As spring inches closer, series continue to blossom with new additions this month, including a picture book based on a musician’s work, a graphic novel following a superhero pig tackling summer camp, and a YA rendition of a classic novella.
Picture Books and Graphic Novels
ABCs of Love for Mom by Patricia Hegarty, illus. by Summer Macon (Random House/Rodale Kids, March 21 $8.99 board book; ISBN 978-0-593-65192-6). In the seventh book in the Books of Kindness series, young readers learn their ABCs through methods of showing appreciation for their mothers.
Adurable: The Great Truck Switcheroo by Bob Shea, illus. by Brian Won (Dial, March 7 $8.99 board book; ISBN 978-0-593-32595-7). The latest installment to the Adurable series follows as Dig Dug, Puddles, and Cheddar struggle to get their tasks down while driving each other’s vehicles.
A Is for Ambitious by Meena Harris, illus. by Marissa Valdez (Little, Brown, March 14 $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-35449-3). Girls with passion learn new vocabulary to describe their achievements in the second book in the Ambitious Girl series.
Because I’m Your Mom by Ahmet Zappa; illus. by Dan Santat (Little, Brown March 28, $17.99 ISBN 978-0-316-33821-9). The sequel to picture book Because I’m Your Dad is an ode to mothers for helping make their children feel understood.
Don’t Touch That Flower! by Alice Hemming, illus. by Nicola Slater (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, March 28 $17.99; ISBN 978-1-7282-7136-1). As spring approaches, a squirrel attempts to save a new bloom from curious animals in the latest book in the Squirrel & Bird Book series.
Get Up, Stand Up by Bob Marley and Cedella Marley, illus. by John Jay Cabuay (Chronicle, March 7 $7.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-79721-942-4). In the third book in the Marley series, inspired by the artist’s songs, a girl learns to stand up for herself during a difficult day at school.
Gloria’s Promise by Robin Preiss Glasser and Jacqueline Preiss Weitzman (Random House Studio, March 21 $18.99; ISBN 978-0-593-18100-3). The newest book in the American Ballet Theatre series follows ballerina hopeful Gloria on her audition for a summer program at the American Ballet Theater.
Go Pig or Go Home by Rob Harrell (Dial, March 14 $14.99; ISBN 978-0-593-53194-5). Batpig and his friends struggle to enjoy summer camp when a devious aquatic villain makes an appearance in the third installment of the Batpig Book series.
How to Catch a Garden Fairy by Alice Walstead, illus. by Andy Elkerton (Sourcebooks Wonderland, March 28 $10; ISBN 978-1-7282-6320-5). The newest addition to the How to Catch series follows the Catch kids on the pursuit of a fairy who has tricks and traps set up to ensure her escape. To learn more about the Catch series transition to graphic novels, click here.
The Naysayers by Roan Black, illus. By Glass House Graphics (Little Simon, March 21 $19.99 HC ISBN: 978-1-66593-160-1,$9.99 PB ISBN: 978-1-66593-159-5). The second book in the Guardians of Horsa graphic novel series, the Guardians come across a new group called the Naysayers, who plan to stop the Guardians from completing their mission.
No Fair! by Jacob Grant (Viking, Mar. 14 $18.99; ISBN 978-0-593-11769-9). In the companion picture book to No Pants!, a father-and-son day of activities takes a turn when the son questions what would change if their dynamics switched.
Roto and Roy: To the Rescue! by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illus. by Don Tate (Little, Brown, March. 21 $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-53504-5). Roto and Roy’s second picture book adventure follows the duo attempting to save as many people as they can when a flood hits a nearby town.
Star Struck! (The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella #2) by Sabrina Moyle, illus. by Eunice Moyle (Amulet/Hello!Lucky, March 21 $12.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-5702-0). Intergalactic heroes and best friends Astrid and Stella face off against an old foe and a pop star while navigating misunderstandings in their friendship in the second A Hello!Lucky Book.
Wants Vs. Needs Vs. Robots by Michael Rex (Penguin/Paulsen, March 14 $18.99 ISBN 978-0-593-53009-2). In the companion to picture book Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots, roots help young readers differentiate between necessities and desires.
You Be Grandma by Karla Clark, illus. by Addy Rivera Sonda (Feiwel and Friends, March 14 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-250-81436-4). In the third picture book in the You Be series, a grandmother asks her granddaughter to takeover some of her usual rituals.
Older Readers
Doggo and Pupper Search for Cozy by Katherine Applegate (Feiwel and Friends, March 28 $9.99; ISBN 978-1-250-62102-3). The third and final book in the Doggo and Pupper series follow Doggo and Pupper attempting to help Cat adjust to their new bed.
The Future King by Robyn Schneider (Viking, March 21 $19.99 ISBN 978-0-593-35105-5). In the second book in the Emry Merlin series, newly appointed apprentice Emry struggles to gain control of her magic and takes off to see a Parisian alchemist alongside Arthur, who is fleeing an impending wedding.
The Girl Who Built a Spider by George Brewington (Holt, March 21 $16.99; ISBN 978-1-250-16580-0). In the second Monster Catchers book, as the winner of the Science Fair Theresa Brown gets to work with renowned scientist Dr. Flax on his latest invention, but questions if Flax’s intentions for his work are as philanthropic as they seem.
Jacky Ha-Ha Gets the Last Laugh by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein (Little, Brown/ Patterson, March 6 $16.99; ISBN 978-0-316-41009-0). In the third of the Jacky Ha-Ha series, fledgling comedian Jackie heads to theater camp and struggles with fitting in with her more experienced peers.
My Dear Henry: A Jekyll & Hyde Remix by Kalynn Bayron (Feiwel and Friends, March 7 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-250-83356-3). The sixth addition to the Remixed Classics series is a rendition of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde and follows Gabriel Utterson’s confusing friendship with Henry when Henry suddenly seizes correspondence and meets Hyde, a strange new gentleman.
The Palace of Dreams by Jodi Lynn Anderson (Aladdin, March 7 $17.99; ISBN 978-1-534-41649-9). Rosie and her friends race to find a magical museum and face off against the Nothing King in the third book in the Thirteen Witches series.
Rebel Girls Rock: 25 Tales of Women in Music by Rebel Girls, foreword by Joan Jett (Rebel Girls Mar. 7, $8.99 978-1-953424-44-0). Women who have made an impact in music star in the latest book in the Rebel Girls Minis series.
The Tapestry of Tales by Cathy O’Neill (Aladdin, Mar. 7, $17.99 ISBN 978-1-5344-9777-1). In the second book in the Unraveled Series, new eighth grader Cia must face off with the Evil Queen, who has plans to steal the talents of children across the globe.
