Page Street
When a Rhino Has to Wait by Dazzle Ng, illus. by Estrela Lourenço (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-89003-448-9). A young rhino told to “wait” finds creative and calming ways to pass the time. Ages 4–8.
Page Street YA
Being Aro: A Collection of Aromantic Fiction About Love, Connection, and Empowerment, edited by Madeline Dyer and Rosiee Thor (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-89003-442-7). Twelve stories from various genres shine a light on aromantic relationships and experiences, as well as the many other sub-identities under the aromantic umbrella. Ages 14 and up.
A Great and Powerful Tyranny by Victoria Carbol (June 23, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-89003-488-5). A girl falls through a magical mirror into a tyrant’s realm where she joins a heartless girl, a boy with stolen memories, and a man branded as a coward on a quest. Ages 14 and up.
I Was a Teenage Death God by M.J. Beasi (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-89003-384-0). Seventeen-year-old Charlie, a nonbinary teen with the power to absorb life force via touch, hunts down the ghost threatening their twin sister. Ages 14 and up.
The Labyrinth of Waking Dreams by Michelle Kulwicki (Apr. 21, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-89003-380-2). Three teens with magical legacies venture into a labyrinth beneath the Appalachian Mountains to untangle the truth that brought them together and fight monsters. Ages 14 and up.
The Redwood Bargain by Markelle Grabo (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-89003-392-5). Young maid Katrien poses as her lord’s stepdaughter to fulfill his bargain with the murderous Redwood Man. Ages 14 and up.
Pajama
Double-Up Day! by Kari-Lynn Winters, illus. by Dave Whamond (June 2, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77278-361-2). When Brandon’s big brother feels left out of his younger brother’s birthday celebration, he comes up with an idea to double everything at the party. Ages 3–7.
The Sea We Call Home by Dominique DeMers, illus. by Gabrielle Grimard (Apr. 21, $18.95, ISBN 978-1-77278-367-4). Mirabelle and Little Gnouf find a young whale caught in a fishing net on the shoreline and are determined to help. Ages 4–8.
The Setback by Lynn Leitch (Feb. 24, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-77278-343-8). Twelve-year-old Liam’s dream of attending a prestigious summer camp for athletic kids is in jeopardy when he is cut from the baseball team and needs to find a different sport to gain entry. Ages 8–12.
Papercutz
Clyde by Jim Benton (Mar. 17, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2355-2). When Clyde the bear ditches his peaceful existence and heads off for Grizzly City, he learns—with the help of a reformed juvenile delinquent butterfly—that the Bad Life isn’t always so great. Ages 6–9.
Penny and the Yeti by Jimmy Gaspero, illus. by Amber Akin (Apr. 21, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2380-4). Penny’s drawing of a Yeti comes to life and helps her hatch a plan to get her parents to stop fighting. Ages 6–9.
Leo da Vinci: Renaissance Kid by Richard Ashley Hamilton, illus. by Marco Matrone (Apr. 14, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2374-3). This action adventure inspired by historical figures features young and brash da Vinci and his friends investigating a conspiracy theory that threatens the entire world. Ages 7–12.
Ninja Kaiju by Franco and Scoot McMahon (Feb. 17, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2333-0). A Ninja hired to steal a secret formula accidentally gets splashed with it and transforms into a Kaiju monster. Ages 7–12.
Nothing Can Stop the Ape by Thomas Sniegoski and Jeanine Acheson, illus. by Craig Russeau (June 9, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2669-0). Twelve-year-old Maxwell teams up with a group of primitive cave people gifted with the powers of the elements in order to save his mother from possession by the spirit of an angry goddess. Ages 7–12.
Webster the Spider Monkey: Spectacular Amazement by Art Baltazar (May 5, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2636-2). After eating a radioactive bug, a lab monkey gains superpowers. Ages 7–12.
Atlantis: The Lost Empire—The Curse of Karok by Matthew Manning, illus. by Christian Colbert (June 30, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-1293-8). Milo and Kida team up to protect the world of Atlantis in this original story set in the world of Disney’s Atlantis. Ages 10–14.
Midnight Island by Lylian, illus. by Nicolas Grebil (July 28, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2727-7). Four children wake up on a deserted island where they find an automaton who, every night at midnight, gives them a mission to complete. Ages 10–14.
Xanar and Mr. Tuxedo by Sean Ryan, illus. by Giulia Giacomino (July 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2708-6). When a villain threatens every universe, only two unlikely best friends can stop him with the power of courage, trust, and joy. Ages 10–14.
Series
Amelia Shadows by Matthew Dow Smith, featuring an aspiring dark magician, her talking cat, and lots of ghosts, begins with Amelia Shadows and the New Head Ghost (Apr. 7, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2458-0), ages 7–12. Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society, following a group of students who join an exchange student from another planet to learn about the world, blasts off with Horses by Trevor Mueller, illus. by Gabriel Mayorga (Feb. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2331-6); Science of Music by Mueller, illus. by Christian Colbert (Apr. 21, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5458-2376-7); and Spaceflight by Paul Kupperberg, illus. by Bill Walko (June 2, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2667-6), ages 7–12. Speed Racer Adventures by Franco, introducing young versions of the characters from the classic animated TV program, revs up with Vol. 1 (Apr. 28, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2378-1), ages 7–12. Tamia by David Braña, illus. by Pahito, focused on a human girl entering a fantastical world, debuts with Tamia and the Memories of the Dragon (Feb. 3, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2324-8), ages 7–12. Archipelago by Martin and Xabi Etxeberria, illus. by Alex San Vicente Sanvi, the story of a young woman fighting for her life and family against pirates and political unrest on a climate ravaged Earth, kicks off with Vol. 1 (June 16, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2675-1), ages 10–14. And Stone of Shiro by Sue Ruffle, illus. by Stefano Spaziani, set in a magic world in danger of being annihilated, ramps up with The Fall of Shiro (June 30, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5458-2683-6), ages 10–14.
Peachtree
You’re Still Pretty New Here by Mariyka Foster (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-836-1) showcases parents and their babies learning new things together. Ages 3–6.
Allie and the 100 Percent Perfect, Frustration-Free Day! by Megan Wagner Lloyd, illus. by Ellie Snowdon (July 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-730-2). Allie the alpaca learns that some days can feel just about perfect, regardless of what happens. Ages 4–8.
The Little Red Steamer by Nick Maland (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-809-5). An island community unites to offer support and new opportunities to a displaced family and rescue their beloved steamboat. Ages 4–8.
Making Plans for Nigel Binty by Shawn K. Stout (Feb. 3, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-588-9) explores what happens when two sixth graders overwhelmed by major life changes cross paths as new classmates at school.
Ages 8–12.
The Sweet Spot by Elaine Vickers (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-774-6). Twelve-year-old Trip’s summer plans to win the Little League championship are interrupted when his father unexpectedly deploys overseas just before the season starts. Ages 8–12.
Series
Dog Days by Dori Hillestad Butler, illus. by Genevieve Kote, a King & Kayla spinoff in which Hazel works at her family’s doggy daycare business, debuts with Hazel Helps Out (Apr. 7, $12.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-723-4), ages 6–9.
Peachtree/Peachtree Teen
Between Sun and Shadow by Laura Genn (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-818-7). An heiress and a mutant form an unexpected bond on a tidally locked planet in this queer YA romance. Ages 14 and up.
The Free Verse Society by Delali Adjoa (Mar. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-840-8). Two teens connect through their high school poetry club, where the power of the written word tears down the walls they’ve built around their hearts. Ages 14 and up.
The Hyacinth Labyrinth by Jamie Pacton (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-819-4). Unmagical Fae princess Hyacinth hopes that if she learns about her father, who disappeared 15 years ago, she can finally discover more about herself. Ages 14 and up.
In the Country I Love by Alaa Al-Barkawi (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-810-1). Two Iraqi American best friends—a struggling teen father and the community’s golden boy—confront dark truths about their families in the wake of a devastating crime in this YA debut. Ages 14 and up.
The Lustrous Dark by Loretta Chefchaouni (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-837-8). In this fantasy inspired by a Moroccan folktale, young midwife’s apprentice Shay rises up to take back the power that’s been stolen from women. Ages 14 and up.
Peachtree/Quinlin
Beatrix and Her Friends by Anne Lambelet (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-779-1) recounts the life of Peter Rabbit creator Beatrix Potter with a focus on the joy she found in animals and nature. Ages 4–8.
Beatrice and the Nightingale by Patricia Newman, illus. by Isabelle Follath (Feb. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-727-2), tells the story of the first live radio broadcast of a nightingale accompanying the young cellist Beatrice Harrison in 1924. Ages 8–12.
Nature’s Remarkable Partners: Wild Poems for Two Voices by Leslie Bulion, illus. by Robert Meganck (Mar. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-68263-780-7). Poems for two voices offer young readers a peek at an intriguing array of symbiotic partnerships in nature. Ages 8–12.
Penguin Workshop
Mei Mei the Bunny by Laufey, illus. by Lauren O’Hara (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-05174-8). When Mei Mei gets butterflies in her stomach at her recital and plays the wrong note in front of everyone, will she be able to find the melody to make it right? Ages 3–7.
Piggy by Ann Hood, illus. by Anna Quaranta (June 9, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-05105-2), spotlights a beloved stuffed pig, his human companion, and their friendship. Ages 4–8.
