Keeping the Momentum of Summer Reading into the Fall
Summer reading programs are a powerful way to keep children connected to books and learning outside the classroom. They help build literacy skills, spark curiosity, and foster a genuine love of reading. But as summer ends and school begins, it’s important to carry that excitement into the fall. With the right approach, reading can remain a joyful and meaningful part of everyday life—not just another school task.
Fall is a natural time to build on the habits developed over the summer. As children adjust to new routines, it’s the perfect season to introduce fresh stories that reflect their growth, interests, and the world around them. Our fall catalog supports this transition with a wide range of engaging titles—from biographies, health, and mysteries to science fiction, world cultures, and more.
A central focus this season is social-emotional learning—books that explore emotions, relationships, and identity help young readers better understand themselves and others. Culturally diverse stories provide windows into different perspectives and lived experiences. These titles do more than entertain—they spark thoughtful conversations and promote empathy.
One highlight of our fall offerings is an exclusive interview with librarian and author Mychal Threets, who discusses his upcoming picture book I’m So Happy You’re Here (coming in 2026). He reminds us that books can help children feel seen, valued, and connected to others.
Also featured is the article “Sustaining Summer Excitement into Autumn” by Andie Paloutzian, Director of Collection Development at Brodart. She shares simple but effective strategies for keeping young readers engaged, including using targeted book lists and creative displays to maintain enthusiasm throughout the school year.
Ultimately, reading should remain both fun and purposeful. By continuing to nurture a child’s connection to books into the fall, we support their growth not only as students, but as curious thinkers and compassionate individuals. With thoughtful selections and encouragement, the energy of summer reading can evolve—and thrive—all year long.
Enjoy!
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Erica Sommer is the manager of Brodart's Children’s & Young Adult Programs. She is excited to share her insights in article form as a featured LittleOne contributor. Check our upcoming issues for more from Erica!
Greetings, librarians!
It’s hard to believe that fall has arrived, yet a peek out the window here in Pennsylvania reveals the changes taking place all around us. Before I set sail for Lake Erie and the annual Pennsylvania Library Association conference in a few weeks, I thought I’d recap what’s been happening at Brodart this year.
As winter concluded, we celebrated our first full year of providing Bound to Stay Bound (BTSB) guaranteed library prebind editions to public libraries, and in June I was able to visit their facilities in Jacksonville, IL, where they were celebrating their 105th anniversary! An extensive warehouse tour revealed the intricate attention to detail required to create the sturdiest books available to libraries; I had the opportunity to inspect a few copies and add the BTSB seal of approval, too! My heartfelt thanks go out to all of you who have invested in these editions for your libraries, making our first year a success.
In late spring, we concluded our Brodart-Penguin Random House Library Focus Group Pilot Program, which was hosted by both organizations and included a fabulous panel of youth librarians and staff from library systems of various sizes, as well as guest speakers. Over the course of the year, we discussed summer reading programs, book banning,
Erica's Corner
early readers and decodable books, library programming, and general collection development. Our goal was to foster collaboration and networking amongst our organizations, ultimately supporting intellectual freedom and expanding library collections while utilizing feedback to better serve our library colleagues. It was an invaluable learning experience.
We welcomed summer at ALA Annual in Philadelphia. From a solemn moment of silence over the defunding of the IMLS to ALA President Cindy Hoyl’s formal introduction of the Show Up For Our Libraries campaign, the vibe was clear: we are all prepared to fight to share stories allowing ALL young people to be seen and represented in the stories they read. At the Brodart booth, we welcomed library literacy presentations from the Teach My Kid to Read team and book signings with Trung Le Nguyen, Alda P. Dobbs, and collaborators Mia Wenjen and Colleen KongSavage. I was fortunate to attend my first Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Awards Banquet, an inspirational and emotional event.
Next month, a second library focus group begins, centering on collection development topics. Interested in joining us in the future, or have a topic to suggest for discussion and action? Email me at BYS@brodart.com. Feel free to reach out to learn more about our literacy hub collections available through Teach My Kid to Read, as well. As we get busy preparing our 2026 Summer Reading Prize Program, keep up-to-date with what’s new by subscribing to our YouTube channel and following us on Instagram and Facebook.
Until next issue, happy reading!
Sustaining Summer Excitement into Autumn
by Andie Paloutzian, MLIS
Brodart Co | Director of Collection Development
I love to think about the many summers I spent working in public libraries. I always thought of it as our holiday shopping bonanza –except this Black Friday energy lasted for months, not hours. Like all of you, I was happy with the volume of visitors, but most excited about the engagement potential with readers around their favorite authors, titles, and series.
The Summer Reading Program has always been the chance to build that quest-worthy, lifelong love of reading, and not one of us wastes an opportunity like that. Now, as another frenetic Summer Reading season has closed, let’s also take a minute to ponder the ways to keep the reading momentum for younger patrons going with some simple collection development and merchandising strategies to keep that engagement high.
Think about capitalizing on summer interests. Now is the time to acquire more books in those popular juvenile fiction and chapter book series. This is also a great time to practice a little collection hygiene and purge those well-loved editions and replace with fresh copies. We have a partnership with Bound to Stay Bound. Maybe consider adding a few prebind editions from the early part of those series to keep your collection complete and durable.
