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Ready for Your Summer Reading Adventure?
The Summer/Fall 2025 Grab a Galley is back with all the exciting upcoming titles you won’t want to miss! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing on a beach, or looking for your next great read to fuel your summer journey, this is the ultimate preview of the season’s hottest books and audiobooks.
Our publishing partners have curated the season’s best across genres—from pulse-pounding thrillers and heartwarming stories to insightful nonfiction and captivating children’s books. With no limits on the number of books you can add to your virtual swag bag, you’ll be stocking up on all the must-reads that will take you through the summer and beyond! Act fast though—supplies are limited, and you won’t want to miss your chance to get the first look at what’s coming next!
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Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God’s Good Earth
Sandra Richter
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1 of 19 titles
Abigail and the Waterfall: Loving God’s Good Earth
IVP Kids
Explore the wonders of creation with Abigail and learn to care for God's good earth! Abigail loves Saturdays―especially when her family goes hiking! Follow Abigail and her family as they hike through lush landscapes, encounter fascinating animals, and marvel at a big, beautiful waterfall. On their adventure, Abigail learns about caring for creation ― about loving and stewarding the world God created.
Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures
Christine Alemshah
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2 of 19 titles
Bea’s Balikbayan Box of Treasures
Free Spirit Publishing
Bea helps her family pack a balikbayan box—the ultimate international care package—for relatives in the Philippines. Once the package ships, Bea waits patiently for it to arrive—it could take two months! Finally, Bea’s family gets a video call from Tito Rico, Tita Alma, and Bea’s pinsan, Maribel, and they connect over the excitement of unpacking the box.
Faraway Forest
Debbie Fong
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3 of 19 titles
Faraway Forest
Chronicle Children's Books
Step into the cozy world of Faraway Forest, where sweet animal friends, gentle adventures, and acts of kindness abound. In this early reader graphic novel by award-winning creator Debbie Fong, Wally the raccoon and Bo the rabbit deliver more than mail—they deliver heart. Perfect for fans of Animal Crossing and the Hundred Acre Wood.
The Fib
Pedro Iniguez
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4 of 19 titles
The Fib
Gloo Books
In The Fib by award-winning author Pedro Iniguez, a small lie turns monstrous when Pepe invents a magical creature for show and tell. As chaos erupts, Pepe learns that even the tiniest fib can spiral out of control. Blending horror, magic, and heart, The Fib delivers a timeless lesson on honesty, responsibility, and creativity.
GEORGE the Flybot and the Golden Owl of France
Nessa Bellido Schwarz
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5 of 19 titles
GEORGE the Flybot and the Golden Owl of France
Sequoia Kids Media
GEORGE the flybot is back—and he’s off to the French countryside to hunt for a priceless owl statue. If GEORGE finds the owl, he can make a difference in the lives of children. But when GEORGE crosses flight paths with a pack of robotic pigeons, he finds himself in a high-stakes race to the finish line!
The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs
Mamiko Shiotani
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6 of 19 titles
The Grumpy Ghost Upstairs
Floris Books
A little ghost lives in the attic of a big house. He swoops around all alone, which is just how he likes it, until one day a little girl disturbs his peace and quiet. A wryly funny, spooky-but-cute picture book about adapting to change, with striking illustrations reminiscent of Brian Selznick.
How to Be Brave Like a Snail
Naseem Hrab
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7 of 19 titles
How to Be Brave Like a Snail
Owlkids Books
In their third cozy, laugh-out-loud adventure, Snail and Stump discover that the best kind of brave is finding the courage to share your feelings, even when your bravery is playing hide-and-seek.
HUH? Talking Plants (How Living Things Communicate)
Joyce Markovics
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8 of 19 titles
HUH? Talking Plants (How Living Things Communicate)
Susan Schadt Press
Plants aren't so silent after all! Exciting new science reveals they can sense and even produce sounds. This book invites young explorers on a fun-filled adventure into the surprising world of plant communication. Meet the scientists making these discoveries, learn the latest findings, and even try your own "talking plant" experiment. Get ready for a fascinating and giggle-inducing journey!
Jesus Loves the Little Children, All the Children of the World
Tara Hackney
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9 of 19 titles
Jesus Loves the Little Children, All the Children of the World
IVP Kids
The classic song "Jesus Loves the Little Children of the World" has been heard in homes and churches for over a century. This fresh adaptation includes three new stanzas for today's families. With the beautiful reminder that all children are "made and loved so perfectly," these updated lyrics celebrating God's love will quickly become a favorite in every home.
