New Children's Books | August 2023

A few highlights from this month's children's book order, with commentary from Miss Barratt! Book format and suggested age ranges are included for each book.
Updated August 30, 2023
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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Bath time physics
Esbaum, Jill
Paper Book
Splish, splash! Prepare to experience the forces of physics at work. It's time for Baby's bath . . . Ooh! We made a waterfall . . . Invite your tubby-time friends to join in. Even Einstein started somewhere, so who's to say your little...

If you've read your way through Baby Loves Science and Storytelling Math series, MIT (yes, that MIT) has a new board book for you to try. (Board Book, Ages 0-3)

The lost library
Stead, Rebecca
Paper Book
Now a New York Times bestseller and a #1 Indie Bestseller, readers won't want to miss this story of a little free library guarded by a cat, and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps. A TODAY SHOW Kids' Read Pick! * The Amazon #1 Best Book for Kids * "A...

From Newbery Award-winning author Rebecca Stead comes a(nother) modern classic about a magical Little Free Library. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The absent alpacas
Whaley, Kayla
Paper Book
Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Young clue hunters Abbi, Daniel, and Lydia sniff out the mystery behind a group of missing alpacas. Inspired by Ron Roy's beloved A to Z Mysteries series, this spin-off is perfect for budding young chapter-book readers--and future detectives! ...

A reboot of the classic A to Z Mysteries series, written by the founder of Disability in KidLit. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)


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