Abrams
The Animals Speak: The Lakota Way (Wamákashkaŋ’iya: Lakhól Wichóh’aŋ Kiŋ) by S.D. Nelson, trans. by Dakota Goodhouse (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6444-8), explains the Lakota concept that “we are all related” (Mitákuye Owás’i) and how humans can learn from our animal relatives. Ages 4–8.
Baba Palooza by A.D. Ghani, illus. by Nadia Alam (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7715-8). Spotlighting a Pakistani American Muslim family, this father-daughter tale celebrates hardworking parents and immigrants everywhere. Ages 4–8.
But Art Is Awful! by Cassi McCreight, illus. by Xindi Yan (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7947-3). Visiting an art museum with his mother, a curmudgeonly boy discovers that maybe he does like art after all. Ages 4–8.
Cowgirl Dreaming by R.J. Owens, illus. by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-949480-57-3). In this story inspired by Oakland, Calif.’s annual Black Cowboy Parade, a girl realizes her dream of riding her pony in the celebrated event. Ages 4–8.
Current Gone! Stars Shine Brighter in a Blackout by Neesa Bally, illus. by Geeta Ladi (June 9, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7369-3). A blackout turns into a Trinidadian neighborhood-wide sleepover in this picture book about family, community, and the fun of unplugging from technology. Ages 4–8.
Not Another Unicorn Story by Christine Roussey (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8309-8). Once enemies, a unicorn and a chaos-creating gnome become unlikely pals. Ages 4–8.
Our Cities Depend on Us: Rethinking Our Urban Areas to Fight Climate Change by Victoria Tentler-Krylov (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5669-6). This picture book about sustainability and green building shows how cities worldwide are combating climate change. Ages 4–8.
Songbird in the Light by Billy Porter and Chris Clarkson, illus. by Charly Palmer (Mar. 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-4583-6). A shy boy who is mocked by his classmates embraces his singing talent and learns to share it with the world, in this debut by the Broadway actor. Ages 4–8.
Tajín and the Twelve Thunders: A Pre-Columbian Myth by Magaly Morales (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6885-9). In this retelling of a Mexican folktale, a mischievous boy tricks the thunder gods in order to create the first hurricanes. Ages 4–8.
Three Pieces of Broken Glass by Emily Barth Isler, illus. by Vesper Stamper (Apr. 14, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7872-8). In this story about seeing the world in a hopeful light, even when it’s broken, a girl and her great-grandmother explore Jewish traditions, painful history, and elements of their religious identity and philosophy. Ages 4–8.
Tiny Garden by Deborah Underwood, illus. by Jax Chow (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7491-1). Living on a street featuring big, showy gardens, Andrew grows a tiny garden in this tale about slowing down, appreciating the little things, and staying true to oneself. Ages 4–8.
Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp by Minoru Tonai and Jolene Gutiérrez, illus. by Chris Sasaki (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7289-4). Based on Tonai’s own experience, this book recounts a Japanese American boy’s incarceration with his family during WWII. Ages 4–8.
We the People Is All the People by Howard W. Reeves, illus. by Duncan Tonatiuh (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7649-6). This contemporary look at the U.S. Constitution celebrates inclusion, emphasizing that “we
the people” should mean “all the people.”
Ages 4–8.
What Kind of Queen? A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria by Kyle Casey Chu and Andrew W. Shaffer, illus. by Cindy Lozito (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8080-6), is a biography of this pioneering LGBTQ+ advocate, who was the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the U.S. Ages 4–8.
Words That Taste Like Home by Sandhya Parappukkaran, illus. by Michelle Pereira (July 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8068-4). When Rohan moves to a new country with a different language, he fears he’ll lose his connections to his original language and to his grandmother. Ages 4–8.
Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children’s Books by Nancy Hudgins (Mar. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7567-3) celebrates the life and work of the legendary Harper & Row editor of such classic books as Charlotte’s Web and Where the Wild Things Are, who was a strong advocate of a child’s right to read. Ages 10–14.
George Washington: A Revolutionary Life by Tim Grove and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (May 12, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8093-6). This biography includes never-before-published research, new insights, full-color illustrations, and archival art. Ages 10–14.
Series
Robin’s World debuts with Robin and the Stick by E.B. Goodale (Apr. 14, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8083-7), ages 3–6. Featuring this eponymous YouTube star, Danny Go! kicks off with Danny Go’s Volcano Adventure! by Danny Go!, illus. by Aleksandar Zolotic (Mar. 31, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8610-5), ages 3–7. And Bearsuit Turtle returns in Bearsuit Turtle Plays a Game by Bob Shea (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7157-6), ages 4–8.
Abrams Appleseed
McToad Mows Tiny Island by Tom Angleberger, illus. by John Hendrix (May 12, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-8470-5). A sly toad takes every mode of transportation imaginable to mow the tiniest lawn on Earth. Ages 2–5.
Series
The Questioneers launches a series starring these characters as babies with What’s That Color? by Andrea Beaty, illus. by David Roberts (Mar. 10, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-8666-2), ages 1–3. And Juneteenth by Little Feminist et al. (Apr. 7, $9.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-8012-7), is a new We Celebrate Book, ages 1–4.
100 Things adds 100 Things I Love About School by the estate of Amy Schwartz, illus. by Dasha Tolstikova (July 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7238-2), ages 3–5. One, Two, I Love You Books welcomes One, Two, Daddy Loves You by Shelly Becker, illus. by Dan Yaccarino (Apr. 14, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8091-2), ages 3–5. And Just a Shell... or Is It? by Becca McMurdie, illus. by Paola Escobar (May 26, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8064-6), joins Point-of-View Picture Books, ages 3–5.
Abrams Fanfare
Mermicorno: Starfall Undersea Adventures—Game On! An Early Graphic Novel by Shea Fontana, illus. by Agnieszka Gabrowska, color by Silvana Brys (Apr. 28, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8307-4). The protagonists must save the Pearl Kingdom in the launch title of a graphic novel series based on this Japanese TV show. Ages 5–8.
Once Upon a Tail: A Horse and Dragon Graphic Novel by Audrey Perrott, illus. by Charlene Chua (Apr. 21, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7072-2), opens a series about two best friends in a fantastical medieval world who discover their hidden powers. Ages 6–9.
Feo the Chupacabra by Sequoia Blankenship, illus. by Rob Thompson (Apr. 7, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6369-4). In this graphic novel, a mythical chupacabra teams up with a mechanic to save their Mexican village from being bought by a nefarious film studio.
Ages 8–12.
History’s Greatest Games: Lionel Messi’s World Cup Triumph by Chris Barish, illus. by Nate Sweitzer (Mar. 17, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7939-8). This chronicle of Messi’s triumph in the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off a graphic novel series about legendary sports events. Ages 8–12.