Try to align with school-year themes. Also wrapping up is National Library Card Sign-Up Month. This often involves school outreach and the chance to hear about what they need firsthand from teachers and students. Consider refreshing the juvenile reference and general juvenile nonfiction shelves. This move is proof of the homework help available, and it supports curious minds between the classroom and their living rooms.
It’s also the perfect time to add more leveled readers and educational graphic novels. This is a natural moment to look at your holdings in high-interest/low-reading-level books to ensure access for all reading abilities. If you need help here, Brodart maintains wonderful collection building lists on Bibz and can help point you in the right direction.
Have a story or insight to share? Click here to submit your contribution to Libraries Today.
Displays can be a way to support transitions to school life and new routines for your youngest patrons. Curated book displays that address the back-to-school experience, including social skills and anxiety, are evergreen ideas for fall. Think about more than one display as your space allows. Could you pull together a "starting kindergarten" display near your leveled readers? Could you make space for a shelf display on "middle school life" in your juvenile fiction stacks? These are sure to be cleaned out in speedy fashion.
Displays can also be a way to reinforce reading habits with a "patron picks" display. Try to maintain a visible “Here’s what I read this summer,” or “I think you should try this next,” display with simple bookmarks listing patrons' first names. Your younger patrons will love seeing their selections on parade.
Title Selections for Fiction and School Year Themes
BIOGRAPHY
Pope Leo XIV
Sonneborn, Liz
Pope Leo XIV is the first pope from the United States, and he is also a citizen of Peru. Learn about his work in Peru, his beliefs on current topics such as artificial intelligence and climate change, and his journey to becoming the 267th pope of the Catholic Church.
ABC of Harry Styles
Linn, Susie / Wright, Aimee (Illustrator)
In this rhyming ABC lullaby, join Harry Styles on an alphabet journey from boy band beginnings to global stardom. Young children will love this vibrantly illustrated first biography, and so will Harry fans of all ages!
$33.32 Library Reinforced 8-12 B
9798348041229
09/16/2025
Lerner Publishing Group
$11.95 Hardcover 2-5 E
9781836161042
10/07/2025
Gemini Children’s
Harries
Carroll, Anthony “Harries” / Carroll, Emily / Hoffenberg, Carla (Illustrator)
As a child, lifeguard and Bondi Recue TV star Anthony “Harries” Carroll wasn’t always confident. He was often bullied for his dyslexia, and sadness and shame quickly followed. Harries is a story of hope for any child searching to find their own unique place in the world.
Steven Spielberg
Sánchez Vegara, Maria Isabel / Negley, Keith (Illustrator)
Discover the incredible life of Steven Spielberg—the trailblazing filmmaker who captivated audiences with his storytelling. Filmmaking was a refuge for Steven, who faced bullying and antisemitism at school. With his camera, editing machine, and notebook, he could create a world he felt safe in.
$19.99 Hardcover 5-8 B
9781923011205
10/07/2025
EK Books
$15.99 Hardcover 5-8 B
9781836007463
10/07/2025
Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Fearless Benjamin
Markel, Michelle / Rediker, Marcus / Bachman, Sarah (Illustrator)
Fearless Benjamin tells the story of a courageous little person, only four feet tall, who fought slavery at a time when almost everyone else accepted it. A shepherd, a sailor, and a Quaker, Benjamin Lay insisted that all people, of all nations and races around the world, were equal.
Escaping Ukraine, Finding Hope
Mostova, Mila / Maksymenko, Diana (Illustrator)
A teacher escapes war with her children, finding safety and new beginnings in Minnesota. Told in English and Ukrainian, this powerful story is brought to life with stunning illustrations by a Ukrainian newcomer. A moving journey of resilience, hope, and community.
$18.95 Hardcover 3-8 B
9798887441405
10/14/2025
PM Press
$14.99 Hardcover 8-12 B
9781949523331
10/21/2025
Green Card Voices
Anna Atkins
Keller, Corey
Learn about the life of Anna Atkins, the pioneering photographer who combined art and science to create the first photographically illustrated book. Despite societal gender norms of the era, Atkins gained the respect of the scientific community with her ambitious multivolume album Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Impressions
$21.95 Hardcover 12-19 B
9781947440111
10/21/2025
Getty Publications
Victoria Chung
Healey, Haley / Fraser, Kimiko (Illustrator)
9781772035452
10/28/2025
Heritage House
I am Simone Biles
The inspiring true story of Victoria Chung (1897–1966), who pursued her dreams against all odds to become the first Chinese-Canadian doctor. Despite racist laws that initially prevented her from attending public school, and sexist attitudes that prevented many women from pursuing careers in the sciences, Victoria forged ahead. $16.99
Meltzer, Brad / Eliopoulos, Christopher (Illustrator)
Meet Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all time. Through it all, Simone has been a role model for bravely opening up about her mental health struggles, knowing when to take a break, and always finding the strength to try again.
