Fall 2026 Children’s Sneak Previews

ABRAMS

Abrams marches into fall with A Very Good Parade by Eleanor Davis, in which Gabby and her grandmother set out through the streets of their neighborhood, inviting everyone to join in on Gabby’s parade; Robin and the Moon by E.B. Goodale, which finds Robin imagining a whimsical nighttime adventure to set the moon free from a tree; Shy by Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton, illus. by Eva Byrne, a story inspired by Andrews’ real-life “singing” dog, about the smallest pup at the shelter discovering her voice; Spooky Rivers by Geo Rutherford, offering a nonfiction dive into 25 of the world’s strangest and most mysterious waterways; and Kind Little Bao by Patricia Tanumihardja, illus. by Camey Yeh, following Bao, who feels overlooked during his family’s Lunar New Year celebration and hatches a plan to outshine his siblings by collecting the most red envelopes through good deeds.

ABRAMS/AMULET BOOKS

Amulet heads to the beach with Sun Chasers by Kacen Callender, which finds Kole moving to St. Thomas where he and Gabriel grow closer and fight to protect their love in an often unkind world; The Year I Stopped Drawing by Grant Snider, in which Adam grapples with losing his identity as the “kid who can draw” amid family struggles, bullying, and self-doubt; Clover and the Carousel Hotel by Eureka O’Hara and R. Taylor, illus. by Sandra Miller, following Clover as she visits her Uncle Ryan in Las Vegas at the Carousel Hotel where he performs as a drag artist, and helps solve the mysterious disappearance of the hotel’s famous singer; Detective Duck: The Mystery of the Flash Flood by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver, illus. by Dan Santat, fourth in the chapter book series, about Detective Duck and the Pond Squad’s efforts to protect their Dogwood Pond home ahead of a big storm; and Red Flags by Sophie Jo, the story of how Poppy, who quickly dismisses boys who don’t meet her high standards, and Cam, who always gets the “ick” and ends relationships fast, are challenged to give dating a real chance.

ABRAMS/APPLESEED

Appleseed wags into fall with Love Is a Puppy by Amy Novesky, illus. by Sara Gillingham, an ode to beloved pups of all kinds; The Questioneers: How Many Is That? by Andrea Beaty, illus. by David Roberts, introducing a line of first concepts books starring the Questioneers as babies; A Truck Will Roll by Sabrina Moyle and Eunice Moyle, an interactive board book in the Moyles’ Hello!Lucky style featuring a gatefold that opens up to showcase a bustling county fair that all the trucks and their drivers have helped to build; Little Trips: To the Grocery Store! by Carter Higgins, illus. by Dawn Lo, which allows readers to lift the flaps and experience a visit to the grocery store; and Bunny and Friends by Tanja Louwers and Image Books, in which Bunny whips up a batch of carrot jam as a treat for her best friend’s visit.

ABRAMS/FANFARE

Fanfare spreads out the blanket for Penguin Picnic by Liam Francis Walsh, which finds siblings Penny and Albert Penguin searching for the perfect spot to enjoy their lunch; The Cause and the Cure by Nathan Hale, the latest Hazardous Tale title, featuring the fierce 18-day battle for the last bridge across the Rhine in 1945 that helped end World War II; Fox River Comics Camp by Cathy G. Johnson, following five young artists as they learn the ins and outs of making comics and overcome creative challenges together; Explorer: The Magic Friends edited by Kazu Kibuishi, showcasing 10 adventures from renowned comics creators; and Serious Damage by Josh Tuininga, set in 1997 Seattle where, after his life is upended by a medical crisis, Josh finds healing and purpose by diving into the underground graffiti scene.

ABRAMS/MAGIC CAT

Magic Cat has faith in the season with Believe by Catherine Doyle, illus. by Freya Hartas, in which Sage Brightwing, a fairy guide, takes readers on a journey to rediscover magical creatures; Song of the Cedars by Los Cedros Cloud Forest, Robert Macfarlane, et al., illus. by Paula Terán Ospina, a leporello book celebrating nature and featuring a fold-out forest scene in which young readers can explore how all the forest is interconnected; Jamie Oliver: Let’s Make Gingerbread: See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It! by Jamie Oliver, illus. by Adrian Johnson, launching a line of early concept board books introducing cooking words and demonstrating their actions in six simple recipe steps; Step Inside a Fairy Tale: 8 Classic Stories, Reimagined by Helen Mortimer, illus. by Lars van de Goor and Gabriella Barouch, offering retellings of Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, and six other favorites; and activity-and-recipe anthology Our Christmas: Warm and Cosy Stories to Share by Birgitta Sif, which finds Little Bear and Mom choosing a tree, sledding, and baking gingerbread in the lead-up to Christmas.

AMICUS/AMICUS INK

Amicus Ink breezes into fall with A River of Wind by Ginny Neil, which shows how wind moves animals and seeds, and affects weather; and The Day of Stolen Bicycles by Maria Testa, illus. by Warren Bonett, the story of how Sam, a boy experiencing homelessness with his family, sees from school that his tent home in the nearby park is being bulldozed, and his teacher helps him save what they can.

ARCTIS BOOKS USA

Arctis weighs trash vs. treasure with The Bag by Emma AdBåge, trans. by Melissa Bowers, in which two sisters and their parents carefully sort through the contents of a bag of items that their parents believe they no longer need.

ASTRA/ASTRA YOUNG READERS

Astra Young Readers rolls out the blueprints for Home Builder Hazel by Linda Ashman, illus. by Nancy Carpenter, which shows how a construction crew leader and her team build homes from the ground up; Akarnae by Lynette Noni, in which Alex’s disastrous first day at a new school takes a strange turn when she steps through a doorway into Medora—a fantasy world filled with wonders; Look and Play Chess by Valorie Fisher, presenting Fisher’s visually driven introductory approach to the game; Splish by DK Ryland, following a clever fish as they outsmart their predators and wiggle their way out of tricky situations; and What Shall We Tell You? by Wade Hudson, illus. by Tonya Engel, a poetic series of questions and answers to reassure children that despite the very real problems we sometimes face, “love, like cream in milk, / will rise to the top.”

ASTRA/CALKINS CREEK

Calkins Creek pricks up its ears for Silence Sounds Simple by Gary Golio, illus. by Andrea D’Aquino, inviting readers to spend a day with composer John Cage—to hear what he hears, see what he sees, and get caught up in the music he weaves from his experiences; Blues with a Butter Knife by Jason Peterson, illus. by R. Gregory Christie, in which young CeDell Davis learns to play the blues unlike anyone else—with his guitar upside down and a butterknife in his hand—and becomes a legendary musician; See It to Be It by Billie Jean King with Liz Robbins, presenting profiles of 11 of today’s pioneering female and nonbinary athletes; The Patriots and the Pox by Beth Anderson, illus. by Ashley Yazdani, the true story of General George Washington’s brave decision to inoculate his troops against smallpox during the American Revolution; and Thunder and Mercy by Jennifer Robin Barr, which finds Thunder discovering a mysterious diary written by Mercy, a girl her age who lived through the American Revolution.

ASTRA/TOON

TOON Books purrs along with Pepper by Karl Stevens, a standalone sequel to the graphic memoir Penny, focused on housecat heroine Penny’s relationship with her sister, Pepper.

ASTRA/HIPPO PARK

Hippo Park knows who’s a good boy with Bill the Dog by Chris Britt, which finds Bill trying to tweet like a bird, meow like a cat, and growl like an alligator; Dog Days by Claudia Boldt, first in a middle grade graphic novel series featuring Mia and Willow, who share the peaks and the potholes that come with friendship; A Not-So-Scary Story by Barney Saltzberg, following the two mice from A Delicious Story exploring the thrills and chills of a scary tale; and The Very Unusual Pumpkin by Marilyn Singer, illus. by Maya Shleifer, in which Lulu teaches Grandma how to be a better storyteller.

ASTRA/WORDSONG

Wordsong extends an invitation with Come In! Come In! by Irene Latham, illus. by Amy Hevron, featuring poems that wander around a wide variety of houses, greeting everyday objects with newfound wonder; Meet the Mighty Helpers by Laura Purdie Salas, illus. by Julia Patton, a poetry collection in which a variety of tools that help humans—such as eyeglasses, wheelchairs, and fidget toys—audition to be superheroes; and A Gray Cat Wanders by Karla Kuskin, illus. by Marcellus Hall, selected by Leonard S. Marcus, showcasing never-before-seen poems from the late Kuskin.

BAREFOOT

Barefoot builds a fall list with Brick by Brick: A Dream for Gaza by Salam Zahr, telling the true story of Majd Mashharawi, who grew up in Gaza seeing homes and lives destroyed by bombs and became the engineer to rebuild using bricks from the rubble; Midnight Creep (working title) by Jemima Shafei-Ongu, a dabke-inspired singalong in which the spiders come out to party when the “giants” (humans) are asleep; What’s for Iftar?! by Razeena Omar Gutta, illus. by Esraa Hedery, which finds Humzah in a hurry to decide what dish he is going to make and share as he breaks his first fast with friends and family; and OOPS! I Just Ate You by Ævar Þór Benediktsson, illus. by Joaquín Camp, the tale of a lonely zombie who wants to make friends but accidentally eats everyone he meets.

BEAMING BOOKS

Beaming Books rolls into the season with Ready to Ride by Diane Mittler, illus. by Andrea Altamirano, which finds adventure-loving Jules, who uses a wheelchair, exploring an innovative solution that allows her to accompany her family on more outings; The Boredom Monster by Mariana Ellery, illus. by Clara Reschke, in which Cameron learns to embrace the silence of a distraction-free world and finds his creative spark when a mysterious, friendly monster named Bloo appears; My Curls Bounce Back by Shelia Burlock, illus. by Patricia Grannum, about a boy celebrating his gravity-defying bouncy curly hair as he experiences his day; Beneath the Same Round Moon: A Mooncake Festival Story by Jasmine Fang, illus. by Rồng Phạm and Vinh Nguyễn, the story of how Pearl realizes the ways her family can still feel a special togetherness across distance and time; and Felix Finds His Polish by Eric Rosswood, illus. by Nathalia Takeyama, featuring Felix, who paints a picture at school, and paints his fingernails too, and is reassured by his teacher and classmates that fingernails can be a beautiful canvas for expression.

BEHRMAN HOUSE/APPLES & HONEY

Apples & Honey lights a candle for Hanukkah Night at the Construction Site by Sherri Mandell, illus. by Viviana Garofoli, a counting book featuring a variety of colorful and cooperative construction vehicles preparing for a Hanukkah celebration; Rusty Potato Mush by Martha Seif Simpson, illus. by Lisa Hunt, focused on fussy eater Pipik and his food-adventurous friend Nosh who have different feelings about trying new foods, including Hanukkah latkes; Paint My World by Esther Novak, illus. by Susan Gall, in which a boy experiences conflicting feelings about rain, sun, snow, and wind and comes to see that he has an inner power to choose his response to what happens around him; The Children’s Opera by Lisa Gerlits, following young Czech Jew Eva in the walled city of Terezin during WWII as she rehearses for the children’s opera, Brundibar, to which the Red Cross has been invited; and Nina’s Busy Week by Emily Lambert, about an energetic and distractable girl who gets so busy with her imaginative projects that she often doesn’t hear her parents or remember things she needs to do.

BLOOMSBURY CHILDREN’S

Bloomsbury watches the clock for Twelve Dark Hours by Amber Hamilton, a dark academia romantasy retelling of “Cinderella”; Some Body, Every Body by Roz MacLean, first in a series of picture books that affirms and celebrates all bodies; Magic of Waterfall Way by Julie Abe, about an unremarkable girl with a remarkable destiny who must save a magic library to find her forever home; The Hungry Forest by Kaela Rivera, in which a boy confronts his grief to save his younger brother from a cursed forest; Tell the Ghosts I’m Gone by Kalynn Bayron, about a group of teens with unique—and potentially deadly—gifts; Your Boyfriend Needs an Exorcist by Justine Pucella Winans, the story of an evil spirit looking for a second chance at love and life through the possession of their crush’s boyfriend; and Everything New Again by Renée Watson, a romantic YA novel focused on two teens with two weeks to explore love and loss in their small-town steeped in secrets.

BLUE DOT KIDS

Blue Dot Kids spins the globe with Borders: Understanding the Lines That Unite and Separate Us by Karim Ressouni-Demigneux, illus. by Karine Maincent, detailing the history of borders and how geographical boundary lines can both unite and separate us; and One Person by Robyn McGrath, illus. by Polina Gortman, in which one person stands alone, feeling rejected, until another person comes to stand by their side.

BOOM! STUDIOS

BOOM! jams in 3D with Jem & the Holograms, Book One by Kelly Thomson, illus. by Sophie Campbell, reimagining the beloved 1980s animated show; Baby Garfield, a collection including comic books Baby Garfield #1–4, standalone stories inspired by the lasagna-loving cat, from a rotating cast of the industry’s biggest creators; Mary Sue by Meghan Fitzmartin, illus. by Lisa Sterle, a genre-bending fandom-fantasy series; Tanpopo, Book One by Camilla d’Errico, introducing Tanpopo, a superhumanly intelligent and inhumanly emotionless girl, inspired by Goethe’s Faust.

BOXER

Boxer tells a story with Beginning, Middle and End by Jonathan Burgerman, in which characters Beginning, Middle, and End try to work out who is the most important; You Made Me a Dad by Forest Xiao, which captures experiences of fatherhood; and This Is Not a Carrot by Dylan Hewitt, featuring hungry Bunny, who thinks they’re biting into a carrot, but finds it’s made of paper.

CAMPBELL

Campbell reveals the following titles illustrated by Axel Scheffler: Axel Scheffler Search and Find and Christmas Magic Painting, a holiday-themed magic painting board book.

CANDLEWICK

Candlewick flaps to the head of the class with Interrupting Chicken Raises Her Wing by David Ezra Stein, following the excitable little red chicken and her classmates on a field trip to the museum; Lily-May’s Joyful Day by John Schu, illus. by Holly Hatam, which finds Lily-May sharing her fondness for “joywalking”—a time to listen and think, wander and roam, explore ideas and notice—with her class; You vs. the Poison Plot by Josh Hicks, which invites the reader to solve the mystery when Mr. Rosso, the drama teacher, is found unconscious before the big school talent show; Your Horse by Jon Klassen, next in the Your Things board book series for the youngest of children; and Love and Mercy by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Chris Van Dusen, a new Mercy Watson story about the secret to spreading some love and mercy on a cold, gray February day.

CANDLEWICK/BIG PICTURE

Big Picture comes up for air with Amphibians Everywhere by Camilla de la Bedoyere, illus. by Britta Teckentrup, offering an exploration of where in the world different amphibians can be found and what makes each species unique.

CANDLEWICK/CANDLEWICK ENTERTAINMENT

Candlewick Entertainment keeps its eyes peeled for Where’s Waldo? and Friends: A Winter Wish, in which Waldo and his friends Wenda, Wizard Whitebeard, and Woof set off on a snowy adventure.

CANDLEWICK/CANDLEWICK STUDIO

Candlewick Studio finds a clearing in the woods for The Bear and the Seed by Poonam Mistry, in which Bear works tirelessly to nurture a lonely seed before it’s time to hibernate and hopes his efforts mean he’ll wake to a renewed forest; and We Are Your Children: A History of Queer Activism by David Roberts, presenting an illustrated history of LGBTQIA+ activism and spotlighting key moments and figures from queer history.

CAPSTONE/CAPSTONE EDITIONS

Capstone Editions straps on a helmet for Ride/Đạp Xe by Bao Phi, illus. by Thi Bui, an English/Vietnamese bilingual book featuring a father teaching his child to ride a bicycle, from the creators of A Different Pond; How to Teach Your Monster to Spell by Christianne Jones, illus. by Katya Longhi, following a child and their pet monster through each of the four seasons, as they practice spelling simple words that reference their surroundings; The Very Eager Evergreen by Stef Wade, illus. by Erin Taylor, in which Doug Fir envies the other trees in the forest that make big changes as winter approaches; and New Baby for Beaver by Jones, illus. by Jayri Gómez, in which Beaver is excited to meet the new baby until Beaver realizes just how much attention the baby needs.

CAPSTONE/CAPSTONE PRESS

Capstone Press barks for Dog Obsession!: Facts, Quizzes, and Activities About Our Furry Friends by Ailynn Collins, an interactive book containing dog photos and facts; Gross-Out Guide to the Sticky, Smelly Human Body by Jaclyn Jaycox, a humorous guide to the many disgusting things about the human body; and Creepy Animal Cryptids by Benjamin Harper, which takes a closer look at these mysterious creatures—some that were once mistaken for mythological creatures, others that were thought to be extinct.

CAPSTONE/PICTURE WINDOW

Picture Window stays up late for Sleepover Sneak Attack by Kiara Valdez, illus. by Patricio Oliver, an early chapter book that finds the Powerpuff Girls in trouble when naughty Princess Morbucks uses a machine to sneak into each superhero’s dream; Shine On, Sparky by Kristen McCurry, illus. by Antonella Fant, following the friendship between Sparky the lightning bug and Lewis the moth; Harry’s Farts Freak Him Out by Mari Bolte, illus. by Richard Watson, the story of Farmer Flanagan’s pony Harry, who’s afraid of his own farts; Gloom and Bloom by Nancy Loewen, illus. by Mike Moran, in which Glint is excited to grow his very own ghostly plant at Ghost School—where young ghosts learn how to float, fright, and find their spirit; and The Solarball Slip-Up by Bryan Patrick Avery, illus. by Vincent Batignole, the latest Cosmos Family sci-fi adventure.