The Lionharts by Mike Lawrence (Mar. 3, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5996-3). In this first book of a graphic novel duology inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, two brothers set out to save their parents and uncover the truth behind their family of adventurers.
Ages 10–13.
Buuza!! Good Morning, Salwa by Shazleen Khan (May 26, $26.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8848-2). Based on the webtoon of the same title, this is the first of three graphic novels in a queer YA series featuring a blend of magical realism and political drama. Ages 14 and up.
Colossal by Rutile, illus. by Diane Truc (May 5, $26.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7782-0). In this debut book of a graphic novel series based on a Webtoon, a young aristocrat discovers that the heart may be the strongest muscle of all. Ages 14 and up.
Series
Dino Poet by Tom Angleberger continues with Pen Pals (Mar. 24, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7282-5), ages 5–8.
Abrams/Amulet
Penelope Positano Sees It All by Katie Cotugno, illus. by Amy Jindra Hodgson (Apr. 14, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7795-0), launches a chapter book series about a girl who, when she wears her eye patch, can see things that others miss. Ages 6–9.
The Last Dragon House by Liv Mae Morris (May 12, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8461-3) opens a series about a magical boarding house for dragons and the siblings who are fated to save it. Ages 8–12.
Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page by Supriya Kelkar and Jarrett Lerner (Mar. 3, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7873-5). In this illustrated novel, two unlikely friends join forces to protect the library that brought them together. Ages 8–12.
The Shrew Detective: The Case of the Pilfered Pearls by Margi Preus, illus. by Junyi Wu (May 19, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7802-5). As this series opens, a young shrew helps her cousin solve a mystery in the most dangerous of places: a human house. Ages 8–12.
The Genie Game by Jordan Ifueko (Apr. 21, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6437-0). In this series debut, Valentine is on a mission to direct films and to find her sister, whose disappearance she suspects was the work of a group of companies ruling the U.S. Ages 10–14.
Where Ella Went by Laurie Morrison (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8475-0) is a multimedia mystery about soccer players trying to locate their missing team captain, and keeping secrets of their own. Ages 10–14.
This Dream Will Devour Us by Emma Clancey (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8328-9). After a mysterious illness lands her brother in the hospital, Nora is thrust into the dangerous world of a magical high society. Ages 12 and up.
Funerals Are for the Living by Sami Ellis (July 21, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8473-6). A girl is kidnapped by a racist cult after investigating the supernatural happenings at her sister’s gravesite. Ages 13 and up.
Tell Me My Future by Eileen M. Ruvane (June 16, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8558-0). A girl who pretends to be a psychic to solve a murder starts having real visions of the future. Ages 13 and up.
Series
Miriam’s Magical Creature Files adds The Mystery of the Mermaid by Leah Cypess, illus. by Sarah Lynne Reul (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8584-9), ages 6–9. And The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy introduces Don’t Eat the Birthday Boy! by Donna Barba Higuera, illus. by Juliana Perdomo (Mar. 17, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7744-8), ages 7–10.
Abrams/Magic Cat
ABCs of Greek Myths: From Aphrodite to Zeus, illus. by Kathleen Marcotte (May 12, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-8674-7), is an alphabetical roundup of figures of Greek mythology. Ages 1–4.
Are You Looking for Trouble? by Michaël Escoffier, illus. by Delphine Durand (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-917768-01-6). A crocodile with a frog in his throat walks along the banks of a river asking animals if they are looking for trouble—but no one accepts the challenge—until he confronts an elephant. Ages 1–5.
Come Along by Cosmo Sheldrake (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-917366-95-3). Two rabbits are determined not to get caught by the Hum-drum star in this book rooted in the tradition of nonsense literature and based on the song of the same title. Ages 3–5.
Hocus Pocus Letters from the Witch: With Five Real Spells! by Annie Atkins, illus. by Taryn Knight (July 14, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-917768-18-4). Pull-out letters from five witches preparing for the Grand Witch Convention offer children help with their problems. Ages 3–6.
A River Running Through You by Amy-Jane Beer, illus. by Elin Manon (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-917366-91-5), guides readers
on a journey exploring water’s deep connection to nature, life, and our own existence. Ages 4–6.
Where’s Dragon in His Castle? A Search and Find Back in Time by David MacPhail, illus. by Mariana Ruiz Johnson (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-917366-97-7). Launching a search-and-find series blending history and fantasy, this book explores magic and medicine, how medieval castles were built, and how knights fought. Ages 4–7.
Anything Is Possible with Ballet by Steven McRae, illus. by Margaux Carpentier (July 21, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7971-8). The author, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, takes readers on a tour of the ballet world. Ages 6–10.
Once Upon an Island: An Atlas of Islands from Around the World by Alice Albinia, illus. by Helen Cann (Mar. 3, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-917366-10-6). Featuring firsthand stories and illustrated maps, this journey across oceans and centuries uncovers the secrets of 20 islands. Ages 7–10.
Series
Jamie’s Little Food Library by Jamie Oliver, illus. by Adrian Johnson, serves up Let’s Eat Veggies: See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It! (July 7, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-917768-91-7); Let’s Make Burgers (June 9, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-917768-75-7); and Let’s Make Ice Pops (June 9, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-917768-77-1), ages 1–4. And Brown Bear Wood adds Wisdom of the Woods: 40 Nature Poems Passed Down from Bear to Bear by Rachel Piercey, illus. by Freya Hartas (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7695-3), ages 4–6.
Akashic
WillieBoy Eats the World by Steve Schirripa and Philip Lerman, illus. by Kirk Parrish (Apr. 21, $16.95, ISBN 978-1-63614-244-9). Actor and author Schirripa offers a picture book inspired by his viral videos with dachshund WillieBoy. Ages 4–8.
Albatros
Grandpas, Piranhas, and Other Stories by Rocio Bonilla (Mar. 10, $18.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07607-2). These tales of adventures shared by Nico and his grandfather include fishing, biking, and escaping from a thousand piranhas. Ages 3–6.
Louie’s Colorful Feelings: A Dragon’s Guide to Rainbow Emotions by Mariessa Shein, illus. by Shiane Salabie (July 21, $10.99, ISBN 978-80-00-07893-9). A dragon’s magical puffs of smoke help him to understand his emotions. Ages 3–7.
