Tate

Who Wet the Bed? by Alain Serge Dzotap, illus. by Clémence Penicaud (Mar. 11, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-84976-905-1). Dad and Grandma try to track down the culprit of a bed-wetting incident, starting with a pair of zebra pajamas. Ages 3–5.

The Gift by Jihyun Park Trepkas and Nikolaos Park Trepkas (Mar. 4, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-84976-906-8). When the legendary Dokkaebi gives a poor painter the life he has always dreamed of, it comes at a price. Ages 5–7.

Grandma’s Locs by Karen Arthur, illus. by Camilla Ru (Mar. 11, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-84976-817-7). Kids delight in the ways Grandma styles her hair in this tale celebrating the beauty of Black hair and family love. Ages 5–7.

Sleeping Beauty by Charlotte Gastaut, trans. by Edwige-Renée Dro (Apr. 15, $26, ISBN 978-1-84976-893-1), retells the story of Tchaikovsky’s 1889 ballet with a diverse cast of characters. Ages 6–9.

Thames & Hudson

Lost and Found in History by Clara Booth (Apr. 1, $19.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65350-0). In this seek-and-find book, readers spot two time-travelers in scenes from nine historical periods. Ages 4–8.

The Glasshouse by Hélène Druvert (May 1, $24.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65391-3). This large-format illustrated book centers on a girl who discovers an abandoned greenhouse overrun by nature. Ages 6–9.

There’s an Ocean in This Book by Rachel Elliot, illus. by Genevieve Lacroix (May 1, $19.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65376-0), explores five oceans around the world. Ages 6–10.

Quarks, Sparks and Quantum Mysteries: A Cosmic Guide to the Building Blocks of Our Universe by Lisa Harvey-Smith, illus. by Aidan Ryan (Apr. 22, $19.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-76076-469-2), introduces quantum physics and examines theories of space and time, black holes, gravitational waves, and more. Ages 8–12.

Inside Your Brain by Lucy Ann Unwin and Caswell Barry, illus. by Maria Jesus Contreras (May 1, $19.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65380-7), showcases 10 discoveries that helped us understand how the brain works. Ages 9–12.

Series

New Big Books by Yuval Zommer are Little Bee’s Book of Blooms (Mar. 11, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-0-500-65374-6) and Little Robin’s Book of Birds (Mar. 11, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-0-500-65373-9), ages up to 4. A Field Guide to Summer by Gabby Dawnay, illus. by Dorien Brouwers (May 1, $14.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65353-1), joins the A Field Guide To... series, inspired by the Forest School movement, ages 4–8. Miffy reappears in Miffy and the Artists by Dick Bruna (Apr. 15, $16.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65378-4), which shows pictures of Miffy juxtaposed with master artworks, ages 4–8. Mouse’s Adventures picks up Mouse by the Sea: A Vacation in Nature by Alice Melvin (Apr. 8, $19.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65365-4), ages 4–8. Alex Willmore’s Moose returns in Moose on the Loose (Mar. 18, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-84976-914-3), ages 5–7. The Brainiac’s presents The Brainiac’s Book of the Internet: How the Online World Works by Suzuki Larissa, illus. by Harriet Russell (June 3, $17.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65309-8), ages 7–10. And Wild Wonders gains Life: The Wild Wonders of Biodiversity by Jennifer N.R. Smith (Apr. 29, $24.95, ISBN 978-0-500-65335-7), ages 7–10.

Tiger Tales

First Words: An Interactive Book, with Tracks to Trace and Flaps to Lift! by Patricia Hegarty, illus. by Summer Macon (Feb. 18, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6643-5152-3). Kids trace tracks to learn letters. Ages 2–4.

Number Garden: Introducing First Numbers Through Nature by Isabel Otter, illus. by Sophie Ledesma (Feb. 18, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6643-5139-4), presents numbers and aspects of nature. Ages 2–4.

Mommy’s Wishes by Selina Wood, illus. by Amberin Huq (Feb. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6643-5105-9). Friendship, kindness, courage, and love are among Mommy Bear’s wishes for Baby Bear. Ages 2–5.

