New Children's Books August 2024

Updated July 30, 2024
Jessamine County Public Library
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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...
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...
Not-a-box city
Portis, Antoinette
Paper Book
Don't miss the long-awaited companion to Not a Box, winner of a Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Award. This picture book with its visual humor and simple dialogue is great for fans of Mo Willems and Crockett Johnson. Bunny wants to build a cardboard city. Bunny stacks...
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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