New Children's Books August 2024

Updated July 30, 2024
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Goodnight school
Bailey, Catherine (Children's story writer)
Paper Book
School's First Day of School meets Good Night, Gorilla in this irresistible bedtime story about School getting ready to go to sleep! As the sun sets, a security guard arrives to help this sleepy little school get some rest. From tucking in chairs to checking all the locks to listening to the...
The first week of school
Beckmeyer, Drew
Paper Book
Follow along as an ensemble cast of characters experience an extraordinary first week of school in this hilarious picture book from Caldecott Honor-winning author-illustrator Drew Beckmeyer! It's the first day of school. An artist wonders if her drawings are good enough to show....
Yes! No? Maybe So...: Amazing Answers to More Than 250 Mind-Blowing Questions
Beer, Julie
Paper Book
Do robots have emotions? What would happen if you jumped into a black hole? Can plants ... hear things? Find the answers to these and even more far-flung questions in this quirky, super-stuffed curiosity quencher. Some questions have simple answers. And other questions?...
Sparrow loves birds
Burgess, Murry
Paper Book
Meet Sparrow-a curious young birder eager to explore her neighborhood's surroundings-in this STEM picture book written by a professional wildlife ornithologist. Sparrow sets out for a day of birding, where she watches, listens, and identifies the many types of birds around her...
Gamerville
Christmas, Johnnie
Paper Book
A Good Housekeeping Kid-Voted Best Graphic Novel A video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Reset, where electronics are forbidden and you're forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside. Gamerville is a timely and...
The yellow bus
Long, Loren
Paper Book
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller A #1 Indie Bestseller With stunning illustrations and an inspiring, universal message, The Yellow Bus from #1 New York Times bestselling creator Loren Long is a tender and hopeful modern...
Abuela's library
Norman, Lissette
Paper Book
Alfonso and Abuela love to spend Saturday afternoons finding books at the library and reading them together beneath their favorite oak tree. But when their beloved tree is cut down, can Alfonso transform the stump into something magical for their whole community--their very own neighborhood...
Poetry comics
Snider, Grant
Paper Book
Combining poetry and comics in a whole new way, this fun and imaginative book is perfect for poetry lovers and reluctant readers alike. "Poetry Comics is a sprint through a sprinkler, a cool evening breeze, and the discovery of static electricity all at...

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