Super Unicorn Princess by Mike Hartigan (July 14, $13.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-24449-2), starring a pink-tutu-clad girl who turns into a superhero and stops villains in her community, launches a graphic novel series of the same name. Ages 7–10.
The Ghost in Cabin 13 by J.C. Phillipps (Apr. 21, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-88730-1) kicks off a series of spooky graphic novels, which follow the mysteries surrounding a different Cabin 13 in a new time and place. Ages 8–12.
New Kid on Deck by Justin Somper, illus. by Teo Skaffa (Feb. 17, $9.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-05042-0), is the first Pirate Academy title, about the students at the elite Pirate Academy in 2507. Ages 8–12.
Pooch on the Loose by Goldie Hawn and Lin Oliver, illus. by Breanna Chambers (May 5, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-88945-9), begins the After-School Kindness Crew series by actor Hawn and author Oliver, which focuses on friendship, community, and the power of kindness. Ages 8–12.
The Shark Prince by Malia Maunakea (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-89072-1) centers the exploits of a Hawaiian boy who can transform into a shark. Ages 8–12.
Limelight by Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Feb. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593-88924-4). In 1996 New York City, a boy who attends LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts for theater comes into his own sexual identity in this debut by Broadway star Keenan-Bolger. Ages 12 and up.
Penguin/Dial
Serafina Makes Waves by Matthew Burgess, illus. by Robin Rosenthal (Mar. 31, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69963-8). Serafina the cat hates water and refuses to join swim class, but when a friend needs help, she overcomes her fear and dives in. Ages 3–7.
Raise the Bar by Fernanda Frick H. (June 9, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-40731-8). In this debut graphic novel, Sam Sanchez secretly joins a training program with her idol Eva Dos Santos, as she pursues her dream of becoming Chile’s first weightlifting Olympic gold medalist. Ages 8–12.
Eva to the Max by Rebecca Caprara (May 19, $9.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-00499-7). Twelve-year-old Eva hides her motocross racing from classmates but dominates the local circuit as Eva Knievel. Ages 10 and up.
Phoenix by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Mar. 3, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-85986-5), starts off a new horse-kid series by the Newbery Honor-winning author. Ages 8–12.
Penguin/Dutton
The Outermost Mouse by Lauren Wolk, illus. by Kristen Adam (May 19, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-40777-6). In this picture book by Newbery Honor recipient Wolk, a tiny-but-mighty little mouse faces down an incoming storm to protect her home on Cape Cod. Ages 4–8.
Found Sound by Meg Wolitzer and Charlie Panek (Apr. 21, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-101-99462-7). Felix joins his neighbor Marigold to follow a series of musical clues on a mysterious sound-related scavenger hunt through their small town, in this novel from the mother-son duo. Ages 7–11.
Penguin/Flamingo
Big Rig Pig by Claire Tattersfield, illus. by Rob Sayegh Jr. (July 14, $15.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03901-2), introduces Miles Bacon, a truck-driving pig who spends his day hauling everything from boxes to a circus to help others. Ages 3–7.
Uh-Oh, Hugo! by Jonathan Stutzman, illus. by Jay Fleck (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03920-3). Hugo the pug puppy doesn’t mind that he gets stinky and dirty during his day spent chasing bees, splashing in puddles, and sniffing skunks. Ages 3–7.
Axl the Axolotl Is Not a Frog by John Paul Brammer, illus. by Vanessa Morales (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69322-3). Axl the axolotl looks different from his friends and searches for where he belongs among the fish, frogs, and lizards on the first day of school. Ages 4–8.
Better Than a Touchdown by Jalen Hurts, illus. by Nneka Myers (Mar. 10, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-04030-8). When Jalen learns that the football team has been cut from his school, he bands together with friends to find a way to keep playing the game. Ages 4–8.
Exca-Gator! by Brooke Hartman, illus. by Michael Slack (Feb. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69333-9). An alligator who drives an excavator loves building with his friends. Ages 4–8.
I Can Learn to Be Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde, illus. by Holly Hatam (July 7, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-04190-9). A shy girl who wishes to be brave learns from a new friend how courage begins in small moments.
Ages 4–8.
Penguin/Kokila
Hold by Randy Ribay, illus. by Zeke Peña (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-85698-7). After Daddy hands his toddler a water bottle and asks them to “Hold, please,” the child wants to hold everything, in this first picture book by the National Book Award finalist. Ages 3–7.
Night Ride by Christopher Myers (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-23846-0). A group of Black boys explores New York City on their bikes. Ages 4–8.
Hail Mariam by Huda Al-Marashi (Feb. 24, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-217-11296-8). Mariam grapples with being the only Muslim girl in her Catholic school, especially after she’s cast as Mary in the Christmas nativity play. Ages 8–12.
The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham (June 2, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-217-11302-6). In this queer “Sleeping Beauty” retelling, Corin jumps into her sister Princess Amelia’s subconscious where they both realize that the world of Briar Rose, Amelia’s alter ego, is not as perfect as it seems. Ages 14 and up.
Penguin/Paulsen
You Are the Land by Steph Littlebird (Feb. 24, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-00349-5) focuses on a girl and her connection to the land around her. Ages 3–7.
Roar by Varsha Bajaj (May 12, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69905-8). On a trip to a tiger sanctuary in India, Rohan learns about the threats that tigers face, igniting his desire to protect the animals. Ages 8–12.
Hafsa’s Way by Aisha Saeed (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-52937-9). Hafsa is a determined girl who wants to be a doctor but faces challenges from her family when she’s accepted to a prestigious summer science camp. Ages 10 and up.
Doe by Rebecca Barrow (June 23, $22.99, ISBN 979-8-217-00633-5). Maris, the beloved captain of her high school cheer team, is caught in a bitter rivalry and turns to an ancient, supernatural creature for help, not knowing she’s just made a deal with a devil. Ages 12 and up.
Gods & Comics by Kat Cho (Apr. 21, $20.99, ISBN 978-0-593-40681-6). Seventeen-year-old Grace’s life is upended when the gods in her anonymous viral web comic inspired by a Korean myth come to life and the hero falls in love with her. Ages 12 and up.
Penguin/Philomel
Christian’s Soccer Superpowers by Christian Pulisic, illus. by Marta Kissi (Apr. 28, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-217-04189-3). This soccer star known as Captain America tells a story of focus, determination, and most of all, confidence. Ages 4–8.
A Day Off School by Oliver Jeffers, illus. by Kevin Waldron (July 7, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03999-9), imagines what incredible things a child might miss if they take the day off school. Ages 4–8.
Forty the Fortune Teller by Drew Daywalt, illus. by Kevin Cornell (Feb. 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69146-5). A paper fortune teller left behind at recess makes friends with Potato Chip and Basketball and convinces chewed-up gum to help repair the playground slide so no one gets hurt. Ages 4–8.
Teeny and Tilly by Beanie Feldstein, illus. by Laura Watkins (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03926-5). Teeny, who gets teased for being so short, starts at a new school and finds a best friend in Tilly, the tallest kid she’s ever seen. Ages 4–8.
Penguin/Putnam
The Great Escape by Deborah Marcero (Feb. 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593-85795-3). Tired of her siblings always following her around, Evie uses magic to escape to an upside-down world, only to find her siblings tagging along. Ages 3–7.
The Chismosas Only Book Club by Laekan Zea Kemp (May 26, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-85978-0). As they start ninth grade, four friends form the Chismosas Only Book Club, a gathering at the magical Milagros Book Store, where they learn the power of friendship and stories. Ages 10 and up.
13 Little Love Stories: An Anthology Inspired by Taylor Swift Songs by Elise Bryant et al. (July 7, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-11202-9). Thirteen bestselling YA authors reimagine Taylor Swift songs as contemporary love stories in this music-inspired anthology. Ages 12 and up.
Most Likely to Murder by Lish McBride (Mar. 24, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-86040-3). When yearbook superlatives are replaced with deadly predictions, the student body thinks it’s a prank—until bodies start turning up in the exact ways the yearbook promised. Ages 12 and up.
Prodigal Tiger by Samantha Chong (Mar. 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593-86010-6). After Caroline’s brother Aaron is kidnapped by ghosts, she returns home to Malaysia, determined to save him before the Hungry Ghost Festival, when the ghosts will take over as rulers of the island. Ages 12 and up.
Lies Between Us by Jessica Goodman (June 30, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-00525-3). A teen’s suspicious death at a beach party exposes the devastating secrets that the three Gold sisters have been keeping. Ages 13 and up.
The Escape Game by Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss (Apr. 7, $22.99, ISBN 979-8-217-00612-0) is a YA murder-mystery set in an escape-room themed game show. Ages 14 and up.
Sibylline by Melissa de la Cruz (Feb. 3, $20.99, ISBN 979-8-217-00261-0). When three teens are rejected from a prestigious magical university, they decide to infiltrate the school and steal an education. Ages 14 and up.
Penguin/Rise X Penguin Workshop
On Our Bikes by Dan Saks, illus. by João Fazenda (June 16, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-14279-8), celebrates bicycle culture, highlighting the joy of learning to ride. Ages 2–5.
Penguin/Rocky Pond
Can You Grow a Striped Banana? by Jill Santopolo, illus. by Momoko Abe (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-85885-1). A mother assures her daughter that while she can’t fulfill all of her whimsical requests, she will always find ways to show her love. Ages 2–5.
