New & Noteworthy Kids’ Books

Middle school is hard—but it’s way harder when a fairy godmother puts you under a truth-telling spell! As if June didn’t have enough to worry about! When everything spirals out of control, will June find freedom in telling the whole truth and nothing but—or is she destined to battle the curse for the rest of her life?

Mr. Boddington’s Studio delivers a stylish and modern illustrated reimagining of the most iconic Christmas picture book story using the words of the Clement Clarke Moore’s poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas.”

A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-life story of 12-year-old ballerina Charlotte Nebres, the first Black girl to play Marie in the New York City Ballet’s production.

The fourth magical adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, starring Milo, the book smuggler. When Milo’s grandfather is poisoned by a mysterious copy of The Wizard of Oz and falls into a deep sleep, they must journey to the Emerald City with Dorothy and eventually to Venice, Italy, to find out who is behind these strange poisonings.

Meet 25 awesome wild animals from all over the world! This learn-through-coloring book provides kids with hours of coloring fun and teaches them exciting facts about these astonishing creatures at the same time.

Put bravery, kindness, and creativity into action in this gorgeous gratitude journal by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Jessica Hische! Complete with thoughtful prompts and exercises, gorgeous illustrations, and intimate essays throughout, Brave, Kind, and Grateful is a tender invitation to explore the many meanings that gratitude can hold.

Starting middle school is hard enough when you don’t know anyone; it’s even harder when you’re shy. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel that explores the complexity of anxiety, OCD, and learning to trust yourself and the world around you.

Readers can giggle their grumps away with Gus and his adorable puppy friend as they celebrate Christmas in this hilarious picture book sequel by Chris Chatterton.

From AUDITIONS to ZIEGFELD, grab a ticket to this smash-hit, rhythmic alphabet book featuring your favorite performers, creators, songs, and shows from the Broadway stage!