New & Noteworthy Kids’ Books

In The Bench, Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex, touchingly captures the evolving and expanding relationship between father and son and reminds us of the many ways that love can take shape and be expressed in a modern family. The book’s storytelling and illustrations give us snapshots of shared moments that evoke a deep sense of warmth, connection, and compassion.

This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers will instill body acceptance and confidence in the youngest of readers. Highlighting the various skin tones, body shapes, and hair types is just the beginning in this truly inclusive book. “My body, your body, every different kind of body! All of them are good bodies! Bodies Are Cool!”

Children who are introduced to God often have a lot of questions, including this ever-popular one: What is God like? Through pictures from the Bible, children see that God is like a shepherd, a star, a gardener, the wind, and more. This beautiful book encourages young hearts to remember that God is a comforter and support.

Evie Thomas doesn’t believe in love anymore. Especially after the strangest thing occurs one afternoon: She witnesses a couple kiss and is overcome with a vision of how their romance began…and how it will end. Bestselling author Nicola Yoon is back with an utterly unique romance about life, love, and the risks of both.

In this delightfully funny picture book, an awful stink is invading the nostrils of its furry protagonist, a clueless skunk. Skunk is ready to sniff out the source of the stench, but where could it be coming from? Find out in this foul-smelling story—just be sure to hold your nose!

It was supposed to be the perfect prom weekend getaway. But it’s clear something terrible happened when Claire wakes up alone and bloodied on a hiking trail with no memory of the past forty-eight hours. Now everyone wants answers—most of all, Claire.

Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in the history of the United States. Even though the road there wasn’t easy, she didn’t let that stop her from achieving her dreams. In this chapter book readers learn about the amazing life of Sonia Sotomayor—and how she persisted.

A mystery is afoot in the Cardboard Kingdom. The newly minted Monster Mashers will go to any lengths to protect the Kingdom and uncover this mystery. How did the monster get here? What does it want? And most importantly, who is behind its creation?

Bestselling author Melissa Marr invites readers into a magical world where stone gargoyles live among humans, ferocious water horses infiltrate the sea, and school hallways are riddled with magic wards—and where a group of young heroes seeking justice discovers those very creatures are the best of allies.

Inspired by family stories, three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm blends family lore with America’s past in this charming gem of a novel, now adapted into graphic novel form by rising star Savanna Ganucheau.