The Best New Children's Books of the Month

Discover the latest mid-summer must reads hitting the shelves this month.

Jul 30, 2024

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3-13

The Best New Children's Books of the Month

Jul 30, 2024

Make room for exciting new titles your whole family will love! With so many new stories to savor this month, there's no better time to refresh your child's home library and encourage them to build a reading routine ahead of the new school year.

Explore bright stories to savor through the end of summer.

Whether your child is exploring picture books, graphic novels, or chapter books, there are plenty of titles they won't want to miss this August. These books, which cover important themes like confidence and courage among others, are full of rich narratives and unforgettable characters.

If your reader loves video games, connect their interests to books with Press Start, an action-packed, gaming-themed series. In the latest installment Press Start! #15: Mega Mole Girl Digs Deep!, Mega Mole Girl has to save Super Rabbit Boy in a challenging new game. Does she have what it takes to rescue all the world's heroes?

Fans of graphic novels will delight in Cat on the Run #2: Cucumber Madness from the New York Times best-selling author of The Bad Guys. Readers will laugh-out-loud as they join in on the hilarious adventures of a pampered cat who is way tougher than anyone realizes. 

Meanwhile, introduce older readers to Worst Week Ever #2: Tuesday. Packed with comedy and humor, this middle-grade read is the perfect way to ring in a new school year with some lighthearted fun.

Shop the best new books of August for kids of all ages to read below! You can find more new releases and activities at The Scholastic Store.

Board Books

Early Reader Books

Early Elementary Books

Middle Grade Books

Graphic Novels

Young Adult Books

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