The Best Kids’ Books of July 2025

Touching on social anxiety, self-doubt and the importance of community support, John and Oswald have once again concocted the perfect recipe for story time success!

With breakneck pacing and an enchanting sense of place, this is a story that moves. Speaking to compelling and resonant themes, it’s a treasure for readers of all ages.

The world’s cutest prehistoric apex predator is back… to school. This is a relatable and adorable way to help kids with first day jitters.

What begins as a harmless way to pass the time becomes something far more… interesting. And possibly dangerous. Gordon Korman is always reliable in his middle school hijinks and the fun that inevitably follows.

The cast of Swifts has grown, despite the growing list of dead bodies. And, more good news, all the fun wordplay is back, along with Shenanigan’s, shenanigans.

Friendship, independence and the search for a middle ground. This is insightful, charming and gobs of fun.

Kaylani wasn’t sure what to expect during her first summer with her snooty family friends… but she never thought it would involve solving a murder. This is a sharp and twisty whodunit that’ll keep you guessing.

Sunny and Tony are just friends… right? Well, that depends on who you ask. Heartfelt and funny, this is a graphic novel with coming-of-age vibes.

Morel doesn’t look like any friend of Casey’s. In fact… he doesn’t look human at all. This is an eerie, creepy horror great for fans of Lindsay Currie.