Just Ducky: A Friendship Takes Flight
Berrie Torgan-Randall
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10 of 19 titles
Just Ducky: A Friendship Takes Flight
Cardinal Rule Press
Margaret “aka Ducky” is wild about ducks but at day camp, she soon realizes others do not share her passion for the feathered animal. As she struggles to make a friend, she discovers that kindness and listening can go a long way in forming a friendship.
Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World: God Hears Every Prayer
Helen Lee
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11 of 19 titles
Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World: God Hears Every Prayer
IVP Kids
Every morning, Kaylee and her grandfather Halbi read the newspaper together and pray for the children of the world. But when Kaylee encounters the photo of a sad boy halfway around the world she wonders, Does God really care? This story tenderly guides readers toward the God who hears and answers our prayers―even when we can't find the right words.
Lila Said No
Kiki Frayard
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12 of 19 titles
Lila Said No
Susan Schadt Press
Meet Lila, a spirited four-year-old whose favorite word is "no." This sharp-witted tale hilariously captures her daily defiance, much to the amusement (and occasional exasperation) of her well-meaning parents. From refusing to dress to bath time battles, Lila only complies when treats are involved. As Kirkus Reviews notes, it's "quirky and entertaining, with a kid- and parent-savvy message."
Moon Cat
Casi Cole
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13 of 19 titles
Moon Cat
Paw Prints Publishing
A dreamlike folktale about the Moon Cat, the physical manifestation of the moon in feline form that visits restless children and takes them on a calming journey, comforted and ready for sleep. Told in dreamy prose and paired with lush art, Moon Cat will open hearts, calm bodies, and sit on shelves for years to come as a one-of-a-kind bedtime read.
Piece Out
Alex Willan
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14 of 19 titles
Piece Out
Astra Books for Young Readers
Toy Story meets Traction Man Is Here in this picture book that offers a fresh spin on a universal premise: the secret action-adventure story of a toy. When Red, a game piece, is accidentally left out of the game box, nothing—not a hungry robot nor the ferocious family dog Lady Flufferton—will stop Red from reaching home.
Rabbit’s Feat
Barney Saltzberg
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15 of 19 titles
Rabbit’s Feat
Hippo Park
Frog and Toad meets The Little Prince in this touching social emotional learning picture book by acclaimed creator Barney Saltzberg about a determined boulder who yearns to get close enough to his cactus friend to see her flowers bloom, and the thoughtful rabbit who makes their wish come true.
Some Days I’m the Wind
Rebecca Gardyn Levington
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16 of 19 titles
Some Days I’m the Wind
Barefoot Books
Some days you may feel like a cyclone, a whirl, dizzy, giddy, wild. Other days, you’re a whisper, a breeze, gentle, mellow, mild. You’re not the same each day, and Some Days I’m the Wind is here to say that’s ok! This calming poem's reassuring phrases encourage readers to meet themselves as they are and explore all sides of their emotions and personalities.
Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween
A.J. Locascio
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17 of 19 titles
Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween
Top Shelf Productions
Spoops: The Little Spirits of Halloween is a heartwarming, rhyming picture book that reveals the whimsical magic behind fall. When Holly’s candy-hating parents ruin Halloween, tiny pumpkin-born spirits come to the rescue, showing that the true spirit of the season is imagination, not sugar. This book is perfect for families, reluctant readers, and anyone who believes Halloween deserves its own holiday classic.
Tali and the Timeless Time
Mira Z. Amiras
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18 of 19 titles
Tali and the Timeless Time
The Collective Book Studio
Tali loves spending time with her Nona, especially when they prepare traditional foods together. But lately, Nona sometimes forgets things—calling Tali by her mother’s name or losing track of the recipe. As Tali gently navigates these moments, she begins to understand Nona’s “Timeless Time,” where memories from the past and present blend in complex ways.
Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears: A Riddle Puzzle Book
Jody Jensen Shaffer
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19 of 19 titles
Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears: A Riddle Puzzle Book
Highlights
Get ready for a bear-y cool adventure! Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears is packed with playful, fact-filled riddles about adorable giant pandas, strong polar bears, acrobatic black bears, and more. But here’s the twist: each riddle is a fun guessing game that challenges kids to figure out which amazing animal is being described.
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