Hank Goes Peck by Maudie Powell-Tuck, illus. by Duncan Beedie (Feb. 18, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6643-5154-7). The goose protagonist from Hank Goes Honk causes more mayhem on the farm. Ages 3–5.

Changing Tides: A Story of New Beginnings by Júlia Moscardó (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0058-3). When Theo and his mother join Lula’s family, the new siblings navigate the challenges and joys of forming new relationships while building sandcastles. Ages 3–7.

I’m Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty, illus. by Sandhya Prabhat (May 13, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0063-7). When a boy moves to a new neighborhood and struggles to make friends, he decides to build his own from scratch. Ages 3–7.

Mister Norton’s New Hat by Huw Lewis Jones, illus. by Corey Egbert (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0065-1). After a man finds that a mouse has made a house in his hat, more and more animals move in with him. Ages 3–7.

Our Tree by Jessica Meserve (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0062-0). Little Red does not want to share Tree with the other animals, but a scary encounter with a leopard helps him see the beauty of community. Ages 3–7.

The Tortosaurus by Katie Cottle (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0068-2). Feeling nervous at her new school, Dot uses her pet tortoise to make friends. Ages 3–7.

Snarky Sharky by Bethan Clarke, illus. by Nikolas Ilic (Feb. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0064-4). When a pun-loving shark leaves the reef to strike out on his own, he learns to be humble and appreciate what he has. Ages 4–7.

As the World Goes By by Jonny Lambert (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0055-2). A dog that encourages others to stop and admire the beauty of a butterfly inspires them to find stillness in a busy world. Ages 4–8.

The Big Day: A Giant Celebration of Love by Rachel Plummer, illus. by Forrest Burdett (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6643-0066-8). In this celebration of LGBTQ+ love and inclusivity, a small human attending the wedding of two giants learns that love is love, no matter how big or small. Ages 4–8.

Series

I Can Learn gains Noisy School Bus: I Can Learn My First Sounds by Lauren Crisp, illus. by Laura Silveira (Apr. 1, $14.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6643-5144-8), ages 2–5. My First picks up First Alphabet: My First Carry Book (Feb. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6643-5151-6), ages 2–5. One Little welcomes One Little Tadpole: Exploring Nature for Curious Kids by Molly Littleboy, illus. by Jacob Souva (Feb. 18, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6643-5143-1), ages 3–5. Ghostly Getaway by Perdita Cargill and Honor Cargill, illus. by Katie Saunders (Feb. 11, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6643-4088-6), joins Diary of an Accidental Witch, ages 6–9. Star Friends shines on with Power Gem by Linda Chapman, illus. by Kim Barnes (Mar. 4, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6643-4090-9), ages 6–9. And Stitch Head concludes with The Monster Hunter by Guy Bass, illus. by Pete Williamson (Feb. 4, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6643-4089-3), ages 7–10.

Tilbury House

Paloma and the Red Carpet by Carme Lemniscates (Mar. 18, paper, $18.99,

ISBN 978-1-66894-491-2). Art, creativity, and new friendships help a refugee girl cope with big changes in her world. Ages 5–9.

Salamander Song by Ginny Neil, illus. by Charli Vince (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-66894-509-4). A school community comes together on a night of salamander rain to protect their local amphibian population. Ages 5–9.

Willy and Stone Fox by Robert Tate Miller, illus. by Nicole Neidhardt (Mar. 18, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-88448-972-9). Stone Fox needs Willy’s help to save his land and his family in this sequel to Stone Fox. Ages 9–13.

TokyoPop

Emma & Capucine, Vol. 1 by Jérôme Hamonand and Léna Sayaphoum (Mar. 11, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4278-8066-6). Sisters who share the same dream of attending Paris’s most prestigious dance school star in this story of family, friendship, and self-confidence. Ages 8–9.

Top Shelf

Karmopolis: The Land of Cars by Nick Bertozzi (July 1, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-60309-554-9) launches a series of graphic novels reworked from a comics series originally featured in Nickelodeon Magazine. Ages 9–12.

