A few of our favorite books that hit library shelves in August.
A new board book series inspired by the beloved picture books featuring Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and her unicorn friend. (Board Book Age 0-3)
Forgive the pun, but it's been a strong year for faith-based picture books! This one highlights the lessons on strength shared in Psalm 1. (Board Book Age 0-2)
Get the littlest chefs involved in the kitchen with these simple, healthy breakfasts even a toddler can help prepare. (Board Book Age 0-3)
A Ukrainian author writes about a refugee child settling into her new home following displacement. (Picture Book Age 4-7)
A great readalike for fans of Jon Klassen. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
Based on Tokyo's historical bike delivery riders, this story's towering delivery stack and classic feel make it a great readalike for fans of Caps for Sale. (Picture Book Age 4-7)
Looking to get kids excited about math? This engaging story uses the tangram puzzle's Chinese origins as an entry point into this educational toy. (Picture Book Age 4-7)
A collection of short poems celebrating autumn changes in the natural world from a Muscogee poet. (Picture Book Age 3-5)
Bob Shea is one of the funniest picture book writers around! Bob, the slightly unhinged alligator chef from Chez Bob, is back in this story about a one-sided pizza rivalry and online trolling. (Picture Book Age 4-7)
Jonathan Fenske is another hilarious children's author whose books don't always get the recognition they deserve! Kids love being able to outsmart fictional characters like this smug dinosaur. (Easy Reader Level 1)
A new Press Start book hit the shelves last month! This series is a great option for reluctant readers who love video games. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)
Fans of the Dragon Masters books will want to get their hands on this guide to the series. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)
The author of Bad Guys continues his new series for older readers, featuring quirky illustrations, a bizarre sense of humor, and the World's #1 Cat Video Star. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)
A Cinderella retelling from the beloved author of The Guardians of Ga'Hoole. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)
A new book of short stories from the king of kid-friendly horror, R.L. Stine! The perfect way for parents who loved Goosebumps growing up to share his work with their own children in small, accessible bites. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)
I loved Arihhonni David's debut, Who Will Win?, last year and was so excited to see a second book featuring Indigenous storytelling traditions for the youngest readers. (Easy Reader Level 1)
A graphic novel about a dog and her human companion, told from the dog's point of view as she struggles to balance her natural instincts with human expectations of canine behavior. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
The latest Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel hit the shelf this month! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
A Choose Your Own Adventure-style graphic novel from the master of the form. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)
The third book in B.B. Alston's popular fantasy series about a young Black girl who finds herself working for a secret supernatural organization. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
Another survival story from the author of Wildfire and Wild River, which have both been popular Summer Reading prize book choices for kids over the last couple of summers. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)
A fun addition to our small but growing collection of cookbooks inspired by children's literature. (Children's Nonfiction Age 8-12)
An exploration of color that blends art, science, and history. (Children's Nonfiction Age 6-10)
A hilarious, honest, and helpful guide to crafting a sincere apology from award-winning author Kyle Lukoff. (Parenting Book Age 3-7)
A sweet Day of the Dead story that uses the nursery rhyme The House That Jack Built to guide kids through the process of creating an ofrenda. (Holiday Book Age 4-7)
Beloved Pakistani American author Hena Khan makes her graphic novel debut with this story about a Muslim middle schooler who joins a basketball team for girls who wear hijab. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)
