New Children's Books August 2024

Updated July 30, 2024
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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 that's perfect for fans of Jon Klassen and Lucy Ruth Cummins! It's the first day of school. An artist wonders if her drawings are good enough to show. An...
Something about the sky
Carson, Rachel
Paper Book
Cut-paper wizard Nikki McClure is a brilliant steward for the words of a pioneering environmentalist in this wondrous ode to clouds--and the scientific "language of the sky." Rachel Carson once wrote, "It is not half so important to know as to feel." What do we know...
Gamerville
Christmas, Johnnie
Paper Book
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 vulnerable exploration of the importance of human connection and what it...
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 Loren Long is a tender and hopeful modern classic -- the...
Poetry comics
Snider, Grant
Paper Book
"A poetry-filled graphic novel that is powerful in its simplicity." ―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review   "Personal but personable, too, with glints of quiet humor." ―Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review   ...
First day, hooray!
Sobel, June
Paper Book
A back-to-school picture book about the importance of acknowledging your feelings and using them as tools for navigating new experiences. Inspired by the way teachers talk about emotional literacy with young children, this is the ideal book for any kid facing a big milestone, from...
Taylor Swift
Sánchez Vegara, Ma Isabel; Fallberg, Borghild Marie
Paper Book
*New York Times bestseller* *#1 Sunday Times bestseller* Learn about the glittering story of Taylor Swift! The talented singer-songwriter who dreamed of sharing her talent with the world. The perfect gift for every Swiftie in your...
Two together
Wenzel, Brendan
Paper Book
"Masterful." - Kirkus, starred review  "[A] picture-book charmfest." - Shelf Awareness, starred review  "For viewers who are . . . dog people or cat people." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred...

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