Lucky & Norman: Saying Goodbye Is Bittersweet by Susan Cain and the Cain Family, illus. by Stella Lim (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69568-5). Inspired by the adult book Bittersweet, Cain collaborates with five family members to tell the tale of brothers Sam and Eli, who formed a friendship with two donkeys during a farm vacation. Ages 4–8.
Put Your Records On by Corinne Bailey Rae, illus. by Gillian Eilidh O’Mara (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-53302-4). In a story inspired by the Grammy Award winner’s song of the same name, young Bea discovers her great-aunt Portia’s attic filled with records. Ages 4–8.
Today We’ll Be Eaten by Alan Barillaro (June 30, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-00436-2). After being caught in a storm and fearing for their lives, Ladybug and Dragonfly unexpectedly make new friends and learn to live in the moment. Ages 4–8.
Penguin/Viking
Neil, the Amazing Sea Cucumber by Amelia Tonta, illus. by Lucinda Gifford (Apr. 28, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03989-0). Neil the sea cucumber’s best friend, Sandra, floats away in the undertow, and life is boring until Sandra returns—but is it really her? Ages 3–5.
Hello, Beautiful by Traci N. Todd, illus. by Loveis Wise (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-35298-4). This love letter from a caregiver to a child celebrates Black babyhood and a promise for the future. Ages 3–7.
The Knight with No Bottom by Levina van Teunenbroek, illus. by Charlotte Bruijn (July 28, $14.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03889-3). After a battle with a dragon leaves a knight with no bottom, he embarks on a quest to find a new one. Ages 3–7.
Goldfinches by Mary Oliver, illus. by Melissa Sweet (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69241-7), is an adaptation of one of Oliver’s most beloved poems. Ages 4–8.
The Girl Who Loved Monsters by Insha Fitzpatrick, illus. by Ashley Robin Franklin (July 28, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-69091-8). In this graphic novel, Charlotte reads from a mysterious monster book and accidentally unleashes a series of strange events in her town. Ages 8–12.
Her Hidden Fire by Cliodhna O’Sullivan (Mar. 3, $22.99, ISBN 979-8-217-04050-6). Éadha passes off her formidable powers as those of the boy she loves, in this romantasy that launches a series of the same name. Ages 12 and up.
In Case I Go Missing by R.N. Swann (May 26, $20.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69533-3). When teen amateur detective Sarah disappears during a big case, her friends team up to finish the investigation. Ages 12 and up.
Meet Me Under the Lights by Cassie Miller (Mar. 3, $13.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-03892-3). In small-town North Carolina, Eliza, a farm town “princess” with Broadway ambitions, and Reed, a star baseball pitcher from a rival farming family, navigate their families’ long-standing feud as their feelings towards one another grow. Ages 12 and up.
Phaidon
Autumn Pops Up! (May 20, $9.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-83729-208-0) and Summer Pops Up! (May 20, $9.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-83729-207-3) by Aurore Petit depict familiar seasonal imagery in a pop-up book format. Ages 2–4.
Series
My Art Books adds My Art Book of Peace by Shana Gozansky (Apr. 22, $18.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-83729-152-6), ages 2–4. Our World gains Our Prehistoric Planet: Dinosaurs and Other Creatures of the Past by Sue Lowell Gallion, illus. by Lisk Feng (Mar. 4, $19.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-83729-039-0), ages 2–4. And joining Lift and See is Who’s Hiding Under the Sea? by Janet Lawler, illus. by James Weston Lewis (Apr. 8, $12.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-83729-089-5),
ages 2–6.
Phoenix International/PI Kids
Series
New to Baby Einstein is Touch & Feel Sweet Dreams (May 5, $9.99, ISBN 979-8-3846-0273-6), ages up to 2. Disney Tim Burton’s the Nightmare Before Christmas welcomes Light Up the Night, illus. by Jerrod Maruyama (June 30, $21.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-3846-0347-4), ages 3–6. And Look and Find greets Disney: Where’s Moana? (July 14, $10.99, ISBN 979-8-3846-0346-7) and National Geographic Kids: Discover Animals, illus. by Amanda Hillier (May 5, $9.99, ISBN 979-8-3846-0267-5), ages 4–8.
Phoenix International/Sunbird
Night Light by Sally Anne Garland (June 30, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5037-7256-4). Little Wolf calms his fear of the dark by taking deep breaths and thinking happy thoughts to fall asleep. Ages 3–6.
There Was an Old Granny Who Got a Tattoo by Anne Sawan, illus. by Diobelle Cerna (Feb. 17, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-3846-0212-5). A grandmother’s rock ’n’ roll adventure encourages readers to try new things. Ages 3–6.
Pixel+Ink
Series
Famous Anonymous by Morgan Baden continues with Undercover Summer (July 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-64595-301-2), ages 8–12. Gamers by E.C. Myers expands with Leveling Up (May 19, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-64595-282-4), ages 8–12. And Cast vs. Crew by Lindsay Champion adds Tech Week (Apr. 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-64595-331-9), ages 10–14.
PJ Library
Bless the World by Lesléa Newman, illus. by Noa Mishkin (July 1, $9.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-967764-48-8), celebrates small, everyday moments as a family moves through their day from morning to night, appreciating each other and the world around them. Ages up to 5.
Purim Baskets by Nancy Churnin, illus. by Amy Schimler-Safford (Feb. 1, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-9924818-9-1). Mishloach manot, traditional gift baskets, are given to delighted animals for Purim. Ages up to 5.
A Cat in Tel Aviv by Tammar Stein , illus. by Sabina Hahn (Apr. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-967764-04-4), follows a curious cat as she finds snacks, meets friends, and explores daily life in the city. Ages up to 5.
Post Wave
Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! by Sarah Finan (Feb. 17, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89509-040-4) focuses on the joy of eating pasta of every shape. Ages up to 3.
Where Is Bear? by Fátima Ordinola (Mar. 24, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89509-044-2). Readers search for Bear and learn new words in this lift-the-flap book. Ages up to 3.
Milo and Twig by Liz Brizzi (July 14, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-89509-066-4). A boy rescues a bird with a broken wing, and the two friends learn that they ultimately need freedom to be happy. Ages 3–5.
Pass the Parcel by Carly Gledhill (Feb. 17, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-89509-039-8). A package gets passed all around the world in this story about finding fun in unexpected places. Ages 3–5.
Beacons of Light: A Visual History of Lighthouses by Gemma Koomen (May 26, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-89509-052-7), explores the history, technology, and human stories behind lighthouses. Ages 5–7.
Princeton Architectural Press
The Colorful World of Reptiles by Matt Sewell (Apr. 14, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3843-2) offers an introduction to 50 reptiles including snakes, lizards, crocodiles, bearded dragons, turtles, and tortoises. Ages 5–12.
Quarto/Becker & Mayer
Let’s Get Ready for Halloween: How We Celebrate Around the World by Lydia Jean (July 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-57715-921-6) explains the origins of Halloween and the ways this holiday is commemorated worldwide. Ages 6–9.
America Celebrates: The Most Incredible and Influential People, Places & Events of the Last 250 Years by Aubre Andrus (Feb. 3, $14.99, ISBN 978-0-7603-9860-9) provides a timeline of significant moments in American history. Ages 8–12.
Quarto/Happy Yak
Oh, Thank You! by Mary Murphy (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-785-2). Two bunnies laugh and play together in this tale about the importance of sharing and gratitude. Ages up to 5.
Cliff: The Man with a Seagull on His Head by Gareth Hopkins, illus. by Alex Latimer (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-181-2). A lonely fisherman befriends a seagull that lands on his head and refuses to leave—and comes to his rescue in a storm. Ages 3–6.
Nuts About Nuts: A Funny Counting Adventure by Bia Melo (July 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9237-6). Can a squirrel that’s determined to collect all the nuts on the hill learn to share? Ages 3–6.
Puggle Snuggles by Mo O’Hara, illus. by Loretta Schauer (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-732-6). A baby platypus snuggles until darkness falls—and then can’t keep still at night and wants to play. Ages 3–6.
Sorry, Sammy by Scott Rothman, illus. by Tom Tinn-Disbury (Mar. 31, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9891-0). A boy writes apology letters for things he and his robot inventions may or may not have done. Ages 5–7.
Quarto/Ivy
Igor and the Mending Mice by Alexander Mostov (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-894-1). In a town where fashion is everything, a family of mice outsmarts a bullying factory boss by repairing and recycling their clothes. Ages 3–5.
Plants Need Friends Too! by Jamie Walton (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-80570-425-6). Plants in a vegetable garden learn to get along, discovering each of their strengths so that the garden thrives. Ages 5–9.
Quarto/Lincoln
Being the Biggest by Molly Mead, illus. by Antonia Woodward (Feb. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-415-8). With her mother’s help, a girl adjusts to the joys and challenges of being the big kid when a baby sibling is born. Ages 2–5.
The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect by Jack Kurland (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-775-3). When a canine who loves being the most perfect dog gets one thing wrong, she discovers that sometimes it’s okay not to be perfect. Ages 2–5.
It Won’t Be Forever by John Dougherty, illus. by Thomas Docherty (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9665-7). A fox cub who worries when her dad must go away for a bit is reassured that their love keeps them connected always. Ages 3–5.
Unexpected Guests by Mariajo Ilustrajo (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-80570-106-4). In this picture book that was shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards, the peaceful existence of mice living under a house’s floorboards is disturbed by some unexpected guests—humans. Ages 3–5.
The Boy and the Flame by Beatrice Blue (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9118-8). A boy learns that change isn’t something to fear when a magical flame takes him on a journey through the four seasons. Ages 4–7.