Series
Minimoni’s imagination saves a boring day in Are You Bored, Minimoni? by Rocio Bonilla (Mar. 3, $18.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07606-5), ages 3–6. Poetic Vintage Tales issues The Little Girl and the Rain by Milena Lukesova, illus. by Jan Kudlacek (Feb. 3, $18.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07619-5), ages 3–6. Little Heroes introduces Welcome to the Anthill by Stepanka Sekaninova, illus. by Linh Dao (Mar. 3, $16.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07573-0), ages 6–9. And Nature’s Wonderful Colors unveils The Year in Colors by Jana Sedlackova, illus. by Magdalena Konecna (May 5, $16.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07839-7), ages 6–9.
Title in Spanish
Abuelos, pirañas y otras historias by Rocio Bonilla (Mar. 10, $18.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07605-8), ages 3–6.
Amicus Ink
Series
Who’s Hiding? by Kristina Jones issues Whose Ears? (Mar. 10, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-88988-039-4) and Whose Toes? (Mar. 10, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-88988-040-0), ages up to 3. Betsy-Tacy Picture Books adapts the tale of these friends for younger readers in Betsy-Tacy for Small Children by Maud Hart Lovelace, illus. by Lois Lenski (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88988-045-5), ages 4–8. And Big Blue Earth welcomes A Speedy Little Cheetah on the Big Blue Earth by Tory Christie, illus. by Luciana Navarro Powell (Mar. 10, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88988-008-0), ages 4–8.
Andersen Press USA
Shine Like the Stars by Anna Wilson, illus. by Harry Woodgate (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-3480-3981-3). Told from the point of view of the natural world, this book invites readers to connect with their surroundings. Ages 4–9.
When the Storm Came by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-3480-3979-0). In this tale about how kindness can bring a community together, the Big Scary Thing comes to Little Frog’s aid in a crisis. Ages 4–9.
Andrews McMeel
The Spark Experiment by Matthew Manning, illus. by Matthew Loux (Apr. 28, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-8816-0193-5). In this graphic novel, after a science experiment goes wrong, two kids are transported to a universe where the laws of physics don’t apply. Ages 8–10.
Atomic Lucas: A Magical Graphic Novel by Pirate Sourcil, trans. by Rebecca Potters, illus. by Francesca Carità (May 26, $22.99, ISBN 979-8-8816-0173-7). Magic and mayhem collide when Lucas uses the Gloom Stone to make his birthday wishes come
true in this series launch. Ages 8–12.
Finnik the Furious by Josh Ulrich (June 2, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-8344-7). In this graphic novel series debut, a boy who dreams of becoming a monster hunter battles hungry beasts to save his kidnapped baby sister. Ages 9–11.
Kingdom Unraveled: A Closely Knit Graphic Adventure by Mariana DiMercurio (July 28, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9888-5). When 70-year-old Jo is tasked with saving the kingdom, she leaves her village with only her knitting needles and her clever friend Roy. Ages 10–12.
Legends in the Heights by Marguerite Dabaie (Mar. 17, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-8816-0249-9). After Raia befriends a legendary buraq who wants skateboarding lessons, she’s swept into a hidden world of mythical creatures. Ages 10–12.
When the Rain Came by Matthew Eicheldinger (Mar. 17, $22.99, ISBN 979-8-8816-0514-8) opens a series set in a world swallowed by endless rain, where a teen must survive alone after her foster parents vanish. Ages 13–17.
Sidequested by K.B. Spangler, illus. by Alexandra Presser (Mar. 17, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9642-3). In this series debut, a girl, a prince, and a witch’s daughter who are involved in a love triangle embark on a quest to save the realm. Ages 14–17.
Series
Tuck and Tina return in Tuck and Tina and the Dinosaur Thief by Jess Brallier, illus. by Jack Keely (June 23, $22.99, ISBN 979-8-8816-0209-3), ages 6–8. Fry Guys are back in Meet the Dino Nuggies by Eric Geron, illus. by Jannie Ho (July 14, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9432-0), ages 6–9. Welcome to the Forest continues with The Lake Trip by Katie Risor (June 9, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9429-0), ages 6–9. Big Nate stars in Code Red! by Lincoln Peirce (Mar. 10, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-8816-0242-0), ages 8–12. And Latina Superheroes introduces Loquita & Ruca by Kayden Phoenix (Apr. 21, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9261-6), ages 14 and up.
Annick
Platypus and Puggle: Unusual Animals Big and Small by Ariana Koultourides (Mar. 17, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83402-080-8). This look at animal families illustrates the concept of size and aims to build vocabulary. Ages 2–4.
Little Bee: The Buzz About the Party by Danny Neville, illus. by Colleen McKeown (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-83402-046-4). Bee wants to attend the class party in this launch of a series featuring a group of friends who dress up as insect-inspired super heroes. Ages 6–9.
Legendary Allies: The Healer and the Phoenix by Linda Trinh, illus. by Quynh Anh Nguyen (Apr. 14, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-83402-069-3). This series debut introduces kids and their animal allies who are tasked with fixing a broken world. Ages 7–10.
Cassette City: Ready, Cassette, Go! by Jarett Sitter (May 5, $25.99, ISBN 978-1-83402-056-3). In this first book in a graphic novel series set in the 1990s, a wisecracking raccoon, a sentient mushroom, and a robot recruit a girl to help them win a Battle of the Bands. Ages 7–11.
Soccerology: Supercool Facts You Never Knew by Kevin Sylvester (Apr. 14, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-83402-065-5) is a compendium of soccer infographics, charts, and trivia. Ages 9–12.
Let Me Be Honest: 28 Young Artists on Surviving an Uncertain World by Michaela Allen, illus. by P. Anneka Lynch (May 19, $21.99, ISBN 978-1-83402-042-6), compiles poetry, prose, and art about substance misuse and mental health, created by inner-city teens. Ages 14 and up.
Lying, Stealing, and Other Ways to Save the Planet by Curtis Campbell (May 5, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-83402-051-8). Can a teen reporter out for vengeance save a bird sanctuary from being taken over by a country club? Ages 14 and up.
APA/Magination
As You Are: A Hope for Black Sons by Kimberly A. Gordon Biddle, illus. by David Wilkerson (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4338-4887-2). A Black mother makes a promise to love her son forever and asks the world to love him too. Ages 4–8.
This Is Who I Am by Rashmi Sirdeshpande, illus. by Ruchi Mhasan (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4338-4891-9). A girl whose family emigrated from Asia explores her heritage in celebration of identity and the richness of diversity. Ages 4–9.
Sheep Shape by Adèle Tariel, illus. by Oksana Bula (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4338-4870-4). To avoid being sheared, a sheep sets off to see the world and then decides to return home. Ages 5–9.
Too Many Toucans by Paula Bowles (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4338-4854-4). When others try to help him build his perfect house and end up helping too much, a toucan learns to speak his mind. Ages 5–9.
