Children's New Books | September 2024

Some of our favorite new books that hit the shelves this month!

Updated August 15, 2024
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How It Works: Fire Truck
Littleboy, Molly.
Paper Book
This interactive book features layered die-cut pages throughout to introduce toddlers to fire trucks and how they work. Fire trucks are so exciting! Children can learn all about how they work with this interactive board book that features layered die-cut pages throughout. Simple...

A new go-to for little ones obsessed with our community helpers across the street. (Board Book Age 0-2)

Oodles of poodles and doodles : a woofing, wagging book of colors
Calmenson, Stephanie
Paper Book
Join the fun and spot the colors in this high-spirited concept picture book with oodles of poodles and all kinds of 'doodles! The dogs are excited and ready to play. It's Poodle Doodle Party Day! From a playful poodle with a bright yellow...
Rhyming, colors, kindness...and many, many dogs! (Picture Book Age 4-8)
Barnaby Unboxed!
Fan, Terry
Paper Book
An American Library Association Notable Children's Book Follow perfect pet Barnaby on his perilous journey home through bustling streets, mysterious alleyways, and the untamed wilds of city parks in this gorgeously illustrated tale of friendship, unconditional love and belonging.

A Toy Story-esque tale in picture book form, from a virtuoso author/illustrator team. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Impossible creatures
Rundell, Katherine
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Two kids race to save the world's last magical place in the first book of a landmark new fantasy series, from "a writer with an utterly distinctive voice and a wild imagination." (Philip Pullman, author of The Golden Compass) *This...

A magical fantasy tale for fans of the genre's classics. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Pigs Dig a Road
Finison, Carrie
Paper Book
A rhyming picture book featuring pig construction workers that's perfect for fans of Good Night, Good Night, Construction Site. Construction crew chief Rosie and her team are building a new road to the Hamshire County Fair. It's time to put on hard hats and boots, grab...

Who doesn't love a good construction story with the second-funniest farm animal? (Picture Book Age 4-8)

I'm sorry you got mad
Lukoff, Kyle
Paper Book
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." Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the...

A pitch-perfect, relatable, and hilarious guide to crafting a genuine apology by an award-winning author. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue!
Rinker, Sherri Duskey.
Paper Book
The construction crew is back and ready to help renovate! In this latest picture book in the New York Times bestselling series, everyone's favorite construction crew is teaming up on a new and exciting adventure: cleaning upa neighborhood that needs some love. Since its debut more than a decade...

New Construction Site book! This is not a drill! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

LEO'S FIRST VOTE!
Soontornvat, Christina/ Roxas, Isabel (ILT)
Paper Book
Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community. A NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Leo's dad is voting in his...

A Newbery Honor author introduces kids to a fundamental American right: voting. A great one to share with kids as we prepare for a presidential election this fall. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Pinkalicious: Lost in Paris
Kann, Victoria
Paper Book
Young readers will be swept up in Pinkalicious's pinkatastic Parisian adventure in this Level One I Can Read! Pinkalicious gets distracted and loses track of Mommy, Daddy, and Peter on a family trip to Paris. But fortunately, Pinkalicious remembers Mommy's advice and knows...

New Pinkalicious! (Early Reader Level 3)

Minecraft Trouble Brewing!
Kaplan, Arie
Paper Book
Journey into the world of Minecraft in this Step 3 leveled Step into Reading! Learn about Minecraft biomes, potions, and more--all while learning to read! Perfect for kids who are ready to read on their own. Minecraft® is one of the best-selling video games of all time! And now...

A Minecraft early reader for gaming enthusiasts still building their reading skills. (Early Reader Level 3)

A pair of parrots
Adler, David A.
Paper Book
When Ava's new parrot flies the coop, can she fix this fowl situation? Find out in this comical caper perfect for introducing the concept of multiples, pairs, and trios to early readers. There's only one problem with this perfect new parrot: it's not in its cage! To keep this...

A runaway pet story from popular author David Adler is one of our first graphic novels for emergent readers to begin its time at the library in our new Early Graphic Novel section. (Early Graphic Novel Level 2)

The Sherlock society
Ponti, James
Paper Book
In the tradition of Nancy Drew, four kids and one grandfather in Miami tackle a decades-old mystery in this first book full of "atmosphere, history, and lively humor" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) in the Sherlock Society middle grade series from New York Times bestselling,...

The author of the popular City Spies series launches a new action-packed mystery for middle school readers. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe
Hale, Shannon/ Hale, Dean/ Pham, Leuyen (ILT)
Paper Book
The Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW! Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives' worth of problems. Eeeeek! It's time for someone else to deal...

