starts out as a fun way to spend the time becomes more serious as their safety is in question.

Booked Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander, illus by Dawn Anyabwile – July 12

Plot: “In this electrifying follow-up to Kwame Alexander’s Newbery winner The Crossover, soccer, family, love, and friendship take center stage. A New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Longlist nominee, now in a graphic novel edition featuring art from Dawud Anyabwile.“

The Elephant Girl by James Patterson and Ellen Bandu-Aaku with Sophia Krevoy– July 25

Plot: This story was inspired by true events. Jama likes elephants better than people. She spends her time watching them and befriends a baby elephant. When the baby elephants’s mom becomes scared by poachers and stampeded, Jama is blamed and she must turn to the head ranger and her last hope.

The Final Gambit (The Inheritance Games 3) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes– August 30

Plot: The final and epic conclusion of the best selling series. To inherit billions, Avery Kylie Grambs has to survive just a few more weeks living in the Hawthorne house. Just when Avery thinks she is in the clear, there is one more puzzle to solve and it is the most dangerous of all.

Our Crooked Hearts by Melissa Albert– June 28

Plot: Ivy has started her summer vacation with an accident and now weird things have started happening. Years ago, when Dana was 16, her supernatural gifts began to bloom. Now, Ivy and Dana’s stories come together with they face the dark forces they never should have messed with.

Accomplished: A Georgie Darcy Novel by Amanda Quain– July 26

Genre: Romance

Plot: Georgiana Darcy gets the Pride & Prejudice retelling she deserves in Amanda Quain’s Accomplished, a sparkling contemporary YA featuring a healthy dose of marching band romance, endless banter, and Charles Bingley as a ripped frat boy.

The Honeys by Ryan La Sala– August 16

Plot: In this YA Horror set in a secluded summer retreat, Mars is searching for answering to his twin sister’s tragic death. Mars is gender fluid and has been denied acceptance by his family and into the prestigious school his sister devoted so much time to. When Mars go in her stead, he must find answers before his memories falter and he no longer nows what is real.

Belladonna by Adalyn Grace– August 30

Genre: YA Fantasy

Plot: In this is a gothic-infused romantic YA Fantasy, Signa Farrow was orphaned as a baby and raised by guardians who are only interested in her money. When she moves in with her last remaining relatives, Signs must partner with death to solve a murder and save herself

All of Our Demise by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman– August 30

Genre: YA Fantasy

Plot: The epic conclusion to the All of Us Villains duology. The tournament is breaking for the first time since its inception. The surviving champions are faced with the choice to fight to the death or dismantle the tournament. All of Us Villains was included in our books to read if you loved the Hunger Games and we cannot wait to see how this one ends.