Professor Thomas Cat’s Guide to Understanding the Human Brain: The Dyslexia Files by Rachael Allen, illus. by Miguel Díaz Rivas (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4338-4878-0). This graphic novel featuring a feline professor and a young cat living with dyslexia explains how the brain works and emphasizes the strengths of kids with dyslexia. Ages 9–14.
Astra
A Forest Begins Anew by Louise M. Aamodt, illus. by Elly MacKay (May 12, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-2006-5). Set against the backdrop of a devastating forest fire, this picture book recounts a forest’s renewal from ashes to new growth. Ages 4–8.
Bonebag by E.M. Elliott and David Elliott (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-2000-3). Trapped in a dark forest with his cold-hearted parents, a boy who’s convinced he once knew happiness confronts the mysteries of his life. Ages 10 and up.
Honor by Susan McClelland and Nataliia Mariichyn (Mar. 17, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-2108-6) relays the true tale of a Ukrainian teen in the early 2010s and a Jewish boy in hiding during WWII, whose lives are entwined through a box of letters. Ages 12 and up.
Series
Breezy Valley at Work rolls along with Construction Crews Build Big! by R.W. Alley (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-7025-1), ages 4–8. And CATapult! A Story of Movement and Position by Ann Marie Stephens, illus. by Jenn Harney (June 30, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63592-800-6), is a new CATastrophe Tale, ages 4–8.
Astra/Calkins Creek
When Paul Revere Rode: Voices from the First Night of the American Revolution by Sarah L. Thomson, illus. by Nik Henderson (Mar. 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8138-7). Poems, prose, and art reveal how ordinary people, as well as famous ones, played vital roles during the night of Paul Revere’s ride. Ages 4–8.
Marie’s Magic Eggs: How Marie Procai Kept the Ukrainian Art of Pysanky Alive by Sandra Neil Wallace, illus. by Evan Turk (Feb. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8069-4), is a picture book biography of a woman who was skilled in the Ukrainian art of pysanky Easter eggs and brought it to America. Ages 7–10.
Piece by Piece: How Stephen Sondheim Made Musical Puzzles Come Alive by Erin Frankel, illus. by Stacy Innerst (Apr. 21, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8095-3), shows how this American theater icon learned to assemble musicals like the pieces of a puzzle. Ages 7–10.
¡Viva Valenzuela! Fernandomania Erupts in Los Angeles by Nathalie Alonso, illus. by John Parra (Mar. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8027-4), celebrates this Mexican American baseball star who played for the L.A. Dodgers and was known for his signature pitching style. Ages 7–10.
Twice Enslaved: Liberty and Justice for Henrietta Wood by Selene Castrovilla, illus. by Erin K. Robinson (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8074-8), recounts the life of this woman who was enslaved twice, but demanded justice and was awarded the largest reparations ever granted for enslavement. Ages 9–12.
Astra/Hippo Park
My Sister, Goose by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by Hyewon Yum (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-4099-5). Miranda wisely counsels her effervescent little sister in this story about siblings and the battle over getting dressed. Ages 4–8.
Her Muddy Majesty of Muck by Beatrice Alemagna (Mar. 31, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-4130-5). A girl with too-big feelings stars in this tale set in a mucky, magical underground world ruled by the Mud Princess. Ages 5–8.
Series
Daniel Bernstrom’s Bear is back in A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van, illus. by Brandon James Scott (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-4120-6), ages 4–8.
Astra/Wordsong
A Gray Cat Wanders: New Poems About Our Animal Friends by Karla Kuskin, illus. by Marcellus Hall (Feb. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-6018-4), compiles poems about animals with distinct personalities. Ages 4–8.
Barefoot
Home Away from Home by Nazneen Akbari, illus. by Rashin Kheiriyeh (Feb. 3, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88859-896-2). This story about reconnecting with grandparents and rediscovering cultural identity is based on Akbari’s experience moving from India to Oman as a child. Ages 3–5.
Mari and the Great Market Swap by Janelle Springer-Willms, illus. by Juliana Eigner (Mar. 24, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88859-902-0). When customers can’t reach the Barbados market, Mari comes up with a creative solution to help her family and fellow vendors. Ages 6–8.
When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair by Ryan Rae Harbuck, illus. by Barry Lee (Apr. 7, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88859-905-1). Vo wants to change the world for others just as her mobility chair has changed the world for her. Ages 6–8.
America’s Founding Myths: ...and What Really Happened by Christy Mihaly, illus. by Marta Sevilla (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-88859-908-2), reveals the truth behind legends surrounding the founding of the U.S. Ages 7–11.
Beaming
Play Proud: Fiercely Fabulous Queer Athletes by Rob Sanders, illus. by Izzy Evans (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-88983-491-5), spotlights 60 historic and modern queer athletes, sharing their triumphs on and off the playing field. Ages 4–8.
Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism by Kristina Wonget et al., illus. by Shehzil Malik (Apr. 14, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5064-9641-2), outlines Asian American history and strategies for pursuing social justice. Ages 10–14.
Series
Big, Big welcomes The Boy with Big, Big Energy by Britney Winn Lee, illus. by Jacob Souva (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88983-406-9), ages 4–7.
Behrman/Apples & Honey
What Emma Wrote: The Woman Behind the Words on the Statue of Liberty by Ann Diament Koffsky, illus. by N. Tarcan (Mar. 3, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-719-1), is a biography of Emma Lazarus, author of “The New Colossus,” the poem engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Ages 4–7.
Zoey Zoombeck, Superhero by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illus. by Alexandra Colombo (Apr. 28, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-715-3). An anxious girl thinks the courage to face her fears comes from the superhero cape she received for her birthday, until she discovers that she can find her courage even without it. Ages 4–8.
Liberty Club House: The Mysterious Lopsided Letter by Ellen Schwartz, illus. by Margeaux Lucas (Mar. 3, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-720-7). Launching a series, this novel about religious freedom introduces three cousins who search 1785 Boston to uncover the origin of antisemitic posters. Ages 7–9.
Under the Rubble: The Hidden Letters of the Warsaw Ghetto by Elisa Boxer, illus. by Oksana Drachkovska (Mar. 17, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-709-2), relays how Jewish prisoners of the Warsaw Ghetto, in an act of defiance, wrote and buried a record of what they endured, which was unearthed after the war. Ages 8–12.
Last Days in Moav by Sharon Reiss Baker (Apr. 14, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-706-1). This novel about twins whose healing powers make them outsiders in their tribe explores the emotional journey of their Israelite family as they wait to cross into the Promised Land. Ages 13–17.
Bloomsbury
Find the Sun by Andy Harkness (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1876-7). A yellow rabbit helps a boy find courage within himself as he learns the sun can be found through any storm. Ages 3–6.