Series
Two titles by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara join Little People, Big Dreams: Cristiano Ronaldo, illus. by João Fazenda (Apr. 7, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-80570-171-2); and Rihanna, illus. by Niña Mata (Feb. 24, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-80570-175-0), ages 6–8.
Quarto/Wide Eyed
The No-Brainer Brain Explainer: How Animals Think, from Humans to Birdbrains by Crab Museum, illus. by Bruno Valasse (June 9, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9767-8). This book about the brains of animals and humans examines consciousness, types of intelligence, language, and other topics. Ages 6–9.
The Atlas of Shipwrecks by Jo Arnold, illus. by Philip Harris (May 5, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-240-6), relays the histories and mysteries behind 50 famous shipwrecks across the globe. Ages 7–9.
Young Discoverers: Adventures in Real-Life Curiosity and Discovery by Stephen Davies, illus. by Violaine Leroy (Feb. 3, $23.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9830-9), profiles 12 young people who have made extraordinary discoveries throughout history. Ages 8–11.
Series
Americana issues America Is Wild! A State-by-State Encyclopedia of American Wildlife by Brad Timm, illus. by Margaux Samson Abadie and Jill De Haan (Mar. 3, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-298-7), ages 6–9; and Record-Breaking USA: Celebrating America’s Biggest, Brightest, and Bravest! by Clive Gifford, illus. by Paul Hammond (June 2, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-247-5), ages 7–10.
Quirk
You Pierce My Soul by Jessica Mary Best (May 5, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-68369-500-4). In this queer romance set in a utopian city where an algorithm selects everyone’s soulmate, will Zada find the courage to choose what she believes and who she loves? Ages 14 and up.
Series
This Time of Year offers Swimming Season by Jaimie MacGibbon (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-68369-516-5), ages 4–8. And Zoomi and Zoe have a summer adventure in Zoomi and Zoe and the Camp Catastrophe by Corey Ann Haydu, illus. by Anne Appert (June 16, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-68369-462-5), ages 4–8.
Random House
I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy by Mychal Threets, illus. by Lorraine Nam (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02602-9). Librarian and literacy advocate Threets invites kids to visit the library and underscores that libraries are for everyone. Ages 4–8.
When Tomorrow Burns by Tae Keller (Mar. 3, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-48558-3). Three friends navigate their complicated feelings toward each other and their fears for the future as they embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives. Ages 8–12.
Young World by Soman Chainani (May 5, $21.99, ISBN 978-0-593-90518-0). A viral social tirade gets a teen elected U.S. President and sparks a revolution in a world where major global leaders are young people. Ages 12 and up.
Our Wicked Gifts by Kathryn Foxfield (July 7, $20.99, ISBN 979-8-217-12208-0). The daughter in a sinister magical family who made a deal with the devil must stop the man who’s killing them off, one by one. Ages 14 and up.
That Which Feeds Us: A Hawaiian Gothic by Keala Kendall (May 26, $20.99, ISBN 979-8-217-11796-3). When a teen’s search for her missing twin leads her to a remote island resort, she uncovers the sinister side of paradise, with horrors both real and supernatural. Ages 14 and up.
Series
Books by Ms. Rachel introduces Ms. Rachel and the Magic Halloween Box: A Book of Opposites by Ms. Rachel (July 28, $12.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-217-22994-9), ages up to 3. Beginner Books adds A Trip with Blip: A Seuss Studios Book by Jerrard K. Polk (May 5, $9.99, ISBN 978-0-593-64625-0), ages 3–7. Sing the 50 United States by Dr. Seuss, illus. by Tom Brannon (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-22856-0), joins Classic Seuss, ages 3–7. And Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels issues Titanic by Mary Pope Osborne, adapted by Meika Hashimoto, illus. by Jomike Tejido (June 23, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-70593-3), ages 6–9.
Random House Graphic
Squirrel Lock Holmes: The Pet Rock Mystery by Ashley Belote (Mar. 3, $10.99, ISBN 978-0-593-89782-9). In this graphic novel series launch, detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her partner Mole Watson crack the mystery of Reggie the Rabbit’s missing pet rock. Ages 6–9.
Harper Sharp: Kid Detective by Jarrett Williams (Mar. 3, $21.99, ISBN 978-0-593-30305-4). Like most fifth graders, Harper Sharp is busy juggling homework, friendships, video games—and major mysteries. Ages 8–12.
Hilo Presents: The Mighty by Judd Winick (Feb. 3, $14.99, ISBN 978-0-593-30530-0). In this opener of a graphic novel series from the creator of Hilo, an average kid transforms into a super-strong, hairy giant. Ages 8–12.
Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton (Feb. 10, $21.99, ISBN 978-0-593-48827-0). This debut author explores their deep bond with their brother, a nonverbal autistic boy with an intellectual disability. Ages 8–12.
Lovely Recipe by Myra Rose Nino (Feb. 3, $24.99, ISBN 978-0-593-18059-4). In this sapphic YA romance, a klutzy high schooler strives to learn her grandmother’s recipes and ends up falling for a classmate whose family owns a restaurant. Ages 12 and up.
Our Aimless Nights by Koumori (June 2, $20.99, ISBN 979-8-217-11831-1). Two teen opposites find romance while working at a convenience store in this story adapted from a digital manga, available in print for the first time in English. Ages 12 and up.
School Bus Graveyard by Red (June 30, $24.99, ISBN 979-8-217-12287-5). In this launch of a series based on the Webtoon of the same title, Ashlyn must lead a group of rag-tag classmates in order to survive murderous phantoms. Ages 12 and up.
Someday Perfect by Kat Schneider (Apr. 21, $24.99, ISBN 978-0-593-80961-7). A teen is tested when she falls for another camper at a Christian sleepaway camp, sparking feelings she was taught to suppress. Ages 14 and up.
Random House Studio
Coco and Stephen, Together Forever: How a Kitten and Bunny Became Best Friends by Beth Stern and Margaret McNamara, illus. by Joanie Stone (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-12354-4). A bunny abandoned in the forest and a kitten surrendered to a shelter become pals and find their forever home. Ages 4–8.
My Papa Has a Red Mustache by Leo Espinosa (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-81160-3). A girl comes to appreciate Papa’s embarrassing red mustache when the two become separated during a soccer game. Ages 4–8.
Random/Bright Matter
Coming Home by Brittney Griner, with Michelle Burford (Feb. 17, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02703-3) adapts this basketball star’s memoir for young readers. Ages 12 and up.
Random/Crown
Black Hands: Builders of Our Nation by Carole Boston Weatherford, illus. by R. Gregory Christie (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03185-6), celebrates African Americans’ contributions to our nation’s culture, politics, economy, and landscape. Ages 4–8.
Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds (Apr. 14, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-23159-1). First published as an original audiobook, this relays a story of music, friendship, and finding your voice in 2000s New York City. Ages 12 and up.
Random/Delacorte
The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst (Apr. 7, $14.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-02430-8). After a heartbreak, a teen spends the summer helping her eccentric great-aunt manage her Vermont inn—which has a magical secret. Ages 12 and up.
Thornbird by E. Kennedy (June 30, $20.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02650-0). A serial killer’s daughter races against time to solve her family’s past crimes. Ages 14 and up.
Stolen Midnights by Katherine Quinn (Feb. 3, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-217-11721-5). In a world where the Fates bestow gifts on the favored, a thief joins forces with the palace darling after unwittingly stealing a necklace with the power to upend their world. Ages 14 and up.
Random/Delacorte Romance
Rolls and Rivalry by Kristy Boyce (May 5, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-89922-9). In this gaming romance, Hazel’s plans for senior year are disrupted when Max—her former best friend and longtime crush—returns to town and begins invading her role-playing game. Ages 12 and up.
We’re a Bad Idea, Right? by K.L. Walther (Mar. 3, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-90479-4). Between fake dating her best friend and secretly renting out her house while her parents are away, Audrey is about to break all the rules—and maybe her own heart. Ages 14 and up.
Random/Disney
Series
Megan Shepherd’s Pumpkin Queen wraps up with Shadow over the Pumpkin Queen (July 7, $20.99, ISBN 978-0-7364-4725-6), ages 12 and up. And Twisted Tales introduces Adventure Is Out There! by Liz Braswell (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-368-10826-3), ages 12 and up.
Random/Doubleday
Pizzasaurus by Tammi Sauer, illus. by Kyle Beckett (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-51808-3). Pizzasaurus throws a prehistoric pizza party in this tale celebrating friendship, sharing, and pizza. Ages 3–7.
Series
Baby Botanicals by Jillian Miao, illus. by Riley Samels, kicks off with Good Morning, Garden! (Feb. 10, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-0-593-51902-8) and Peekaboo, Flowers! (Feb. 10, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-0-593-51904-2), ages up to 3.
Random/Joy Revolution
Carnival Fantástico by Angela Montoya (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02446-9). A thief posing as a fortune teller wants to become the star of a magical traveling carnival whose glittering façade hides something sinister. Ages 12-up.
To Dance the Moon and Stars by Tasia M.S. and Barbara Perez Marquez (July 14, $24.99, ISBN 978-0-593-80918-1) is a graphic novel about a future high priestess who tries to awaken her true power with help from a dance goddess and the crown prince—before dark forces unravel her kingdom. Ages 12 and up.
Series
Diamonds concludes with Rebel Heiress by Amalie Howard (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02416-2), ages 12 and up.
