This may be a silly question, but … are you a doughnut lover? Because today is National Doughnut Day, a time to celebrate those soft, sweet, breakfast treats. It always takes place on the first Friday of June and although it’s not technically a National holiday, we can celebrate it just the same.
So, if you’re longing for a doughy delight, go to your favorite bakery, pick out your favorite doughnut (also spelled donut), and nibble away while reading a book in which doughnuts are the main course (or characters) of the story.
Batter Splatter (Dollars to Doughnuts series) by Catherine Daly (64 pp)
After a batter disaster, Julian and Lucy’s cooking class needs a kitchen cleanup, including a new paint job. Luckily, they have a plan to make things right—they’ll simply throw the bake sale of the century! But their sweet dreams dissolve like sugar when faced with the b-word: Budget. What is a budget and how are they ever supposed to stay within it? In this chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and Julian discover the ins and outs of budgeting.
Donut Go Breaking My Heart: A Wish Novel by Suzanne Nelson (288 pp) 
Sheyda is a behind-the-scenes girl. She loves helping out in the kitchen of Doughlicious, the donut shop run by her best friend’s family. And Sheyda loves designing stage sets while others performs in the spotlight. Then lights, camera . . . surprise! Tween heartthrob Cabe Sadler is filming his next movie in Doughlicious!
Sheyda’s outgoing BFF, Kiri, is sure this will lead to stardom. But somehow it’s Sheyda who gets picked for a small role in the film. To make matters worse, Cabe seems spoiled and rude. Too bad he’s so cute. Can Sheyda overcome her stage fright, get to know the real Cabe, and find her own kind of stardom?
Donut Squad: Take Over the World! by Neill Cameron, releasing on 10/6/26 (192 pp)
Ever wondered what donuts get up to when they’re not being eaten? No, because that would be silly! But it turns out, donuts have BIG PLANS FOR WORLD DOMINATION!!!
Meet Sprinkles, the leader of the squad; Jammyboi, who spreads stickiness EVERYWHERE; Dadnut and Lil’ Timmy, who explain obscure facts, and Spronky, who is bizarrely unconventional! But don’t mention the arch-nemeses of the donuts… the bagels, who are secretly plotting Donut Squad’s doom!
Perfect for fans of InvestiGators, Dog Man, and Max Meow!
The Doughnut Fix (Doughnut Fix series) by Jessie Janowitz (336 pp) 
Tristan isn’t Gifted or Talented like his sister Jeanine, and he’s always been okay with that because he can make a perfect chocolate chip cookie and he lives in the greatest city in the world. But his life takes a turn for the worse when his parents decide to move to middle-of-nowhere Petersville―a town with one street and no restaurants. It’s like suddenly they’re supposed to be this other family, one that can survive without bagels and movie theaters.
His suspicions about his new town are confirmed when he’s tricked into believing the local general store has life-changing chocolate cream doughnuts, when in fact the owner hasn’t made them in years. And so begins the only thing that could make life in Petersville worth living: getting the recipe, making the doughnuts, and bringing them back to the town through his very own doughnut stand. But Tristan will soon discover that when starting a business, it helps to be both Gifted and Talented, and it’s possible he’s bitten off more than he can chew.
The Doughnut Whodunit (The Boxcar Children Mysteries) by Gertrude Chandler Warner (128 pp)
A hip new doughnut shop known for its bizarre recipes is opening up in Greenfield. At first, the owners of the other doughnut shop in town, Delilah’s, aren’t worried. But when the new shop starts making doughnuts that look just like some of Delilah’s greatest hits, the Boxcar Children must figure out if it’s just a coincidence or if someone from the new shop is stealing Delilah’s recipes.
Invasion of the Ufonuts (Arnie the Doughnut series) by Laurie Keller (129 pp) 
Arnie finds himself in trouble when his neighbor, Loretta Schmoretta, begins telling news reporters that she was the victim of an alien abduction. And not just any aliens—alien doughnuts from outer spastry, who will continue the abductions until people stop eating doughnuts! Although Arnie thinks this is a ridiculous story, he notices that everyone is treating him differently, as if he is an alien doughnut rather than just a doughnut-dog. And then Arnie gets abducted! Arnie must think fast in order to rescue his fellow doughnuts and the townspeople from the alien invaders.