CAPSTONE/STONE ARCH

Stone Arch checks the cast list for Starring My Ex-BFF by Penelope Rose, illus. by Athena Handoko, in which Samira’s mother signs her up for theater club, which means she’ll have to try and go with the flow and work with her ex-friend Alanna; Smoke in the Grove by Courtney Lee, illus. by Jennifer Liu, about Eve and Sage’s efforts to save their coastal town from the dragon that has escaped a nearby magical cave; Tracking Bigfoot by Nico Waters, illus. by Phil Dragash, featuring 11-year-old Sam as he goes on a family hiking trip with the goal of finding Bigfoot.

CHARLESBRIDGE

Charlesbridge weaves a fall lineup with Anansi and the Talking Cloth by Caroline Brewer with Kwasi Asare, illus. by Ekua Holmes, an original Anansi the Spider story exploring traditional kente-cloth making; Comic Strip Science Adventures: Exploring Space by Paul Mason, illus. by Jess Bradley, which zooms readers through space history, introducing trailblazing scientists and astronauts and detailing various space exploration machines and vehicles; The Last Leaf by David Biedrzycki, in which one last autumn leaf hanging on a tree inspires a young soccer player to stick out a tough fall season; A Place to Dance by Eric Rosswood and Richard Lamberty, illus. by Vincent Chen, spotlighting champion ballroom dancer Lamberty, who broke traditional gender roles and promoted diversity and inclusivity in dance as a founder of the April Follies, now the longest-running and largest queer partner dance competition in North America; and Riding the Trail: Cherokees Remember the Removal by Traci Sorell and Will Chavez, which chronicles the experiences of Cherokee youths on a 950-mile bike journey retracing the Trail of Tears—from Georgia to Oklahoma—on the annual Remember the Removal Ride.

CHARLESBRIDGE MOVES

Charlesbridge Moves flies the nest with Brood Parasite (Avian Adventurers: Book #2): Win It for the Warblers by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illus. by Natasha Donovan, following a middle school birding club in search of the elusive Brood Parasite, a bird that relies on other species to raise its young; The Barbary Chronicles: The Lost Prince by Bobbi Miller, illus. by Allysa Adams, telling the tale of 11-year-old pickpocket Jack London in 1870s San Francisco; and The Hunt for Shadowclaw by Alison James, illus. by Wastana Haikal, about an overeager dog and a pair of unlikely animal friends out to help a panther that escaped from a circus and is loose in New York City.

CHOOSECO

Chooseco has a gameplan for these interactive, multiple-ending books: Snare Your Crush in Three Easy Steps by Emma Carlson Berne and Aneta Fontner, balancing tween crushes, BFFs, and middle school drama; Fairy House Halloween by James Preller and Norm Grock, in which readers meet a Halloween Fairy and help him save the holiday; and Cryptid Chronicles: Chupacabra by Cristin Bishara and Sofia Cavallari, about a fabled chupacabra roaming the streets of San Juan after a hurricane hits.

CHRONICLE

Chronicle dons a hardhat for Construction Crew Needs You by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illus. by Shawna J.C. Tenney, inviting readers to lift flaps, pull tabs, turn wheels, and press buttons to help their favorite trucks get through a busy day of work and play; Tiny T. Rex and the Littlest Star by Jonathan Stutzman, illus. by Jay Fleck, in which Tiny T. Rex searches for the perfect tree on which to place his star on Christmas Eve, but keeps getting sidetracked when he stops to help friends; Seven Curious Ants by JooHee Yoon, about seven adventurous ants who set off through the woods looking for a new home; The Faraway Forest: Hester’s Big Dream by Debbie Fong, which finds night owl Hester wondering if she might meet new friends if she were awake when the sun is out; and They All Saw a Cat/Todos vieron un gato by Brendan Wenzel, trans. by Ariela Rudy Zaltzman, an English-Spanish bilingual edition of the Caldecott Honor-winning book.

CHRONICLE/TWIRL

Twirl blasts off with Ultimate Challenge: The Moon by Sandra Laboucarie, illus. by Didier Balicevic, an interactive nonfiction title; Super Squares: Lost in Space!, illus. by Ben Newman, in which readers reveal hidden objects in a cosmic puzzle adventure focused on stars, planets, and aliens; Ultimate Book of Legendary Creatures by Aurore Meyer and Gabrielle Berger, next in the novelty oversize format Ultimate Book of... series; The Agatha Case Files: The Vampire of Mount Drakk by Paul Martin, illus. by Camille Roy, which finds Agatha on the trail of spooky-themed mysteries; and My Big Book of Animal Sounds by Mélisande Luthringer, showcasing a 20-button panel that includes 100 animal sounds that readers can learn to identify.

COLLECTIVE BOOK STUDIO

Collective Book Studio spies Look! A Bear! by Elisa Kleven, in which Remy the Rabbit and Bella the Bear spend the day playing together; and Luna and the Lost Cove by Skip Prichard, illus. by Aria Joy, about Luna, a young mermaid who goes on a journey to find an abandoned cove and restore it to its magical ways.

COMPENDIUM

Compendium gets the creative ball rolling with Where Do Possibilities Live? by Kobi Yamada, illus. by Juan Pablo Neira Zuniga, following a girl and her chinchilla companion as they explore new worlds and discover the possibilities of imagination; and Living Brave by Yamada, illus. by Charles Santoso, in which a courageous hedgehog faces his fears and steps outside his comfort zone.

CREATIVE COMPANY/CREATIVE EDITIONS

Creative Editions comes in on little cat feet with Fog by Carl Sandburg, illus. by Zack Rock, presenting Sandburg’s feline personification of fog; Animals Hide by Kate Riggs, illus. by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, introducing children to camouflage in nature; Louie Mattar’s Fabulous Car by Heidi Lewis, illus. by Jordi Vila Delclòs, recounting Mattar’s lifelong fascination with cars and how he modified his family car to drive across the country without stopping in 1952; When George Washington Bowed to the New Nation by Barbara Carroll Roberts, illus. by Anne Yvonne Gilbert, which describes George Washington resigning his commission as Continental Army general and portrays his humility and leadership in the formation of the United States; and Mud Angels by Beth Kephart, illus. by Roberto Innocenti, telling the story of the 1966 Florence flood through the eyes of a child, showing the destruction and the international helpers known as “mud angels” who assisted in recovery.

DISNEY

Disney lives in the moment with 72 Hours of You by Darianne Schramm, a tragic YA romance debut following Sydney Hoffman, who can see when people have 72 hours left to live; Witchward Bound by Erin Bow, in which two witch familiars embark on a journey to find their missing witch and reunite their family; Lowrider for Sale by Laura De La Cruz, illus. by Vanessa Morales, which finds Gabi trying everything in her power to prevent the sale of her family’s cherished car; Eight, Nine, Tengineers by Charlotte Gunnufson, illus. by Ana Aranda Balcazar, a counting book spotlighting the roles that engineers play in our environment, from farming to travel, to protecting nature; and The Chaosbringers by Nia Davenport, the story of an aspiring gold medal Olympian whose life changes when she discovers she is the next savior of her generation.

DK

DK fluffs its pillows for Bedtime for Us by Rebecca Walker, illus. by Maria Diaz Perera, which follows Jackson, who is waiting for his Mama to finish work so that they finally get to spend some time together as they get ready for bed; Extraordinary History of the Fae by Hazel Atkinson, illus. by Camelia Pham, an exploration of fairies, sprites, and other magical creatures in folklore, superstitions, and legends; Niflheim by A.A. Wilson, a teen thriller set on a mysterious island that conceals a killer and ancient monsters; More Good Bits by Kes Gray, featuring fast-paced, action-packed short stories that skip the beginning and jump straight to the “best bit”; and An Alien’s Guide to Dinosaurs by Myles McLeod, which investigates dinosaurs from the perspective of a team of time-traveling alien scientists attempting to understand the world around them.

EERDMANS

Eerdmans plans an epic fall list with The Odyssey by Nicolás Schuff, illus. by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, trans. by Lawrence Schimel, a graphic novel retelling of Homer’s classic, following Odysseus as he battles the Cyclops, dodges Circe’s spells, and more; Branch: A Resurrection Story by Rebecca Janni, illus. by Michelle Carlos, which retells the story of the Bible from Genesis through Revelation; and The Boy Behind the Wardrobe: The World of C.S. Lewis by Suzanne Poulter Harris, illus. by Mira Miroslavova, exploring the life of the author of The Chronicles of Narnia.

ENCHANTED LION

Enchanted Lion forecasts a fine season with The Weather Keeper by Nelly Buchet, illus. by Elizabeth Haidle, about the quiet, nature-centered, deeply meaningful life of a woman who tracks the weather on the edge of the world; Free Watermelon by Jacob Kramer, illus. by Yara Bamieh, in which everyone in town lays claim to a giant watermelon, which rolls away in search of freedom; and The Song of the Dead Sea Scrolls by Lesléa Newman, illus. by Vesper Stamper, the story of the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, as told in the poetic voice of the Scrolls themselves.

FAMILIUS

Familius summons the sandman with Sleepy Savanna by Steve Swinburne, illus. by Carolina Grosa, spotlighting 10 baby animals of the African savanna as they drift off to sleep; A Quilt of Stars by Karen Nyberg and Ann McCallum-Staats, illus. by Aldia Massari, the true story of astronaut Nyberg, who sewed aboard the International Space Station and invited crafters worldwide to create a community quilt; The Same Luna by Christine Rivera Creque, illus. by Nathalia Rivera, in which Luna visits her family in Puerto Rico and learns to embrace the beauty of two cultures and languages; He Is Risen by Christopher Robbins, illus. by Yumi Shimokawara, a retelling of the story of Holy Week through the eyes of the animals, plants, and objects that witnessed Jesus Christ’s final days; and Snowballed by author Nicole Castrovinci, illus. by Vivian Mineker, about a single snowflake that tumbles down a mountain, gathering surprised woodland animals along its path.

FLASHLIGHT

Flashlight shouts “Ahoy!” for Set Sail for School by Daryl Gottier, illus. by Gal Weizman, following Jack as he gets ready for school—washing up, putting on clothes, packing a bag—and a swashbuckling surprise.

FLORIS

Floris slides onto the sea ice for The Polar Bear Day by Park Jihee, a wordless picture book with illustrations painted on old cardboard boxes, about a boy who spends a day with a polar bear; Luna and the Night by Maylis Daufresne, illus. by Ian de Haes, which finds Luna facing her fear and befriending the night; Blanket by Marie Dorléans, featuring Tommy’s comfort blanket, which makes him feel safe from, and powerful over, the things that scare him; The Nightkeeper’s Apprentice by Jude Reid the story of young Eilid’s evacuation from Glasgow to a remote island during World War II; and The Little House That Needed a Witch by Sophie Pluim, a tale inspired by Eastern folklore about a little house that’s turned empty and alone after the old witch who used to live there leaves forever.

FLYING EYE

Flying Eye counts down to Christmas with And a Partridge in a Pear Tree by Jono Ganz, in which the Partridge, from the classic Christmas carol, must accommodate a bunch of uninvited guests turning up at their Pear Tree over the holidays; A Foal Called Luna by Katie Knutton, about Luna’s realization that her wings make her different from the other horses but also make her special; Rune: The Tale of the Winged Sorceress by Carlos Sánchez, which finds Chiri rallying a crew of adventurers to save her best friend who’s gone missing and fight another herald from the darkness; An Illustrated History of Magic by Adam Allsuch Boardman, a YA nonfiction graphic guide to all things magic from prehistoric rituals, mysticism, the occult, crystals, and more; and Hilda and Twig Find a Space Rock by Luke Pearson, next in the series, in which Hilda decides to take a piece of a shooting star home after she and her friend Twig see it land in the nearby woods.

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

Focus on the Family revisits history with the latest Adventures in Odyssey Imagination Station title, Hope in the Ashes by Marianne Hering and Marshal Younger, which finds cousins Patrick and Beth traveling back in time to the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, where they meet a Quaker African American woman named Anna Elizabeth Hudlan who opened her home to people both Black and white.

FREE SPIRIT

Free Spirit packs up with A Suitcase Full by Maryam Kia, illus. by Jaclyn Sinquett, the story, based on the author’s experience, of a girl who flees Iran with her family, traveling the globe and starting anew; The Best Good Thing by Anna Housley Juster, illus. by Andrea Onishi, in which a girl’s supportive mother helps her shift her perspective after a bad day at school; Your Cozy Castle by Molly Beth Griffin, illus. by Chris Park, exploring how children use imaginative fort-building to process big feelings and create comfort in uncertain times; Beauty Is Everywhere by Hannah Lorenzo, illus. by Tasneem Amiruddin, the tale of two best friends of different faiths as they gather small, everyday treasures to create a mosaic for their neighborhood picnic; and Mabel’s Mitzvah by Lisa Cloherty, illus. by Yaara Cellier, featuring a girl who sets out to help her neighbor for her school’s Mitzvah Day and discovers that friendship is the greatest gift of all.

GEMINI

Gemini welcomes the season with Eye Spy Bug Eye by Bobbie Brooks, illus. by L. Schlissel and Robin Baines, featuring a kaleidoscopic lens that offers readers a bug’s-eye view; My Cozy Learning: Let’s Explore—with Busy Tiger & Friends, packaged with stickers that Busy Tiger can explore; Magic Searchlight—Mega Machines by Anita Ganeri, illus. by Diego Vaisberg, in which readers use the Magic Searchlight to reveal amazing hidden pictures of planes, trains, trucks, and cars, while learning more than 200 facts about mega machines; Lullaby Legends: ABC of Frida Kahlo by Susie Linn, illus. by Aimee Wright, following Kahlo on an alphabet journey from her Mexico childhood to world-famous artist and cultural icon; and Doodle Wars Vampires vs. Werewolves by Oakley Graham, illus. by Andrew Pinder, inviting readers to complete their own Doodle Wars adventure by drawing, coloring, and stickering the action, any way they like.

GEMINI/TWO WINDMILLS

Two Windmills keeps busy with fall novelty and activity books Stickerverse: My First Sticker Book Space by Oakley Graham, illus. by Diego Vaisberg et al.; Magic Torch: Goodnight Digger by Katie Button, illus. by Robin Baines and Sam Rennocks, a magic flashlight interactive story; Drive & Seek Christmas by Jenny Copper, illus. by Robin Baines and Sam Rennocks, in which readers steer Santa’s sleigh through hidden Christmas pictures; Peek-a-Boo Dinosaur by Bobbie Brooks, illus. by Damien Barlow, a lift-the-flap outing; and Arty Mouse Painting by Brad Hunt, illus. by Mandy Stanley, focused on picture-making with paint.

GLOO

Gloo is all smiles for Cat and Lola: School Picture Day by Melissa Villaseñor, illus. by Jimena Sánchez Sarquiz, in which free-spirited Lola ropes her adopted fancy cat, Cat, into helping her find the perfect outfit for school picture day.

GREYSTONE KIDS

Greystone digs into fall with The Underground Adventure of the Brave Frog Renée by Mikołaj Pa, illus. by Gosia Herbatranslator, trans. by Gilroy, in which Renée the frog goes on an expedition to discover if the Earth has a soft-boiled interior; Carrots Make Me Suspicious by Robin Mitchell Cranfield, about a bunny who decides to investigate carrots, filling a notebook with everything he learns about them; Bompa’s Intertidal Adventure by David Suzuki et al., illus. by Qin Leng, which finds twins Kaoru and Nakina on another expedition with their Bompa to explore all of the ways creatures in the Intertidal zone have adapted to life on land and in water; Henri and the Secret Letters by Fanny Ducassé, trans. by David Warriner, the story of how Henri the badger and a friendly, anonymous pen pal share recipes with each other until they meet in person at the Fall Festival; and Mountainous by Julia Kuo, a new I Am Nature title following a mother and daughter as they explore all the amazing things that mountains do, how they form and grow, why some explode lava, and more.

GREYSTONE KIDS/ALDANA LIBROS

Aldana Libros does a twirl with A Dress for the Moon by Linda Wolfsgruber, illus. by Linda Wolfsgruber, trans. by Shelley Tanaka, in which Moon asks a tailor to craft a one-of-a-kind gown like the beautiful dresses worn by people on Earth, but Moon changes shape each time it’s due for a dress fitting; and Pihotek: Snow Walker by Yasunaga Ogita, illus. by Nana Inoue, trans. by Emily Balistrieri, the true story of Japanese explorer Ogita, who frequently walks alone across the Arctic and is guided by friendships with Inuit communities.

GROUNDWOOD

Groundwood fact checks fall with Fake Gnus by Leslie Helakoski, in which kid reporter Scoop Jackson asks readers to consider what is fake news and what is fact while looking for the gnus that have escaped from the zoo; Makade Asin/Black Stone by Darcy Whitecrow and James Cail Judy, illus. by Maya McKibbin, trans. by Pamela Johnson, a traditional Ojibwe story centering a boy who undertakes a vision quest to help conquer his nightmares; Boogy & Tee and Twinkle & Hew by Kathy Stinson, illus. by Mark Hoffmann, featuring four characters who go to sea in two very different boats for two very different reasons and all find themselves in peril when a storm blows in; Dominic Bean and the Mammoth Melt by Emilie Christie Burack, about a 12-year-old boy who discovers that an ancient bog on his uncle’s New Hampshire farm may be a link to his scientist parents, who have gone missing while working on a secret climate-change research project in the Arctic; and Whenever You Are by Martine Leavitt, set in a youth detention center where two teenage boys may have found an impossible way to escape their punishment and undo their crimes—time travel.