Random/Knopf
Because of a Shoe by Julie Fogliano, illus. by Marla Frazee (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593-70740-1). This story of a shoe-inspired tantrum reveals that, even in moments of frustration, the mother-child bond endures. Ages 2–5.
The Future Book by Mac Barnett, illus. by Shawn Harris (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03317-1). This picture book set in the future spotlights what has changed, including words and phrases that make for a silly narrative. Ages 4–8.
We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing by Sharon McMahon, illus. by Susanna Chapman (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03333-1), introduces a dozen people from the past—some famous, most not—whose choices changed the course of history. Ages 4–8.
Life on the Moon by Matthew Swanson, illus. by Robbi Behr (Apr. 14, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-70472-1), relays a story about a curious boy sent to live on the moon, the discoveries he makes, and the courage it takes to speak a truth no one wants to believe. Ages 8–12.
Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman (Feb. 10, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02901-3). A stowaway girl and an entitled boy fall for each other as they race the clock to outwit a band of mercenaries and save their home on Mars. Ages 12 and up.
The Fight of Our Lives: AIDS in America by David Levithan and Gabriel Duckels (Apr. 21, $24.99, ISBN 978-0-593-71092-0). This chronicle of the AIDS epidemic features poems, essays, interviews, and narratives. Ages 14 and up.
Random/Labyrinth Road
Guardians: Forbidden Mountain by Brandon Mull (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593-71204-7). In this series launch, two children—one magically bonded with a powerful but dangerous spirit and one with the ability to read
emotions—cross paths on a journey to save their empire from a mysterious evil. Ages 8-12.
Last Day Pool Party by Emma Steinkellner (Apr. 7, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03142-9). Six kids’ stories collide at an end-of-junior high pool party in this novel about friendship, popularity, and the messiness of growing up. Ages 8–12.
Series
Dragon’s Apprentice adds Revenants Return by James Riley (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-81321-8), ages 8-12.
Random/Make Me a World
Jeong Is Jeong by Jessica Yoon, illus. by Michelle Lee (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02726-2). A Korean American girl and her grandmother spend the day exploring their community, caring for others, and exchanging stories in hopes of understanding the meaning of the Korean word jeong. Ages 4–8.
Random/Marvel
Agatha Harkness: Fall of the Coven by Sara Shepard (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-368-11469-1). When Agatha is yanked out of her mysterious past and plopped in a modern-day high school, she must find the key to saving her coven while discovering first love and battling an ancient foe. Ages 14 and up.
Random/Rodale Kids
Series
Books of Kindness adds ABCs of Kindness at School by Patricia Hegarty, illus. by Summer Macon (May 5, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-217-11549-5), ages up to 3.
Random/Schwartz
The Naked Streak by Kim Howard, illus. by Jaime Kim (Apr. 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-81133-7). A free-spirited kid refuses to wear any clothing—until they create an outfit all their own with some unusual fashion pieces. Ages 3–7.
The Mother Tree by Sybil Rosen, illus. by Nancy Carpenter (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-70568-1). In this story celebrating the power of even the smallest of us to protect the natural world, Sadie saves the most important tree in the forest from being chopped down. Ages 4–8.
Navigating Night by Julie Leung, illus. by Angie Kang (Mar. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-89769-0). A girl helps her father deliver Chinese take-out food from their family restaurant in this ode to the unique bond between immigrant parents and their children. Ages 4–8.
Random/Star Wars
Star Wars: ABCs in a Galaxy Far, Far Away by Lucasfilm Press et al. (June 2, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-368-11797-5), offers an alphabetical roundup of Star Wars heroes and villains. Ages up to 3.
Random/WaterBrook
Bedslime Blues by Kris Tarantino, illus. by Cori Doerrfeld (Feb. 3, $15.99, ISBN 978-0-593-79775-4), shows what happens when four monster friends try to resist bedtime. Ages 3–7.
Lightseekers: A Kingdom of Shadows by Emily Bain Murphy (Mar. 3, $10.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-60145-7). In this series launch, a band of misfits fights the darkness that’s slowly overcoming their kingdom. Ages 8–12.
Order of the Dragon Slayer: George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend by Candace Lee and Eric Newman (May 5, $14.99, ISBN 978-0-593-60275-1). In this debut of a series reimagining dragon slayer St. George, ragtag scouts navigate a hidden world of ancient beasts and buried secrets. Ages 8–12.
Series
David’s Diary, a series starring an impulsive nine-year-old whose good intentions often get him into trouble, debuts with The Summer Camp Disaster (June 30, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-60154-9) and The Science Fair Sabotage (June 30, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-60156-3) by Bunmi Laditan, illus. by Elisa Rocchi, ages 6–9. And Carrick Hall Novels concludes with Once a Crown by Sarah Arthur (July 14, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-19451-5), ages 12 and up.
Red Comet
Tova’s Sweet Solution by Melissa Taylor, trans. by Lise-Anne Aurélie (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63655-190-6). In this tale about creativity, resilience, and family, Tova finds a way to still enjoy her favorite treats after discovering she has food allergies. Ages 4–8.
The White Raven by Kathryn Otoshi (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-63655-194-4). A child’s kindness and resilience helps a raven that was born different discover what it means to be seen, loved, and free. Ages 4–8.
What Do You Do When Your Dog Grows Old? by Jackie Short, illus. by Lucy Pickett (Mar. 10, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-63655-171-5), offers a poem that guides children through the bittersweet journey of loving—and eventually letting go of—an aging dog. Ages 5 and up.
Barbed Wire Between Us by Mia Wenjen, illus. by Violeta Encarnación (Mar. 31, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-63655-192-0), presents a reverso poem that juxtaposes Japanese American incarceration during WWII and present-day migrant family separation. Ages 7–10.
Series
Emotions continues with The Shy Book by Howard Pearlstein, illus. by James Munro (Apr. 14, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-63655-188-3), ages 4–7.
Running Press
Bigfoot and Friends: Believe in Yourself!, illus. by Wendy Stephens (Feb. 3, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89414-247-0). When Bigfoot loses confidence because nobody believes in him, his cryptid friends offer him support through self-esteem boosting affirmations. Ages up to 3.
Ibraheem’s Perfect Eid by Farhana Islam, illus. by Nabila Adani (Feb. 10, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-89414-331-6). Ibraheem learns there is more to the Muslim holiday of Eid than receiving presents. Ages 4–6.
Ellen Poe: The Forgotten Lore by Diana Peterfreund (Apr. 7, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89414-168-8) launches a series about a teen, descended from Edgar Allan Poe, who navigates the legacy of her ancestor while learning to harness her own strength and intelligence as she communes with the dead. Ages 13 and up.
Snagged: A Lady Lovely Locks Novel by Carrie Harris (Feb. 10, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89414-164-0). A teen is transformed into a modern-day Lady Lovely Locks after receiving a wig from a mysterious woman at a Comic Con convention. Ages 13 and up.
Sasquatch/Little Bigfoot
Series
Things That Go welcomes Go, Trains, Go! by Addie Boswell, illus. by Alexander Mostov (Mar. 17, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-63217-610-3), ages up to 3. Working Boats by Tom Crestodina sails along with Salmon Troller (Feb. 10, $11.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-63217-626-4) and Safety, Salvage, and Rescue: An Inside Look at Eight Adventurous Watercraft (Apr. 14, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-63217-521-2), ages 7–10. And Larry Gets Lost greets Larry Gets Lost with the Easter Bunny by Michael Mullin, illus. by John Skewes (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63217-631-8), ages 3–7.
Schiffer
The Night Artists by Joan Waites (Feb. 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-7643-7072-4) likens the sights and sounds of nocturnal animals and insects to a creative nighttime performance. Ages 4–8.
The World in Me by Daria Tavoularis (Feb. 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-7643-7071-7). A child sees themself reflected in the magic of nature and discovers that all life is connected. Ages 4–8.
Scholastic
Don’t Get Eaten by Scott Stuart (July 7, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-225-04274-5), following novice monster hunter Sapphire Sparks, begins the Monster Hunters series. ages 7–10.
Sharknado Warning by Maddy Mara (Apr. 7, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-225-00277-0), about a boy who uses a mysterious amulet to transform into different creatures, launches the Max Beast series. Ages 7–10.
Series
New Branches early chapter book series titles are Super Villains in Training: The Fantastic Freeze Ray (Mar. 3, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5461-6211-7) and Super Villains in Training: A Wickedly Evil Pet (June 2, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5461-6214-8) by Kailei Pew, illus. by Estrela Lourenço, set in an academy for super villains, ages 5–7. And Skibidi Original Novel, based on the popular YouTube series, kicks off with Fractured Signals (Mar. 3, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-225-01233-5) and Skibidi Original Novel #2 (July 7, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-225-01234-2) by Lyndsay Ely, ages 15 and up.
Bilingual Title
Fútbol Is Life!/¡El fútbol es vida! by Cristo Fernández, illus. by James Rey Sanchez (July 7, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-225-01227-4).
A sidelined soccer player in Guadalajara discovers the vibrant joys of life beyond the field, written by a star of the Ted Lasso series who uses that tagline. Ages 4–8.
Scholastic Press
Awe! by Chana Stiefel, illus. by Susan Gal (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-5035-0), celebrates the A.W.E.—Awesome, Wondrous, Empowering—emotion found in everyday moments. Ages 4–8.
