New & Noteworthy Kids’ Books

3, 2, 1, blastoff! Learn all about planets, asteroids, stars, and more as you journey through the solar system with Sadie in this space storybook for toddlers.

Reese Witherspoon’s New York Times bestselling Busy Betty is back for the busiest time of the year: Christmas!

In the sweet and charming follow-up to the beloved picture book Harold Loves His Woolly Hat, little bear Harold is NOT ready to go to sleep — and, just like kids everywhere, he makes every attempt to stay awake.

Beloved children’s book creators Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith have unveiled Santa unlike ever seen before, and as a result, created a merry new Christmas classic.

A hilarious and heartwarming Christmas story about a moose who wants to be one of Santa’s reindeer. This charming picture book comes from the comic minds of the duo that brought you I Don’t Want to Be a Frog and Don’t Eat Bees.

In this standalone sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Dolly Parton’s Billy the Kid Makes it Big, Dolly’s favorite god-dog is back with a tale about the true meaning of Christmas.

Before the first Christmas light is strung, Grandma is hard at work, making thousands of tamales to sell so she can buy gifts for her family! This heartwarming tale, based on a true story, explores a grandmother’s boundless generosity, and the irresistible magic of tamales.

Beloved actor Chris Pine has penned a beautiful picture book about love and accepting one another despite our differences. With gorgeous and timeless illustrations from Chuck Groenink, When Digz the Dog Met Zurl the Squirrel is sure to become a classic read for years to come.

The heroic tale of a tiny dragon with a heart of gold and a taste for treats! A scrumptious picture book for fans of funny fairy tales and fantastic beasts.

Venture to the Arctic Ocean and discover real life underwater unicorns — narwhals — in this stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book.

World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship — and sharing what brings us joy.

Dream up anything you like, dear reader, and watch it come to life on the next page — just no tigers! This fun read-aloud about creativity and perseverance will have your reader giggling and inspired, all while our hero learns that with a bit of practice, even the wildest challenges can be tamed.

Celebrate friendship, giving, and the true meaning of Christmas with Everett Green, the palm tree with plenty of personality!

A holiday picture book from award-winning author/illustrator Lane Smith that features the woodland character, Stickler, who wanders the forest delivering Christmas presents. In a picture book that’s both silly and sweet, readers will be inspired by this story of holiday kindness.

Have Pizza and Taco been naughty or nice? These foodie besties are getting ready for the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book!

A middle grade magic school fantasy perfect for fans of The School for Good and Evil and Witchlings, in which a girl with unparalleled power must work with her misfit classmates to save her new school.

Turning twelve means big changes for Katie — first bra, first time babysitting, and a first crush that she knows not everyone will approve of. From the creators of the acclaimed graphic novel Growing Pangs, comes another pitch-perfect coming-of-age graphic novel, set in the same beloved universe.

Brighten the season with fun questions about the Festival of Lights from the author of the bestselling “Would You Rather?” series.

Hold your breath, make the choice, and step into Fern’s School for Wayward Fae — where students are part human and part magical. A girl with peculiar abilities discovers nothing is what it seems when sinister forces cause one of her classmates to go missing. Perfect for fans of Wednesday.

From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes an inspiring middle-grade anthology that follows the loosely interconnected lives of multigenerational immigrant families, the residents at the Entrada apartment building. Edited by Ellen Oh, a founding member of WNDB.

A stunning collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin, this middle grade historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother’s disappearance.

Gravity Falls meets Five Nights at Freddy’s in this thrilling lightly gothic YA graphic novel, for those who love a dash of camp and a dollop of darkness. It’s just a bedtime story … right?

A bold new dystopian thriller about an experimental mental health retreat center for young adults where everything is not what it seems — and one boy who will risk everything to escape.

From the creators of Banned Book Club comes a young adult graphic novel about unveiling secrets, confessing your crushes, and finding yourself: All in the mountains of South Korea on Christmas Eve.

Magic meets dark academia at a New York boarding school that’s hidden from mortal eyes. When a student is killed over priceless treasure, the Descendants of the Zodiac assemble a crew to avenge their classmate’s murder and heist back what’s rightfully theirs. Perfect for fans of A Deadly Education and Legendborn.

Would you trade love for peace? Or is justice more urgent? The first book in a gripping duology from acclaimed author S.K. Ali introduces a fractured world on the brink of either enlightenment or war.

A stunning deluxe edition of Christopher Paolini’s instant #1 New York Times bestseller set in the World of Eragon, featuring fan favorite Murtagh and his dragon — with exclusive features and new content!

Prepare for a ruthless and romantic new fantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir that introduces a new generation of characters set in the same world as the unforgettable An Ember in the Ashes series.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces comes a raw, heart-wrenching novel about a teenager facing down her struggles with alcohol — and the journey she must take to heal.

Experience the #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Glasgow’s devastating and uplifting novel like never before with this special collector’s edition, featuring a lined journal in the back with prompts designed by the author for reflection after reading, as well as a new, larger trim size!

A dark young adult Western fantasy about a teen in a remote settlement full of monsters and secrets.

From the author of the bestselling phenomenon, The Kissing Booth, comes another sizzling story about an overachieving girl who unknowingly kisses the one guys she shouldn’t the night before her new internship begins.

A smart and powerful story set in the Orthodox Jewish community about what it means to fit in, break out, and find your own way, by the award-winning author of The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen. The book is Gossip Girl + My Name Is Asher Lev + I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

Serpent & Dove meets Arcane in this dystopian romance debut that follows a cunning memory merchant who deals a little extra happiness on the side and the handsome rookie officer on her tail!

When a new girl arrives in town, seemingly from the future, three teens’ lives are turned upside down in this speculative YA novel full of love and loss, and the power of the unknown.

Deeply moving and authentic, this debut novel in verse follows teenage Evie through her eating disorder treatment and recovery — a perfect choice for readers of Wintergirls and Louder Than Hunger.

From the authors of Sanctuary comes a haunting near-future companion tale about undocumented immigrants subjected to deadly experiments in a government labor camp and the four courageous rebels who set into place a daring plan to liberate them.