New Children's Books August 2025

Updated July 30, 2025
Jessamine County Public Library
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This year, a witch
Abbott, Zoey
Paper Book
Three starred reviews! In this "inspiring...delightful" (School Library Journal, starred review) picture book offering a twist on the trick-or-treat trope, a feisty little girl has had enough of her parents picking cutesy Halloween costumes for her--this year, a witch!<...
Mao Mao's perfectly imperfect day
Cham, Laan
Paper Book
A free-spirited new student helps a perfectionist panda embrace his more spontaneous side in this charming classroom story. Mao Mao strives for everything to be absolutely, 100%...PERFECT! But when Olivia joins his class, Mao Mao realizes that not everyone is this way....
Sabrena swept away
Riazi, Karuna
Paper Book
JLG Gold Standard Selection This lush reimagining of the classic characters from The One Thousand and One Nights is for fans of The Last Mapmaker, Mañanaland, and Graciela in the Abyss. Sabrena's family has always claimed they are descended from the legendary...

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