New and Notable Children's Books for August

by Dianna Hutts Aston & illustrated by Susan L. Roth

It was one man’s dream to recreate beautiful buildings remembered from his childhood in Italy as a gift to the community.... Full review >

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by Kelly Barnhill

An enticing read that is certain to keep both the hero and audience guessing at every carefully plotted reveal. (Fantasy.... Full review >

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by Susan Campbell Bartoletti & illustrated by Holly Meade

This captivating interpretation creates a remarkable partner for Noah, who uses her special talent in a memorable way.... Full review >

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by Teresa Flavin

Readers raised on Jon Agee's The Incredible Painting of Felix Clousseau (1988) will be delighted with Flavin's... Full review >

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by Marie-Louise Gay & illustrated by Marie-Louise Gay

A gem. Full review >

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by Linda Heller & illustrated by Stacey Dressen-McQueen

As vivid a demonstration of community as readers are likely to find. Full review >

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by Kathleen Krull & illustrated by Peter Malone

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by Sally Murphy & illustrated by Heather Potter

Australian artists Murphy and Potter team up here to depict the story of Pearl Barrett, a budding poet and loner whose... Full review >

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by Jeff Newman & illustrated by Jeff Newman

A lovely tribute to growing up that will endearingly mature with its readers Full review >

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by Lincoln Peirce & illustrated by Lincoln Peirce

On a roll indeed! Full review >

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by Peter Reynolds & illustrated by Peter Reynolds

Alone in the schoolyard, the young protagonist sits apart from the others, but he is quite present. “I am here,” he says.... Full review >

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by Sara Varon & illustrated by Sara Varon

An offbeat story about the sacrifices made for friends, about the very everydayness of such acts and the pitfalls and... Full review >

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