Books About Being The New Kid

The Best Being The New Kid Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about being the new kid? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 3 Favorite Books About Being The New Kid

Lissy's Friends
Sale price
$1498
Picture Book · Ages 3–+ · 2007

Lissy's Friends

New girl Lissy's origami friends come to life, but can they stay?

40 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.0 Goodreads · 217 ratings
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Hardcover
Summary: Lissy, the shy new girl at school, crafts origami friends to ease her loneliness. When her paper creations come to life, she finds herself surrounded by companions. But as they begin to leave, Lissy faces the challenge of finding a lasting friendship. Can she create a bond that endures beyond paper? Discover the magic and heart in Lissy's quest for true connection.
The Haunted School
Sale price
$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

The Haunted School

Tommy hears mysterious voices in his new school. Are they cries for help?

132 pages· 19,968 words· Est. 3 hour read
3.9 Goodreads · 7,439 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: Tommy Frazer, struggling to fit into Bell Valley Middle School, stumbles upon a maze of empty classrooms. As he navigates the eerie halls, he hears unsettling voices of children pleading for help. Are these cries real, or is something sinister lurking behind the walls? Tommy must uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim of the school's chilling secrets.
Aphmau: Searching for Home
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1248
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026

Aphmau: Searching for Home

By Aphmau, Michela Cacciatore (Illustrator)

Birthday wishes come to life, turning reality into a video game. Can they restore normalcy?

208 pages· 6,312 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.4 Goodreads · 22 ratings
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Paperback
Summary: New in town, Aphmau faces a magical mishap when her birthday wishes come alive, transforming reality into a video game world. With the mysterious Aaron by her side, she must navigate this chaotic adventure. Can they reverse the magic before Stacy's sinister plan takes over? Dive into this thrilling graphic novel where every wish has a consequence.