Shred or Dead by D. Bradford Gambles (Mar. 11, $19.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-60309-547-1). This graphic novel inspired by cartoons and video games features the adventures of skateboarding siblings. Ages 9–18.

Low Orbit by Kazimir Lee (Apr. 29, $24.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-60309-552-5). In a new town, a Malaysian American bookworm wrestles with belonging, messy intergenerational bonds, and her dawning queer identity. Ages 14–18.

Series

You Wish adds Wishborn by Jeff Victor (June 3, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-60309-553-2), ages 9–12.

Transit Children’s

Ashimpa: The Mysterious Word by Catarina Sobral, trans. by Juliana Barbassa (May 13, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89338-002-6). Everyone wants to use a new word found in an old dictionary—but what does it mean? Ages 3–7.

The Expedition by Tuvalisa Rangström, trans. by Vogel Saskia, illus. by Bartilsson Klara (Apr. 15, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89338-001-9). Explorers take a voyage around the human body with the destination of the Mystical Meadows of the brain. Ages 3–7.

Series

Mousse vacations at the beach in Have a Good Trip, Mousse! by Claire Lebourg, trans. by Sophie Lewis (June 10, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-89338-005-7), ages 5–7.

Tundra

Bright Lights and Summer Nights by Shauntay Grant, illus. by Zach Manbeck (May 27, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-366-2). On a hot summer night, Mother Moon uses magic to soothe a star baby to sleep. Ages 2–5.

Sweet Babe! A Jewish Grandma Kvells by Robin Rosenthal (Feb. 18, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-432-4). An exuberant grandmother exclaims over her new grandbaby using Yiddish vocabulary. Ages 2–5.

Amoya Blackwood Is Brave by Chantaie Allick, illus. by Aaron Marin (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-159-0). When the confidence of a girl accused of being too loud is shaken and she begins to shrink, her grandmother reminds her of who she is. Ages 3–7.

The Great Dinosaur Sleepover by Linda Bailey, illus. by Joe Bluhm (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-7352-6923-1). Jake’s dinosaur-themed birthday sleepover is about to fall apart when all his friends get sick—but some prehistoric guests arrive to turn the party around. Ages 3–7.

I Would Give You My Tail by Tanya Tagaq, illus. by Qavavau Manumie (Apr. 8, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-057-9). On his way to tell his grandmother that his new sibling is about to be born, an Inuk child meets animals who teach him reasons to be thankful. Ages 3–7.

Little Shoes by David A. Robertson, illus. by Maya McKibbin (July 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-172-9). James and his grandmother go on a memorial walk to honor children who attended residential schools but never came home. Ages 3–7.

Narwhal and Jelly: This Book Is Dangerous! by Ben Clanton (June 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-656-4). A carefree narwhal and an anxious jellyfish eager to exit the story star in this launch of a picture-book series spin-off of Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly graphic novel series. Ages 3–7.

Sand Cakes by Kallie George, illus. by Devon Holzwarth (Apr. 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-247-4). What is a girl to do when no one wants to sample the elaborate sand cakes she makes at the beach? Ages 3–7.

Tiny Bean’s Big Adventures: Everyday Bean by Stephanie Graegin (July 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-620-5) opens a series about a young hedgehog, her beloved Grandma, and her favorite stuffie. Ages 3–7.

Vampire Jam Sandwich by Casey Lyall, illus. by Nici Gregory (July 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-346-4). A vampire jam sandwich (who came to be when a vampire took a bite of a jam sandwich) sneaks into people’s homes at night in his endless search for more jam. Ages 3–7.

Warm and Fuzzy by Scott Rothman, illus. by Brian Won (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-442-3). Best friends are about to go on an adventure—but when Fuzzy starts feeling anxious, Warm offers reassurance. Ages 3–7.

The Witching Hour by Jennifer Harris, illus. by Adelina Lirius (June 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-440-9). A witch family tries to entertain a cranky baby in the witching hour between dinner and bedtime. Ages 3–7.

Head Full of Clouds by Joanne Schwartz, illus. by Afsaneh Sanei (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-161-3). Waking up from a dream feeling like her head is full of clouds, a girl notices the beauty in the world. Ages 4–7.