How Not to Make a Jelly Sandwich by Ross Burach (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-87709-0). Frankie spells out her five adventurous and fun steps to making a jelly sandwich. Ages 4–8.
Rhea’s Rodeo by Laekan Zea Kemp, illus. by Raissa Figueroa (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-5803-5). Rhea learns about teamwork, tradition, and girl power while competing in her beloved Escaramuza Charra, women’s Mexican rodeo. Ages 4–8.
Fifth Grade Top Dogs by Jerry Spinelli (June 2, $15.99, ISBN 979-8-225-02823-7) returns to the characters from Third Grade Angels and Fourth Grade Rats as they become the oldest kids in the school. Ages 8–12.
Magnitude by Jennifer A. Nielsen (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-6611-5). Cora, Zhi, and Oliver must escape fires, thieves, and chaos in a desperate search for family and the strength to survive during the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Ages 8–12.
Theft of the Ruby Lotus by Sayantani DasGupta (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-338-76687-5). When a mysterious ruby arrives in the mail, Ria and her friends are swept into a thrilling heist across New York City. Ages 8–12.
The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia by Leia Ham (May 5, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-5092-3). After a strange illness drains students’ power at magical Zenith Academy, Sparrow and her friends must uncover the truth. Ages 9–12.
Sleepless by Gordon Korman (July 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-2611-9). Five kids suddenly stop needing sleep, and become desperate to solve the mystery of why. Ages 9–12.
Stream by Aida Salazar (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-338-77567-9). After a viral catfishing scandal, teens Celi and Elio are sent to unplug at a rancho in Mexico where they form an unexpected friendship. Ages 10 and up.
Burn the Water by Billy Ray (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-225-00674-7) is an enemies-to-lovers romance set in war-torn 2425 London, when the city is submerged underwater. Ages 12 and up.
Goldenborn by Ama Ofosua Lieb (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-4746-6). Seventeen-year-old Akoma stumbles into a world of ancient gods and modern magic, where she’ll have to choose between saving her father or staying true to everything she’s ever believed. Ages 12 and up.
Where Lost Girls Go by Kody Keplinger (July 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-68507-7). In a cabin deep in the Kentucky woods, five girls live under Sol’s protection—until a new girl arrives, testing the sisters’ loyalty. Ages 12 and up.
The Gravewood by Kelly Andrew (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-7658-9) is the first in a vampire romance duology that explores disability and obsession. Ages 13 and up.
Series
Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland gains The Hybrid Prince (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-2954-7), ages 8–12. My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier welcomes After My Brother Sam (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-6684-9), ages 9–12.
Scholastic/Cartwheel
Candi the Candicorn by Robyn Wall, illus. by Joelle Murray (July 7, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-9833-8). A unicorn with a candy corn horn brings treats to her monster neighbors on Halloween night. Ages 4–8.
Series
Tales from Acorn Wood adds Rabbit’s Nap by Julia Donaldson, illus. by Axel Scheffler (Mar. 3, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-225-02094-1), ages 1–4.
Scholastic/Graphix
Mixed Feelings by Sara Amini, illus. by Shadia Amin (Apr. 7, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-338-79739-8), following mixed-race sixth-grader Sara’s exploration of middle school drama and search for belonging, launches a series of the same name. Ages 8–12.
Offside by Christina Diaz Gonzalez, illus. by Mari Costa (July 7, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-339-02360-1). In this bilingual graphic novel, five students navigate rivalry and division when their middle school’s soccer team goes co-ed. Ages 8–12.
Midsummer Sisters by Niki Smith (June 2, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5461-2894-6). Stepsisters Kenzie and Quinn spend a summer with their grandmother in the Outer Banks, bonding over a fragile wild foal. Ages 9–12.
A Blood Moon by Morr Meroz, illus. by Collin Fogel (Feb. 3, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5461-7173-7), kicks off the Snowlands series, about an orphaned wolf cub, an independent leopard, and a bumbling wildcat that join forces to cross the dangerous wilderness. Ages 9–12.
Fruitcake by Rex Ogle, illus. by Dave Valeza (Apr. 7, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-338-57507-1). Eighth grader Rex faces pressure from church and home as he grapples with confusing feelings and finds the courage to be himself. Ages 10–12.
Opting Out by Maia Kobabe, illus. by Lucky Srikumar (May 5, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-339-01224-7). Friends, crushes, and body changes make seventh grade feel overwhelming for Saachi, who is not into boy/girl stuff and doesn’t feel like either gender. Ages 10–12.
My Tokyo Summer by Abby Denson, illus. by Utomaru (July 7, $16.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-339-00653-6). In this true story, transcontinental pen pals and comics fans Abby and Yuuko get the chance to bond in real life when Abby travels from New York to join a summer program in Japan. Ages 12 and up.
Coming Out Perfect by Richard Mercado (June 2, $16.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-339-00159-3), featuring Kevin’s efforts to devise a plan to come out of the closet, begins a series of the same name. Ages 14 and up.
Series
New Girl by Cassandra Calin adds First Crush (May 5, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-338-76248-8), ages 9–12. And Heartstopper by Alice Oseman greets Heartstopper #6 (July 7, $25.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-0245-8), ages 14 and up.
Scholastic/Orchard
Beautiful Black Boy by Sophia Robinson, illus. by Ken Daley (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-86464-9), presents an ode to self-love and confidence in boys of color. Ages 4–8.
I Am the Dream Come True by Marley Dias et al., illus. by Islenia Mil (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-81586-3). Marley and her parents share ancestral histories that show how one brave step, like Marley’s #1000BlackGirl Books campaign, sparks change. Ages 4–8.
Love, Panda by Elaine Su, illus. by Charlene Chua (July 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-7958-0). A grumpy stuffed panda writes humorous letters to her owner Benny, begging to escape Benny’s drooly baby brother’s room. Ages 4–8.
Mama Says I’m Fine by Brittney Cooper, illus. by Tamisha Anthony (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-76386-7). A girl finds strength in her mother’s words: “You’re fine.” Ages 4–8.
Millie Fleur’s Pumpkin Problem by Christy Mandin (July 7, $14.99, ISBN 979-8-225-04133-5). Millie Fleur faces a dilemma when the gourds in her unusual pumpkin patch grow out of control, in this sequel to Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden and Millie Fleur Saves the Night. Ages 4–8.
Rise, Girl, Rise: Our Sister-Friend Journey. Together for All. by Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee, illus. by Kah Yangni (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-88894-2). Steinem and Gbowee share their activist journeys, encouraging a new generation of girls and women to uplift one another and change the world. Ages 4–8.
Rumpelstiltskin by Mac Barnett, illus. by Carson Ellis (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-338-67385-2). A clever girl must spin straw into gold or face the king’s wrath in this fairy tale retelling. Ages 4–8.
When You Dream Big! by Peter H. Reynolds (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-339-00035-0). Charley learns that even if she doesn’t know what she wants to be, she knows what kind of person she wants to become. Ages 4–8.
Series
Delicious Duos by Michael L. Benner, illus. by Alison Hawkins, focused on various iconic pairs, debuts with Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story (July 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5461-4076-4), ages 4–8.
Scribe/Scribble
I Am Here by Kim Hyo-Eun, trans. by Aerin Park (Mar. 3, $12.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-964992-41-9). This accordion board book captures babies’ journey from understanding where things are in their world to knowing where they are. Ages up to 4.
Deli Days by Jenna Rothberg, illus. by Marta Pantaleo (May 5, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-964992-27-3). At Zeyde’s Deli, Sundays mean helping Grandpa serve the neighborhood’s best pastrami on rye. Ages 3–7.
Sundays Under the Lemon Tree by Julia Busuttil Nishimura, illus. by Myo Yim (June 2, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-964992-40-2), follows a child’s memorable Sunday, with the smells and sounds of family cooking. Ages 3–7.
Banana Express: The Big Journey Behind One Small Delivery by Jung Jinho, trans. by Aerin Park (Apr. 6, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-964992-28-0), chronicles the journey of a banana, tracing its route from a smartphone order all the way to the front-door delivery. Ages 4–9.
Second Story
Ellis on Guard by Sal Sawler, illus. by Nandita Ratan (Feb. 3, $21.95, ISBN 978-1-77260-444-3). Ellis puts their anxiety to good use when their neighbor’s dog goes missing. Ages 6–8.
The Case of the Movie Mayhem: A Mighty Muskrats Mystery by Michael Hutchinson (Mar. 3, $12.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77260-460-3). Four Cree cousins try to solve the mystery of missing film equipment as a movie is being shot on location on their First Nation. Ages 9–12.
Last Known Address: The Stumbling Stones of Europe by Kathy Kacer (Mar. 10, $21.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77260-458-0) tells 13 stories of victims of the Holocaust who have been memorialized by Stolpersteine (stumbling stones), brass plaques marking their last known address. Ages 9–12.
Shirley: An Indian Residential School Story by Joanne Robertson, with Shirley (Fletcher) Horn, illus. by Robertson (Feb. 10, $22.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77260-454-2), offers the true story of Horn’s experience of resilience and survival at the Shingwauk Indian Residential School in Ontario. Ages 9–12.
Shy Cat and the Stuff-the-Bus Challenge by Dian Day and Amanda White (Mar. 3, $17.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77260-445-0). Against the backdrop of their school’s food drive, Mila realizes her best friend Kit doesn’t always have enough to eat. Ages 9–12.