Where Is Pierre? by Emma Clarke (June 16, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-2038-8). Bear looks for his penguin pal in this search-and-find book filled with black-and-white animals. Ages 3–6.
The Colors of Nature by Catherine Barr, illus. by Chaaya Prabhat (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1917-7), explores the wonders of nature—from lizards with green blood and bones to octopuses that flush red when angry. Ages 4–8.
Walk the Walk by R.J. Owens, illus. by Reggie Brown (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0960-4). This story of a father and son during the Montgomery Bus Boycott illuminates the ways we can all work to effect change. Ages 4–8.
A Year of Kites: Traditions Around the World by Monisha Bajaj, illus. by Amber Ren (Feb. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1224-6), reveals how kites are flown to honor gods and ancestors, bring good fortune, celebrate milestones, and join communities together. Ages 4–8.
Camp Monster by Kate Messner (Feb. 3, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0941-3) starts up a graphic novel series about a family of Yetis that opens their summer camp to all monsters, only to encounter sabotage at every turn. Ages 8–11.
Olive Oakes and the Haunted Carousel by Kalynn Bayron (Apr. 7, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1592-6). In this mystery series debut, aspiring sleuth Olive uncovers the secret of an unusual carousel at a traveling carnival. Ages 8–11.
Red River Rose by Carole Lindstrom (Mar. 17, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1248-2). Set during the Northwest Resistance of 1885, when the Métis people fought to defend their land, this novel centers on a girl willing to do anything to protect her family, home, and way of life. Ages 8–11.
Baseball’s Shining Season: America’s Pastime on the Brink of War by Martin W. Sandler and Craig Sandler (Apr. 7, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0797-6) examines American society and baseball in the pivotal 1941 season, when Black players were segregated in the Negro Leagues and women struggled to establish a professional league of their own. Ages 10–14.
Princess Academy Graphic Novel by Shannon Hale, illus. by Victoria Ying (Apr. 7, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1202-4), is a graphic novel version of this Newbery Honor–winning novel. Ages 10–14.
This Could All Go Bad by Spencer Hall (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1811-8). Three boys set off on a life-changing night of hijinks before their eighth-grade graduation. Ages 12 and up.
I Didn’t Do It by Elle Gonzalez Rose (July 21, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1848-4). The daughter of a killer must prove she’s innocent after a getaway with friends in a weekend cabin turns deadly. Ages 14 and up.
If We Never End (deluxe limited ed.) by Laura Taylor Namey (Mar. 3, $20.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1805-7). Sylvie helps ghost boy Penn piece together the mystery of his death in this romance featuring stenciled edges, patterned endpapers, and a designed case cover. Ages 14 and up.
These Shattered Spires by Cassidy Ellis Salter (Mar. 10, $20.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1863-7). Four magical rivals band together to survive a deadly competition and free themselves from a lifetime of enslavement. Ages 14 and up.
To Steal a Throne by Gabi Burton (Apr. 7, $20.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1727-2). Magic wielder Mira decides to take her power back years after helping her half-brother cheat his way onto the throne—but she might have to sacrifice everything to do so. Ages 14 and up.
Where You’ll Find Us by Jen St. Jude (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1140-9). A trans teen discovers a home where queer kids from various decades have found refuge from hatred—but now they must find a way to stop time. Ages 14 and up.
Boom! Box
The Woods by James Tynion IV, illus. by Michael Dialynas (May 5, $16.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89215-831-2). In this series opener, a high school mysteriously vanishes from suburban Milwaukee, only to reappear on a forest-covered moon in an unknown part of the universe. Ages 13 and up.
Boxer
Beginning, Middle, and End by Jon Burgerman (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1323-4). After trying to work out who is the most important part of a story, Beginning, Middle, and End realize how much they need each other—and the rewards of working together. Ages 3–6.
Bothered by Bugs by Emily Gravett (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1292-3). In this rhyming tale, forest animals learn to appreciate the importance of even the smallest and most overlooked among them. Ages 4–8.
Callisto Kids
Series
Big Feelings Books for Toddlers introduces What to Do When It’s Time to Calm Down by Cara Goodwin, illus. by Katie Turner (Mar. 24, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-88608-154-1), ages 1–3. History’s Greatest Heroes issues Female Heroes of Greek Mythology: 51 Legends Who Ruled the Ancient World by Megan Duvarney Forbes, illus. by Meel Tamphanon (Feb. 3, $16.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-88608-373-6), ages 8–12. And Soccer Smarter for Kids: Learn to Play Like the Pros by Andrew Latham (May 5, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89717-018-0), outlining skills and drills to become a confident player, is the follow-up to Soccer Smarts for Kids, ages 8–12.
Candlewick
The House with Nobody in It by Jon Klassen (July 14, $14.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-4828-9). The house in Klassen’s tale with die cuts has a chair, a clock, a stool, a lamp, and more, but there is no one in it—or is there? Ages 2–5.
Rafi and Rita by Jarvis, illus. by Chris Judge (June 9, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5168-5). Competitive, hyperbole-prone twin giraffes try to determine which of them is taller. Ages 3–5.
Pog and Pickle’s Great Escape by Ross Montgomery, illus. by Sarah Warburton (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5196-8). When a guinea pig leaves to see the world, her mate, though fearful, goes in madcap
pursuit. Ages 3–7.
Little Passenger by Deirdre Sullivan, illus. by Jessica Love (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4294-2), describes the journey of an unborn baby toward birth, the love it receives as it grows, and its deep connection to its mother. Ages 5–7.
Planting Hope by Frederick Joseph, illus. by Paul Kellam (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3345-2). A child discovers a secret ingredient for nurturing plants—and for helping ailing loved ones, too. Ages 5–8.
Fourteen Ways of Looking at Jellyfish by Carole Boston Weatherford, illus. by Bagram Ibatoulline (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3507-4). Poems and art reveal the natural wonders of jellyfish and myths surrounding them. Ages 6–8.
Marty Moose: First Class Mischief by Claire Powell (Feb. 10, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4780-0). In this series opener, Marty and
his friend Nibbles must figure out how to deliver the mail when trouble comes their way. Ages 6–9.
Rainbow History: Willi Ninja: Vogue Legend by Joy Michael Ellison, illus. by Nabi H. Ali (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3008-6). Kicking off a series of LGBTQ+ biographies, this book relays the story of Willi Leake, who falls in love with dancing and finds his identity as drag ball performer Willi Ninja. Ages 6–9.
Honor Flight: Celebrating America’s Veterans by Jeff Gottesfeld, illus. by Matt Tavares (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3015-4). This companion to Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier spotlights the program that flies veterans to
the nation’s capital to see the monuments commemorating their service. Ages 7–10.