Sunny Wants to Play by Katty Maurey (Mar. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-481-2). When an only child who wants someone to play with is invited to join neighborhood kids, it’s more hectic than she expected. Ages 4–7.

Words with Wings and Magic Things by Matthew Burgess, illus. by Doug Salati (Mar. 18, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-028-9). This poetry collection celebrates the power of words to awaken the imagination. Ages 5–9.

Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad by Brandon Reese (July 22, $21.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-597-0). This launch title in a series presents two stories starring a pair of heroic but dim-witted frog superheroes. Ages 8–12.

How to Talk to Your Succulent by Zoe Persico (Apr. 1, $21.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-312-9). After the loss of her mother, Adara struggles to communicate with others about her grief—until a plant lends an ear. Ages 8–12.

You Were Made for This World: Celebrated Indigenous Voices Speak to Young People (July 29, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-256-6), collected by Stephanie Sinclair and Sara Sinclair, compiles letters by 20 Indigenous writers paired with art by Indigenous illustrators. Ages 8–12.

The Mystery of the Haunted Dancehall by Charis Cotter (May 13, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-555-0). At a 1960s summer camp, two girls try to solve the mystery of the music they hear in the distance—and where the older girls are going at night. Ages 9–12.

Death by Whoopee Cushion by Vicki Grant (July 29, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-468-3). After items purchased at her family’s joke shop seriously harm—and even kill—people, Manya sets out to prove her parents’ innocence —and uses some of the science behind the pranks to do so. Ages 10–14.

The City of Lost Cats by Tanya Lloyd Kyi (Mar. 4, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-210-8). When Fiona stumbles upon an abandoned mansion full of stray cats, she’s determined to save the house from demolition. Ages 10 and up.

Emiko by Chieri Uegaki (June 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-573-4). In this Jane Austen retelling, a Japanese Canadian girl known for her matchmaking prowess finds herself caught in the tangled web of her own love matches. Ages 12 and up.

You Started It by Jackie Khalilieh (May 20, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-475-1). After her longtime boyfriend unexpectedly breaks up with her, Jamie is determined to retaliate by fake-dating another boy. Ages 14 and up.

Fluffle Bunnies are back in Big City Buns by Anna Humphrey, illus. by Irma Kniivila (Apr. 15, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-128-6), ages 6–9. Pluto Rocket takes off on another mission in Full Blast! by Paul Gilligan (Mar. 18, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-541-3), ages 6–9. Weenie Featuring Frank and Beans introduces Not-So-Sweetie Pie by Maureen Fergus, illus. by Alexandra Bye (July 8, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-490-4), ages 6–9. And Julia on the Go! adds The Big Splash by Angela Ahn, illus. by Julie Kim (Feb. 11, $12.99, ISBN 978-1-77488-207-8), ages 7–10.

Tyndale Kids

R Is for Risen by Crystal Bowman and Teri McKinley, illus. by Jacqueline L. Nunez (Feb. 4, $10.99, ISBN 978-1-4964-8729-2). This rhyming ABC book relays the Easter story. Ages up to 6.

Let’s Go! Bible Adventures: Real Bible Stories for Kids Who Love Trains, Tractors, Ice Cream Trucks, and More! by Valerie Ellis, illus. by Carolina Farias (Feb. 4, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-4964-8148-1). Forty stories contrast transportation of biblical times with modern-day vehicles while explaining the depths of God’s love. Ages 2–5.

The Dragons of Camelot: The Sacred Scales by Bryan Davis (June 3, $29.99, ISBN 979-8-4005-0422-8) launches a series set in King Arthur’s era, when humans and dragons are in conflict. Ages 8–12.

Series

Barnyard Blessings offers Easter in the Barnyard by Dandi Daley Mackall, illus. by Gail Yerrill (Feb. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4964-7772-9), ages up to 4.

Union Square & Co.

Everest: Reaching the Roof of the World by David Long, illus. by Stefano Tambellini (Apr. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-5850-5), recounts the first attempts by mountaineers to reach this summit. Ages 8–12.