Simon & Schuster
All the Ice Cream in the Land by Emmy Kastner (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-8451-5). Loyal and adoring subjects think outside the box to fulfill Princess Roselyn’s wish for all the ice cream in the kingdom. Ages 4–8.
Go Bananas! by A.B. Peele, illus. by Lala Watkins (Mar. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-5356-6), brings a classic chant to life via a cast of yellow fruit friends. Ages 4–8.
The Greatest Bedtime Story Ever! by Jessie Sima (June 9, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7452-3) reveals how a master storyteller elf met the great challenge of getting a sleep-deprived dragon to nod off at bedtime. Ages 4–8.
Loops by Jashar Awan (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7494-3) humorously focuses on the perseverance and positive self-talk needed to learn to tie one’s shoelaces. Ages 4–8.
The Underwearwolf by Gideon Sterer, illus by Charles Santoso (May 12, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-5558-4). One rule-breaking, underwear-loving kid transforms into an Underwearwolf on a nighttime adventure. Ages 4–8.
Unicorns in Uniforms by Beth Ferry (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7542-1). No job is too big or too small for magical uniformed unicorns ready to help—and work together. Ages 4–8.
Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen (May 5, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-3471-0877-0). Unassuming Finley learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer spent with her distant mother at a family vacation house she never knew existed, in the YA novelist’s first book since 2019. Ages 12 and up.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: The Graphic Novel by Jenny Han, adapted by Barbara Perez Marquez, illus. by Akimaro and Li Lu (May 5, $15.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6659-8310-5), launches a series of illustrated retellings of this bestselling rom-com. Ages 12 and up.
Queerleaders by Olivia A. Cole and Ashley Woodfolk (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-6734-1). This YA sapphic rom-com is set at a high school where superstition says that if you make the cheerleading team, you’re either out or will soon come out as queer. Ages 14 and up.
Oh My Affogato! by Donna Ghorbanpoor and Daphne Ang (May 5, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6659-8967-1), about a teenager trying to plot her way into something real with her on-again-off-again boyfriend during a trip to the Amalfi Coast, kicks off the Vacationship series. Ages 14 and up.
Series
A Phil & Lil Book by Phil Rosenthal and Lily Rosenthal, illus. by Luke Flowers, serves up Just Try It! Someplace New! (Mar. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-4265-2), ages 4–8. Jasper Rabbit’s Creepy Tales! by Aaron Reynolds, illus. by Peter Brown, gains Unsettling Salad! (Feb. 3, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-6111-0) and Yarn Is Everything! (July 14, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-6114-1), ages 6–9. And Jazzy the Witch returns for Jazzy the Witch in Friend Fiasco by Jessixa Bagley (July 14, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-2235-7), ages 8–12.
S&S/Aladdin
The Aftermyth by Tracy Wolff (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-8546-8) is the first book in a dark academia fantasy series of the same name inspired by Greek mythology. Ages 8–12.
Girl of Lore by Melanie Dale (Apr. 21, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-6982-6). A girl who’s used to battling the monster of her own mind discovers there’s an even more sinister evil lurking in her small town. Ages 8–12.
Really Rubie by Maddie Frost (June 2, $14.99, ISBN 979-8-3471-0399-7), featuring 11-year-old Rubie and her friends, begins an illustrated, diary-style series of the same name. Ages 8–12.
Relic of Thieves by Shana Targosz (Mar. 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-5766-3) launches the Underwild series, set in a dark and chaotic fantasy world. Ages 8–12.
Lydia Cooper Is a Lie by Meaghan McIsaac (June 30, $8.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-3471-0333-1). Unaware that she’s in witness protection, a girl accidentally reveals her identity. Ages 9 and up.
Tested by Anna Monders (Mar. 31, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7279-6). In a world where everyone’s future is determined by their Genetic Report Card, Mikayla learns that her elite score was based on another girl’s DNA. Ages 10 and up.
Series
New to City Spies by James Ponti is Europa (Feb. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-5998-8), ages 8–12.
S&S/Atheneum
Glory Be by Jamie Sumner (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-0571-8). Glory searches for her lost dog and the truth about her family in this illustrated novel in verse. Ages 8–12.
Kestrel Takes Flight by Joy McCullough (May 26, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7265-9). After being rushed away from her grandfather’s strict religious community to rural Montana, Kestrel learns to stand up for herself, like the fierce bird for which she is named. Ages 10 and up.
The Danger of Small Things by Caryl Lewis (Mar. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7751-7). A teen uses her art to protest injustice and galvanize others to resist in this near-future dystopian novel. Ages 12 and up.
Series
Cloud Puppy by Kelly Leigh Miller wags along with The Pup Days of Summer (Apr. 7, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-3218-9), ages 6–9. And Bunnicula the Graphic Novels by James Howe, illus. by Andrew Donkin, expands with Howliday Inn the Graphic Novel (July 14, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5344-2165-3), ages 8–12.
S&S/Atheneum/Dlouhy
Nani and the Lion by Alicia D. Williams, illus. by Anna Cunha (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-1422-2). A girl who loves to drum comes face to face with the King of the Lions, who loves quiet. Ages 4–8.
Ramin Abbas Has Major Questions by Ahmad Saber (Mar. 3, $21.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-6069-4). A gay teen has to choose between being true to himself or to his faith, and realizes that maybe those two things aren’t as separate as he thought. Ages 14
and up.
S&S/Barley
Heiress of Nowhere by Stacey Lee (Mar. 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7896-5). In 1918 Orcas Island, Wash., an orphan girl races to uncover a killer—who may have come from the sea—when she and her beloved orcas fall under suspicion. Ages 12 and up.
Love Me Tomorrow by Emiko Jean (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7437-0) begins a series of the same name about a girl who starts receiving letters from the love of her life—writing to her from years in the future. Ages 12 and up.
The Lure of Wolves and Whispers by Amanda Connolly (July 7, $21.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-8951-0) is the debut title in the Martyred Isle trilogy, a romantasy inspired by Irish legend. Ages 16 and up.
S&S/Beach Lane
The Case of Old MacDonald and His Farm by Mark Teague (Mar. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-9076-9). Something mighty suspicious—and silly—is afoot on Old MacDonald’s farm. Ages 4–8.
Come What May by Debi Gliori (Mar. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-8276-4). This companion to No Matter What is a testament to the unconditional love between parents and their children. Ages 4–8.
I Want Everything! by Sophy Henn (July 14, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-3471-0187-0). Big Ghost declares he wants all the things, until his pal Little Ghost suggests that maybe what he really wants is a friend. Ages 4–8.
Tiny Tiger Says Why Can’t I? (June 9, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-3471-0726-1) by Smriti Prasadam-Halls, illus. by Steve Small, centering a small tiger exploring their big feelings, kicks off the Tiny Tiger, Big Feelings series. Ages 4–8.
Series
My Little Animal Friend by Nicola Killen welcomes The Little Bee (May 5, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-3471-0919-7), ages 4–8. Little Ghost is back in Little Ghost’s Summerween by Maggie Edkins Willis (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-8514-7), ages 4–8.
S&S/Boynton Bookworks
Series
Little Pookie returns to the spotlight with Pookie and Bean by Sandra Boynton (May 5, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-3471-1132-9), ages up to 5.
S&S/Little Simon
Lawn-Mowing Day! (Mar. 3, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6659-7347-2) by Breanna Carzoo, about a cast of animal friends who love lawn mowers and power tools, starts up the Little Landscapers series. Ages up to 3.
Mira, Mira, Shapes by Lourdes Heuer, illus. by Juliana Perdomo (May 5, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6659-8281-8), launches the Mira, Mira series of bilingual concept board books. Ages up to 3.
Leader of the Pack by Cam Higgins, illus. by Ariel Landy (Feb. 3, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-3471-0202-0), launches Scrapper, a chapter book series spin-off of Good Dog featuring playful puppy Scrapper. Ages 5–9.
Series
Celebrate the World by Hannah Eliot, illus. by Tequitia Andrews, adds Juneteenth (Apr. 7, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6659-9034-9), ages 2–4. World of Eric Carle welcomes Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me (40th anniversary ed.) by Eric Carle (Apr. 14, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-6659-9049-3), ages 2–5. And Fairy Scout Friends by Hannah Fay, illus. by Mag Takac, gains One-of-a-Kind Jewel (May 5, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-3471-0834-3), ages 5–9.
S&S/McElderry
Monster and Apprentice by Jessica Khoury (July 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-9011-0). After a life on the streets, Rolan is chosen to apprentice under a feared monster hunter to slay Cryptics—deadly creatures born of secrets. Ages 8–12.
Devious Prey by Scott Reintgen (Mar. 31, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7893-4). A young woman must escape the deadly mythical being she smuggled aboard an airship after it crash-lands on a deserted island and begins hunting the survivors. Ages 14 and up.
The Last Best Quest Ever by F.T. Lukens (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-5097-8). A fraudulent teen quester teams up with a brooding rival prince on a perilous adventure to save her brother’s life. Ages 14 and up.
Steam by Shaenon K. Garrity, illus. by Emily Holden (Feb. 3, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5344-9586-9). After a genius humanoid escapes the university lab where she was created, she gets a job at a local coffee shop and starts playing cupid, in this Emma retelling from PW contributor Garrity. Ages 14 and up.
Series
Drowned Gods Trilogy by Pascale Lacelle concludes with Infinite Shores (Apr. 7, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-7038-9), ages 14 and up.