Monster Doughnuts by Gianna Pollero (256 pp)
Ten-year-old Grace likes doughnuts and cakes as much as the next kid – but they are also her secret weapon. Grace is a monster hunter who owns a bakery … and everyone knows how much monsters LOVE any kind of sweet treat! Just don’t tell them about the secret exploding baking powder inside the doughnuts and the cookies. When Grace’s Monster Scanning Machine alerts her to the doughnut-loving, people-eating, board-game-playing cyclops Mr Harris, she realizes she’s about to face her biggest challenge yet.
Owl’s Outstanding Donuts by Robin Yardi (232 pp) 
Ever since Mattie Waters lost her mother, she’s been sharing a trailer with her Aunt Molly, the proud owner of Owl’s Outstanding Donuts. This hoot of a donut shop serves up delicious snacks to people driving down California’s Highway One―treats like the Turkey Talon, the Banana Slug Bar, and the Strawberry Iced Classic.
Mattie loves her aunt and the shop, even if she’s still dealing with a life without her mom. But not everybody is a fan of Owl’s Outstanding Donuts.
When an owl taps on Mattie’s window one night, Mattie looks out to see suspicious activity not far from the shop. A shady duo is dumping gloop near the highway. And soon people want to blame Aunt Molly! With help from her friends, Mattie sets out to find the real gloopers. Along the way, she’ll face fears that have followed her since her mother’s passing―and get to know Alfred, a stuffy, donut-loving owl who’s also on the case.
Six Thousand Doughnuts by Thomas Tosi (264 pp)
Why would anyone need six thousand doughnuts?
Big family … little house. Fifth-grader Abe Mitchell is fed up with sharing. All he wants is something to call his own. And he just might get it when he finds a loophole in the fine print of a doughnut shop coupon. Abe thinks it entitles him to a fresh-baked mountain of crullers, dunkers, and chocolate-frosteds. But cashing in means war with Marlene Paczki, the daughter of the doughnut shop owner and Abe’s new crush.
So Jelly! (Donut Dreams series) by Coco Simon (160 pp) 
Happy-go-lucky Kelsey hasn’t been so happy-go-lucky lately. She’s starting to feel pretty jealous of her cousin Lindsay and all the extra time Lindsay is spending with her aunt, who just happens to be Kelsey’s mom. The worst part is it seems like Kelsey’s mom wants to spend time with Lindsay instead of her! But once Kelsey adds a pinch of patience to the batter, and Lindsay stirs in her own special brand of silly fun to the mix, Kelsey realizes she’s come up with the perfect recipe for spending time with her cousin and her mom. Kelsey discovers that the love she and her family have for one another is like a box of donuts—there’s always enough to share!
Stick Dog Tries to Take the Donuts (Stick Dog series) by Tom Watson (208 pp)
It’s morning. The dogs are hungry. It’s time to take the donuts!
Stick Dog and his team of strays are off on another outrageous canine caper. To snatch some breakfast treats for his hungry pals, Stick Dog will need to stop a moving truck, outfox a man on a telephone pole, and calm down a very caffeinated Karen. But that’s not all. He’ll also need to manage the greatest confrontation in history when his good friend Poo-Poo comes face-to-face with the ultimate enemy: a squirrel!
With Stick Dog’s smarts, daring, loyalty—and patience—he just might lead his buddies to the best breakfast ever … donuts.
Click here to learn fun facts about doughnuts. And, if you’d like to try making your own doughnuts, here’s a cookbook dedicated entirely to … you guessed it … DOUGHNUTS.
The Easy Baked Donut Cookbook by Colin Robinett
Are you tired of the hassle of frying and the guilt of indulging in your favorite donuts? Look no further! The Easy Baked Donut Cookbook is here to revolutionize your donut experience. Say goodbye to the mess and the excess calories. Say hello to the joy of guilt-free, homemade baked donuts.