My Bicentennial Summer: True Adventures from the Most Epic Family Road Trip of All Time by G. Neri, illus. by Corban Wilkin (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3957-7). The author reflects on a 1976 cross-country road trip with his family, sharing America’s most famous landmarks, the best (and worst) of its history, and the diversity of its people. Ages 7–10.
Nell O’Dell Hates Quests by Emily B. Martin (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4331-4). A reluctant adventurer sets off on a journey to save her family’s inn in this fantasy involving an excitable travel partner, a thief in the night, and a stolen treasure. Ages 8–12.
The Soccer GOAT: Messi v. Ronaldo by Matt Oldfield and Seth Burkett (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5294-1). In this launch title of a series that compiles facts, trivia, and illustrations to determine which of two soccer stars is the greatest, the contenders are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ages 8–12.
The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery (July 7, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5362-5477-8). When an evil fairy steals Yanni’s baby sister and swaps her for a changeling, she races against time to get her back. Ages 9–12.
Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter by Joseph Coelho, illus. by Hyun Song We (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4797-8). In this fantasy trilogy launch, after Relic accidentally discovers a mysterious brass lamp, he must find a way to stop an evil genie who feeds on hope. Ages 9–12.
Roxie in Color by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4660-5). In this novel about friendship, misperceptions, and family, Roxie thinks she needs to hide the fact that her parents are blind in order to blend in at her new school. Ages 9–12.
The Thing About Giants by Christopher Galvin (June 9, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5133-3). When the daughter of giant hunters becomes lost in the wilderness with a giant whose parents were killed by hunters, they learn to trust each other to find their ways home. Ages 9–12.
The Unchosen One by Amy Sparkes (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4973-6). As this series opens, Tassie is proclaimed the Chosen One, destined to save her people from death and destruction, and she and her griffin set off on a quest to escape the prophecy. Ages 9–12.
The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel (deluxe ed.) by Gareth Hinds (May 12, $29.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5452-5). This edition of Hinds’s
version of Homer’s epic poem has a new cover design, gold foil, and painted edges. Ages 12 and up.
The Game of Oaths by S.C. Bandreddi (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5263-7). In 1896 Paris, a trapeze artist fights to win a deadly tournament amid the glamor and illusions of a magical circus. Ages 14 and up.
My Wonderful Disgrace by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4743-5). A text message thwarts Amy’s plan for the perfect night at the senior dance in this dark comedy of errors about unrequited love, manipulation, and misunderstandings. Ages 14 and up.
New World: Piper at the Gates of Dusk by Patrick Ness (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4830-2). In this series debut, set in the Chaos Walking universe 20 years later, a sickness infects the young people of New World with Noise in the form of their worst thoughts about themselves. Ages 14 and up.
Series
World of Gustavo picks up Monsters Play... Hide-And-Seek! by Flavia Z. Drago (July 7, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-5225-5), ages up to 3. One Mad Cat stars in One Mad Cat and the Missing Book by Vicky Fang (July 7, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3913-3), ages 4–8. And the Orris and Timble trilogy by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Carmen Mok, concludes with Star Stories (Apr. 7, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2758-1), ages 5–8.
The Princess in Black returns in The Princess in Black and the Trick-or-Treating Trouble by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illus. by LeUyen Pham (July 7, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3410-7), ages 5–8. Dragon Post by Emma Yarlett (June 2, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5193-7) joins Emma Yarlett’s Post Pals, ages 5–9. And Fairy Door Diaries welcomes Eliza and the Hobgoblins by Megan McDonald, illus. by Lenny Wen (Feb. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-1636-3), ages 5–9.
Candlewick Studio
Color Me Country: A Celebration of Black Women Who Shaped Country Music, edited by Kelly McCartney and Rissi Palmer, illus. by Rhiannon Giddens (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3024-6), profiles legendary and contemporary Black and brown women stars of country music. Ages 10 and up.
Candlewick/MIT Kids
Sama Crushes the Code by Samaira Mehta, illus. by Jenny Alvarado (July 14, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3361-2). Inspired by the computer science adventures of 17-year-old author Mehta, this graphic novel about a girl who joins the middle school tech club weaves coding vocabulary and examples into the story. Ages 8–12.
Charlesbridge
It’s a Mom! by Abby Cooper, illus. by Eliana Gutierrez (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-642-7), is a tongue-in-cheek guide for babies on the love and care of their new mother. Ages 2–5.
Otter’s New Neighbors by Li Xingming (May 26, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-755-4). When Otter moves in, neighbors arrive with gifts, and a surprise guest teaches them about inclusion and teamwork. Ages 2–5.
Everything Grandma Needs by Molly Beth Griffin, illus. by Anait Semirdzhyan (July 14, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-652-6). This intergenerational story celebrates downsizing, decluttering, and accepting change. Ages 3–7.
I Could Be Eaten by a Shark by Marcela Ferreira, illus. by Mark Chambers (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-769-1). Wise Grandpa helps Louie face his fears of sharks. Ages 3–7.
Men Cry by Joan Turu, trans. by Anyeliz Pagán Muñoz (Apr. 7, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-688-5). Neil is trying to figure out what it means to “be a man” in this tale about gender roles and embracing individuality. Ages 3–7.
Napesni Renegade: A Bison’s Journey by Marcie R. Rendon, illus. by Sam Zimmerman (July 21, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-627-4). This Ojibwe author’s tale based on a real-life wild bison reveals how animals have long been negatively impacted by European settlement and continue to be key to the survival of Native populations. Ages 3–7.
Ways Papi Says I Love You by Delia Ruiz, illus. by Carlos Velez Aguilera (Mar. 24, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-630-4). Inspired by the author’s own truck rides with her father in Mexico, this tale celebrates the father-daughter bond. Ages 3–7.
Baseball for Breakfast: A (Mostly) True Story by Judy Campbell-Smith, illus. by Maggie Carroll (Feb. 17, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-570-3). Based on actual events, this story centers on a baseball-loving Black child who helps inspire the idea of morning ball games when his father goes overseas during WWII and his mother works nights. Ages 5–8.
Remember Her Name! Debbie Allen’s Rise to Fame by Tami Charles, illus. by Meredith Lucius (Feb. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-565-9), is a biography of Allen, who grew up in the Jim Crow South and pursued her dream of dancing to become the Houston Ballet Foundation’s first Black dancer. Ages 5–8.
No Brain the Same: Neurodivergent Young Activists Shaping Our Future, edited by Lindsay H. Metcalf et al., illus. by Jeanette Bradley (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-583-3), compiles poems honoring neurodivergent youth activists who are transforming their communities—among them Billie Eilish, Dara McAnulty, and Lydia X.Z. Brown. Ages 5–9.