S&S/Millner
Daisy Helps with the Dress by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, illus. by Charis Jackson Barrio (June 30, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-8342-6). When Daisy tries to help plan her cousin’s wedding, her misguided assists almost ruin the big day, until she finds a way to pull the dress—and her family—together. Ages 4–8.
The Other Side of the Garden by Sili Recio and Elena Djome Lawrence, illus. by Brianna McCarthy (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-4706-0). A girl learns to cope with her grandmother’s death when she discovers that memories can help keep loved ones alive. Ages 4–8.
Pecosita’s Freckly Freckle Face by Aliya King Neil and Shane Paul Neil, illus. by Eric Velasquez (Mar. 31, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-3653-8). Even when kids at school poke fun, Pecosita stands firm in her love for the freckles that adorn her face and make her special. Ages 4–8.
The Toy Plane by Cherise Harris (Mar. 31, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-6056-4). While Leonard is playing with a toy plane that was given to him in remembrance of his grandmother, a large egret swoops in and steals it, leading the boy on a fantastical voyage. Ages 4–8.
The Umbrella by Sylvia Walker (June 9, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6659-8415-7). Zora makes room under her umbrella for new friends at the park during a sudden rain shower. Ages 4–8.
S&S/Salaam Reads
Maysoon Zayid, the Girl Who Can Can by Seema Yasmin, illus. by Noha Habaieb (Feb. 10, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6659-5341-2), launches Muslim Mavericks, a chapter book biography series spotlighting the stories of notable Muslims past and present. Ages 6–10.
S&S/Simon Spotlight
Cupcakes & Camp by Coco Simon, illus. by Tracy Bishop (Mar. 17, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6659-8468-3), kicks off Mia in the Middle, a spin-off of the Cupcake Diaries series. Ages 8–12.
The New Norm by Matthew J. Gilbert (May 5, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-3471-0339-3), about what happens when a chronically online middle-school kid tries to bring his online fame into the classroom, begins a series of the same name. Ages 8–12.
Series
A Chicka Chicka Book adds Chicka Chicka Sun and Sea by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. by Daniel Roode (May 5, $5.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-3471-0411-6), ages 3–5. Mission Milestone by Derek Shun, illus. by Benson Shum, picture books designed to help kids face first experiences with confidence, begins with First Day of School (June 23, $10.99, ISBN 979-8-3471-0842-8) and Visit to the Doctor (June 23, $10.99, ISBN 979-8-3471-0844-2), ages 3–7. The Star Chapter Books early chapter book series ramps up with Dog Meets Dog: Framed in Paris! (June 2, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6659-8062-3) and Dog Meets Dog: On the Loose in London! (June 2, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6659-8059-3) by Dan Yaccarino, illus. by Ethan Long; Sherlock Roach, Bug Detective: Sherlock Roach and the Case of the Crunchy Crumb by Joe McGee, illus. by Jannie Ho (June 2, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-3471-0169-6); and Super Roomies: Lake of Slime by Jarrett Lerner (June 2, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6659-8295-5), ages 5–9.
Sleeping Bear
Camping Is a Terrible Idea by Kirsten Pendreigh, illus. by Tiffany Everett (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5341-1344-2). A family camping trip shakes routine-loving Cammie out of her comfort zone. Ages 4–8.
Ghost Town in the Mountain by Lynn Becker, illus. by Roland Garrigue (July 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5341-1342-8). Two kids dare to visit a ghost town on a dark night and encounter some spooky surprises. Ages 5–8.
Mama’s Song by Julie Buchholtz, illus. by Faryn Hughes (Feb. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5341-1345-9). An Indigenous mother passes down the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers to her child in this story about living in harmony with nature and one’s ancestors. Ages 5–8.
Once a Wasteland: From Toxic Dump to National Park by Diane Muldrow, illus. by Amy Jindra Hodgson (Feb. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5341-1348-0), tells the story of how the Krejci salvage yard in the Cuyahoga River valley was cleaned up and transformed into a part of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Ages 5–8.
Soho Teen
The Weight of One Pomegranate by Brynne Rebele-Henry (Mar. 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-64129-684-7). In the wake of her older sister’s sudden death, grieving 17-year-old Isadora travels to New York City to unravel the threads of her sister’s life. Ages 14 and up.
Sourcebooks
Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames by Jenny Moore (Mar. 3, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-5404-8), featuring an orphan girl who discovers she has dragon blood, the key to immortality, launches the Dragon Girl series. Ages 8–13.
Series
The Academy plays on with Rise of the Scorpions by T.Z. Layton (May 5, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4642-6833-5), ages 7–13.
Sourcebooks Explore
A Visit with the Birds: A Hands-On Nature Book by Sara Levine, illus. by Ashley Barron (Apr. 7, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-2295-5). A child and her caregiver explore a city park and feed the birds.
Ages 3–8.
The Elephant and the Piano by Colette Hiller, illus. by Nabila Adani (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-6679-9), is inspired by the true story of Bonti, an elephant at a sanctuary in Thailand who struggles with anger until a musician plays piano and helps calm it down. Ages 4–8.
Why Space Will Freak You Out by Kimberly K. Arcand and Megan Watzke, illus. by Robert Ball (Feb. 10, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4642-2709-7). In this photo-illustrated outer space book, two NASA scientists highlight the scariest and grossest parts of the universe. Ages 6–10.
Sourcebooks Fire
Flickerstate by F.A. Davidson (July 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-6619-5). Desperate for knowledge that could save her father and herself, Norah joins a prestigious academy whose library of esoteric knowledge is locked behind a series of brutal trials. Ages 12 and up.
All We Once Had by Katy Upperman (Feb. 3, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4642-1781-4). Piper and Henry get a second chance at a relationship when fate brings them back together in the same place they shared a summer romance three years ago. Ages 14 and up.
Burn the Kingdom Down by Addie Thorley (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-7282-8303-6). In this romantasy, Indira vows to avenge the murder of her older sister, the Crown Princess of Tashir, by marrying the prince of the enemy nation responsible for the death. Ages 14 and up.
The Summer of Second Chances (deluxe ed.) by K.L. Walther (May 5, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4642-1917-7). Olivia unexpectedly falls in love as she retraces her beloved grandmother’s footsteps through the island of Martha’s Vineyard, a place she loved, in this companion to The Summer of Broken Rules. Ages 14 and up.
The Sun and the Starmaker by Rachel Griffin (Feb. 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-7282-5618-4). When Aurora meets the Starmaker, she is whisked away to his enchanted castle to harness the sunlight and protect her village against the deadly frost. Ages 14 and up.
What Happened to Those Girls by Carlyn Greenwald (June 30, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4642-2657-1). After outcast Emma’s friends go without her on a camping trip that she planned, she wakes up to the news that all three of them died at the campsite—and discovers that she is the prime suspect. Ages 14 and up.
What We Did to Survive by Megan Lally (Mar. 31, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-7282-7017-3). Spring break in paradise turns deadly when four teens’ sailing charter hits stormy seas. Ages 14 and up.
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
Judgy Bunny and the Terrible Beach by Scott Rothman, illus. by Linzie Hunter (Mar. 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7282-9672-2). Judgy Bunny hates everything at the beach and refuses to have fun until she gets an invitation from a friendly bunny to join in. Ages 4–8.
Wildspeak by Sangma Francis, illus. by Lexi Vangsnes (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-6129-9). Two girls and their mother go on a nature walk and express their appreciation for the natural world through made-up words. Ages 4–8.
Series
Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming, illus. by Nicola Slater, expands with The Pumpkin Thief (July 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-6807-6) and The Sun Thief (Apr. 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-5818-3), ages 4–8.
Sourcebooks Wonderland
Truckosaurus by Karen Shapiro, illus. by Rachel Foo (Mar. 3, $12.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-5164-1). Truckosaurus—part truck, part dinosaur—is a friend to all in a world full of wacky creatures. Ages 4–7.
Series
A Fairy Tale Chapter Book Series for Kids by A.M. Luzzader, following princess sisters Olivia and Juniper as they have adventures in Wildflower Kingdom, debuts with The Princess and the Unicorn (Feb. 3, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-6885-4), ages 6–9. And launching Luzzader’s A Mermaid in Middle Grade series about sixth-grade mermaid Brynn who tries to balance school drama with learning magic, is The Talisman of Lostland (June 2, $10.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4642-6910-3), ages 8–12.]
Sourcebooks/Bloom
Us Dark Few by Alexis Patton (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-7811-2), a dystopian tale of a prisoner and her guard trapped in the Underground, begins a series of the same name. Ages 15 and up.
The Last Piece of His Heart by Emma Scott (Apr. 7, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4642-4338-7). High school students Ronan, a haunted vigilante, and creative Shiloh find comfort in each other, but one devastating night threatens to shatter everything. Ages 16 and up.
Sourcebooks/Duopress
Gunnar the Viking’s Great Pizza Adventure by Diego Vaisberg (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-3363-0). Gunnar the Viking leaves behind conquering and pillaging for a life of making pizza. Ages 4–7.
Sourcebooks/Stonefruit Studio
The League of Dangerous Young Ladies (deluxe ed.) by J.A. Morgenstein (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-3854-3). In 1909, Rose Moriarty, teenage daughter of Sherlock Holmes’s greatest enemy—who fights monsters and solves mysteries—is challenged with a new supernatural case. Ages 12 and up.
Series
Fatal Glitch, a middle-grade horror series by Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer, illustrated by Jeannette Arroyo, debuts with Camp Zero (July 21, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4642-4104-8), ages 8–12.