New Princess in Black! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Jo Jo Makoons: Rule School
Quigley, Dawn
Paper Book
It is good to follow the rules. But there are just so many! In this fourth book in the beloved Jo Jo Makoons chapter book series, Jo Jo's talents may not quite include following her substitute teacher's rules... Jo Jo and her classmates are excited that the Elders' Tribal...

Jo Jo Makoons is one of my favorite series to recommend to fans of Junie B. Jones and Ramona Quimby due to Jo Jo's distinct voice and big personality. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Clubhouse Chaos
Walker, Diane/ Gabriele, Mario Oscar (ILT)
Paper Book
Hidden hideout hijinks are in store in this third adventure of the Dungeons & Dragons chapter book series! Zelli Stormclash and the Danger Club are in a race against time to find a secret clubhouse, where they can store their trove of forbidden books and practice adventurer...

These D&D adventures for newly-independent readers are a great way to help kids get excited about reading by connecting books and gaming. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Sunset of the Sabertooth Graphic Novel
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
Magic. Mystery. Time-travel. Get whisked away to the Ice Age on a frozen adventure with brother-and-sister team Jack and Annie in the #1 bestselling chapter book series, now available as graphic novels! The Ice Age is super cool...for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie...

Magic Treehouse fans can now enjoy the classic series in graphic novel form. A new installment hit the shelves this month! (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

The Grinch takes a vacation : a Grinch story
Vandorn, Kaeti
Paper Book
He's a little mean, definitely green, and now Dr. Seuss's beloved and iconic character, The Grinch, is starring in his very own chapter book graphic novel! Everyone's favorite holiday grump is back in a brand-new adventure and he already needs a vacation! It's vacation time in...

Contemporary comic artists create their own stories inspired by Dr. Seuss's classic characters in this new series, with this month's entry a Grinch spinoff by Monster Friends author/illustrator Kaeti Vandorn. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody
Ness, Patrick.
Paper Book
From the best-selling author of A Monster Calls, this funny, wise middle-grade series explodes every stereotype--including what it means to be a hero--in a brilliant reptilian take on surviving school. When Principal Wombat makes monitor lizards Zeke, Daniel, and Alicia...

A quirky illustrated novel that fans of Dog Man, Timmy Failure, and Tom Angleberger will enjoy. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Investigators 8 : Class Action
Green, John Patrick
Paper Book
An Amazon Best Book of the Year DING DING DING!! Is that the school bell, or is it three million readers ringing in the return of V.E.S.T.-wearing case-busting secret agents Mango and Brash for another hilarious adventure? (It's the latter, we'll solve that mystery...

New Investigators! This is my No. 1 recommendation for kids who've read every Dog Man book and are looking to branch out. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

My First Bob Books - Pre-Reading Skills Hardcover Bind-Up Phonics, Ages 3 and Up, Pre-K (Reading Readiness)
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Multimedia
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! The fun read-aloud stories in My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading Skills introduce literacy skills to the youngest children. Now in a sturdy hardcover! My First Bob Books: Pre-Reading...

If you missed it earlier this summer, the popular BOB books have finally been released in a library-friendly format! We love them so much, we got two of each. (Children's Phonics)

The old Willis place
Hahn, Mary Downing
Paper Book
Diana and her little brother, Georgie, know every inch of the land around the old Willis place, a crumbling mansion that some people say is haunted. They climb the trees and swim in the pond. And they can do whatever they want, even stay up all night. They don't have to change their clothes,...

A graphic novel adaptation of Mary Downing Hahn's children's horror classic, just in time for Halloween. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

The Baby-sitters Club 16 : Kristy and the Walking Disaster
Martin, Ann M./ Crenshaw, Ellen T. (ILT)
Paper Book
A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by National Book Award longlister and Eisner-nominated cartoonist Ellen T. Crenshaw! They're lean, they're mean, they're the pride of Stoneybrook. Who are they? They're Kristy's Krushers! When Kristy sees how much her little brothers and...

New Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Wrath of the Triple Goddess
Riordan, Rick
Paper Book
In his continuing quest to earn college recommendation letters from the gods, Percy has to pet sit the goddess Hecate's polecat and giant mastiff during Halloween week. What could go wrong? Rick Riordan's newest Percy Jackson adventure is full of hilarious set pieces, a diverse...