A Light for Lucinda: A Story from the Cuban Revolution by Olga Herrera (June 9, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-759-2). Military violence erupts in the streets outside Lucinda’s home in this story portraying the human instinct to provide order and stability in times of chaos. Ages 6–9.
Charlesbridge Moves
The Avian Adventurers: Snowy Owl Rescue: Raptor Recovery by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illus. by Natasha Donovan (Feb. 17, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-470-6). In this series debut, friends from a junior birdwatching club brave a snowstorm to rescue a rare snowy owl. Ages 7–10.
Professor D Takes Control by Dan Ariely, illus. by Omer Hoffman (July 7, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-751-6). In this book with graphic panels, David and his robodog conduct social science experients to show his parents that they are just like him. Ages 8–12.
Charlesbridge Teen
Footeprint: Eunice Newton Foote at the Dawn of Climate Science and Women’s Rights by Lindsay H. Metcalf (Feb. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-633-5). This novel-in-verse centers on the first woman to identify carbon dioxide as a cause of climate change in 1856. Ages 12 and up.
Last to Leave by Teresa Richards (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-637-3). When a video game streamer earns a spot in a new murder-mystery reality game, she learns that there are interloper players with hidden agendas, and the lines between ally and adversary blur. Ages 12 and up.
Onward: 16 Climate Fiction Short Stories to Inspire Hope, edited by Nora Shalaway Carpenter (Feb. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-653-3). These tales for teen activists highlight how small actions can make Earth sustainable against climate change. Ages 12 and up.
Child’s Play International
The Story Bridge by Richard O’Neill, illus. by Raquel Martin (May 15, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-83532-242-0). A dispute between two towns is solved by a group of traveling craftspeople in this tale revealing how the power of stories can help us recognize our shared humanity. Ages 4–9.
Series
So Can We! issues two bilingual books by Jo Empson, trans. by Creoletrans: El gato y el pajarito/Cat and Bird (Apr. 15, $6.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-172-0) and La zora y el ganso/Fox and Goose (Apr. 15, $6.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-170-6),
ages 1–3.
Chooseco
Series
Choose Your Own Adventure Jr. offers Kaiju Gaga by E.C. Myers (Feb. 24, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-937133-12-2), ages 5–8. And Choose Your Own Adventure New Classics adds The Stowaway by Griffin McElroy (Mar. 10, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-937133-14-6), ages 8–12; and Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall by Jendia Gammon (Apr. 21, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-937133-10-8), ages 9–12.
Chronicle
One Whole Hippopotamus: A Book About Parts and Patterns by Carter Higgins (May 26, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3952-1). This follow-up to Circle Under Berry and Some of These Are Snails showcases shapes, sorting, and parts of a whole in rhyme. Ages 2–4.
Chopsticks Are by Chloe Ito Ward, illus. by Lynn Scurfield (Mar. 31, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2736-8), relates the history of chopsticks and shows how they are used by people all over the world. Ages 3–5.
Today Is the Day by Chelsea Lin Wallace, illus. by Adam Rex (July 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-1516-7). Told from the perspective of a day on Earth, this story explores all the things that can happen in 24 hours. Ages 3–5.
Because of a Bee by Lola M. Schaefer, illus. by Frenci Sanna (May 19, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3093-1). Featuring die-cut pages, this book shows how important bees are to our ecosystems and how they help us grow our food. Ages 4–8.
It’s My Body! A Book About Body Positivity by Elise Gravel (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3971-2) spotlights bodies of every shape, size, and color, revealing the variety and beauty of us all. Ages 4–8.
Mousestache Moosestache by Rowboat Watkins (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3391-8). This rhyming book imagines animals and objects with mustaches. Ages 4–8.
If You Went to the Bottom of the Ocean by Brooke McIntyre, illus. by Gordy Wright (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2651-4), showcases creatures found at various ocean depths and promotes environmental awareness. Ages 5–8.
Rainbow Truck by Colleen Paeff and Hina Abidi, illus. by Saffa Khan (Apr. 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-0933-3). A brightly colored truck, known as a phool patti, travels through Pakistan delivering various goods to the community. Ages 5–8.
Shrinking Violet by Laurel Snyder, illus. by LeUyen Pham (Mar. 31, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-0072-9). Violet, who becomes very small when frightened, learns to grow large again to protect her injured friend Bird.
Ages 5–8.
Series
Little Helpers by Brianna Miller adds Let’s Do the Dishes (May 19, $18.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-7972-3878-4) and Let’s Grow a Garden: (May 19, $18.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-7972-3877-7), ages up to 3. New Goodnight Construction Site titles by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illus. by AG Ford, are Construction Site: Dad and His Crew Power Through! (Apr. 28, $12.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3850-0), ages 2–4; and Construction Site: Firefight! (Apr. 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2659-0), ages 3–5. The Hervé Tullet series picks up Reach In! by Hervé Tullet (May 12, $18.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-7972-3781-7), ages 3–5. And Invisible Things releases Mysterious Things by Andy J. Pizza (July 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3988-0), ages 4–8.
Chronicle/Twirl
Series
Clickety Clack gains Clack-Clack, Little Crab! by Amy Blay (Mar. 3, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-2-408-06180-7), ages up to 3. And Ultimate Discovery greets T. Rex by Raphaële Glaux, illus. by Amélie Falière (Mar. 10, $10.99 board book, ISBN 979-10-276-1388-5), ages up to 3.
Cicada
Shoes! A Footwear Fashion Frolic by Anna Davies and Daisy Wynter (May 5, $21.99, ISBN 978-1-80066-057-1). This illustrated timeline highlights shoe styles and designers throughout history. Ages 6–11.
Why Do We Sleep? by Cathy Evans and Polya Plavinskaia (Feb. 3, $21.99, ISBN 978-1-80066-058-8) examines the science, beliefs, and mysteries surrounding sleep. Ages 6–11.
Finding Life: A Prehistoric Search and Find by Sophie Williams (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-80066-054-0) provides a seek-and-find journey through the history of life on Earth. Ages 7–11.
Everything Amplified by Ziggy Hanaor and Sarah Lippett (Apr. 7, $26.99, ISBN 978-1-80066-060-1) is a graphic novel about the pressures of teenage life, the tangles of twinship, and music’s ability to make sense of it all. Ages 14 and up.
Cinco Puntos
Series
Tales of the Feathered Serpent picks up The Hero Twins in the Realm of Fright by David Bowles, illus. by Charlene Bowles (May 12, $15.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-947627-73-4), ages 9–12.
