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Macmillan to Debut Calico Critters Books in North America
Calico Critters is entering the world of publishing in the U.S. and Canada for the first time this year, through Macmillan Children’s Books; the popular line of collectible animal figures is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2025.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 12, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about Fourth of July weekend, a time loop graphic novel, a YA novel about a trans teen football player, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of May 5, 2025
New deals for Isabel Strychacz, Kristen R. Lee, M.J. Beasi, and others.
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Cover Reveal: 'MindWorks' Illuminates Neal Shusterman's Short Fiction
National Book Award winner Neal Shusterman's next work for young readers spotlights his prolific short-story writing; due on November 18 from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 'MindWorks' contains 43 short stories, including four new tales.
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Just Announced: Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's New Gruffalo Picture Book
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, the author-illustrator duo behind the picture book classic 'The Gruffalo' and its sequel 'The Gruffalo’s Child,' will revisit their beloved character in a new picture book due in September 2026.
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New Kids' and YA Books: Week of May 5, 2025
Among the books hitting shelves next week are a picture book about an approaching storm, a middle grade novel about a magical mail slot, a YA series addition about two boys outrunning a fateful call, and more.
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Noteworthy Picture Book and Novel Sequels: April 2025
Spring has finally sprung and young readers can enjoy the season with their favorite series, including an illustrated chapter book following a trio’s chaotic trip to the beach, a graphic novel about a family member’s visit, a middle grade novel about revelations about a war, and more.
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Rights Report: Week of April 28, 2025
New deals for Kara Storti, Chrystal D. Giles, Laura Genn, and others.
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Highly Anticipated Final Volume of Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust Trilogy Slated for October
When readers first met her in 'The Golden Compass,' Lyra Belacqua was a young orphan, hiding in a wardrobe at Oxford’s Jordan College, spying on scholars. Now her story will come to an end with 'The Rose Field' by Philip Pullman, due from Knopf on October 23.
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Children’s Books for Mother's Day and Father’s Day 2025
We’ve gathered a selection of titles for young readers to enjoy with their loved ones this coming Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, ranging from sweet and silly animal tales and moving odes to intergenerational bonds, to stories celebrating quiet moments between parent and child.
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