HARPERCOLLINS

HarperCollins tosses the dough for The Pizza Brothers by Lian Cho, featuring three brothers and their plan to make the biggest pizza in the world; Adam, Mine. by K. Ancrum, a queer romantic horror thriller inspired by Frankenstein, about the consequences of our decisions, the legacy of family, and the depths we’ll go to be forgiven; La Bandera by Anika Denise, illus. by Ericka Lugo, in which 14 poems and illustrations tell the story of Puerto Rico, its flag, and its people; The Continuation of Summer Dillon by Sarah Everett, about an android built to live out the life of a girl named Summer Dillion; Embers of Magic by Catherine Bakewell, the tale of a fire-wielding witch who must thaw the heart of a prince—or watch the kingdom freeze over completely; Face to Face by Dinah Johnson, illus. by Kayla Mahaffey, celebrating the power of relating to one another face to face; Flyer McTire by Beth Ferry, illus. by Matt Myers, following a race car tire that’s been cast aside but finds joy and meaning through an unexpected adventure and friend; Medusa’s Pet Rock by Steph Lau, putting a new spin on the misunderstood mythological character Medusa; The Queen’s Commands by Sarah Raughley, in which a heroine plays a deadly game and risks everything to get to the truth that’s poisoning Victorian England’s royal court; and A Thief to Die For by Melissa Poett, a romantasy reimagining of Robin Hood.

HARPERCOLLINS/ALLIDA

Allida checks the weather forecast for Grandma Fina’s Wonderful Umbrella by Benjamin Alire Saenz, illus. by Raul the Third, in which Grandma Fina’s friends think that her beloved, trusty yellow umbrella needs replacing.

HARPERCOLLINS/AVON A

Avon A makes a pit stop for Formula, He’s the One by Andie J. Christopher, a high-stakes YA romance about speed, status, and choosing your own lane; Santa Maybe by Hazel Henry, featuring a Christmas festival that needs saving, swoon-worthy boys in sweaters, and the best New Year’s Eve celebration ever; Snowed in at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop by Gracie Page, following Ivy, who’s eager to spend the winter holiday following her first semester at college working at the bookshop; and A Knight Before Christmas by Cara Stout, in which a dating show leads to real romance behind the cameras.

HARPERCOLLINS/CLARION

Clarion is gonna need a bigger boat for Giant Manta Ray Adventure by Sy Montgomery, photographs by Patrick Joyce, exploring the world of one of the largest, most mysterious, and most imperiled beings ever to swim the sea; Building 903 by Lois Lowry, telling a timely story about censorship, complacency, and the radical power of books to unlock humanity through the powerful tool of imagination; Little Blue Truck Lost and Found by Alice Schertle, illus. by Jill McElmurry, in which Blue and his farm animal friends need to find Toad in time to join the hayride fun; Mia’s Cheetah by Amelia Bothe, about a long road trip to Grandma’s house during which a girl discovers the magic waiting just outside her car window; and Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Threads of Fate by Angie Thomas, the final installment in the Nic Blake trilogy which follows Nic on a perilous journey through the Remarkable world.

HARPERCOLLINS/GREENWILLOW

Greenwillow packs in tight for Igloo, by Ann Kim Ha, in which a community of animals help each other huddle together to stay warm and build a shelter during a snowstorm; Mary E. and the Apple Tree by Cynthia Cliff, which finds Mom explaining to her daughter the family’s time-honored tradition of making apple dumplings to celebrate birthdays; Penguins Don’t Wear Pants by Abi Cushman, suggesting that if penguins ever wear pants, Something Really Bad Happens; Poppy: A Miller Family Story by Kevin Henkes, the final book in the Miller Family sequence, which finds Poppy feeling out of sorts as Thanksgiving approaches; and A Raven of the Rainforest, by Rosanne Parry, illus. by Howard Gray, following Westerly the raven, who fears she won’t survive the prophecy she was born to fulfill.

HARPERCOLLINS/HARPERALLEY

HarperAlley pictures a fine season with Framed by Karina Evans, illus. by Andrea Bell, about a girl who has been wrongfully accused of throwing out other students’ art projects; Drawn Inward by Daniel Nayeri, illus. by Matt Rockefeller, a pantoum picture book in which a boy’s father helps him navigate his larger-than-life feelings by engaging his five senses; Earth to Chris Cleevy by Christof Bogacs, illus. by Hannah Krieger and Sammy Savos, featuring 11-year-old Chris, who is dealing with his mother’s new boyfriend and the emergence of his OCD; Moonie and Junie: Interstellar Pen Pals by Katie Kordesh, focused on two girls from two different worlds; and Very Far From Home by Hope Larson, which finds Verity “Very” Nelson teaming up with her cousin and frenemy to save a community swimming pool.

HARPERCOLLINS/HARPERPOP

HarperPop teases its brain with WhodunLit? Jr: Jane Austen and WhodunLit? Jr: Sherlock Holmes, two puzzle-filled mystery adventure titles by Maria S. Barbo, inspired by classic literature; and On the First Night of Advent by Tish Rabe, illus. by Summer Macon, which adapts “The Twelve Days of Christmas” carol as a countdown to the holiday.

HARPERCOLLINS/HEARTDRUM

Heartdrum makes room for Here Come the Grandmas! by Cynthia Leitich Smith, illus. by Aphelandra, which celebrates the importance of all kinds of grandmothers in a Native child’s life; Like Glass by Jen Ferguson, about a young Métis artist untangling the story of her sister’s life and death as she visits her estranged father very far from home in the French Alps; and Until We Meet Again by Christine Hartman Derr, illus. by Morgan Thompson, focusing on the memory of beloved, departed family members whom children come to know through stories and photos, and the power of language to link memory across time.

HARPERCOLLINS/QUILL TREE

Quill Tree gets goosebumps with A Very Scary Book by Angela DiTerlizzi, illus. by Tony DiTerlizzi, in which a book looks for friends who won’t judge him by his very scary cover; Nobody’s Good Girl by Elizabeth Acevedo, a novel in verse about a girl who breaks her probation to help her troubled older brother; Starting Now by Janae Marks, about a tween who uncovers a deep family secret after she moves into her estranged half-brother’s guardianship following their mother’s accident; Such Great Heights by Rajani LaRocca, which reimagines Sita’s story from the Ramayana as the story of a girl facing false accusations who attempts to answer the question: does the truth matter if no one believes it?; and Two Thousand Hours of Us by Gayle Forman, an unlikely romance told in non-chronological snapshots over the course of 83 days.

HARPERCOLLINS/STORYTIDE

Storytide chases rainbows with Unicorndog #1 by Mike Lowery, launching a graphic novel chapter book series in which a boy and his unicorndog friend go on adventures; The Revolution of Olivia Witherson by S. Isabelle, a companion to The Great Misfortune of Stella Sedgwick, set in 1860s Paris, where prim and proper Olivia Witherson is poised to become the wife of a wealthy businessman, until she’s shown a side of the city she’s never seen and considers a potential future she never imagined; A Summoning of Fate by Sasa Hawk, following an outcast girl who must defeat the exiled god consuming her people; They Call Me No Sam #3 by Drew Daywalt, illus. by Mike Lowery, which finds precocious pug Sam on the wild streets of New York City; and Thorn Season #2 by Kiera Azar, second in a romantasy trilogy about a girl in possession of an illegal magic, who joins her kingdom’s royal court only to find herself caught in a web of hidden intentions.

HARPERCOLLINS/TOMMY NELSON

Tommy Nelson decks the halls for The Christmas House by Erin Napier, illus. by Adam Trest, a holiday story told from the house’s point of view by HGTV personality Napier; My Voice Is a Beat by Kevin Olusola, illus. by DeAndra Hodge, in which Pentatonix musical performer Olusola encourages kids to embrace their individuality and find the courage to stand out; How to Trap a Mama by Emily Vondrachek, in which “nap-trapped” TikTok mom Vondrachek delivers a story about a cuddly koala family; Breath as Prayer for Kids by Jennifer Tucker, intended to help children navigate their emotions and find peace through prayer and self-regulation techniques; and Just in Case You Ever Need to Be Brave by Max Lucado, illus. by Eve Tharlet, reassuring readers that no matter what they are facing, they can trust God to help them be brave.

HARPERCOLLINS/WALDEN POND

Walden Pond orders extra sauce for Nugget by John David Anderson, the story of two best friends who come up with a plan to help their struggling classmates—and inadvertently start their own religion.

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights kids around with Laugh If You Dare: A Ridiculous Joke-Telling Game, a hybrid joke book and interactive game where players take turns telling jokes, and anyone who laughs must take on a humorous challenge; Escape Rooms! Solve the Clues. Crack the Codes. Escape the Six Mind-Bending Rooms, which recreates the thrill of real escape rooms, challenging readers to solve clues, crack codes, and escape from six immersive themed adventures; The Book of Impossible Choices featuring a collection of more than 100 family-friendly “would-you-rather”-style questions; The Book of Impossible Christmas Choices, a holiday-themed activity book; and Adopt-imals: Dogs which showcases six press-out puppies to fold and play with, plus accessories, adoption certificates, and puzzles that teach empathy, creativity, and pet care.

HOLIDAY HOUSE

Holiday House stops the presses for Straight to the Source by K-Ming Chang, following ambitious teen journalist Wendy Lin, who teams up with the rival school paper’s star editor Helen—Wendy’s ex-best-friend and old crush—to uncover a story; Ida B. Wells and the Untold Truth of a Country by Lesa Cline-Ransome, spotlighting the life and achievements of the trailblazing journalist and civil rights activist; A (Dead) Thing Like Me by Emily Young, in which a teenage ghost becomes bound to the house of the grieving artist who summoned her via Ouija board; They Called Us Wicked by Gloria Muñoz, the story of four budding bruja BFFs who face off against an anti-magic regime; If My Sister Were a Worm by Julie Hauswirth, illus. by Jessica Goecke, about a girl who imagines turning her sister into a worm and the humorous consequences.

HOLIDAY HOUSE/NEAL PORTER

Neal Porter Books stands “en garde” for Duel! by Shawn Harris, which uses mirrored images to tell the story of two queens, two knights, and a duel over one shared hill; Starman: The Cosmic Travels of David Bowie by Matthew Cordell, introducing readers to the many faces of this music and creative icon; On Fridays by Winsome Bingham, illus. by Jason Griffin, in which senior citizen mentors help a boy make sense of loss; and Where the Wild Horses Are by Amy Alznauer, which finds CODA (child of deaf adults) and self-proclaimed cowboy Nash entering a contest which offers her the opportunity to keep a wild mustang for her own if she can tame it within 100 days.

INTERGALACTIC AFIKOMAN

Intergalactic Afikoman casts a spell with Shari’s Magic by Shirley Vernick, illus. by Joanne Partis, spotlighting Shari Lewis and her puppet Lamb Chop as Shari encounters challenges throughout her life; and Repair the Sea by Rachelle Burk, illus. by Craig Orback, which introduces a new tradition for Rosh Hashanah that is making waves around the world.

KIDS CAN

Kids Can checks out This Is a Library Book by Joyce Grant, illus. by Chanelle Nibbelink, providing a kid-friendly history of the public library; The Matilda Effect by L.E. Carmichael, illus. by Roxanne Rainville, profiling 25 women throughout history whose contributions have been overlooked, overshadowed, or outright stolen, often by men in their field; Tom and Momo by Akiko Miyakoshi, in which Tom’s family and Momo’s family live near each other, and though their paths often cross, they have never met and they both wish for a new friend to play with; The Cemetery Game by Alan Woo, illus. by Rachel Wada, about a boy and his family who join other families at the cemetery for the Chinese festival of Ching Ming, where they honor their ancestors with offerings of food, flowers, fake bank notes, and fire; and The Witch of the Dark Wood by Sarah Van Goethem, about a girl who tries to save her Nana’s lost memories by venturing into the forbidden Dark Wood behind their family home, following a clue she believes was left by her grandmother.

LANTANA

Lantana walks down the aisle for Mama’s Wedding by Circle Yuen, in which Ruby is a bit unsure as she joins her little sister Cindy to serve as a flower girl in their mother’s wedding; Xirsi and the Final Battle by Shiko Nguru, the latest entry in the Intasimi Warriors series; What Makes a Family by Eric Ruiz Roxas, illus. by Aldy Aguirre, following a brother and sister as they observe Undas, the Filipino Day of the Dead; Funcles by Yashika Mody, illus. by Kavita Ramchandran, the story of a child who realizes that the gazillion uncles in their life are not blood relatives, but rather, they are FUNcles; and Flyaway Boy by Jane De Suza, illus. by Richa Bhembre, in which overwhelmed Kabir, who struggles to fit in at home and at school, disappears, leaving his community in panic and confusion.

LAWLEY

Lawley charts the phases of the moon for Tide Dance by Rebecca Langston-George, illus. by Mariana Flores, offering a closer look at the natural spectacle known as a grunion run, where on select moonlit nights along Southern California beaches, silvery grunion surge from the ocean to dance on the sand in a rare spawning ritual; Bone Diggity by Carrie Turley, illus. by Zeynep Ertunc, in which Clyde the skeleton struggles to join Halloween activities due to his loose bones and clumsy movements; Hidden in the Clouds by Penny Nolan, illus. by Kimmie Fransson, which finds Jake forming a bond with the lonely cloud-dwelling dragon who pulls his kite into the sky; Roxie and the Lost Surprise by Carrie Turley, illus. by Lara Law, about Roxie the fairy’s efforts to craft the perfect birthday gift for her sister; and Escape to the Random by Karen Jobst, illus. by Charlie Swerdlow, in which Jake is swept into the sky by a young dragon named Billow, who lives hidden in the clouds. When the wind fades and Jake returns to the ground, he sets out to reconnect with Billow, sparking new connections throughout his town.

LERNER

Lerner stays in the moment for M Is for Mindful by Whitney Sanderson, in which Sesame Street characters provide an introduction to the practice of mindfulness; Becoming US: A Timeline of Immigration and Relocation in America by A.L. Wegwerth, which takes a chronological look at where immigrants came from and when and why they came to the U.S.; Huxley Higgins, Dragon Knight by Jenny Moore, illus. by Karl West, featuring Huxley, who can’t wait to meet the real-life knights who are coming and prepares for the guests by creating a suit of armor to fight the inevitable dragons; and Snow Day Spectacle by Ashley Storm, illus. by Megan Dillon, a tall tale spotlighting the coolest snow day ever.

LERNER/CAROLRHODA

Carolrhoda runs away with Paloma Joins the Circus by Lupe Ruiz-Flores, following 12-year-old Paloma, who in 1939 travels with la carpa, her Mexican American family’s tent show, and sets out to show her father that she has what it takes to be a tightrope walker like her mother; A Boy Called Hero by Marie Miranda Cruz, which finds 12-year-old Hero transported back in time to 1892, joining his ancestors in resisting Spanish rule in the Philippines by distributing a banned book with revolutionary ideas; The New Cat by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic, illus. by Chris Park, the story of an old cat who thinks his family’s new baby is a cat with hardly any fur; Patchwork Memories by Monica Rojas, illus. by Luisa Uribe, in which a quilt from long ago proves the key to helping Abuela recall her missing memories; and Take It Apart by Katey Howes, illus. by Elizabet Vukovic, revealing the many benefits of taking things apart―from finding spare parts for fixing other things to learning math and spelling, and more.

LERNER/CAROLRHODA LAB

Carolrhoda Lab greets fall with Being Amani by Annabelle Steele, in which Amani grapples with whether to trust her abusive father, who has reinserted himself into her life.

LERNER/GECKO

Gecko stays down on the farm with The Little Red Barn by Kim Crumrine, featuring a small barn that provides a surprisingly large number of animals with a bed for the night; Cass and the Beast by Claire Mabey, illus. by Jill Calder, the story of how Cass finds her courage and takes a magical ride through a forested landscape when a fearful beast arrives in her town; Mia and Me by Leo Timmers, telling the story of the bond between a horse and her owner as she grows up; Pocket Observology by Giselle Clarkson, a field guide to help readers identify, measure, compare, or find clues to things they encounter every day in nature; and Uncle Bear by Gavin Bishop, in which Uncle Norman, a big soft bear, tries to get his puff back by becoming as strong as a gorilla.

LERNER/GRAPHIC UNIVERSE

Graphic Universe wades into the season with The Case of the River Dragon by Chi-hyeon Ahn, illus. by Gyung-hyo Kang, trans. by Gloria Ohe, which finds the Mystery Science Detectives on a new case when a boy named Bongseok spots a giant dragon emerging from the river; The Last Boy Above Ground: A Graphic Novel by Rodrigo Reyes Rico, following Elias, the only human left in Mexico City after pollution sends people underground; Hedgehog Rolls Over: In Autumn and Here Comes the Cat: In Winter, the two latest entries in the BIRD! series by Raymond McGrath featuring a crew of animal friends experiencing the seasons; and Mini-Monsters in Your Backyard: A Graphic Novel by Ian McGee, a new Savage World title focused on insects that have inspired the creators of famous monsters.

LERNER/KAR-BEN

Kar-Ben measures its ingredients for Stella’s Special Recipe by Melissa Stoller, illus. by Valerya Milovanova, in which Stella is finally old enough to make her family’s stuffed cabbage rolls for Rosh Hashanah; Chirp, Burp, Shabbat Shalom by Sherri Mandell, illus. by Ana Zurita, about a multi-generational family joyfully preparing for Shabbat and all the sounds that fill their home on a Friday evening; The Cloak from Baghdad by Carol Isaacs, following Flora and her family in 1930s Iraq, where it is no longer a safe place to be Jewish; Harriet Hubbard and the Sold-Out Hanukkah by Bonnie Grubman, illus. by Noa Kelner, which finds Harriet improvising a quirky Hanukkah feast menu when the grocery store shelves are bare; and A House with No Door by Amy Fellner Dominy, illus. by Rotem Teplow, joining a family and their friends as they gather to decorate a backyard sukkah—which has three walls and no door—in observation of Sukkot.