Does this one even need an explanation? New Percy Jackson! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Remain Calm!
Peirce, Lincoln.
Paper Book
Big Nate delights middle grade readers with stories of mischief and misadventure in these full-color comics featuring sixth grader Nate Wright and friends at P.S. 38. Middle school can be a hot mess--especially for sixth-grader Nate Wright. Whether he's bluffing his way...

New Big Nate! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

I survived the destruction of Pompeii, AD 79
Ball, Georgia
Paper Book
A bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Dave Shephard. The beast beneath the mountain is restless... No one in the bustling city of Pompeii worries...

It's raining popular graphic novel releases this month! A new I Survived graphic novel adaptation hits the shelves, too. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Unico Awakening, Vol.1
Tezuka, Osamu.
Paper Book
An adventure across space and time awaits! "A spellbinding masterpiece." -- Dav Pilkey, #1 bestselling creator of Dog Man UNICO tells the incredible story of a young unicorn who, after enraging the evil goddess Venus, is banished from the heavens and forgets all he...

A retelling of "God of Manga" Osamu Tezuka's 1970s unicorn-themed manga, featuring a contemporary setting and gorgeous color illustrations from Guruhiru. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Kareem between
Safadi, Shifa Saltagi
Paper Book
This award-winning, heartfelt coming-of-age novel in verse tells the powerful story of a seventh-grade Syrian American boy and his struggles, big and small, as he navigates middle school. "The exact type of book I would've loved, and needed, as a kid." --Jasmine Warga,...

A middle school boy wrestles with doing the right thing as he navigates football tryouts while his mom is detained overseas. The verse novel format and sports theme make this a great choice for reluctant readers! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Taxi Ghost
Escabasse, Sophie.
Paper Book
In this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, a young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift- the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community.

A new graphic novel from the author of The Witches of Brooklyn. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Let's Learn to Fish!: Everything You Need to Know to Start Freshwater Fishing
Armitage, Dan
Paper Book
2024 National Outdoor Book Award Silver Medal Winner In this exciting introduction to freshwater fishing, fishing expert Dan Armitage teaches kids about the best bait and tackle, how to rig a rod, cast a line, and reel in their first fish. Grab a fishing rod...

A great resource to use if you need some expert guidance in introducing your kids to fishing. (Children's Nonfiction Age 6-9)

Guinness World Records 2025
Guinness World Records (COR)
Paper Book
National Parenting Award Winner 2024 After 70 years, open the next chapter of record breaking! Filled with thousands of awesome facts and feats for the whole family, this year's edition celebrates Guinness World Records' 70th anniversary Features...

It's not 2025 yet but the new Guinness World Records have hit the shelves! (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

GIGA TOWN: THE GUIDE TO MANGA ICONOGRAPHY
Kouno, Fumiyo.
Paper Book
"Manga symbols - "manpu" in Japanese - are iconic or symbolic expressions used uniquely in manga, such as sweat drops, popping veins, and smoke puffs. Giga Town: A Guide to Manga Iconography! is (probably) Japan's first guide to this manga iconography, collecting and explaining these symbols, with a...

A great resource for new manga readers and aspiring manga artists. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Gifts from the Garbage Truck : A True Story About the Things We (Don't) Throw Away
Larsen, Andrew/ Vidal, Oriol (ILT)
Paper Book
"Informative and inspirational... will have readers rethinking the value of items that appear seemingly worthless. Highly recommended." -- School Library Journal, STARRED Review A picture book about what we throw away, and why it might be worth keeping! What if everywhere you looked...

Kids are fascinated by garbage trucks, so this is a great opportunity to learn more about these vehicles and find ways to reuse items that might also be thrown away. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

How to Be a Color Wizard: Forage and Experiment With Natural Art Making
Logan, Jason
Paper Book
In a bountiful book combining art and chemistry, a celebrated ink maker invites kids to become color wizards--by foraging and transforming natural materials to make their own paint and artistic creations. In this book you will find secret recipes, magic formulas, and wild...

We have a bunch of new art and activity books coming in this month, but this guide to making your own plant-based inks and paints is full of cool ideas! (Children's Nonfiction Age 10-14)

Nature spy guide
Rotner, Shelley
Paper Book
What can you find in nature? Look for bright flowers and listen to buzzing bees! Feel rough tree bark and taste a sweet apple! Join author and photographer Shelley Rotner as she encourages kids to use their senses to safely explore the outdoors. With simple text and photos featuring kids in...

A nature guide for the youngest readers. We've gotten several new books for a variety of ages, so make sure to check the 508s for more nature activity books. (Children's Nonfiction Ages 4-8)


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