Thirsty Ground by Kimber St. Lawrence (May 20, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-5795-9). A young astronaut learns to survive on post-apocalyptic Earth after he’s paralyzed during an exploration for water. Ages 13–17.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson (July 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6040-9) is an unabridged version of this classic, written in a dyslexic-friendly format. Ages 13–18.

Come Home to My Heart by Riley Redgate (May 6, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-5711-9). Two very different teens star in this sapphic romance about losing home and finding it again in another person. Ages 14–18.

Love, Canter, Action by Katie Gilbert (May 13, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-5717-1). Nora lands a job wrangling horses on a movie set and falls for the film’s star, who is embroiled in a public scandal. Ages 14–18.

Space Cadet by Liz W. Garcia and Astrid Carlen-Helmer (June 1, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-5891-8). Based on the Amazon movie of the same name, this book follows a party girl who is accepted into NASA’s training program. Ages 14–18.

Series

Tennessee Russo returns in King’s Legacy by L.C. Rosen (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-4808-7), ages 12–17. Everyone Can Be a Reader introduces The Big Ask by Simon James Green (Apr. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6031-7) and Unboxed by Non Pratt (Apr. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6041-6);

and sci-fi novels The Deep-Sea Duke (Apr. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6032-4) and The Starlight Watchmaker (Apr. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6038-6) by Wren James, ages 13–18. And A Bright Heart continues with A Fiery Spirit by Kate Chenli (June 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-4995-4), ages 14–17.

Union Square Kids

Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme by Betsy Bird, illus. by Andrea Tsurumi (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-6046-1). A feisty weasel continuously interrupts the Secretary Bird’s recitation of nursery rhymes. Ages 3–5.

Will the Pigeon Graduate? by Mo Willems (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-6043-0). The Pigeon did the work, paid attention to the little details, and overcame big obstacles... but will he graduate? Ages 3–5.

When I Move by Carole Boston Weatherford, illus. by Alea Marley (Apr. 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-4554-3). Rhymes aim to inspire children to jump, run, and explore the possibilities of their imaginations. Ages 3–8.

Catty Corner Lands on Her Feet by Julie Murphy, illus. by Eve Farb (Mar. 25, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-5647-1), debuts a chapter book series about a big-hearted heroine who is half-girl, half-cat. Ages 6–8.

I Am Not Okay by David DeGrand (July 8, $12.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-5331-9). Forest creatures listen to Fluff Nugget’s song whenever they need cheering up, but what happens when it starts to wear on him and he feels grumpier than anyone? Ages 7–11.

Crossing the Finish Line by Thushanthi Ponweera (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-5018-9). This picture book spotlights the courage and perseverance of 1964 Sri Lankan Olympian Ranatunge Karunananda and the ways we define success. Ages 8–12.

Flesh and Blood by Chris Priestley (July 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6034-8). Bill learns how horribly wrong wishes can go when he makes one while huddled in a bomb shelter during an air raid. Ages 8–12.

The Ghost Tower by Gillian Cross, illus. by Sarah Horne (July 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6035-5). When two friends visit a creepy old tower soon to be demolished, they discover the secret it’s been hiding. Ages 8–12.

Hope Rode by Lauren H. Kerstein, illus. by Becca Stadtlander (July 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-4848-3). This novel is an ode to the Pack Horse Librarians of the 1930s, who braved rough terrain and weather conditions to deliver books by horseback to remote Kentucky homes. Ages 8–12.

Lunar (July 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6036-2) and Stellar (July 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6039-3). by Chris Bradford, illus. by Charlotte Grange. In these survival stories, Luna is stranded alone when a meteor strikes the moon base where she lives; and Stella finds a way to get her brother and herself to safety after disaster strikes while they’re visiting the International Space Station. Ages 8–12.

Monster Slayer: A Beowulf Tale by Brian Patten, illus. by Chris Riddell (July 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6037-9), is a dyslexia-friendly reimagining of Beowulf. Ages 8–12.

The Thirteen Doors of Black House by Laura Lavoie (May 13, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-5815-4). On vacation at the seaside mansion that was once home to her favorite mystery author, Maya can’t shake the feeling that the house is haunted—and that there’s a secret hidden in a locked room. Ages 8–12.

