Children's New Books | August 2024

A few of our favorite books that hit library shelves in August.

Updated July 10, 2024
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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Things That Go : A Kitty-corn Club Book
Hale, Shannon/ Pham, Leuyen (ILT)
Paper Book
From bestselling and award-winning Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn creators, author Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham, Things That Go is an original concept board book showing young Kitty-Corns things that race, fly, pedal, paddle, and go Teeny-tiny mini-moo

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)

Strong: Psalm 1
Lloyd-Jones, Sally
Paper Book
Inspired by Psalm 1, Strong's lyrical text reminds little ones that God loves them and gives them strength. From Sally Lloyd-Jones, the author of the bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, and award-winning illustrator Jago, this uplifting board book encourages little ones to find...

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)

Chopchop I Made This! Breakfast
Mudd, Danielle
Paper Book
Children will love eating healthy food if they can help make it. Here's a perfect first cookbook to show even the littlest chef how to make their own good-for-you breakfast foods. 10 recipes with photos use only 2 or 3 ingredients. See how to make mashed egg on toast, yogurt and granola, peanut...

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 Star Shines Through
Desnitskaya, Anna
Paper Book
Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Books About Families List (2024) "Straightforward, heartfelt words and thin-lined, fully imagined drawings from Desnitskaya (On the Edge of the World) give tender voice to one child's refugee experience." -- Publishers...

A Ukrainian author writes about a refugee child settling into her new home following displacement. (Picture Book Age 4-7)

We Are Definitely Human
Fang, X.
Paper Book
WINNER of the Ezra Jack Keats Best New Illustrator Award * An American Library Association Notable Children's Book A hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Perfect for earthlings of all ages. When three mysterious...
A great readalike for fans of Jon Klassen. (Picture Book Age 4-8)
Noodles on a Bicycle
Maclear, Kyo
Paper Book
A vibrant historical picture book about Tokyo's bicycle food deliverers, or demae, who balanced towering trays of steaming hot noodles on their shoulders while navigating crowded city streets. A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK * A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book * A BOOKPAGE, KIRKUS REVIEWS,<...

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)

THE QUEST FOR A TANGRAM DRAGON
Liu-Perkins, Christine
Paper Book
A clever and charming introduction to the Tangram puzzle, a classic Chinese shape puzzle that's beloved in early math curriculum. A brave Little Triangle seeks a Chinese dragon to end the long drought. On the quest, Little Triangle meets other shapes who want to help. Using the magic...

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)

Autumn
Posey, Alexander/ Pettibon, Paige (ILT)
Paper Book
Discover the power of poetry in this simple, modern introduction to Indigenous poet Alexander Posey, featuring an ode to autumn and the changing seasons Autumn depicts a dreamy fall day full of jaybird songs and scarlet leaves dancing through the air. In this poem,...

A collection of short poems celebrating autumn changes in the natural world from a Muscogee poet. (Picture Book Age 3-5)

Pizza for Birds
Shea, Bob
Paper Book
This laugh-out-loud funny sequel to breakout hit Chez Bob introduces a cutthroat competition between everyone's favorite birdseed restauranteur and his pizza-delivery rival! Look out, Bob--there's a new restaurant in town. Meet Ryan! This guy's got it...

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)

Nothing scares a dinosaur
Fenske, Jonathan
Paper Book
In this funny, rhyming Level 1 Ready-to-Read sequel to the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book Nothing Fits a Dinosaur by award-winning author and illustrator Jonathan Fenske, the dinosaur is definitely not scared! It's time for bed. The lights are out, but the...

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)

MEGA MOLE GIRL DIGS DEEP! : A BRANCHES
Flintham, Thomas/ Flintham, Thomas (ILT)
Paper Book
Mega Mole Girl has to save Super Rabbit Boy in the latest page-turning installment of this USA Today bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read...

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)

The Epic Guide to Dragon Masters: a Branches Special Edition (Dragon Masters)
West, Tracey
Paper Book
Calling all Dragon Masters! This is the guidebook that no Dragon Master should be without -- featuring full-color artwork on every page!Kids love reading all about the Dragon Masters' adventures in Tracey West's New York Times bestselling Dragon Masters early chapter book series. Now...

Fans of the Dragon Masters books will want to get their hands on this guide to the series. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Cat on the Run in Cucumber Madness! (Cat on the Run #2)
Blabey, Aaron
Paper Book
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Guys comes another hilarious illustrated series starring a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes. VANISHED! The World's #1 Cat Video Star has disappeared! Or has she? As a diabolical mystery...