In this book, you’ll find irresistible flavors from classic cinnamon sugar to inventive matcha glaze. You’ll find healthier choices that prioritize your well-being without compromising on taste. Our donut recipes are baked, not fried. The recipes are easy-to-follow. No more kitchen disasters! Our step-by-step instructions ensure that even beginners can master the art of baking perfect donuts.
Our book also provides time-saving tips so you can whip up a batch of mouthwatering donuts in no time, leaving you with more time to nibble. And, our creations are kid-friendly, turning baking into a delightful and yummy family activity.
Three dragons. One unavoidable, unpredictable destiny. This is the beginning … of the end.
On her twelfth birthday, Farrah Noorzad found out her father was one of the seven jinn kings. One epic quest and a whole lot of adventure later, she hasn’t seen her father since she saved him from a cursed ring. And her place in the jinn world as a forbidden half-human is still more up in the air than a cloud. Not to mention, she’s moved away from her best friend, Arzu, when her mother decided they needed a fresh start.
Insyirah’s calm, orderly world falls into chaos when her proud nenek (grandmother) has a bad fall, and Insyirah and her mother must move back to Malaysia to take care of her.
After defeating the Shadow King, Chiri and Dai are settling into their new lives in the magical land of Puddin’. However, there is always more evil to fight against, and this time, the evil is coming to them.
The celebration comes to a halt for our heroes in Dog Man: Big Jim Believes when the mischievous Space Cuties From Space return. Our caped crusaders — Dog Man (aka Scarlet Shedder), Commander Cupcake, and Sprinkles — along with Mecha Molly discover that the city has changed, and nothing is how it should be.
Juniper and her loyal flying reindeer Skära are the first ever Guardians of Cedar Wood. With Juniper’s mentor Niko back in the North Pole, they’re entrusted with protecting the magical forest hidden in the middle of London because there’s a teeny-tiny chance that he left behind a few sparks of magic. Hopefully, not enough to attract any dangerous magical creatures.
Butterbean is in a funk. After watching a documentary of famous dogs in history, she wants to be a real dog. Real dogs have jobs. Real dogs are heroes. But Butterbean is nothing but a house pet. Never mind that she and her friends have been super spies, ghost hunters, and part of an International Crime Syndicate. There’s nothing to spy on and no more ghosts to hunt.
Two podcasting sleuths help their neighbor solve a cold case—one that’s literally etched into the walls of their Brooklyn apartment building—in this cozy, twisty-turny middle grade whodunnit.
It’s tiring for Casey to always be the new kid at school. Now, for the first time in his life, he finally feels settled—that is until his dad’s job at the library is threatened.
During World War II, Lizzie and Karl’s mother is a zoo keeper, and their family has become attached to an orphaned elephant named Marlene. Marlene will be destroyed as a precautionary measure so she and the other animals don’t run wild should the zoo be hit by bombs. The family persuades the zoo director to let Marlene stay in their garden instead.
Sam was born and raised in an elephant sanctuary. When a beloved elephant dies giving birth, Sam develops a connection with baby Woolly, who isn’t actually an elephant but was cloned from woolly mammoth DNA. And the billionaire genius behind the cloning experiment will stop at nothing to protect his investment.
Inspired by the lush terrain of Sri Lanka, this tale of friendship, risk, and reward is just right for middle-grade fans of fantasy and page-turning adventure.
When a fortuneteller’s tent appears in the market square of the city of Baltese, orphan Peter Augustus Duchene has questions that he needs to ask. Does his sister still live? And if so, how can he find her? The fortuneteller’s mysterious answer (An elephant will lead him there!) sets off a chain of events so remarkable, so impossible, that you will hardly dare to believe it’s true.
In this heartwarming novel, a girl and an elephant face devastating loss and slowly realize that they share the same powerful love.
A search for adventure may get Thunder, the elephant, more than he bargains for. He never expects to find himself alone again, but the footprints left by his mother will be his guide to healing and finding his way. On his journey, he finds himself making some new friends. Razor, a grumpy lion. Dash, a speedy genet. Archie, a chatty lizard. And two whimsical gorillas, Harold and Neville. A trip back to the caves reunites Thunder with old friends, and together they join forces to save the day and help Thunder find peace.
