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Books for Kids and Tweens August 2024 |
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5-minute kindness stories.
by Random House
Celebrating the power of kindness and teamwork, this collection of nine PAW Patrol stories, each of which can be read in five minutes or less, follow Chase, Skye, Marshall and the rest of the puppy heroes as they lend a helping paw to someone in need.
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More 5-minute Peppa stories.
by Hasbro
Perfect for a quick afternoon read or a speedy bedtime story, this brand-new collection of 5-minute stories starring Peppa Pig includes a story that has never before been published in the U.S.
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The giants' visitor / : A Quix Book
by Jane Yolen
When Grandma Draggle comes for a visit, Dazzle, Grizzle, Grub, Grab and Dab and their huge-hearted family are in for a GIANT surprise!
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The outsmarters
by Deborah Ellis
Suspended from school and prone to rages, twelve-year-old Kate finds her own way to get on with her life, despite the messed-up adults around her. Kate decides to take matters into her own hands and discovers that to get what she wants, she may have to reach out to some unexpected people, and find a way to lay down her own anger.
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Tuesday
by Eva Amores
The humor of Captain Underpants meets the blockbuster format of Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this laugh-out-loud series about Justin Chase, who is having the Worst. Week. EVER! Have you ever had a bad week?
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You've got this!
by Lindsay Bonilla
This energetic story encourages young readers to face their fears and try new things by shouting “You've got this!” to give themselves a boost of confidence!
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Secret Factopia! : Follow the Trail of 400 Hidden Facts
by Paige Towler
Combining artwork and photography, and vetted by Encyclopaedia Britannica experts, this ultimate guide showcases 400 of the world's most amazing “hidden” facts, including an underwear-stealing cat, glowing sharks and the biggest ever game of hide-and-seek.
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Unicornado : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure
by Dana Simpson
A new school year means many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance (lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!), and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a Unicornado!
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Hello school!
by Priscilla Burris
Children have fun at school experiencing familiar classroom activities for the first time.
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| The Lost Whale by Hannah GoldFor 11-year-old Londoner Rio, a trip to the California coast leads to some emotional connections, like the connection between his mom (in the hospital for depression) and White Beak, the gray whale she loved as a child, as well as the connection between whales and the humans who protect them. (Ages 9-12.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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