The Beat I Drum by Dusti Bowling (Apr. 1, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-5705-8). In this standalone novel, Connor, a side character in the Life of a Cactus duology, tells of overcoming the challenges of life with Tourette’s. Ages 10–14.

Series

Mary Had a Little Glam adds Mary Had a Little Jam by Tammi Sauer, illus. by Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-3304-5), ages 3–7. Everyone Can Be a Reader gains Finding Her Feet by Eve Ainsworth, illus. by Luna Valentine (Apr. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6033-1); and The Weather Well by Vashti Hardy, illus. by Natalie Smillie (Apr. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4549-6042-3), ages 8–12. And Nina Peanut stars in Nina Peanut and the Mystery of the Ghost Shoe by Sarah Bowie (May 27, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-4549-5328-9), ages 8–12.

Walker Books Australia

Barkley by Rebecca Crane (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-029-6). A dog’s owner finds a solution to the pet’s identity crisis. Ages 2–7.

Frank’s Red Hat by Sean E. Avery (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-066-1). In their colorless Antarctic world, Frank causes panic among his fellow penguins when he shows them his new red hat. Ages 4–7.

Nop by Caroline Magerl (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-080-7). A scruffy, discarded teddy bear forges a forever friendship on his journey to create a new life for himself. Ages 4–7.

Losing the Plot by Annaleise Byrd (May 6, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-038-8). Two boys are transported into the plot hole of a fractured fairy tale in a surprising Grimm world. Ages 8–12.

Scout and the Rescue Dogs by Dianne Wolfer, illus. by Tony Flowers (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-049-4). A girl who’s on a mission with her father to deliver dog food to rescue shelters during bushfire season discovers that it’s not just the dogs who need rescuing. Ages 8–12.

Evie and Rhino by Neridah McMullin, illus. by Astred Hicks (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-030-2). After a shipwreck brings them together, a girl with a tragic past and a rhinoceros facing life in captivity form a magical bond. Ages 8–13.

How to Avoid Being Eaten by Sharks...: And Other Advice by John Larkin, illus. by Chrissie Krebs (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-061-6), offers nonsensical, mischievous tips for navigating life’s mysteries. Ages 8–13.

So That Happened... But Maybe You Already Knew That by Tami Sussman (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-051-7). This debut novel tackles being a good friend, leaving childhood behind, and getting back up when it feels like the world has knocked you down. Ages 10–14.

Series

Mini and Milo reappear in Elephants Can’t Jump by Venita Dimos, illus. by Natashia Curtin (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76160-075-3), ages 5–9.

Wattpad

The Trial Period by Auburn Morrow (Feb. 4, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-998854-14-1). When a mutual friend challenges two dissimilar girls to date each other for one month, they start to open up to one another while other parts of their lives begin to crumble. Ages 14–17.

Playin’ Hard by Whitney Grandison (Apr. 8, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-998854-33-2). A boy who’s the leader of an exclusive group of athletes tries to change a disinterested girl’s opinion of him as the two strike up a friendship that sparks into something more. Ages 16 and up.

Wattpad/Webtoon Unscrolled

Series

Acception debuts with Acception, Vol. 1 by Coco Ouwerkwerk (May 27, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-998854-87-5), ages 13–17. The Kiss Bet starts up with The Kiss Bet, Vol. 1 by Ingrid Ochoa (Feb. 25, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-998341-14-6), ages 13–17. Morgana and Oz continues with Morgana and Oz, Vol. 2 by Miyuli (Mar. 25, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-998854-89-9), ages 13–17. Noblesse adds Noblesse, Vol. 3 by Jeho Son, illus. by Kwangsu Lee (Feb. 4, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-998854-52-3), ages 13–17. Tower of God releases Tower of God, Vol. 5 by SIU (June 3, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-990778-22-3), ages 13–17. True Beauty gains True Beauty, Vol. 6 by Yaongyi (May 6, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-990778-12-4), ages 13–17. And joining Your Throne is Your Throne, Vol. 2 by SAM (Apr. 1, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-990778-13-1), ages 13–17.