Clavis
A Day Full of Animals (Apr. 28, $11.95 board book, ISBN 979-8-89063-297-5) and A Night Full of Animals (Apr. 28, $11.95 board book, ISBN 979-8-89063-298-2) by Esther Van Den Berg reveal neighborhood animals during the day; and the adventures of nocturnal animals. Ages 1–3.
The Color of Words by Krista Legge, illus. by Leila Nabih (Apr. 21, $20.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-123-7). A girl who sees how people’s words can give life color or just make everything gray opts to bring color into the world herself. Ages 1–5.
Higher! by Patricia Fitti (Mar. 24, $20.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-307-1). A cat who longs to reach the stars climbs higher and higher until realizing that being in the arms of his owner is his favorite high. Ages 4–6.
What’s That in the Wall? by Conor Walton (Mar. 31, $20.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-243-2). A young night owl imagines what the strange sounds coming from the bedroom wall are. Ages 5–7.
Lewis and Lou by Julia Vasileva (Apr. 7, $20.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-242-5). Lou’s Grandpa has dementia, so she spends time with him to help him remember as much as possible. Ages 6–8.
Collective Book Studio
Little Bee and the Bloom by Carly Kremer, illus. by Katie Hunt (July 14, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-68555-078-3). A bee learns about pollination and the vital role bees play in our environment. Ages 1–5.
Through the Garden Gate by Sharon Rose, illus. by Erin Brown (Apr. 7, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68555-202-2). Miles stumbles upon a magical garden with talking animals, fairies, and beautiful native plants. Ages 4–8.
Series
The Fly Who Flew returns in The Fly Who Flew Under the Sea by Lauren Sánchez Bezos, illus. by Raleigh Stewart (Mar. 3, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68555-201-5), ages 4–8. And Ocean Superheroes by Gabrielle Raymond McGee, illus. by Anastasiya Halionka and Angelika Scudamore (June 2, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68555-864-2), joins Wavemakers, ages 4–8.
Compendium
Where Do Possibilities Live? by Kobi Yamada, illus. by Juan Pablo Neira Zuñiga (July 1, $18.95, ISBN 978-1-957891-77-4), encourages readers to explore the boundless power of possibilities, and find out how far their imaginations can take them. Ages 4 and up.
Series
Add More Goodness continues with Living Brave: How to Add More Faith to Your Fears by Kobi Yamada, illus. by Charles Santoso (July 1, $14.95, ISBN 978-1-957891-64-4), ages 6 and up.
Convergent
Isaiah Johnson and the Big Game by Esau McCaulley, illus. by Emmanuel Boateng (May 5, $15.99, ISBN 978-0-593-58066-0). Isaiah’s father misses his baseball game in this story underscoring that everyone needs forgiveness—even parents. Ages 3–7.
Cottage Door
How Monster Trucks Work by Jack Redwing, illus. by Malgorzata Detner (June 30, $6.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-501-2). This shaped book reveals all the parts that make a monster truck go. Ages 1–3.
Moms on Call: Good Behavior by Jennifer Walker and Laura Hunter, illus. by Lucie Bee (June 9, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-248-6), is a lift-the-flap guide to good behavior and manners. Ages 1–3.
I Love You a Waffle Lot by Cheri Love-Byrd, illus. by Liv Wan (June 30, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-492-3). This rhyming book serves up breakfast food puns. Ages 1–4.
How Many Howls Till Halloween? by Rosa Von Feder, illus. by Coralie Vallageas (June 30, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-512-8), is a Halloween-themed counting book. Ages 1–5.
A Little Dragon by Rosalee Wren, illus. by Steph Lew (Mar. 3, $4.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-373-5). This shaped board book follows a dragon as it learns to fly, breathe fire, eat, and sleep. Ages 1–5.
Series
Dick Bruna’s Miffy stars in Miffy Looks for Snuffy (May 19, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-499-2) and What Does Miffy See? (May 19, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-546-3), ages 1–6; and Miffy (Mar. 17, $7.99, ISBN 979-8-89019-547-0), an origin story featuring Bruna’s original artwork, ages 3–6. Cuddlebug Lane welcomes Cuddlebug Lane on the Farm by Cherri Cardinale, illus. by Sanja Rescek (Feb. 3, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-368-1), ages 1–3. And Archie and Pip help a neighbor in Archie and Pip Make a New Friend by Zoe Wodarz, illus. by Mari Richards (June 16, $7.99, ISBN 979-8-89019-403-9), ages 4–7.
Creative Editions
You Belong in This World by Lori Peelen, illus. by Tom Leonard (Mar. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-56846-381-0). This book revealing how various animal babies are born emphasizes that everyone belongs regardless of origin. Ages 2–6.
Climbing by Amy Lowell, illus. by Paolo Domeniconi (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-56846-421-3). In this poem about persistence and resilience, the narrator discovers a sparkling town at the top of the tree she climbs. Ages 6–9.
The Burning of the Books by Jonah Winter, illus. by Gary Kelley (Mar. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-56846-411-4), examines the Nazi book burnings of the 1930s and illustrates the dangers of censorship and the importance of creative freedom. Ages 8–12.
The Great Northern Expedition by Maria Cristina Pritelli (Mar. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-56846-401-5) recounts the 18th-century Great Northern Expedition from Russia to Alaska through the eyes of an expedition member’s son. Ages 8–12.
A Place in the World by Rina Singh, illus. by Christopher Pouler (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-56846-396-4). A young refugee and his mother navigate the challenges of displacement in this novel highlighting resilience and hope in a world affected by conflict. Ages 8–12.
Creston
My Butterfly Secret: The Butterfly Catchers of Indonesia by Mahesh Pathirathna, illus. by Evi Shelvia (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-954354-45-6). Kakak is torn between protecting the precious butterflies his father showed him and selling them to collectors to feed his family. Ages 6–10.
Cuento de Luz
The House by NiñoCactus, illus. by Celia Sacido (May 5, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-10438-15-6). When a fire destroys everything that a house believed gave meaning to its life, the woodland flora and fauna give it hope. Ages 4–8.
The Path of Life by Cristina Expósito Escalona, illus. by Luz Marina Baltasar (May 26, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-10438-23-1), offers an ode to the many different types of love and how we may encounter them in our lives. Ages 4–8.
Supergrannies by José Carlos Román, illus. by Mónica Carretero (June 2, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-10438-27-9), reveals the secret identities of a group of grandmothers with superpowers and superpets. Ages 4–8.
Welcome, Little Squirrel by Daniel Cañas, illus. by Verónica Aranda (May 19, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-10438-19-4). After a squirrel’s home is knocked down, she tries living with various critters, hoping to find the right fit. Ages 4–8.