LERNER/MILLBROOK

Millbrook Press taxis down the runway with I Fly: An Airplane’s Fantastic Flight by Kelly Rice Schmitt, illus. by Jam Dong, in which readers join the captain and crew aboard a high-flying airplane on a transatlantic flight.

LERNER/ZEST

Zest presses record for Witness: Poems to Address the Past, Present, and Future of Policing by Ari Tison and Ty Chapman, illus. by Damon Davis, which explores a range of experiences and emotions related to policing; Playbook for Justice: James Lawson and the Nonviolent Movement in America by Lesley Younge, highlighting Lawson’s work in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement; and An Astonishing Circle: The Discovery and Denial of the Circulatory System by Maria Parrott-Ryan, introducing the people who changed our understanding of the circulatory system in 1628.

LEVINE QUERIDO

Levine Querido pays a visit to Hometown by Shaun Tan, the story of a human girl growing up in a strange and beautiful world that she loves, until a stranger arrives from Earth to sow doubts; Children of Owl by Darcie Little Badger, in which Lipan Apache teenager Maisie sees the son of Owl, and knows it portends evil for one of her beloved cousins and that she must do anything to stop it from happening; and Death in the Tallgrass by Andrea L. Rogers, a murder mystery interwoven with Cherokee history and culture, set on a ranch in the hills of Oklahoma.

LITTLE BEE

Little Bee fuels the season with Before It Was a Wildfire by Mary Kay Carson, illus. by Jieting Chen, explaining how the most massive fires on Earth spark, why they grow so quickly, and how they are put out; I Wish That You Knew by Rebecca Gardyn Levington, in which a girl attends her grandmother’s unveiling ceremony a year after her death and celebrates the special relationship she cherished with her supportive and fun-loving grandmother; Santa Beware by Kashelle Gourley, illus. by Skylar Hogan, which finds Bumble the dog teaming up with his sister Queen the cat to defend their house from a yearly intruder—Santa Claus; Mae and Malibu: The Dream Team by Jenna Elyse Johnson, illus. by Anuki Lopez, launching a series about a girl and her service dog; and The Kimchi Fridge by Tina Cho, illus. by Cindy Kang, following Mina, who learns to make kimchi as the whole family gathers for kimjang, the Korean tradition of preparing and sharing large quantities of this food.

LITTLE BEE/BUZZPOP

BuzzPop shares a sweet treat with Sesame Street: Me Love You, Cookie, which finds Cookie Monster celebrating all the cookies he adores, including smart cookies, tough cookies, and silly cookies; and novelty titles Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland: Ultimate Sticker & Activity Book and Snoop Dogg’s Doggyland: Jingle Bell, featuring the pups from Snoop Dogg’s YouTube series.

LITTLE, BROWN

Little, Brown homes in on Get It Done & Have Fun by Penn and Kim Holderness, filled with creative hacks to help readers with ADHD accomplish everyday chores; Wicked Endeavors by Kamilah Cole, a high-stakes romantasy following a vengeful teen who cons her way into a high society of elite witches; Wild Season by Dashka Slater, the author’s middle grade nonfiction debut, about the community that rallies to save four pet rabbits abandoned in a park in San Francisco; The Lost Three by Annie Barrows, in which three siblings find their way in the world as ghosts; and Little Stone Buddha by Grace Lin, a tale inspired by a true story about a community coming together to build something beautiful and proving that one small action can ultimately change everything.

LITTLE, BROWN/LB INK

LB Ink colors outside the lines with Brainbow by Maya Henderson, featuring Rosie, who discovers she has synesthesia and can see colors where most people see only words and numbers; Luck of the Draw by Christine Suggs, in which budding cartoonist Mar attends an elite pre-college art program the summer before senior year and discovers the only limit to their potential is their creativity, passion, and... budget; Middle School Monsters by Robin Easter, the story of Jamie, who is sure she’s a werewolf but is determined to keep her monster identity a secret at her new school, until she meets the school vampire; Life Is Sweet by Wendy Mass, a graphic novel prequel to Mass’s The Candymakers, telling the story of Sam Sweet, who would go on to create the famous candy factory; and The Library of Memories by Barbara Perez, in which Copenhagen has arrived in a mysterious library with little memory of who she is and must save herself and the library that holds her memories.

LITTLE, BROWN/OTTAVIANO

Christy Ottaviano Books opens up with Clem Clam the Class Clown by Laurie Keller, about a shy clam who decides to become the new class clown in order to gain friends and popularity; Snickerdoodle by Victoria Kann, featuring an adopted puppy determined to win over his new family even if it means copycatting their irascible pet Princess Kitty; Diffy by Brian Lies, in which an inquisitive angler fish finds a mysterious, life-changing object; Piccolo and the Chicks by Dan Yaccarino, following Piccolo as he proves his mettle when he agrees to babysit his friend’s brood of mischievous chicks; and Scuba Cats by Janet Tashjian and Stephen Holman, an illustrated chapter book series launch in which a clever cat duo and a sarcastic fish team up to defeat underwater thieves.

LITTLE ISLAND

Little Island bends it with Let’s Play Soccer! by Paul Howard, illus. by Ashwin Chacko, which puts young readers in the middle of a soccer championship, encouraging them to move and learn new skills; and Black & Irish: Awesome Icons by Leon Diop, illus. by Grace Enemaku, celebrating the talents and achievements of 12 Black-Irish icons, including record-breaking sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, NASA scientist Fig O’Reilly, and world champion Irish dancer Elliot Kwelele.

MACMILLAN CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Macmillan Children’s Books makes a splash with A Mermaid’s Diary by Chris Riddell, offering a look inside a mermaid’s journal filled with underwater secrets and adventure; and the following Moomin titles illustrated by Tove Jansson: A Year in the Moominhouse, a carousel pop-up book of the seasons; The Moomins: A Treasury of Tales, featuring favorite Moomin tales; The Moomins and the Comet: A Pop-Up Adventure; and Moominhouse: In the Theatre, providing a journey through the theater with the Moomins.

MACMILLAN/BALZER + BRAY

Balzer + Bray puts its game face on with The Favorite by Gordon Korman, following a group of siblings who have to compete for the coveted prize of becoming the ambassador for their billionaire father’s company; Beware the Sock Monkeys! by Jonathan Stutzman, illus. by Heather Fox, about what really happens when one’s socks go missing; Love Bug by Lucy Ruth Cummins, introducing a character who loves nothing more than spreading love to her buggy pals; and Hawk and Sparrow by Ayana Gray, a Gilded Age tale of mystery, magic, and romance in which sparks fly when a powerful sorcerer and an ambitious reporter form an unlikely partnership.

MACMILLAN/FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX

FSG Books for Young Readers celebrates the season with Merry Christmess by Tegan Quin, about sisterhood, family, and how the holiday season is a time to be merry—and messy; This Is Not a Christmas Book by Jory John, illus. by Pierre Collet-Derby, starring a rock-loving lizard who has no interest in being the hero of a Christmas story; The Frozen King by Pari Thomson, a standalone story set in the Greenwild universe which brings 11-year-old Annika Marina to the far reaches of the frozen world as she fights for the future of blue magic; The First Flame by Lily Berlin Dodd, the second book in the Aerimander Chronicles, transporting readers to the Northern Isles; and If Trucks Said I Love You by Ann Whitford Paul, illus. by David Walker, serving up a twist on a vehicle story.

MACMILLAN/FEIWEL AND FRIENDS

Feiwel and Friends checks the mirror for Prince Bedhead by Taye Diggs and Shannon Stoeke, illus. by Paul Kellam, following a young prince who searches for a crown that fits and complements his hair; How to Escape a Playdate by Rachel Michelle Wilson, about making that perfect escape when you’re forced to go on a playdate; Realmsweep by H.E. Edgmon, a story set in a fantastical version of the U.S. where the tween prince of Texas must compete in a notoriously dangerous scavenger hunt; Cemetery Boys: Espiritu by Aiden Thomas, a new Cemetery Boys installment, this time following chaos magnet Julian, who joins Yadriel to stop a threat that could tear their world apart; and Scorpion Deep by C.G. Drews, about a lonely boy who accidentally awakens an obsessive eldritch sea god.

MACMILLAN/FIRST SECOND

First Second gets a baker’s dozen with Donut Squad: Take Over the World by Neill Cameron, revealing what donuts get up to when they’re not being eaten; Small Magics by Emily Tetri, in which a girl uncovers the small magics of her aunts’ island home, where dogs talk and the wind blows your way if you say “please”; President of the Anime Club by Stephanie Evangelista Fukuda and Daigo Fukuda, a manga-style YA graphic novel about friends, crushes, and rivalries within a high school anime club; Exposures by Lily Williams, providing an honest account of what it’s like living with OCD and the courage it takes to confront your deepest fears; and American History: The Latin Remix by John Leguizamo with Dave Roman, illus. by Ronnie Vazquez, which finds the actor and comedian combining personal experiences with historical perspectives to bring his unique take on Latin history and how it impacts and helps form American culture.

MACMILLAN/HENRY HOLT

Henry Holt pivots with Shook by Julian Randall, in which Shake’s dream of making the varsity basketball team is in peril when he gets injured; Premeditated by Trish Lundy, about a girl who survives a murder attempt and the boy who finds her bleeding on the side of the road as they team up to find out who is targeting teen girls in their small Rust Belt community; The Museum of Modern Love by Mariko Turk, set inside the Metropolitan Museum of Art—somewhere between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.—where Auden Peck will fall in love with Miki Kawamura; I Am Murphy and I Am Waiting by Dan Yaccarino, introducing rambunctious French bulldog Murphy, who has a lot of emotions and interesting ways of letting them out; and The Vicious Cycle by Kyle Lukoff, the story of a unicycle that is stuck in a rut and a girl who gives it the courage to change.

MACMILLAN/HOLT/GODWIN

Godwin Books bundles up for Willow’s Winter Walk by Stevie Lewis, one kitten’s day-long journey exploring a cozy town blanketed in snow; Palestine: A Primer by Rashid Khalidi, the YA adaptation of Khalidi’s bestselling nonfiction book about six pivotal moments in Palestine’s history; The Big Hatch by Elana Rubinstein, focused on friendship faux pas and a glittery dinosaur that loves pink lemonade; Tree Dog by Margarita Engle, following a girl and the conservation dog she finds in an Aspen tree; and Tokki’s Tricks by Aram Kim, retelling the popular Korean folktale “Byeol Ju Bu Jeon,” about a tortoise and hare who try to outwit each other for a coveted prize.

MACMILLAN/KINGFISHER

Kingfisher centers itself with The Book of Moods and Emotions, a look at emotions and moods and how they may be affected by the world around us; and Bedtime Blessings, featuring 21 favorite Bible stories, poems, and prayers.

MACMILLAN/NEON SQUID

Neon Squid goes off the grid with The Wild Atlas: Journey to the World’s Most Remote Places by Seth Daood, following filmmaker Daood to some of Earth’s most distant locations and exploring the histories, cultures, and creatures that have been found there; Art Heist: What Is Art and Why Do People Want to Steal It? by Erin Thompson, in which America’s only art crime professor reveals the true stories behind the world’s most daring art heists; and Secrets of the Dinosaurs: 15 Bedtime Stories Inspired by the Prehistoric World by Alicia Klepeis, a collection of five-minute bedtime stories about the giant dinosaurs that once roamed our planet.

MACMILLAN/ODD DOT

Odd Dot stomps into fall with Party Time with Avocadosaurus and Friends by Hey Bear Sensory and Odd Dot, which brings the popular YouTube channel to a touch-and-feel board book format; and Polar Bear and Friends Welcome Winter by the World of Eric Carle, a winter adventure for one of Carle’s beloved characters.

MACMILLAN/ROARING BROOK

Roaring Brook Press goes nuts with Be the Acorn by Jason Griffin, in which a young squirrel who has big dreams of helping his family find a new home finds a big acorn instead; Curious Capybara by Nátali de Mello, about a curious capybara who ventures beyond her homeland in search of other animals and new plants; But I Hate Him by Page Powars, a queer YA rom-com about academic rivals who face off at the most competitive camp in the country; Mortal Things by Marie Lu, the story of a human who finds herself entangled in a divine power struggle while torn between the one god who could destroy everything and a fellow mortal whose soul hangs in the balance; and When Shadows Burn by Vanessa Le, beginning a fantasy duology that follows a demon-hunting duo at an exorcist university layered with magic, murder, and corruption.

MACMILLAN/TOR TEEN

Tor Teen ushers in the season with A Destiny So Cruel by Amanda Foody and C.L. Herman, wrapping up the fantasy duology begun with A Fate So Cold.

MACMILLAN/WEDNESDAY

Wednesday Books dons its armor for Knight of the God King by Lauren Blackwood, in which a powerful knight and her handsome squire must stop the deadly schemes of a savior king; Immortal Game by Allison Saft, centering a chess grandmaster who will go to any length to save the person she loves the most; Until the Last Light Goes Out by Courtney Gould, a gothic thriller about a daughter investigating her mother’s death at an abandoned island resort; Fallen Beauty by Astrid Scholte, the story of a kingdom of immortals who imprison a girl with powerful magic to ensure they’ll live forever; and Mark of the Warrior by Shannon Lee and Fonda Lee, the conclusion of the Breathmarked duology which finds a young warrior and his brother fighting to reunite the powers dividing both their family and their worlds.

MARBLE PRESS

Marble Press swabs the deck for Pirate Baby by Monica Acker, illus. by Susana Soto, in which selfish Captain Cally fishes a houseplant from the sea and winds up reluctantly caring for it; Chasing the Light by Amanda Davis, illus. by Faryn Hughes, following a girl and her mother enjoying a midnight walk full of beauty and awe as they seek a glimpse of the Northern Lights; The First Christmas Tree by Helen Haidle, illus. by Raluca Burca, the story of the littlest fir tree whose praise and acts of selflessness inspire an angel to adorn him with Heaven’s stars for the arrival of the Promised One; The Riceball Fairy by Michelle Lin, illus. by Alyssa Hutchings, a graphic novel inspired by the films of Studio Ghibli, which thrusts young Charlie and Lucy on an epic quest to return the Jade Emperor’s favorite fairy in time to save Lunar New Year; and Ms. Swirly’s Compliment Machine by Jana Mattern, illus. by Judit Orosz, which finds the compliment machine in Ms. Swirly’s wacky classroom malfunctioning and spouting off insults instead of niceties.

MOON + BIRD

Moon + Bird has a case of the gimmies with More! by Ged Adamson, in which Squirrel realizes that none of his stuff matters without his pal Mouse there to share it with him; Sunny Gets to Work by Zanni Louise, illus. by Susie Oh, which finds four-year-old Sunny stepping up to help with the messy, love-filled chaos of his family’s life; and How to Calm a Rain Bull: And Other Stories of the Changing Seasons from Around the World by Denise Gallagher, featuring 24 myths and stories from diverse cultures that capture the magic of the changing seasons.

NORTHSOUTH

NorthSouth makes a date with Same Time, Next Week? by Marlene Droop, trans. by Alisha Niehaus Berger, which finds four animal friends leaving the bustling city for a stargazing trip to the countryside; A Trophy for the Jackal by Jule Wellerdiek, trans. by Elisabeth Lauffer, in which clever Jackal schemes the best way to celebrate himself as the greatest of all animals; Fancy Dogs by Tini Malina, trans. by Tammi Reichel, a look at all the ways fancy dogs can be more than just elegant and distinguished; The Night by Mariachiara Di Giorgio, a fairy tale adventure about two children who slip out of the house and discover the magic of the woods at night; and Click! Snap! Picture That! by Dieter Böge, illus. by Benjamin Gottwald, trans. by David Henry Wilson, in which an assortment of animals imagines their ideal portraits.

NORTESUR

NorteSur greets fall with the following Spanish language and bilingual editions: Los perros finos by Tini Malina, trans. by Mariana Llanos; A Chest Full of Words/Un cofre de palabras by Rebecca Gugger and Simon Röthlisberger, trans. by Isabel C. Mendoza; My Animalitos: A Frida Kahlo Story/Mis animalitos: un cuentito de Frida Kahlo by Monica Brown, illus. by John Parra, trans. by Alex Robertson; Click, Snap, Picture That!/Imagina una foto. Sonríe, clic, ¡eso! by Dieter Böges, illus. by Benjamin Gottwald, trans. by Mariana Llanos; and El Pez Arcoíris descubre el fondo del mar by Marcus Pfister, trans. by David Bowles.

NOSY CROW

Nosy Crow looks ahead with Tomorrow Bright Before Us: An Inspiring Quote for Each Day of the Year, illus. by Victoria Ball, offering insights from writers and thinkers including Maya Angelou, Langston Hughes, Greta Thunberg, and Virginia Woolf; Fold Out + Play: Farm by Ingela P. Arrhenius, which transforms into a farm with four different spaces, 3D furniture, stand-up characters, and a tractor; Supa Nova: Robot Takeover! by Chanté Timothy, a full-color graphic novel starring young scientist Nova who creates an AI-driven robot that seems harmless at first, but soon she has to stop him from taking over the world; This Book Will Make You a Scientist by Sheila Kanani, illus. by Ellen Surrey, serving up profiles of 25 scientists, including evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin, botanist Ynés Mexía, and astronaut Mae Jemison; and Follow Me, Moon! by Colleen Larmour, following a child and the moon as they share a journey through the seasons.

NUBEOCHO

Nubeocho feels all the feels with Dragons Cry Too by Susanna Isern, illus. by Eva Carot, in which Ari who’s been thrown out of the Bold Bunch for crying, is chosen by a dragon to take on a courageous task and is recognized for his true bravery; and the following Spanish language editions: Abrazo de Oso by Susanna Isern, illus. by Betania Zacarías; Querido Papá Noel by Jarvis; Tres deseos by Chris Saunders; and No hay gatos en este libro by Viviane Schwarz.