Web of Life

Mud to the Rescue! How Animals Use Mud to Thrive and Survive! by Tanya Konerman, illus. by Melanie Cataldo (May 20, $18.95, ISBN 978-1-970039-09-2), shows how animals around the world use mud to survive in every season and all stages of life. Ages 4–8.

Welbeck

The Cat Mewseum by Laura Winstone (June 24, $24.95, ISBN 978-1-80453-587-5). At night, a security cat patrols a museum looking for mice and sharing info about exhibits. Ages 4–8.

Hear the Trees by Zaro Weil (Apr. 15, $22.95, ISBN 978-1-80338-185-5) collects nature poems examining the world of creatures and plants and the moon, sun, and stars. Ages 4–8.

Meet the Whales by Kate Peridot (July 22, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-80453-705-3) is an illustrated guide to eight species of whales and their habitats. Ages 6–9.

The Book of Snakes (May 27, $12.95, ISBN 978-1-80453-676-6). Photos and sketches illustrate this guide to more than 20 snake species from around the world. Ages 8–11.

Space Race by Ben Hubbard (Apr. 15, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-80453-798-5) chronicles the story of space exploration, from the first satellites that were sent into orbit to future missions to Mars. Ages 8–12.

Wrecked: A Deep Dive into the World’s Most Famous Shipwrecks by Rebecca Siegel (Mar. 25, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-80453-585-1) recounts the stories of conflict and courage behind iconic shipwrecks. Ages 8–12.

Well-Trained Mind

Series

Famous Figures welcomes Epic Heroes & Heroines of the Middle Ages by Cathy Diez-Luckie (Mar. 11, $19.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-944481-58-2), ages 6–12.

What on Earth!

The Greatest Stuff on Earth: The Amazing Science of Sunlight, Smartphones, Microphones, Mushrooms & Everything In-Between by Steve Tomecek, illus. by John Devolle (Mar. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-80466-142-0), explains the workings of everyday items in such areas as science, nature, food, and technology. Ages 8–12.

We Are All Animals: Discover What You Have in Common with a Cat, a Bat, a Jellyfish and 150 Other Animals! by Christopher Lloyd and Ben Hoare, illus. by Mark Ruffle (Apr. 8, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-80466-146-8), reveals similarities in the anatomy and other characteristics of humans and other animals. Ages 8–12.

Albert Whitman

After the Shelter by Brenda Reeves Sturgis, illus. by Amy Everson (Apr. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-0430-7). A girl and her mother deal with complex emotions as they move into their own apartment after living in a homeless shelter. Ages 4–8.

Freedom at Dawn: Robert Smalls’s Voyage Out of Slavery by Leah Schanke, illus. by Oboh Moses (Apr. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-2428-2), relays the true story of enslaved boat captain Smalls’s daring plan to lead his family out of slavery by sailing a stolen Confederate ship out of Charleston Harbor by night. Ages 4–8.

Grace Lee Boggs: Gardens of Hope by Songju Ma Daemicke, illus. by Lin (Mar. 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-3012-2). This biography of this civil rights activist focuses on her Detroit Summer program, in which she recruited young “solutionaries” to help turn abandoned lots into community gardens. Ages 4–8.

Marabella’s Moment by Maryann Cocca-Leffler (Apr. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-4975-9). A shy girl uses her art to teach her classmates to pay closer attention to small moments of beauty in the world. Ages 4–8.

So Many Books! by Sue Fliess and Ann Marie Stephens, illus. by Alexandra Colombo (Mar. 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-3233-1). This rhyme-filled celebration of reading explores various kinds of books and the many places they can be read. Ages 4–8.

Suka’s Farm by Ginger Park and Frances Park, illus. by Tiffany Chen (Apr. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-7716-5). In Japanese-occupied Korea during WWII, a boy goes to work for an elderly Japanese farmer, beginning an unlikely friendship that changes both of their lives. Ages 4–8.

A Teddy Bear for Emily—And President Roosevelt, Too by Nancy Churnin, illus. by Bethany Stancliffe (Apr. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-0422-2), tells how an immigrant family created America’s earliest stuffed bears and named them in honor of President Teddy Roosevelt. Ages 4–8.