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)

Glass : A Cinderella Tale
Lasky, Kathryn
Paper Book
"Here's a fast-paced, riveting adventure story for young fantasy fans to enjoy, right down to its 'happily ever after' ending" --ALA Booklist "Kathy Lasky embellishes and burnishes the time-honored tropes of the Cinderella tale with her customary clarity of storytelling and...

A Cinderella retelling from the beloved author of The Guardians of Ga'Hoole. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Stinetinglers 3 : more chilling stories by the master of scary tales
Stine, R. L.
Paper Book
From R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young readers, comes ten brand new stories that are sure to have you keeping the light on at bedtime tonight. A boy thinks that a dream factory will help him make his slumber more fun...but what's the line between dream and nightmare? Two...

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)

The good game
David, Arihhonni
Paper Book
How can the small mouse and squirrel play lacrosse with the big animals? A fun Native American tale that first graders can read on their own. A game of lacrosse is about to begin--with the four-legged animals facing off against the winged animals. Mouse and Squirrel want to join!...

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)

Wagnificent: The Adventures of Thunder and Sage
Murguia, Bethanie
Paper Book
Discover a new young graphic novel series full of humor and heart about a lovable dog, her favorite human, and their pawsome pack in this unforgettable friendship story perfect for fans of PAWCASSO and ANIMAL RESCUE FRIENDS. Thunder the dog likes to take naps by the...

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 Dead of Light
Quinn, Jordan
Paper Book
The eleventh installment of the exciting Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel chapter book series! The war over Wrenly has ended, but Roke is still lost inside another realm. Ruskin, Cinder, and Groth are determined to get their friend back...even if it means stepping into the...

The latest Dragon Kingdom of Wrenly graphic novel hit the shelf this month! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Adventuregame Comics 3 : Samurai Vs. Ninja - a Graphic Novel
Shiga, Jason
Paper Book
In the third installment of award-winning cartoonist Jason Shiga's interactive graphic novel series, Adventuregame Comics: Samurai vs. Ninja guides you to choose your warrior fate. Your choice will set you on a path, solving puzzles and learning special skills, all in preparation for...

A Choose Your Own Adventure-style graphic novel from the master of the form. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Amari and the Despicable Wonders
Alston, B. B.
Paper Book
The highly anticipated third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers!  Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor. War...

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)

Wild Wave (the Wild Series)
Philbrick, Rodman
Paper Book
Another WILD adventure from Rodman Philbrick, author of Wildfireand Wild River. When two kids become trapped in the aftermath of a tsunami, they must figure out a way to find help. It's kids vs. nature in another edge-of-your seat read! When a tsunami heads for the...

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)

Marvelously Revolting Recipes
Dahl, Roald/ Blake, Quentin (ILT)
Paper Book
Learn to cook like Willy Wonka with a new cookbook with recipes from classic Roald Dahl books! From Willy Wonka's scrumptious candy to Matilda's chocolate cake, Roald Dahl has been creating mouth-watering food in his books for decades. Now there is a brand-new cookbook...

A fun addition to our small but growing collection of cookbooks inspired by children's literature. (Children's Nonfiction Age 8-12)

What Is Color? : The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art
Weinberg, Steven/ Weinberg, Steven (ILT)
Paper Book
In this zany and vibrantly illustrated nonfiction guide to all things color, the origins of today's pigments come alive across continents and history, with oodles of art, tons of science--and extensive interactive backmatter! "An absolute masterpiece." - Jon Scieszka, First...

An exploration of color that blends art, science, and history. (Children's Nonfiction Age 6-10)

I'm Sorry You Got Mad
Lukoff, Kyle/ Kwon, Julie (ILT)
Paper Book
Newbery Honor winner Kyle Lukoff explores the importance of learning to apologize. Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words.  Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry." ...
A hilarious, honest, and helpful guide to crafting a sincere apology from award-winning author Kyle Lukoff. (Parenting Book Age 3-7)
The ofrenda that we built
Gutiérrez, Jolene
Paper Book
"A rich, rhythmic ode celebrating Día de Muertos." --School Library Journal,Starred Review  Learn about and celebrate the Day of the Dead! With warmth and energy, this spirited picture book is a joyful ode to family traditions and the memory of...

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)

We are big time
Khan, Hena
Paper Book
SWISH! Cheer courtside for a Muslim teen in this graphic novel-inspired by a true story-as she joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team and learns that she's much more than a score. Aliya is new to Wisconsin, and everything feels different than Florida. The Islamic...

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)


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