ORCA

Orca goes with the flow with Little Volcano: The Science of Earth’s Eruptions by Johanna Wagstaffe, illus. by Julie McLaughlin, explaining the different types of volcanoes, how they’re created, and all their fascinating features from an underwater volcano’s POV; I Am Indigenous by Anne Tenning, illus. by Aedan Corey, Emily Côté et al., which celebrates the diversity of Indigenous identity and features the artwork of multiple illustrators; Brianna Banana, New Cheese Girl by Lana Button, illus. by Suharu Ogawa, following Brianna, who is finally chosen as Helper of the Day at school and is invited to join the popular “Cheese Girls”; Meg and Greg: The Unknown Knight by Elspeth Rae and Rowena Rae, illus. by Elisa Gutiérrez, a decodable book introducing readers to silent letters, soft consonants, and words ending in “le”; and Lila Makes a Monster by Laurie Elmquist, illus. by Anna Bron, in which Lila discovers a way to bring her imagination to life by creating something—or someone—out of scrap crafting materials she has collected.

OWLKIDS

Owlkids sets the table for Have a Bite!: How Food Connects Us by Heather Camlot, illus. by Ally Jaye Reeves, offering a look at what, why, and how we eat—exploring the history of food and food production and explaining how food connects us; Dele and Aminata’s Jollof War by Yewande Daniel-Ayoade, illus. by Bri Marie McNish, which finds Dele, who knows he and his mother make the best jollof rice in the world, competing with new neighbor Aminata; Paisley & Peck: Pizza Barn by J. Torres, illus. by Mike Deas, in which Paisley the pig and Peck the chick attempt to “borrow” the farmer’s phone to order delivery pizza; Different Good by Thao Lam, the story of how the lives of two early humans change when their child introduces them to new ways of seeing the world; and How to Rescue Like a Snail by Naseem Hrab, illus. by Kelly Collier, in which Snail overcomes his fear of change and saves the day when he and a snail family are stranded somewhere new.

PAGE STREET/PAGE STREET KIDS

Page Street Kids

Don’t Open This Book! Giraffe and Friends Are Sleeping by D.K. Ryland. When the reader opens the book, the light wakes up Giraffe and friends, and they need the reader to help them fall back asleep.

PAGE STREET/PAGE STREET YA

Page Street YA gets through the night with Dreamweaving by O.O. Sangoyomi, the story of five classmates haunted by magical visions who investigate the mysterious death of their boarding school’s first Black female student; Blood Lust by Britney S. Lewis, about a vampire-human hybrid who harnesses her monstrous powers to stop a war between supernatural forces; Where the Bones Took Root by Juniper Klein, in which a girl using illegal necromancy will have to make a magical oath with a cult acolyte or risk him turning her in; The Bone Brides by Marley Rose-Teter, featuring a teen who follows her changeling girlfriend into faeryland to save her from the fae queen; and If I Can’t Have You by Aden Polydoros, in which a heartbroken boy’s relationship with a bootleg romance simulator turns deadly when it murders his best friend and goes on a rampage.

PEACHTREE

Peachtree checks out Amara Visits the Library by JaNay Brown-Wood, illus. by Samara Hardy, in which Amara tours the local library with her Gram and learns important ways that her library serves her community; Home Is Where the Dog Lives by Dori Hillestad Butler, illus. by Genevieve Kote, the third Dog Days book, following nine-year-old Hazel as she tries to find a place for herself at her prickly grandmother’s house, and a way to contribute to the family doggy day care business; Poking the Bear by Alma Fullerton, in which 10-year-old Bobi Jean Spry tries to manage her temper and fears she’s following in the footsteps of her absent, angry father; and Yuki’s Special Delivery by Chloe Ito Ward, illus. by Jiangshan Lyu, the story of a delivery girl on the Hawaiian island of Kauai who receives her first bicycle through upcycling while helping her neighbors at her grandfather’s service station.

PEACHTREE/QUINLIN

Margaret Quinlin Books flits into fall with Please, No Feathers in Your Hats! by Lynn Street, illus. by Anne Lambelet, spotlighting ornithologist Florence Merriam Bailey, author of the first modern birding guide, who helped save millions of her feathered friends by changing the way people thought about and studied birds.

PEACHTREE/PEACHTREE TEEN

Peachtree Teen feels the heat with Devil’s Advocate by Amanda DeWitt, in which Ada Faust’s father—the actual devil—sets his sights on triggering the apocalypse, and Ada’s siblings are forced to compete for the coveted spot as his right hand by influencing the presidential election; A Fury Unbound by Rachael A. Edwards, concluding the fantasy duology Threads of Fate; You’re No Better by Andrew Joseph White, about a struggling trans boy who attempts to prove to the world—and to himself—that he’s better than the serial killer father who raised him; Monstrous Beautiful Things by Taylor Grothe, a sapphic romantic fantasy rooted in medieval history; and This Lethal Love by Alicia Jasinska, second in the Spirits and Saints duology centering a mischievous water nymph, a grumpy exorcist, and an alluring demon as they uncover a troubling past in a magical hot springs town where eccentric spirits clash with transgressing mortals.

PENGUIN WORKSHOP

Penguin Workshop conjures an autumn lineup with Riley Dare: Slightly Witchy Sleuth by M.K. England, which finds Riley Dare employing her wits and a touch of magic to locate a famous mystery author who disappears during an escape room event she helped create; Sword & Backpack: The Three Companions #1 by Gabe Soria, illus. by Alfredo Cáceres, following a sorcerer, a rogue, and a warrior who uncover the secrets of an abandoned college and embark on a perilous journey to revive their city’s lost magic; Queens of the Crypt: A Graphic Novel by Dom&Ink, featuring 17-year-old Barnaby Jones as they rescue their kidnapped friend with help from supernatural allies Barnaby unwittingly summons via a portal in their bedroom closet; A Taste of Somewhere Else by Michael Ruhlman, in which Miles, grieving his mother’s death, joins his estranged father on a trip to Spain to solve a mystery that results in an unexpected journey of father-son reconnection; and Tomorrow I’ll Be Happy by Jessica Hische, which reminds young readers of the fresh perspective that a new day can bring while exploring emotional opposites.

PENGUIN YOUNG READERS LICENSES

Penguin Young Readers Licenses runs for the hills with Godzilla Stomp! by Katherine Locke, illus. by Nikolas Ilic, a picture book following Godzilla as he stomps through town; TIME for Kids: Exploring American Landmarks by James Buckley Jr., which guides readers across the U.S., exploring national parks, monuments, and unusual landmarks; and Bluey: Rain, in which Bluey is determined to stop the water from flowing down the driveway.

PENGUIN/BERKLEY XO

Berkley XO starts its engines with Crash Course by Piper Lawson, about a young woman who joins a prestigious Formula 1 academy and gets drawn into a love triangle with two racer brothers; Reap & Sow by Charlotte B. Plumb, the story of a young woman who makes an illicit bargain with a demon in order to save her brothers, only to lose her heart in the process; and Drown the Bones by Alexandra Kennington, which finds a princess teaming up with the ghost of a rival prince in order to discover her brother’s murderer.

PENGUIN/DIAL

Dial forms a search party for Help! I’m Being Eaten by a Bear by Neil Sharpson, illus. by Dan Santat, in which a vacation-gone-wrong becomes a gleefully absurd guide to bear encounters; Should I Stay or Should You Go? by Kyle Lukoff, following Thomas and Annabelle—protagonists of Lukoff’s middle grade novels Too Bright to See and Different Kinds of Fruit, respectively—falling for one another, and then falling apart, as they begin their first year of college in New York City; The Whole Wide World of Mabel Mulligan by Victoria Jamieson, launching a graphic novel series about a quirky nine-year-old, 37 stuffed animals, and the timeless, messy magic of growing up; The Wump by Tony DiTerlizzi, about a timid boy whose shadow monster emerges and takes control, pushing him to finally stand up to his bullies—but at a high cost; and You Are the Boss of This Book by Josh Lieb, illus. by Kevin Cornell, an interactive picture book in which a magician leads readers on a journey full of humorous twists and turns.

PENGUIN/DUTTON

Dutton has fire in its belly with Dragonborn: The Twilight Child by Struan Murray, the sequel to Dragonborn, in which Alex and her friends venture to Dundarrak where dragons and humans fight alongside one another to defend the city against a terrible scourge; The House of Gardenias by Isabel Cañas, a gothic YA debut about a servant who follows her employer to the family’s remote estate to escape civil war but learns that something far more deadly haunts the halls; The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers by Beth Lincoln, the third installment of the Swifts series, which finds Shenanigan and her sisters flying through a snowstorm to New York to help their friend Daisy weed out the poisoner hiding in her family’s high-rise greenhouse; The Saint Nicholas Heist: A Legendary Corpse, a Notorious Theft, and the Stories That Shape the World by M.T. Anderson, a narrative nonfiction account that follows the life of a humble young man named Nicholas who became one of the world’s most influential figures in religion, government, and commerce; and Sunderworld, Vol 2: The Unfortunate Responsibilities of Leopold Berry by Ransom Riggs, concluding the Sunderworld duology, in which Leopold, Emmet, and Isabel unravel the mystery of the ring and what has been going on with Leopold’s family.

PENGUIN/FLAMINGO

Flamingo rises up for Onward, We Marched by Erica Martin, illus. by Alleanna Harris, a picture book introduction to the civil rights movement; Owl Capone by Christy Ewers, illus. by Rob Sayegh Jr., following restaurateur Owl Capone who is forced to close his establishment in the Windy Forest when he is betrayed by his right-hand man, a sneaky little rat named Gus; The Beginner’s Guide to Being a Wizard by Keith Negley, offering aspiring wizards information about wands, capes, geckos, and how not to make things explode; Merry Christmas, Sleepy Sheepy! by Lucy Ruth Cummins, illus. by Pete Oswald, which finds Sleepy Sheepy trying to stay up all night on Christmas Eve to catch sight of Santa Claus; and I Love You No Matter What by Paige Spearin, celebrating parental love and support via the story of a bunny navigating everyday challenges and joys.

PENGUIN/GROSSET & DUNLAP

Grosset & Dunlap has a gas with The Fart Book by Todd Harris Goldman, a humorous take on the science and math behind farts; The ABCs of Winter by Jill Howarth, an alphabet board book that highlights cozy seasonal scenes; Hola, Lola! To the Bodega: A Bilingual First Words Book by Sandra Equihua, in which Lola visits her neighborhood bodega to buy a candle for Abuelito’s birthday cake but gets distracted by the many sights, smells, and treats inside, while introducing readers to more than 100 words in Spanish and English; My Dog, Shy Dog by Dean Robbins, illus. by Wallace West, the story of a timid dog who is confident and playful at home and overcomes a fear of other dogs during a walk outside; and Bite-size Concept 1: Ice Cream Colors by Steph Stilwell, introducing colors through the lens of ice cream and toppings.

PENGUIN/KOKILA

Kokila takes off with Golden Flight by S.K. Ali, concluding the Keeper’s Records of Revolution duology and featuring a return to a divided world with war on the horizon; The Magnificent Banyan Tree and the Green Tong Lau by Stephanie Ellen Sy, illus. by Ishita Jain, which finds the residents of a Hong Kong apartment building reacting to a banyan tree growing along the walls; The Loop by Weshoyot Alvitre, in which an Indigenous girl takes a walk on her native land to visit her relatives of the natural world, like White Sage; The Marvelous Magic of Ellen E. Armstrong by B. Sharise Moore, illus. by Charis Jackson Barrios, a story about a girl who inherits her father’s magic act in the segregated South, based on the life of the only Black woman magician of the mid-20th century to run a touring magic show; and Momma’s Christmas Gift by Kao Kalia Yang, illus. by Jacqueline Tam, in which a Hmong mother surprises her children on Christmas Eve.

PENGUIN/PAULSEN

Nancy Paulsen Books catches a bubble for Carry the Quiet by Jacqueline Woodson, illus. by E.B. Lewis, which finds a teacher helping his students find the peace and quiet within themselves when the weather coops them up inside for too long; Black Boys, I See You by Wade Hudson, illus. by Keith Mallett, which celebrates Black boys by acknowledging their strengths, recognizing the hurdles they face, and encouraging them to forge ahead with confidence; Hijacked by Goats by Ann Braden, the story of a girl struggling with anxiety and OCD—the bullies “hijacking” her brain—who gets the help she needs to start her road to recovery; The Fear Collector by Katherine Arden, a spooky middle grade horror series opener; and Fleet of Wonders by Erin Hànyù Lynch, following two mixed-race teens who con their way into a treacherous yet lucrative competition at sea, but must contend with building technology for the empire that conquered their parents’ homeland.

PENGUIN/PHILOMEL

Philomel perseveres with Little by Little by Jenny Torres Sanchez, illus. by Andy Chou Musser, about a girl who makes an unexpected friend—Grief—after losing a loved one; Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Isaac Blum, in which a senator’s plane crashes in Jonny’s backyard, killing everyone on board as well as the sister he idolized, and Jonny and the senator’s daughter find themselves sharing their grief; Home of the Brave by Dave Isay, adapted by Sarah Thomson, illus. by Sharon De La Cruz, a graphic novel collection of 14 stories that showcase the history and diversity of America from the nonprofit StoryCorps; Redwall: The Collector’s Edition by Brian Jacques, a deluxe edition of the first volume in the classic series, with bonus content that celebrates its 40th anniversary; and The Boy and Penguin Little Library by Oliver Jeffers, serving up four original mini books featuring the friendship and travels of Jeffers’s characters the Boy and Penguin.

PENGUIN/G.P. PUTNAM’S SONS

Putnam studies for Deadly Little Lessons by Danielle Valentine, in which students at a twisted boarding school must complete deadly assignments in order to graduate... and survive; Empire by Sabaa Tahir, following three young people—an orphan, an outcast, and a prince—whose fates tangle as they grapple with treachery, love, and the devastating consequences of unchecked greed; Sisters Alone by Shifa Saltagi Safadi, the story of two sisters who fight for survival after a blizzard destroys their rural house while their father is traveling for work; Flybaby by Jan Brett, about a plucky kitten who must learn to save herself after her owner tries everything to save her from an owl’s nest; The Water Princess Builds a Well by Susan Verde and Georgie Badiel, illus. by Peter H. Reynolds, the sequel to The Water Princess, which finds an African girl returning home to build a well in her village after seeing how plentiful water is in other parts of the world.

PENGUIN/RISE X PENGUIN WORKSHOP

Rise X Penguin Workshop is a big dill with I Heart Pickles by Suzy Ultman, a pickle-shaped board book of appreciation and silliness showcasing a variety of pickles; A Night for the Rice Carriers by Carmen Rubin, illus. by Matt Williams, in which a girl celebrates the courage and cleverness of her ancestors and the generations of resistance they inspired; Habbi’s Treasures by Yoojin Grace Wuertz, illus. by Dung Ho, the tale of a boy who discovers a box of his grandfather’s old clothes during a game of hide-and-seek and learns more about his halabeoji’s life; We Are Free by Allison Matulli, illus. by Edel Rodriguez, explaining the freedom and power that comes with our First Amendment rights; and Shaping Ramadan by Mustaali Raj, exploring the traditions of Ramadan as depicted through basic shapes and classic Islamic motifs.

PENGUIN/ROCKY POND

Rocky Pond keeps in touch with Ring Ring by Susan Straub, illus. by Anait Semirdzhyan, which finds a boy constantly Facetiming his grandmother while on vacation to report on activities and the progress of his loose tooth; My Own Kind of Person by Tim Manley, in which Sean discovers his storytelling voice and his bisexuality while pursuing a career in standup comedy and developing a relationship with a new boy in school; Feeling Like an ADHD Alien by Pina Varnel, a graphic novel featuring a teenage girl named Kiki as she faces the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD; Merpig by Katie Kordesh, following Marlon the merpig as they navigate disappointment and find a new way to be a star after being cast as seaweed in the school play; and Very Good Shoes by Emma Straub, illus. by Blanca Gómez, a companion to Very Good Hats, celebrating the variety of shoes available and all their many uses.

PENGUIN/VIKING

Viking plans a purrfect list with Young Cat, Old Cat by Jillian Tamaki, exploring the bond between a cat and its owner, and illustrated in embroidery; Everything’s Not Lost by Frederick Joseph, in which a Black teen struggles to accept her older sister’s unexpected death while dealing with her own bipolar disorder and survivor’s guilt; I Am a Spicy Nugget by Loryn Brantz, about a girl whose big emotions sometimes turn her into a foot-stomping spicy nugget; That You Are Here Is No Small Thing by Traci N. Todd, illus. by Vashti Harrison, an exploration of the history of Black Americans; and Love in Every Language by Anoosha Syed, following Mirha as she finds ways to bridge the language barrier with her grandmother and express her love for her.

PENGUIN/WORLD OF ERIC CARLE

World of Eric Carle inches into fall with the following novelty titles by Carle and starring The Very Hungry Caterpillar: The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Peekaboo Thanksgiving; My First Decodable Box Set; Can You Find It? Christmas with The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Look Up with The Very Hungry Caterpillar: A Tummy Time Book; and I Love My Dog with The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA/SWIFT WATER

Swift Water raises its voice with Fight Song by Kirk Van Brunt, in which a talented Indigenous teen hockey player escapes a dangerous situation in an attempt to pursue a regular life.

PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA/TUNDRA

Tundra offers advice with Whatever You Do... by Luke Pearson, about a pesky gnome who turns a family’s peaceful morning upside down; Tom Nancy by Mac Barnett, illus. by X. Fang, featuring a sneaky sheep named Tom Nancy who has a proposal for an innocent boy that will change both of their lives forever: a brain swap; I Wonder If I’m Growing by Raffi, illus. by Jon Klassen, a picture book adaptation of one of the entertainer’s first children’s songs; Everything Comes Back to You by Jackie Khalilieh, in which Lennon struggles to live up to her Palestinian Canadian father’s exacting standards when a crush on an older white boy develops into something more; and Feeling Good by Scott Campbell, in which Cabin Head and Tree Head undertake six new humorous adventures.

PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CHRISTIAN/CONVERGENT

Convergent is grateful for When I Thank God by Matthew Paul Turner, illus. by David Catrow, exploring what God’s gift of gratitude is and the difference it makes in our lives; and Autumn’s Abundance by Kaitilin Curtice, illus. by Eduardo Marticorena, which finds Bo, a Potawatomi boy, and his friends seeking ways to share the love and abundance provided by Creator and Mother Earth.

PHAIDON

Phaidon looks to the skies with Animals of the Chinese Zodiac: Meet Your Match!: An Illustrated Guide to the 12 Animal Signs by Teresa Robeson, illus. by Ping Zhu; Celebrate in a Book: Christmas! by Lesley Barnes, an interactive board book countdown to Christmas; Winter Pops Up! and Spring Pops Up! by Aurore Petit, two pop-ups delivering seasonal surprises; You’re My Love Bug and You’re My Little Unicorn by Sara Gillingham, novelty board books featuring perfect pairs; and Big Monster, Small Monster: A Seriously Silly Book of Opposites! by Allan Sanders, an early concept book focused on opposites.

PIXEL+INK

Pixex+Ink takes a bow with Cast vs. Crew #3 by Lindsay Champion, the final book in the middle grade trilogy about what happens backstage as junior high students from different grades and social groups put on a big show; Barker’s Doghouse #3: High Five! by Maria Bea Alfano, which finds 10-year-old Gio entering an agility competition with Gary the greyhound, one of the talking dogs from his mother’s doggy daycare; Paradise 1 by Claudia Gabel, where suspense, adventure, and mystery swirl around a multigenerational family trip to a luxury resort on a private island; and The Extraterrestrial Zoo 2: Consuming the Universe by Samantha van Leer, in which Ava continues to fight to protect the extraterrestrial beings.

PJ LIBRARY

PJ dishes up Applesauce on Top by Lina Schwarz, illus. by Yuko Jones, spotlighting treats for Hanukkah: homemade applesauce and latkes; and Friends Count by Vivian Kirkfield, illus. by Savannah Allen, a Hanukkah counting book in which friends come together to light candles, sing, and celebrate.

POST WAVE

Post Wave turns on the flashlight for Something in the Darkness by John Dougherty, illus. by Matt Schu, about a boy who thinks something spooky is following him in the dark, but it turns out to be something quite ordinary; Little Mouse’s Christmas Star by Caroline McPherson, in which Santa Claus helps a little mouse’s dream to catch his very own star come true; The Green Child by Britta Teckentrup, illus. by Hollie Hughes, which finds the Green Child, who is in charge of ushering in the changing seasons, experiencing hotter days and sending a message to all mankind to help take care of our shared planet; The Wonder of Nature by Natalia Haranczyk, revealing the science behind nature’s beauty, from colors and patterns to perfect symmetry and extraordinary shapes; and When Night Sleeps by Meg Auchenbach, which addresses the question of where does Night go when her job is done and it’s time to rest?

QUARTO/BECKER&MAYER! KIDS

becker&mayer! Kids ties on an apron for The Día de Los Muertos Cookbook by Andrea Jáuregui De La Torre with Mely Martínez, illus. by Alejandra Barajas, showcasing recipes and activities celebrating the Day of the Dead for children and families.

QUARTO/FRANCES LINCOLN

Frances Lincoln cuts a rug with Kai the Dancing Dragon by Katie Norreggaard, which finds Kai excited but nervous about performing the dragon dance with her class; Thank You for This Day by Sheleana Aiyana, illus. by Jessica Roux, offering expressions of gratitude for the many treasures of the natural world; Once Upon a Fairy’s Dust by Beatrice Blue, following a fairy who travels through a dark forest led by a kind, bright star in a jar that lights her way; The Little Ghost and the Robot by David Litchfield, in which a robot befriends a ghost who has been hiding away in the attic, hoping not to scare humans; and The Paper Girl by Caryl Lewis, illus. by Kanako Abe, about a girl made of paper who folds herself into various shapes to please others until one day she finds the strength to say “no.”

QUARTO/HAPPY YAK

Happy Yak is bright-eyed and bushy tailed for I Am a Squirrel by Scott Rothman, illus. by Tom Tinn-Disbury, about a child who believes he is a squirrel; The Wild Files: Rainforest Mission by Tom Jordan and Laura Martin, taking readers on an interactive expedition to the vast rainforests of the world; A Long Tail by Rebecca Atkinson, illus. by Kate Read, a finger trail story in which a girl follows a long and mysterious tail through the landscape of her day until she finds a playful friend waiting at the end of it; and You Can’t Do Anything in Outer Space by Anne Crowley Redding, illus. by Victoria Stebleva, featuring a young human vlogger and a host of other intergalactic travelers who embark on an interplanetary tour; and Decider Slider: Bedtime/Busy Wheels by Rebecca Atkinson, illus. by Susie Hammer, an interactive early concept book spotlighting bedtime routine and vehicles.

QUARTO/WIDE EYED EDITIONS

Wide Eyed Editions hoists a sail for On Board: The epic history of ships, sailors and the voyages they made by Tom Adams, illus. by Tom Jay, taking a closer look at how water transportation through the ages has changed the world; Chasing the Moon: A captivating journey through its magical phases by Susan Hayes, illus. by Anna Stead, which blends nature, history, and science for a celebration of all things lunar; Boo! Everything you ever wanted to know about fear (but were afraid to ask) by Clive Gifford, illus. by Rohan Eason, an investigation into what makes us scared and why; Legends of Japanese Mythology: Meet the heroes, spirits, monsters, and yokai of Japanese folklore by Thersa Matsuura, illus. by Tomii Masako, introducing more than 30 figures—from gods and heroes to monsters and ghosts—from Japanese myth and legend; and Earth, Wind, Fire, Water by Cameron Walker, illus. by Thomas Baas, providing information on how each of the four elements have shaped everything in the world around us—and will provide the key to our future.

QUARTO/WORDS & PICTURES

Words & Pictures builds a timeline with Beasts from Before the Dinosaurs by Ben Lerwill, illus. by Gavin Scott, providing portraits of forgotten animals that ruled the land and seas during the Permian Period, 250 million years ago; How the Rivermaid Grew Her Tail and Other West African and Caribbean Myths by Jessica Wilson, illus. by Sophie Bass, an anthology of short mythological stories from West Africa and the Caribbean; Don’t Call Me a… by Charlotte Guillain, illus. by Sally Agar, launching a picture book series that turns science on its head with adventure stories that bust common myths; and Fuzzballs Super Cute Comic Collection by Marc Sach, spotlighting fan-favorites Timmy the Tiger, Whisky the Cat, and Ollie the Bunny in more than 200 comics.

RANDOM HOUSE

Random House Books for Young Readers writes a thank-you note for Mr. Lemoncello’s Wonderous Christmas Gift by Chris Grabenstein, which finds 11-year-old Eloise Dobyns receiving a surprise invite to Mr. Lemoncello’s annual holiday party; No Place on Earth by Andrea Beatriz Arango, the story of Gus, who moves to Yellowstone National Park for his mother’s job and discovers that he and his classmate Kordell can meet in one another’s dreams; Echostrike by Yusof Hassan, in which a boy seeking revenge for his father’s suspicious death is recruited by former MI6 agents working from the shadows and unravels a dangerous scheme to start World War III; Nest of Tongues by Randy Ribay, featuring siblings Lily and Caleb who must conceal their identities as manananggal—vampiric creatures from Filipino folklore—in order to survive; and Our Dark Unraveling by Margot McGovern, set at an elite boarding school where two roommates rocked by a classmate’s death in a freak accidentbegin seeing his ghost on campus and realize their fates may be closely entwined.

RANDOM HOUSE GRAPHIC

Random House Graphic accepts the challenge with Game On by Sina Grace, in which middle schooler Sasan makes an agreement with his mother: in order to earn the new video game console all his friends are buzzing about, he will learn Farsi, which helps him connect more deeply to his cultural roots; Bud, Not Buddy: The Graphic Novel by Christopher Paul Curtis; adapted and illus. by Micheline Hess, retelling the story of Bud Caldwell, a 10-year-old boy in Depression-era Michigan who strikes out on his own to find his father, whom he believes to be famous blues man Herman E. Calloway; Hilo: The Holiday Special by Judd Winick, which finds Hilo and his friends trying to stop a rampaging giant snowman from wreaking havoc before DJ’s big family party; Rex Rocket: Cosmic Wiener Dog by John Gallagher, a graphic novel series launch introducing super-stretchy, spacefaring wiener dog Rex Rocket on a mission to rescue the king of Gratuvius 4 from a rampaging monster; and Witches of Brooklyn: S’Witch Back by Sophie Escabasse, the final title in the Witches of Brooklyn series, in which Effie realizes that learning magic is one thing but being a good friend and a good witch is another.

RANDOM HOUSE STUDIO

Random House Studio slithers into the season with A Riddle of Eels by Nicholas Day, illus. by Corey Tabor, exploring the mysterious, magnificent, and misunderstood eel; Jingle: How the Littlest Reindeer Earned Her Bells by Mackenzie Cadenhead, illus. by Erin Kraan, in which Jingle, the littlest reindeer, sets out to earn her place on Santa’s team; Gathering the Light by Joy Harjo, illus. by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, following a girl and her faithful dog through the sacred rhythm of a day; Dragon Dog by Suzanne and Max Lang, which finds evil wizard Simpkin Sowerbutt attempting to create a dragon as loyal as a dog but instead spawning a dog as fierce as a dragon; and The Inactivity Book by Kyo Maclear, illus. by Tracy Subisak, the story of a girl who discovers the magic of doing nothing by becoming a perch for passing birds, and imagining herself as a sea sponge at the bottom of the ocean.

RANDOM HOUSE/CROWN

Crown goes 10 rounds with A Spark of Greatness by Laila Ali, illus. by Cozbi A. Cabrera, relating the true story of how Laila Ali went from being the troubled daughter of boxing champion Muhammad Ali to an undefeated boxer herself; and Dasia (Forever) by Nic Stone, focusing on a 13-year-old girl who is navigating cancer, family challenges, and newfound friendship during an overnight chemo treatment.

RANDOM HOUSE/DELACORTE

Delacorte finds harmony with Our Strange Duet by Erin A. Craig, a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera, spotlighting Christine Daaé as she rises to fame while torn between love, ambition, and the haunting secrets of the opera house; The Gods Will Sing Our Song by Autumn Krause, in which two star-crossed teenagers who are drawn together by fate during the WWII Japanese American incarceration collide with ancient magic and confront injustices; Heavensent & Hellbent by Sara Jafari, following a teen who uncovers a life-altering family secret while discovering that the boy haunting her nightmares is not only an angel but her fated mate; Kiki and the New Magic by Eiko Kadono, illus. by Yuta Onoda, trans. by Emily Balistrieri, which finds Kiki navigating her evolving world as she rises in fame; and The Pools by E. Lockhart, in which two teenagers’ lives—and the lives of everyone in their quiet New England town—are forever altered by a shocking transformation.

RANDOM HOUSE/DELACORTE ROMANCE

Delacorte Romance hangs the mistletoe for Christmas Trees & Weak Knees by Katrina Emmel, about a girl who walked away from music and a country star nursing writer’s block who find themselves writing songs—and maybe falling in love—just in time for the holidays; Drop Dead Handsome by Matthew Hubbard, in which Parker enters his school’s Miss Spirit pageant to spice up his college application and challenge himself and the town’s antiquated gender ideals; How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House by Jenny L. Howe, the story of a new girl in town who reluctantly teams up with a cute amateur ghost hunter to prove whether or not her house is actually haunted; and I Put a Spell on You by Bridget Morrissey, featuring a jaded teen witch who makes a faulty love prediction that wreaks havoc on another girl’s life, until they strike up an anonymous correspondence and discover that romance might actually be worth fighting for.

RANDOM HOUSE/DR. SEUSS PUBLISHING

Dr. Seuss Publishing’s heart grows three sizes with How the Grinch Stole Christmas (according to Max) by Alastair Heim, illus. by Aristides Ruiz, presenting Max the dog’s point of view on what happened that fateful Christmas Eve; “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Advent Book & Activity Bundle, a countdown to Christmas featuring 24 mini-surprises, including storybooks, stickers, and seek-and-find scenes; I Love You, Baby! with Dr. Seuss Babies, illus. by Erik Doescher, a heart-shaped board book starring Baby Cat in the Hat and other Dr. Seuss Babies character; and Hello, Moon (Seuss Studios) by Lala Watkins, a companion to Hello, Sun!, inspired by never-before-seen sketches from Dr. Seuss following Norbit the worm and his friends on a moonlit adventure.

RANDOM HOUSE/GOLDEN

Golden Books orders an “Espresso” for Sabrina Carpenter: A Little Golden Book Biography by Cat Reynolds, illus. by Beverly Johnson, all about the singer, songwriter, actor, and fashion icon; My Little Golden Book About KPop: Ultimate Fan Edition by Jessica Yoon, featuring 22 bonus pages and a sticker sheet; I’m a Capybara by Andrea Posner-Sanchez, illus. by Joey Chou, spotlighting these popular rodents; and My Little Golden Book About Formula One Racing by Stephanie Mulligan, illus. by Macky Pamintuan, an introduction to this top tier class of international motor racing.

RANDOM HOUSE/INK POP

Ink Pop steps into the big top for Marionetta Vol. 1 by Miriam Bonastre Tur, in which best friends Julia and Kamille get trapped in a mysterious traveling circus that has come to their hometown and must make a horrific deal to survive; I Shall Master This Family Vol. 1 by Roah Kim and Gammon, which finds Firentia, illegitimate child of the disgraced Lombardi family, reincarnated as her seven-year-old self and trying to win her grandfather’s favor and restore her father’s honor; School Bus Graveyard Vol. 2 by RED, following Ashlyn, who got cursed on a field trip and now must lead a rag-tag group of classmates to survive murderous phantoms; Our Aimless Nights Vol. 2 by Koumori, about the romance that begins to blossom between peppy high school girl Chika and quiet boy Waya as they meet every week outside the convenience store where Waya works; and My Life as an Internet Novel Vol. 3 by A Hyeon and Yu Han-ryeo, the third print volume of this parody of teen romance stories.

RANDOM HOUSE/JOY REVOLUTION

Joy Revolution takes refuge with Love in the Oasis by Sandra Proudman, the story of a couple that fights their way back to each other in a post-apocalyptic world after one of them sacrifices their spot in California’s last known haven for the other.

RANDOM HOUSE/KNOPF

Knopf preheats the oven for Bakery Dragon and the Giant Cookie by Devin Elle Kurtz, which finds Ember braving a snowstorm to deliver cookies and cheer, just in time for Christmas; Seventeenth Quest by Elisabeth Kamakawiwoole, in which a curious robot and a daring girl embark on a quest and discover what it means to be human; The Neverfear by Katherine Rundell, illus. by Ashley Mackenzie, the third book in the Impossible Creatures series following Christopher on an adventure involving a kidnapping, giants, and a deadly race; The Last King of Faerie by Cassandra Clare, the initial installment of the final Shadowhunter Chronicles trilogy spotlighting Drusilla Blackthorn, who finds a mysterious tunnel during her third year at Shadowhunter Academy and is led directly to the dangerous land of the Faerie; and The Age of Fury by John Stephens, following a teen in Gilded Age New York as she sets out to avenge her sister’s murder and joins forces with a notorious gangster.

RANDOM HOUSE/LABYRINTH ROAD

Labyrinth Road burns it down with Ashes at the Altar by LaDarrion Williams, the finale to the Blood at the Root trilogy, in which a teen boy at a hidden magical HBCU confronts evil spirits, family secrets and tested loyalties; Destroyer of Magic by James Riley, which finds Scorch the dragon and his human apprentice Ciara facing the wrath of the Emperor, unraveling new secrets, and saving magic itself; and Nell of Gumbling: My Holiday Diary by Emma Steinkellner, following 12-year-old Nell, who must prove herself when she ends up in charge of the holiday show in the magical land of Gumbling.

RANDOM HOUSE/DISNEY

Disney rubs a magic lamp for Genie: An Enchanters Tale by Sarwat Chadda, telling the origin story of Aladdin’s Genie; Malevolent Souls by Delilah S. Dawson, exploring the untold origins of Maleficent’s dark magic; and Waiting on a Miracle: A Twisted Tale by Anika Fajardo, which imagines what would happen if Mirabel and her sisters had to leave the Encanto.

RANDOM HOUSE/MAKE ME A WORLD

Make Me a World gets lost in translation with In Case of las Moscas by Jackie Morera, illus. by Mariana Ruiz Johnson, in which Diego misunderstands the meaning of his Abuela preparing “por si las moscas,” in case of the flies, kicking off a wild adventure.

RANDOM HOUSE/NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS

National Geographic Kids rides the waves with Sea Babies by Sylvia Earle, photographs by Brian Skerry, which explores Earth’s biggest nursery, the ocean, where young creatures are born, cared for, and begin their incredible lives; and National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of African American History and Culture, taking readers from humanity’s African roots through enslavement and rebellion, the Civil War and civil rights movement, and into cultural milestones such as the Harlem Renaissance and hip-hop.

