New & Noteworthy Kids’ Books

Are you ready to start the alphabet? Let’s go! Z is for Zebra. Confused? Usually it starts with A is for Apple, B is for … something, then all the other letters, then Z. But today Apple is nowhere to be found. Zebra isn’t happy about it. Neither is the second-to-last animal in the alphabet, Yak. In order to figure out where their friend Apple might be, Zebra and Yak must go on a quest to discover what’s gone wrong. But in an alphabet book this weird, who knows what could happen next?

Acclaimed authors Zadie Smith and Nick Laird are back with a brand-new picture book about conquering new experiences and enjoying the great outdoors!

Join Bluey and Bingo at the beach! Color in a stickbird, a mermaid who got legs but only for a day, sandcastles, and more. This coloring book has 32 pages packed with Bluey, Bingo, and all their friends and family having fun under the sun, and is perfect for road trips, rainy days, plane rides, and more!

A joyful picture book of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his family, with lyrical text and textured artwork that sings.

When Mina invites friends over, she is embarrassed by the Korean tradition of removing shoes before entering a home until she understands the meaning of the custom. From the author of the highly acclaimed The Paper Kingdom and Rosa’s Song comes a new story based on the author’s own experience growing up and learning about the importance of family traditions.

A trio of wandering wombats with a passion for words inspire an enthusiastic duckling to transform her town from dull to dazzling in this delectable picture book that shares with children the magic of words.

The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit are back for another adventure — and this time they explore Duncan’s room. Will they want to leave the crayon box for good after they make new friends?

From bestselling author Kelly Corrigan and her daughter debut author Claire Corrigan Lichty comes a new picture book about a determined young inventor! Told in delightful rhyme that bounces across George Sweetland’s gorgeous collage-style illustrations (chock full of hidden gems), Marianne the Maker is sure to kindle the creative spark that lives inside all of us.

Introducing Iris! An irresistibly charming future movie star, perfect for fans of Fancy Nancy and Pinkalicious. But it turns out there’s someone else in her house who wants a little more time in the spotlight — her younger brother. Can Iris learn to share the spotlight? Or is she doomed to give up her dreams of being a star? Stacy Ebert has penned a completely irresistible, one-of-a-kind character in Iris, who will delight and inspire aspiring stars of all ages.

A sequel to Ruby René Had So Much to Say that explores the importance of listening, making new friends, and teamwork.

An original graphic novel based on the #1 New York Times bestselling Grumpy Monkey picture books, perfect for children who are ready for longer storylines and hilarious dialogue. This time, Jim Panzee is going back to school. And he is NOT pleased.

These “Would You Rather?” questions are written just for kids ages 5 – 8 and their parents. Whether you’re choosing between playing with toys covered in vomit or pee, or living in a house filled with used Band-Aids or Q-tips (eww!), Would You Rather? That’s So Gross! Edition turns the revolting into something to relish with your child.

What would be your mermaid magic? From the creators of the New York Times bestselling Unicorn Academy series comes an all new underwater adventure, where every mermaid bonds with a dolphin and finds their mermaid magic! Maya is excited to go on a research trip with her class and her dolphin, Rainbow, but things don’t go to plan when she gets separated from her friends.

Grace is trying to find her footing in 7th grade, but between a best friend break up and her rocky relationship with her mom, it isn’t easy. Is the middle school fencing club the answer to finding her people … and maybe even herself?

Enjoy the sun-kissed days of summer with a hilarious Would You Rather? game! Whether you’re at home, at camp, in a tent in the woods, or on a road trip, these three bestselling Would You Rather? books — Would You Rather? Summer Edition, Would You Rather? Animals Edition, and Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition — will challenge and entertain you for hours on end!

A powerful debut novel in verse about a neurodivergent seventh grader who dreams of traveling to the stars one day.

A breathtaking romantic fantasy inspired by Beauty and the Beast about a girl who paints the future and a cursed dragon lord, bound by love and deception in a plot to bring down the gods. From the New York Times bestselling author of Six Crimson Cranes!

Before she was the super hero Storm of Marvel’s X-Men, she was Ororo of Cairo — a teenaged thief on the streets of Egypt, until her growing powers catch the eye of a villain who steals people’s souls. An epic origin story that will blow you away, from the New York Times bestselling author of Monday’s Not Coming.

Delia Bridges is striving to become the compassionate doctor she’s been unable to find in her journey to diagnose her excruciating period pain — but when a single rule-breaking incident jeopardizes her future, she must find a way to reclaim her dreams in this funny, period-positive novel.

In this sparkling and heartfelt debut YA novel in verse by a Reese’s Book Club LitUp fellow, a young Black girl discovers first love, self-worth, and the power of a good skate. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Joya Goffney.

The sequel to Of Jade and Dragons, a thrilling and epic silkpunk fantasy inspired by the legendary Qing dynasty. Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Lim and Xiran Jay Zhao.

Everyone in Fairview knows the story. Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town. But she can’t shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project. But someone in Fairview doesn’t want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger … Don’t miss the special edition of the global phenomenon, featuring sprayed edges and exclusive content from multimillion copy bestselling author Holly Jackson!

Last year, Nan’s three best friends ventured into the canyons near their small town and never returned. Now one of them is back, and Nan can’t believe it … because she’s the one who killed them. From the New York Times bestselling author of Wilder Girls comes another dark thriller about friendship, jealousy, desire, and revenge, with a twist ending that needs to be talked about.