Find out where animals live (“Even an Octopus Needs a Home,” written and illustrated by Irene Kelly), what happens when you plant something unusual (“Plant a Kiss,” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds) and how the light of the moon colors Rabbit’s meadow (“Moonlight,” by Helen V. Griffith, illustrated by Laura Dronzek) – all on the new picture books shelves.

“Willie and Uncle Bill,” written and illustrated by Amy Schwartz.

You’ll find these new chapter books, as well as new titles from Adam Rex, Polly Horvath, Wendelin Van Draanen, Michael D. Beil, and Julia Alvarez, on the New Juvenile Book Shelves at each public library.

“The Mighty Miss Malone,” by Christopher Curtis.

New nonfiction audiobooks include biographies of Steve Jobs, Langston Hughes, Rin Tin Tin, and King Abdullah II of Jordan. Look for bestsellers like Amy Sedaris’ Simple Times, Suze Orman’s The Money Class, and classics like Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales and Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States.

“A History of the World in 100 Objects,” written and read by Neil McGregor.

New adult-interest graphic novels include both biographies and stories. Browse for them online (use advanced search and choose “graphic novel” under format, or look on the shelves at each branch in the 813 Dewey numbers, or scan the shelves for red “graphic novel” labels.

Lucille, by Ludovic Debeurme.