RANDOM HOUSE/SCHWARTZ

Anne Schwartz Books tunes up with Antonia and Her Magic Wand: The Extraordinary True Story of Antonia Brico, Symphony Conductor by Elizabeth Duncan, illus. by Victoria Tentler-Krylov, recounting how Brico pushed through every obstacle and became the first woman to conduct the New York Philharmonic; The Secret Dragon by Briony May Smith, starring a young royal, an ever-growing dragon, and a very sneezy queen with an allergy to magical creatures; and Mister in the Stars by Devon Rohana Galarza, illus. by G. Brian Karas, about a girl who loses her older brother and finds healing through creating names—sometimes funny, always clever—for everything important in her life.

RED COMET

Red Comet changes color with I Am a Leaf by Angelo Mozilla, illus. by Marianna Balducci, in which a leaf reflects on life’s cycles and transformation; Run. Sing. Dream. by Linda Sue Park, illus. by Nik Henderson, a tribute to changemakers past and present; Postcards from Malcolm X by Mia Wenjen, illus. by Keith Henry Brown, focusing on the friendship between Malcolm X and Yuri Kochiyama, and her awakening as a civil rights activist; The Voice of the Snow by Yuko Ohnari, illus. by Koshiro Hata, a poetic celebration of snow, sound, and the quiet magic of being present in the moment; and Fried Rice Surprise by Pat Tanumihardja, illus. by Shiho Pate, about friendship, family, and the joy of cooking.

RUNNING PRESS KIDS

Running Press Kids heads to the salon for Tendrils: A Lady Lovely Locks Novel by Carrie Harris, in which Leigh, aka Lovely Lady Locks, confronts whispers of the evil Lady Knot’s return to the kingdom; The Monster Manual: The Ultimate Guide to Werewolves, Goblins, and Other Wicked Creatures by Sarah Glenn Marsh, illus. by Justine Wollman, offering information on where to find these mythical beings, as well as descriptions and tales of human contact with them over time; Of Sorcery and Science by Mike Chen, the story of a modern teen boy struggling to fit in who teams up with a mysterious girl from the past to try to save a distant realm where magic is floundering, and where science might just save the day; God Is Good by Amy Parker, illus. by Sara Gianassi, a board book about the goodness of God and the importance of family; and Ellen Poe: For Evermore by Diana Peterfreund, marking the return of Edgar Allan Poe descendant Ellen Poe and her ghostly visions.

SCHIFFER KIDS

Schiffer Kids is up with the sun for The Day Artists by Joan Waites, which invites children to discover various animals and insects of the woods, and the enchanting “concert” their sounds collectively make.

SCHOLASTIC

Scholastic Press consults the Ouija board for Ghost in the Night by Tiffany D. Jackson, featuring Harmony, who loves going on ghost tours in Savannah but isn’t sure she believes in the supernatural—until she sees something in a window that may be a ghost... or a clue to an ongoing murder mystery; Licorice by Kara LaReau, illus. by Kelly Murphy, a middle grade retelling of Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca, in which a feral tabby cat is adopted by a loving family at 5 Manderley Road, only to realize her new home might be haunted by her feline predecessor; Horse Dreamer by Holly Price, in which a horse seems to appear out of the elements just in time to remind one girl how to find hope again after the loss of her father; Voice of the Ashes by Sharon Cameron, based on a true story, about two young Jewish people try to survive the Sobibor death camp at the height of the Holocaust, until a prisoner rebellion and perilous escape present a chance to save each other; My Super-Duper Me by Malcolm Mitchell, in which shy, struggling new kid Rhodes discovers a magical bookshelf in his school library and learns that the right book—and the right person who believes in you—can help you find your voice and your place in the world; and It’s Not My Cookie by Kael Tudor, illus. by Ben Sanders, the story of a bear, a cookie, and a tasty dilemma.

SCHOLASTIC EARLY LEARNERS

Scholastic Early Learners makes some noises with Snap, Pop, Go!, introducing readers to fine motor skills via snaps, buttons, zippers, and more; and My Noisy Farm Book, in which sliders and lift-the-flaps provide a sensory sound book experience.

SCHOLASTIC EN ESPAÑOL

Scholastic en Español waves ¡hola! to Refugiado: la novela gráfica (Refugee: The Graphic Novel) by Alan Gratz, illus. by Syd Fini; Kiki y la lata (Kiki and the Can) by John Leguizamo, illus. by John “Crash” Matos, and Liz Casal; You Are My Sunshine/Tú eres mi sol by Jimmie Davies and Caroline Jayne Church; La clase del Sr. Lobo #1 (Mr. Wolf’s Class #1) by Aaron Nels Steinke; and Reiniciar (Restart) by Gordon Korman.

SCHOLASTIC PAPERBACKS

Scholastic Paperbacks memorizes the fall playbook for The Team by Daphne Benedis-Grab, in which a middle school football player is injured during a game and three students suspect that there’s something rotten at the core of their team; Escape from Vietnam by Andy Marino, following siblings Malcolm and Violet, who must find their best friend and get out of the city before the last helicopter leaves Saigon on April 30, 1975; Stanley by M.C. Ross, introducing a black Labrador Retriever who flunks out of service-dog training but still wants nothing more than to be helpful; Dog vs. Unicorn by Maggie Chang, the story of reformed “bad dog” Benny who attempts to catch the magical unicorn he suspects is causing chaos in his neighborhood; and Deady Bear by K.R. Alexander, about a boy who receives a strange package on his birthday: a teddy bear he’d thrown away three years ago, that wants revenge.

SCHOLASTIC/ACORN

Acorn flashes its membership card for Join the Club! (Pine School Pals #1) by Laine Falk, illus. by Shannon Wright, launching a full-color graphic early-reader series that follows Ms. Perez and her second-grade class; and Hazy the Cloud Dragon (Dragon Hill #3) by Tracey West, illus. by Carolina Vázquez, in which Gus and Ember meet Hazy the Cloud Dragon and have to rescue her, with the help of a new River Dragon friend, when a strong wind blows her away.

SCHOLASTIC/BRANCHES

Branches swings for the fences with the following full-color early chapter books: Grand Slam (Sports Zone! #3) by Andrew Maraniss, illus. by Aishwarya Tandon; Unlikely Friends (Diary of a Dinoghost #1) and Sworn Enemies (Diary of a Dinoghost #2) by Monica Arnaldo; Project Slime (Super Villains in Training #3) by Kailei Pew, illus. by Carolina Coroa; and Glam Popstar Surprise (Party Diaries #6) by Mitali Banerjee Ruths, illus. by Aaliya Jaleel.

SCHOLASTIC/CARTWHEEL

Cartwheel poses for Elfie Takes a Selfie by Sandra Magsamen, a novelty picture book with a felt elf cap topper and a mylar mirrored camera on the final spread; I Spy Imagine by Dan Marzollo and Dave Marzollo, illus. by Walter Wick, the latest search-and-find volume in this series that features intricate photographs filled with hidden objects paired with challenging riddles; I Really Ruff You by Magsamen, a shaped board book with plush doggy-ears; Spin and Lift: Construction Trucks by Ilanit Oliver, illus. by Steve James, showcasing these vehicles via truck-shaped die-cut pages, two spinning wheels that can roll, and lift-the-flap surprises; and Tales from Acorn Wood: Squirrel’s Snowman by Julia Donaldson, illus. by Axel Scheffler, in which readers lift the flaps to help Squirrel and her pals seek out everything they need to build a snowman.

SCHOLASTIC/GRAPHIX

Graphix moves in formation with Crescent Moon Marching (Volume 1) by Hamachi Yamada, in which Mizuki finds friendship, a cute boy to crush on, and the courage to dream big when she joins the competitive high school marching band; How to Be American by Chris Choi, a debut graphic memoir recounting Choi’s struggles and triumphs assimilating into American culture after he moves from South Korea to live with his aunt and uncle in the U.S.; and the following graphic novel adaptations: Esperanza Rising: The Graphic Novel by Pam Muñoz Ryan, illus. by Andrés Vera Martínez; Front Desk: A Graphic Novel by Kelly Yang, illus. by Fumio Obata; and Ground Zero: The Graphic Novel by Alan Gratz, illus.by Syd Fini.

SCHOLASTIC/LITTLE SHEPHERD

Little Shepherd shifts into gear with The Thankful Little Tractor by Chelsea Tornetto, illus. by Jeff Harter, launch title of a new board book series in which Little Tractor counts his blessings as he works and enjoys a day on the farm with his animal friends; The Not-So-Silent Night by Rhonda Gowler-Greene, illus. by Wazza Pink, which finds Mary and Joseph welcoming baby Jesus into the world as the stable animals and angels erupt in celebration; and Jesus Loves You Head to Toe by Randi Clarke, illus. by Amanda Morrow, celebrating how much Jesus loves you.

SCHOLASTIC/ORCHARD

Orchard hangs the stockings with care for ’Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore, illus. by Jon Muth; Millie Fleur’s Worst Day Ever by Christy Mandin, in which Millie wakes up on the wrong side of the bed and will need some help from her friends to turn her bad day into one she’ll never forget; That Beautiful Mind by Tami Charles and Chris Charles, illus. by Nikkolas Smith, celebrating the joys, frustrations, and triumphs of navigating the world with a neurodivergent mind; Starring Sophie by Ashley Quach, which finds Sylvie embracing her role as a rat in the annual production of The Nutcracker; and Goodbye, Koi by Jack Wong, about a boy who must move away from his home in Hong Kong and leave behind the koi fish he loves.

SHAMBHALA PUBLICATIONS/BALA KIDS

Bala Kids goes wild with Every Elephant Has a Name by Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff, illus. by Gavin Scott, which reveals the shared emotional lives of animals through the story of Taraji, a young elephant in Tanzania who must learn the “code of the animal kingdom.”

SIMON & SCHUSTER

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers understands the assignment with Spy School Goes East by Stuart Gibbs, which finds superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley heading to China to save the Hale family; Horizontal Crocodile by Scott Rothman, illus. by Brian Won, featuring Horizontal Crocodile who’s getting ready for a long-awaited visit from a friend, only to find that perhaps they may no longer see eye to eye; What You Will by Rachael Lippincott, a sapphic romantasy; Roux La La by Daphne Ang and Shanna Miles, the second book of the Vacationship series, featuring a rivals-to-lovers, ladykiller-in-love romance set in Paris; and Pining for You by Stef Ferrari, a holiday rom-com set during the blizzard of the century.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/ALADDIN

Aladdin ties on its toe shoes for Firebird Waltz by Misty Copeland, a middle grade novel set against the backdrop of the Firebird ballet; Art Attack by James Ponti, following the Sherlock Society as they solve a mystery centering on the Miami street art scene; The Void Dragons by Scott Reintgen, the third volume of the Dragonships series; Island of Skulls by Peter Burns, an upper middle grade boarding school adventure full of heists, danger, and secret plots; and Little Monsters by Máire Roche, which reimagines the March sisters of Little Women as foster kids harboring a big secret—they are actually monsters.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/ATHENEUM

Atheneum goes big with Wish You Well by Jamie Sumner, about three kids with big diagnoses, bigger personalities, and one outrageous plan to team up and hack a wish-granting foundation; Have You Ever Seen a Ghost? by Daniel Kwan and Julia Pott, illus. by Sean Lewis, featuring a shy ghost who must overcome their fears to attend a party; The Queen of the Spirit Woods by Sharon Choe, following a girl who fakes her way into becoming a royal kitchen maid and gets caught up in dangerous palace intrigue, a forbidden love triangle with a nobleman and the crown prince, and godlike powers when she accidentally stumbles into the nearby spirit woods and becomes the vessel for 10,000 spirits and deities; The Secret to Belonging by Megan E. Freeman, a coming of age story of longing, love, and the courage to create joy from the ashes of despair; and The Ribbon by Tessa Blackham, the tale of a young ballerina overcoming stage fright.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/ATHENEUM/CAITLYN DLOUHY

Caitlyn Dlouhy chews over its list with Click, Clack, Tooth Fairy Achoo!by Doreen Cronin, illus. by Betsy Lewin, which finds the Tooth Fairy arriving with a massive ACHOO when she visits the piglets, kittens, and calves who have lost some baby teeth; Then a House Fell on Her Head by Frances O’Roark Dowell, in which Sarah T may start to believe in magic and time travel when she follows a pair of beckoning squirrels, a house falls on her head, and she meets a boy who is the only other person who can see any of this; and Sunnyside Winter by Heather Henson, following five teens living in a trailer park in rural Kentucky who become unlikely allies when an ice storm upends not just their homes but their lives.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/SARAH BARLEY

Sarah Barley Books cooks up a fall list with A Recipe for Creatures and Curses by Rebecca Carvalho, focused on a kitchen maid trying to survive the cutthroat environment at an elite college of magic, who gets swept up in a forbidden romance with the top wizard at the academy; Salt Water Blood by Manuia Heinrich, a speculative YA thriller debut about an Indigenous teen who fights to clear her brother’s name by using her gift of hearing the sea’s prophetic thoughts; Local Gods by Melinda Salisbury, about a girl who, hated by her town for her father’s crimes, must decide whether to save it or burn it all down when a dying god in the woods warns her of an impending catastrophe; Beautiful to See You (Again) by Lygia Day Peñaflor, in which a teen girl is able to revisit the past via a mysterious tunnel in Central Park; and The Wonderous Tale of Lavendar Wolfe by Karen Foxlee, the story of an abandoned girl, a friendly ogress, and a terrible curse.

S&S/BEACH LANE

Beach Lane skitters into fall with Hairy and Scary! by Jan Thomas, which finds the rhyming dust bunnies facing off against a hairy and scary foe; Bitsy Bat, Snow Star by Kaz Windness, in which Bitsy experiences her first snowfall at school and discovers that it’s okay for friends not to like all the same activities; Little Ghost’s Valentines by Maggie Edkins Willis, centering Little Ghost, who finds the courage to show his neighbors and friends just how much he cares for them; We Are the Keystones: Animals That Hold Habitats Together by Katy S. Duffield, illus. by Hannah Salyer, shining a spotlight on the hidden heroes of the natural world—keystone species; and Freedom to Read: The Story of Teacher Mary Peake and One Mighty Oak Tree by Lesa Cline-Ransome, illus. by James E. Ransome (a Paula Wiseman Book), telling the story of Mary Peake, a courageous teacher who started a secret school for Black children.

Boynton Bookworks does a time step for Rhinoceros Tap: The 30th Anniversary Edition by Sandra Boynton, a collection of seriously silly songs in a book-plus-CD set.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/LITTLE SIMON

Little Simon cozies up to fall with Chicka Chicka Snuggle Time by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom in a touch-and-feel board book format; Candy Corn Valentine! by Jonathan Fenske, which finds the most underrated Halloween candies showing up to celebrate Valentine’s Day; The First Christmas by Jeffrey Burton, illus. by Antonio Javier Caparo, telling the Nativity story in a gift-jacketed picture book; Toes, Ears, & Nose! by Marion Dane Bauer, illus. by Karen Katz, featuring sturdy lift-the-flaps; and Color Pet by Matthew Van Fleet, illus. by Brian Stanton, presenting early concepts with interactive novelty elements.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/MCELDERRY

Margaret K. McElderry Books is on the run with Dread Chaser by Lauren Thomas, about a teen bounty hunter who teams up with his rival as they pursue the target of a lifetime in a chase that unravels everything they thought they knew about their post-apocalyptic world they live in; Milton Makes a Move by Jonathan Graziano, illus. by Dan Tavis, which follows Milton the pug, TikTok star Graziano’s newly adopted dog, as he makes a brave move to his forever home; The Way We Become by Amber Smith, in the conclusion of The Way I Used to Be trilogy, in which Eden and her fellow survivors find a path toward; Catching Feelings by Emily Charlotte, in which the head of the spirit committee asks out the mysterious new football transfer to avoid a real relationship; and Death & a Dream by Lisa Maxwell, following a girl from the land of dreams who descends into the underworld to rescue her friend and ends up falling for one of Death’s reapers.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/DENENE MILLNER

Denene Miller Books works overtime with Day Shift, Night Shift by Ariel Vanece, illus. by Jade Orlando, about a girl who wants to be a train engineer just like her grandfather; Here Comes the Band by Shadra Strickland, illus. by John Holyfield, focused on a child who watches in awe as an HBCU band takes the field and works its magic; and The Uncles by Tunisia Williams, illus. by Lance Evans, in which a child calls on his loving uncles for a much-needed all boy’s day in the wake of his father’s death.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/SALAAM READS

Salaam Reads marks the calendar for Our Favorite Day of the Week by Ashley Franklin, illus. by Rahele Jomepour Bell, in which Musa and his friends take readers through their favorite days of the week and why each day is special to them; Finding My Way—Young Readers Edition by Malala Yousafzai, adapting the Nobel laureate’s newest memoir; The Silver Kingdom by Radiya Hafiza, a South Asian-inspired romantasy about star-crossed lovers caught between rival kingdoms amid the return of long-lost magic; and Mo Farah, the Boy Who Ran to Be Free by Seema Yasmin, illus. by Noha Habaieb, the second book in the Muslim Mavericks nonfiction chapter book series showcasing the stories of notable Muslims, featuring Olympic gold medalist Mo Farah.

SIMON & SCHUSTER/SIMON SPOTLIGHT

Simon Spotlight holds onto its hat for The Windy Day: Ready-to-Read Level 2 by Al Roker, a tie-in to the weatherman’s PBS show, Weather Hunters; Bawk to the Future: A Star Chapter Book by Kaz Windness, in which Tenders and Nugget time-travel to the age of the dinosaurs; Nat the Cat and the Mysterious Thing: A Star Chapter Book by Jarrett Lerner, beginning a series starring Nat the Cat and Pat the Rat; Pigeons Are the Worst!: Ready-to-Read Level 1 by Alex Willan, about Gilbert Goblin, who wants to make it very clear: pigeons are the worst; and Escape from the Chrome Dome by R.L. Stine, illus. by Joe Simko, launching a series about two technicolor worlds fighting to maintain balance—and to survive the challenges, they’ll have to escape the Chrome Dome.