Series

Great Big Feelings issues Way Past Shame by Hallee Adelman, illus. by Karen Wall (Mar. 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-8016-5), ages 4–8.

Workman

I Cannot Find My Belly Button! by Eva Treistman (Apr. 29, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5235-2964-3). A big sister aids a child looking for their belly button, explaining that some are “innies” and some are “outies.” Ages 3–7.

Just a Banana by Barney Saltzberg (Apr. 15, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-5235-2883-7). What appears to be a plain old banana transforms into something unexpected with the lift of a flap. Ages 4–8.

Worthy

Ripening Time by Patrice Gopo (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5460-0539-1). An eager child waits for plantains to ripen in this celebration of food, family, and culture. Ages 4–7.

When You Find a Hope by Allie Millington, illus. by Anne Lambelet (May 13, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5460-0754-8), is a tale about a tree full of hopes, the girl who picks the brightest one, and her perseverance as a hope is shattered and born anew. Ages 4–7.

Sib Squad by Steve Breen (Apr. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5460-0868-2). In this debut title of a graphic novel series, three younger siblings who are tired of being left out decide to form a club of their own. Ages 5–8.

Bonnie Bailey and the Faire of Worlds by Ellie Kirk (May 6, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5460-0795-1). A young bee charmer joins a sentient, world-traveling Faire to help save her family’s apiary. Ages 8–12.

WorthyKids

Make Way for Harriet and May by Elizabeth Weiss Verdick and Yana Kozak (July 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5460-0813-2). With the help of a stuffed spider friend, a child struggling with sensory sensitivity finds ways to brave the loud, crowded world around her. Ages 4–7.

Zando

These Vengeful Wishes by Vanessa Montalban (Feb. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-63893-028-0). A teen who moves to her mother’s hometown confronts a dark spirit and her mother’s secrets. Ages 14–18.

Zonderkidz

The Berenstain Bears Celebrate Fall by Mike Berenstain (July 8, $6.99 board book, ISBN 978-0-310-17584-1). The Bear family gives thanks for God’s gifts. Ages up to 4.

All the Things I Say to God: Learning to Pray Anytime, Anywhere by Tanner Olson, illus. by Anita Schmidt (Apr. 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-310-16595-8). Abby learns how to express her gratitude and use silence to communicate with God. Ages 4–8.

The Big Mess: A Deliciously Funny Story of Siblings Learning to Get Along by Justin Whitmel Earley, illus. by Janna Mattia (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-310-16637-5). Two very different mouse siblings learn to navigate the mess life brings. Ages 4–8.

The Good for Nothing Puddle: Finding Hope When You’re Stuck in Sadness by Jana Jackson, illus. by Abby Jartos (Feb. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-310-16012-0). This story about a girl who lost a loved one uses a puddle as a metaphor for grief. Ages 4–8.

The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep: A Story of God’s Redemptive Love by Hannah E. Harrison (Feb. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-310-16149-3) emphasizes the importance of trusting God’s guidance. Ages 4–8.

I Dream for You: Imagining God’s Love and Plans for Your Life by Kate Wood, illus. by Mette Engell (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-310-15861-5), focuses on a mother’s dreams for all her child might be. Ages 4–8.

I Like You So Much: Celebrating What Makes You, You! by Heather Avis, illus. by Juliana Eigner (June 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-310-16659-7), reminds children that they are loved exactly as they are Ages 4–8.

Mostly What God Does Is Love You by Savannah Guthrie, illus. by Morgan Huff (Feb. 25, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-310-16028-1), underscores God’s great love for children and how they can share that love. Ages 4–8.

The Bug Bandits: The Museum Is Her Home. Her Mission Is to Save It. by Jenni L. Walsh (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-310-16792-1). Liberty and her friends are on a mission to save her father’s insectarium from bankruptcy and thwart a planned burglary of the museum’s rarest insects. Ages 8–12.

Ly-Lan Finds a Way releases Ly-Lan and the New Class Mix-Up by Ha Dinh, illus. by Tracy Bishop (June 3, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-310-17489-9), ages 5–9.

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