New & Noteworthy Kids’ Books

Daddies are so special! Little truck lovers, join all your favorite diggers as they celebrate their daddies and all they do! Families will enjoy reading this book all year round because Daddies love their little diggers, too!

From beloved creator Leo Lionni, A Color of His Own is the gentle tale of a chameleon who, in search of his own color, finds a true friend. In honor of the classic story’s milestone 50th anniversary, this board book edition allows readers to change the chameleon’s colors themselves by spinning the built-in color wheel!

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of the Llama Llama books comes a new character ready to dig his way into your heart!

You think your family is weird? What if your dad was a unicorn?! Fans of the magical creatures in the “How to Catch a” series will love this new super-silly picture book that celebrates how ALL families are weird. Includes two pages of stickers!

Mermaid Mom sings whale songs, never gets out of the bath, and tells really corny mom jokes (“How do mermaids send messages? By sea-mail!”). But when her daughter tags along with her to an underwater gig as a kids’ party clown, she learns how funny and how special her mer-mom really is.

An absurdly laugh-out-loud funny picture book about the villainy of fish, illustrated by National Book Award-winning creator Dan Santat. This nature-guide-gone-wrong is a hilarious, off-the-rails exploration of the seemingly innocent animals that live in the water.

Celebrate Dad with this adorable book featuring Huckle Cat, Lowly Worm, and friends from Richard Scarry’s Busytown! With fun illustrations and wise words of wisdom, this charming keepsake is a great way to show parents, grandparents, soon-to-be dads, uncles, or whomever you call “Daddy” just how much you care.

Introducing an irresistible new character, sure to capture the hearts (and giggles) of readers everywhere, perfect for fans of Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and the Pig the Pug series! Uniquely hilarious, Piggle the Pig will delight readers as he faces the universal struggle of preparing for unanticipated houseguests.

A child ventures out into the world, one bold step at a time, as her mother looks on, both of them brave in embracing change and steadfast in their ever-evolving love. In this ode from parent to child, Christina Perri teams up with New York Times bestselling illustrator Joy Hwang Ruiz to turn her hit song “A Thousand Years” into a tender reminder that a mother’s love is forever.

Get ready for first grade in this exciting new series for kids embarking on new adventures! Vera Ahiyya, the Tutu Teacher, knows everything your family needs to get ready … and celebrate every precious moment! This edition includes an adorable punch-out sign for first day photo opps!

Dad tells Bluey and Bingo a story set in a wild place called the eighties. When Dad was little, he was jinxed by his older brother, Rad, after he was being mean to his younger brother, Stripe. Will Dad break his curse, or will he never speak again? Read along to find out!

This sweet, giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends in the tradition of Frog and Toad, from the beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed.

A beautiful meditation on new motherhood from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series, Susan Verde. Complete with an author’s note, breathing exercises, a gratitude practice, and other resources, Mommy Love is a groundbreaking and heart-warming book that reassures all those who are experiencing motherhood that they are doing their best as they explore their important new role.

A chaotically funny debut picture book about a girl who’s had a terrible day full of mistakes and finds that making mistacos could be a delicious solution. Includes instructions on how to make and enjoy your own mistacos!

From Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and his husband, Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of love and family as two young boys travel to Mexico to be ring bearers in their uncles’ wedding.

From Chrissy Metz, star of the hit NBC television show This Is Us, and Bradley Collins comes a second heartwarming picture book in the New York Times bestselling series. All about using faith and prayer to explore the ups and downs of feelings!

A powerful modern-day story about sharing what you have, based on the biblical story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand, Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock’s tale of empathy, community, and caring for others comes to life with TeMika Grooms’s warm illustrations in the first book in his We’re in This Together series.

A beautiful and humorous book about using your voice, taking up space, and being true to yourself, written and illustrated by Academy Award-winning actor and producer Geena Davis.

With vibrant full-color illustrations on every page, Caitlin Clark: A Little Golden Book Biography brings her story to life — from shooting hoops in her driveway as a young girl, to setting records while playing for the University of Iowa, and being the first player chosen in the WNBA draft. When you’re Caitlin Clark, you break barriers and inspire the next generation of athletes!

The New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey series returns with a celebration of relationships between mothers and their children. Grumpy Monkey offers to babysit the little animals in the jungle but when things go haywire, help comes from an unexpected source. Includes two bonus pages of stickers!

Laugh out loud with the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones — now in graphic novels! It’s Junie B.’s first day of kindergarten! But she’s afraid of the school bus. Can she overcome her fears, or will she be stuck at school forever?

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions about dinosaurs. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about these amazing prehistoric creatures — available for the first time ever in a nonfiction graphic novel format!

Based on the bestselling video game of all time, A Minecraft Movie brings the action to life as stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, and Emma Myers are transported inside the world of Minecraft, where they will have to avoid exploding creepers, battle dangerous piglins, and learn the arts of building, crafting, and creating to survive. This junior novelization retells the whole exciting story and features a full-color eight-page insert of images from the movie!

After one-upping themselves with a triumphant follow-up to their bestselling comic book, the Last Kids on Earth are met with unexpected competition: Skaelka has written her own comic and it’s selling like hotcakes! Determined to reclaim their #1 spot, our heroes get to work to create the ultimate threequel …

In this hilarious fantasy adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of the Story Thieves series, a girl strikes a deal with the ancient, cranky dragon she accidentally summoned to teach her the forbidden magic she needs to save her mother.

Is your child obsessed with soccer? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and famous matches? Soccer Stars: Stories and Skills from the World’s Best Players is the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport — a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional soccer, tailored for young readers.

Caspia’s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten plant-based riddles in this enchanting adventure for children ages 10 and up. As Caspia sets out to solve the riddles she meets friends she could never have imagined and finds, to her surprise, that sometimes you can put down roots where you least expect it.

The second sweeping adventure by iconic Spice Girl, songwriter, and New York Times bestselling author, Geri Halliwell-Horner. On the brink of discovering who — or what — lies behind her mother’s death, Rosie Frost begins a new adventure with a murder to solve, revenge on her mind, and more questions than she has answers.

With an unforgettable New England setting and a complex web of relationships old and new, Candle Island is a powerful story about art, loss, and the power of being true to your own voice, from Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor-winning author of Beyond the Bright Sea.

In this hilarious and poignant graphic novel follow-up to National Book Award finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda’s life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they’re divorcing.

From the National Book Award finalist and author of Pet comes a novel set in a magical West African world, about a teen girl who must save her missing twin while learning to navigate her own terrifying new powers.

Bestselling Rebel of the Sands author Alwyn Hamilton is back with a glittering fantasy thriller about a glamorous media darling, a surprise heiress, and the magical competition of a lifetime. Incredible tests, impossible choices, and deadly odds await both girls. But there can only be one winner.

The daughter of a duke defies the rules of London high society with the help of the resident rake — who just so happens to be her brother’s best friend — in this fun teen historical romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Queen Bee.

A sapphic rival-to-lovers story about two counselors who find an unexpected romance during a summer they will never forget! Perfect for fans of Auriane Desombre’s beloved debut I Think I Love You.

Rear Window meets The Ring in this sinister YA thriller, in which a teen girl witnesses the livestreamed murder of a popular online streamer by a paranormal entity … and could be its next victim.