SLEEPING BEAR

Sleeping Bear faces off for Twas the Night Before Shinny by Lorna Schultz Nicholson, illus. by Erica J. Chen, in which two teams of woodland animals play a game of shinny (pond hockey) on a wintry night; The Wildes: The Islands by Roland Smith, which finds Asia and Ring Wildes stranded on a deserted island; Things You Can’t Do by Marty Kelley, listing all the wild things you can’t do... or can you?; and Poetry of Poo: And Other Gross Things No One Ever Writes About by Nicholas Solis, illus. by Scott Brown, a humor anthology that encourages kids to write something silly of their own.

SOURCEBOOKS

Sourcebooks Young Readers does a double-take for Invisible by Eloy Moreno, the story of a 13-year-old boy who discovers an ability to turn “invisible” when he’s bullied at school; Doubles: Book 1 by T.Z. Layton, in which Catherine finds solace in volleyball after she is forced to move across the country after her mother dies, to live with her estranged father; The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society by Lindsay Currie, following five amateur sleuths who must solve a murder case before the suspect strikes again; War by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, illus. by Giovanni Rigano, focused on two young people, Kat and Adam, whose lives are impacted by the effects of war; and Terror from the Cave by Jeff Strand, about a class ski trip that takes a terrifying turn when an avalanche hits, stranding the kids and waking a frightening creature.

SOURCEBOOKS BLOOM

Sourcebooks Bloom saddles up for Don’t Lose Your Lasso by Juliana Smith, which finds Knox, who has been in love with Felicity since they were kids, offering to be her relationship coach; Us Defiant Few by Alexis Patton, the final installment in a YA dystopian romance trilogy where two star-crossed lovers find themselves on opposite sides of a dangerous rebellion that threatens to tear their world apart; Slayer by Leia Stone, launching a YA paranormal romance series where one girl finds out she is a vampire slayer and is whisked away to a training academy where the undead aren’t the only things trying to kill her; and Faking for Now by Rebecca Jenshak, the story of Summer, who is forced to transfer to a rival high school for her senior year and ends up fake dating the carefree soccer star.

SOURCEBOOKS EXPLORE

Sourcebooks Explore gets behind its list with What Butt? Farm Animals by Kari Lavelle, a humorous guessing game with photo clues, rhymes, and animals sounds; What Rhymes with Pterodactyl? by Raj Haldar, illus. by WeLove Studio, which finds poet and rapper Ptolemy the Pterodactyl exploring tricky words in the English language like “orange,” “gulf,” and “circus” that don’t rhyme with anything; How to Train Your Evil Robot by Joy McCullough, illus. by Edwardo Medeiros, in which a tiny would-be villain investigates the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence; True Crime Files: Heist at the Museum! by Sam Subity, which takes readers inside the real-life 1964 jewel heist at the American Museum of Natural History through the eyes of an 11-year-old protagonist; and Dogs Smell Like Corn Chips by Kellie Byrnes, illus. by Clau Souza, revealing 13 animals from around the world that smell surprisingly like snacks, including toads that smell like peanut butter.

SOURCEBOOKS FIRE

Sourcebooks Fire finds its rhythm with In a Heartbeat by Ali Novak, the final Heartbreak Chronicles title, featuring a 19-year-old cancer survivor who takes on her long-abandoned bucket list and stumbles into a fake dating scheme with the drummer of her favorite boy band; The Murder Party by Cindy R.X. He, in which June Chan hosts a deadly game of her own as she tries to catch the person who killed her sister at a party thrown by a secret murder mystery games club; The Blood Queen by Sara Raasch and Beth Revis, the story of a fae princess and an Elizabethan spy working together to stop an army intent on destroying both the mortal and fae worlds; Look What You Did by Kaitlin Reilly, about a teen who confronts her own buried trauma to clear her friend’s name and expose the dark secrets of her small town; and Sincerely Your Murderer by Ravena Guron, the story of Kay, who receives an anonymous letter telling her she will be murdered next Monday and has to find her would-be murderer before the week is up.

SOURCEBOOKS JABBERWOCKY

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky gallops into fall with Party Pony by Claire Wrenn Bobrow, illus. by Ross Burach, which finds Pony disappointed when he’s put to work at every party, from giving pony rides to being groomed at the petting zoo, instead of being able to have fun; Welcome to Critter City: Something Is Squirrelly by Josh Fisher and Heather Alexander, illus. by Bill Ledger, kicking off a picture book series about how towns and communities work together; Baby Truck Bedtime by J.D. Davis, illus. by Erica Sirotich, featuring Baby Truck, a little yellow pickup truck whose days are filled with exhilarating activities that are familiar to babies and toddlers; Cheeky Book of Bear Butts by Jonathan Fenske, an ode to our fuzzy friends and their derrieres; and Happy Noon Year by Julia Pierre Hammond, illus. by Olivia Duchess, following the countdown and celebration at a “Noon” Year’s Eve party.

SOURCEBOOKS WONDERLAND

Sourcebooks Wonderland clears the runway for Little Red Sleigh Soars with Santa by Erin Guendelsberger, illus. by Elizaveta Tretyakova, which finds Little Red Sleigh having trouble with liftoff when she’s ready to travel to the North Pole and begin her sleigh training; How to Catch the Sugar Plum Fairy by Alice Walstead, illus. by Andy Elkerton, featuring hijinks and traps inspired by The Nutcracker; Arthur Blackwood’s Scary Stories 1 by A.M. Luzzader, a spooky collection; Prayer for Little One by Sandra Magsamen, reminding readers that God’s love is always with them; and I Love You to the MOO-n and BAA-ck by Rose Rossner, illus. by Sydney Hanson, celebrating all the different kinds of love that a person may experience in their lives.

SOURCEBOOKS/CALLISTO KIDS

Callisto Kids swaddles the season with What to Do When There’s a New Baby in the Family by Cara Goodwin, illus. by Katie Turner, which helps toddlers understand their feelings about having a new sibling and encourages them to be the best big brother or sister they can be; The Bible in 52 Weeks for Kids by Bonnie Rickner Jensen, illus. by Agnieszka Żylińska-Rękas, introducing young readers to each book of the Bible; ; and Women of the Bible You Should Know by Xochitl Dixon, illus. by Jennifer Dahbura, offering portraits of such women of the Bible as Eve, Mary, Ruth, and Sarah.

SOURCEBOOKS/DUOPRESS

Duopress knows just what to say with Power of Words by Nathaniel Eckstrom, which uses the alphabet to show how words and actions are a choice—inviting children to notice how language and behavior affect both themselves and others; Doggies: A Book of Shapes, illus. by Tanya Emelyanova, presenting early concepts via a group of dogs playing with and forming all sorts of shapes—from a bull terrier’s triangle face to a pack of doggies napping in a square; 106 Baby Faces, illus. by Lizzy Doyle, designed to captivate babies through expressive faces, playful animals, and a peek-a-boo mirror; Ninja vs. Cats: The Ultimate Challenge by Diego Vaisberg, in which cats and ninjas go toe-to-toe (or paw-to-sandal) in a series of challenges to determine who reigns supreme; and Gentle Bear: A Soft Book of Colors, illus. by Carole Aufranc, a board book that introduces colors.

SOURCEBOOKS/STONEFRUIT STUDIO

Stonefruit Studio steps over the threshold with This Is a Door by Daniel Nayeri, a middle grade fairy tale that follows an unlikely trio—a boy, a mouse, and a dog—on a hero’s journey in a visual format that features the text creating images on each page; Firstborn by M.J. Hastings, the launch of a fantasy trilogy set in a world under martial law, where siblings are conscripted based on birth order; Princess Pony Says Nay by Jordan Morris, illus. by Charlie Mylie, about a child’s preference for quality play time with her father over any royal horsey delights; Words That Go Ooo, Eee, and Ahh by Jess Hannigan, which introduces sound and visual concept connections through rhyming words; and Queen of Day by Jacob Sager Weinstein, illus. by Victo Ngai, following a granddaughter and grandfather playing a game of chess that comes alive as a surreal journey through day and night.

STOREY

Storey makes an appointment for Ask the Doctor by Betty Choi, in which pediatrician Choi answers kids’ most pressing questions about the weird stuff their bodies do and what happens when they get sick, in a comic book format; Glow by Maya Pagán, presenting easy, all-natural body-care recipes that kids can create for everyday self-care or for a fun, spa-themed slumber party; What Goes on Inside a Tidepool by Katy Scott with Monterey Bay Aquarium, following a hermit crab on its search to find a new shell; and A Whale in the Clay by Amy Huntington, revealing what happened after the glacial ice sheet covering much of North America melted thousands of years ago.

TEN SPEED YOUNG READERS

Ten Speed Young Readers visits the Hundred Acre Wood for Winnie-the-Pooh: The Graphic Novel by Kevan Chandler; illus. Joseph Sutphin, which brings 10 of A.A. Milne’s original stories about Pooh Bear to life in a graphic novel adaptation; C Is for Corgi: An ABC of 26 Good Dogs Around the World by Lili Chin, introducing dog breeds from around the world alongside fun facts about their history, traits, and role in human lives; The Little Polka Dot by Cassandra Berger, in which a unique polka dot who doesn’t fit in embarks on a journey of self-discovery and transforms into a surprising new shape; Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt by Emily Galvin Almanza, the story of a young detective and her best friend on the case to solve the mystery of a stolen watch before the accused, a well-liked kid in their class, faces criminal charges for a crime he didn’t commit; and The Woman Who Heard the Sun by Amisha Padnani and the New York Times, which adapts Padnani’s adult book Overlooked for young readers, compiling 18 profiles of the women, people of color, LGBTQ+ pioneers, and people with disabilities whose contributions have been left out of traditional accounts of history.

TIGER TALES

Tiger Tales gets out its chopsticks for Yum Yum Dim Sum by Felicity Yeoh, illus. by Jasper Shaw, about Little Shu’s dim sum lunch with her busy, bustling family and featuring information on each dish in the story and the corresponding animal of the Chinese zodiac; Hank Goes Ho Ho Honk by Maudie Powell-Tuck, illus. by Duncan Beedie, following Hank the goose as he tries to be patient and appreciate the busy build-up to the holiday season; Would You Still Love Me if I Was a Worm? by Meghan Sullivan, illus. by Ludi Cooper, in which a child asks their parent if they will still love them even if they were a worm, a troll, a fungus, and more wacky animals and objects; Always by Your Side by Jonny Lambert, the story of a polar bear and cub that emerge from their den in the frozen Far North and set out on a long journey full of both perils and delights; and The House That Love Built by Jessica Meserve, in which a community of forest animals comes together to rebuild after a storm, and in doing so, discovers the magic of belonging, hope, and working together––inspired by the nursery rhyme “The House That Jack Built.”

TILBURY HOUSE

Tilbury House blows into the season with I Am Wind by Henry Herz, illus. by Mercè López, introducing the properties of wind, told from the perspective of Wind itself; and Green Homes, Happy Planet: Sustainable Houses Around the World by Mia Wenjen, illus. by Ashleigh Green, exploring the many solutions people have found to living sustainably all around the world.

TYNDALE HOUSE/TYNDALE KIDS

Tyndale Kids spells it out with C Is for Creation by Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley, illus. by Jacqueline L. Nunez, an alphabet book featuring God’s creation of the earth; God’s Colorful Kingdom: God’s Colorful Christmas by Esau McCaulley, illus. by Rogério Coelho, telling the story of Christmas and how the birth of Jesus was the first step towards Christ’s death and resurrection; Dead Sea Squirrels: Field Day Frenzy by Mike Nawrocki, in which Michael’s greed for victory on Field Day makes him overlook his classmates whose unique strengths could be the key to beating the fourth-grade team; Jesus Is for Kids: Jesus vs. the Grave by Connor Shram and Jared Neusch, illus. by Daniel Duncan, in which Jesus defeats the monster called “the Grave,” said to be the source of anything bad that happened in Jesus’s day; and Big Book of Questions Jesus Asked and Answered by Amy Parker and Doug Powell, offering a look at what kind of questions Jesus asked others and how he answered others.

UNION SQUARE & CO.

Union Square & Co. crosses over with All Her Ghosts by Cynthia Prith, which finds Persephone and Sebastian uncovering a supernatural conspiracy linked to their shared inhuman nature; Seyoon and Dean, Unscripted by Sujin Witherspoon, in which a reality TV competition forces Seyoon and Dean, an unlikely pair, into an alliance; and The Electric Life of Lavender Lewis by Kara Sorti, the tale of Lavender Lewis, who has battled epilepsy her whole life and begins seeing a mysterious boy during seizures after her mother’s death.

UNION SQUARE & CO./UNION SQUARE KIDS

Union Square Kids welcomes fall with Bad Badger: A Family Story by Maryrose Wood, illus. by Giulia Ghigini, in which Septimus the badger helps his friend Gully the gull raise her trio of chicks; and the following titles by Mo Willems: It’s My Bird-Day!, about a very special birthday celebration for Pigeon where he learns to share his birthday; The Monster and Puppet Show!, illus. by Kate Micucci, which finds Monster and Puppet at odds about taking on the work required to put on a show; and The Pigeon WON’T Say the ABCs by Mo Willems Workshop, an early-learning concept board book with touch-and-trace features throughout.

USBORNE

Usborne feels its eyelids getting heavy with Night Night Sleepy Bunny by Anna Milbourne, illus. by Zoe Waring, a bedtime book with a glowing light showing through holes on every spread; Grumpfort by Jamie Hammond, starring Mo, the worst monster hunter ever who tries to prove himself at last on a monster hunt with a troll, a gnome, and a fire-breathing snotwoggle; Dragonflare by Hammond, which finds River the dragon kidnapping Flynn to be her partner for the Wingrider Trials, where they face puzzles and challenges on the way to dragon treasure; and Understanding Astronomy by Tom Mumbrane, illus. by Beatrix Hatcher, revealing key discoveries made by astronomers and exploring the head-scratching problems they are still puzzling over.

WALKER BOOKS AUSTRALIA

Walker Books Australia rolls over for There Were Ten in the Bed, illus. by Carla Martell, a new version of the classic nursery song; A Is for... A Rabbit’s Tale by Jackie Hosking, illus. by Lucinda Gifford, presenting a twist on an alphabet tale; Tim-Tie-Your-Shoelaces and Becky Brush-Your-Hair by Sally Barton, illus. by Christopher Nielsen, two entries in the Something Terrible series of humorous cautionary tales; and Pumpkin Patch Panic! by Sean E. Avery, in which Ducky and his windy companion Donny the Donkey infiltrate the evil cat gang to figure out how Mr. Pig’s giant pumpkin was destroyed.

WEBTOON

Webtoon wears a garlic necklace for Bite Me by Alicia Wallace, about a high school vampire who falls for the new kid, a werewolf; Operation: True Love, Vol. 1 by kkokkalee and Diedumb, following high schooler Su-ae as her life takes a turn for the unexpected after she discovers a sentient flip phone in her locker; and Love Bites, Vol. 1 by Alicia Wallace, illus. by Anzaitea, the graphic novel adaptation of Bite Me.

WELBECK CHILDREN’S

Welbeck Children’s trots along with The Junior Horse and Pony Encyclopaedia by Caroline Rowlands, providing information on the care, feeding, and behaviors of numerous pony and horse breeds; and A Magical Guide to Forests by Sandra Lawrence, illus. by Dawn Cooper, which explores more than 50 of the world’s most magical trees, their uses, folklore, and history.

ALBERT WHITMAN

Albert Whitman rosins up its bow for Mariachi Is for Me! by Sheila Herrera, in which Rosa practices her violin in secret and crafts a plan to take the stage at her town’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration, where she’ll prove that she can play as well as anyone—even though her papá insists that only men can be mariachis; Along the Good Red Road by Bob Pirner, featuring Mike Blue Thunder, who learns about his family’s history and comes to better understand his place in the world as he prepares for the ceremony where he will receive a special name to honor his Lakota Sioux heritage; and I’m the President by Josh Gregory, about a boy who lets his election to class president go to his head and imposes a series of increasingly absurd new rules, prompting his classmates to teach him a lesson about the responsibilities of leadership.

WORKMAN KIDS

Workman Kids raises the curtain with Welcome to Broadway: A Showstopping Adventure into the World of Musical Theater by Carolyn Sloan, illus. by Arief Putra, introducing children to musical theater with 12 sound interactive buttons featuring iconic Broadway showtunes performed by real Broadway singers; Indigenous from A to Z by Traci Sorell, illus. by Natasha Donovan, offering a comprehensive view of Indigenous peoples’ history, culture, values, and future; Did You Hear What Happened at the Alamo? by Katie Kennedy, illus. by Nick Thornborrow, the next installment of a middle grade nonfiction series, in which historian Kennedy offers a new take on the creation of Texas and the stories we tell about it; Stories of the Rabbis by Richard Ho, illus. by Brie Schmida, highlighting the long and illustrious line of renowned rabbis throughout Jewish history; and Unapologetically You by Jemele Hill, illus. by Jessica Gibson, celebrating women who have embodied what it means to be “unapologetic” through their words, their actions, and their lives.

ZONDERKIDZ

Zonderkidz lassoes the season with Rosie’s Cowboy Christmas by Paige Murray, illus. by Kristen Humphrey, which finds Rosie the Clydesdale horse and her cowgirl friend Oakley pivoting when their plan to celebrate Christmas on the ranch with their family is canceled due to a blizzard; The Good Farmer and the Worried Donkey by Hannah E. Harrison, intended to ease readers’ separation anxiety by reassuring them that love can bridge any distance; and Serah and the First Christmas by Tama Fortner, illus. by Silvia Provantini, following shepherd girl Serah as she witnesses angels announcing the birth of Jesus.