10/28/2025
Rocky Pond Books
Pushing Hope
Santana, Raymond / Brown, Keith Henry (Illustrator)
One of the Central Park Five reflects on his wrongful conviction—and tireless fight for his 2002 exoneration—in this moving young adult illustrated memoir. Raymond Santana’s story is an example of the power of hope and resilience—and the importance of fighting injustice to stand up for what’s right.
Chappell Roan
Day, Harbert
Explore the “femininomenon” and cultural impact of the Midwest pop princess. The queer queen’s meteoric rise is a story of self-discovery, resilience, and triumph. Featuring over 40 vibrant photographs, Chappell Roan captures the star’s personal and professional journey, celebrating her talent, fierce creativity, and commitment to selfexpression and LGBTQ+ representation.
Snowshoe Kate and the Hospital Built for Pennies
Preus, Margi / Zollars, Jaime (Illustrator)
Learn how Dr. Kate Pelham Newcomb delivered an astonishing 4,000 babies, and those same children later played a key role in the “Million Penny Parade,” a massive grassroots fundraiser inspired by Dr. Kate’s lifelong efforts to build a hospital in her community.
Jason Belongs
Ades, Audrey / McKinney, Jason Schachter / Muñoz, Isabel (Illustrator)
Uplifted by his African and Jewish ancestors’ music, Jason finds a way to sing with his whole spirit in this true story. Jason sings everywhere—until a whisper runs through his Jewish day school. He longs for a community where he can be his complete self, both Black and Jewish.
Liftoff!
Crews, Nina
This engrossing STEAM-themed dual narrative follows Black artist Alma Thomas’s creation of a painting inspired by the Apollo Moon missions. The narrative weaves together key moments from the Apollo 10 mission with Alma’s process creating Snoopy Sees a Sunrise.
$24.99 Hardcover 14-19 B 9781662680397
10/28/2025
Calkins Creek Books
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 B 9780760399279
10/21/2025
Epic Ink
$19.99 Hardcover 3-8 B
9781419756719
10/28/2025
Abrams Books for Young Readers
$19.99 Hardcover 7-10 B 9798765620809 11/04/2025
Kar-Ben Publishing
$19.99 Library Reinforced 8-12 B 9798765643471 11/04/2025
Millbrook Press Inc
Lullabies for the Insomniacs
Foutz, Ella Grace
A teen with bipolar disorder fights for survival in this memoir in verse. Foutz weaves an intimate and gripping chronicle of her experience with mental illness. Amidst the turbulence of manic and depressive episodes, often accompanied by insomnia, Foutz relentlessly pursues stability and self-understanding.
You Are Magic
Berne, Emma Carlson / Takashi, Fuuji (Illustrator)
Read aloud this empowering testament to the perseverance and talent, celebrating the unstoppable spirit of Ariana Grande. You Are Magic chronicles the awe-inspiring journey of the multi-talented star, whose resilience, creativity, and passion have made her a force to be reckoned with in music, theatre, and beyond.
$39.99 Library Reinforced 12-19 B
9798765671290
11/04/2025
Zest Books
$14.99 Hardcover 3-6 B
9781250410207
11/11/2025
Odd Dot
Always work hard and have fun in what you do because I think that's when you're more successful. You have to choose to do it.
—Simone Biles
Monster Maker
Florence, Debbi Michiko / Ai Takita, Inko (Illustrator)
Learn about toy designer, painter, illustrator, and collector Mark Nagata. From a very young age, Mark was a fan of many classic comic book series, movies and toys. It was the introduction to classic Japanese television shows that truly sparked his creativity, leading to his success as a kaiju toymaker.
Billie Eilish
Forester, J. D. / Beer, Sophie (Illustrator)
From her hit debut single “Ocean Eyes” to her Grammy Award–winning career, Billie Eilish is one of the greatest artists today. Follow her journey in this inspiring board book biography for the youngest readers, with an empowering message and fun Easter eggs that fans of any age will love!
$18.95 Hardcover 7-10 B
9781478890638
11/11/2025
Reycraft Books
$7.99 Hardcover 2-5 B
9780593889329
11/18/2025
Grosset & Dunlap
Galaxy Mapper
Summers, Allie / James, Sian (Illustrator)
Introducing our luminous address in the universe—and the determined woman scientist who mapped it with her team. This portrait of a contemporary female scientist will light up young minds and inspire future sky gazers and galaxy mappers to look up and dream large.
Through the Telescope
Smith, Charles R., Jr. / Monteiro, Evening (Illustrator)
How far to the stars? This is what a little girl named Mae Jemison wonders as she peers through her telescope and dreams of space. Someday she will make it there, but for now she wonders, learns, and is inspired by the vastness of the universe.
$18.99 Hardcover 5-8 B
9781536228977
11/18/2025
MIT Kids Press
$19.99 Hardcover 3-8 B
9781338815290
12/02/2025
Orchard Books
DIVERSITY
Giving Thanks with Halmoni
Choi, Kathleen / Choi, Sook Nyul / Na, Il Sung (Illustrator)
Excitement is building for Chuseok, the biggest Korean holiday of the year, and Halmoni wants to share it with her granddaughter and her friends. The Thanksgiving holiday also provides a valuable point of comparison for appreciating this ancient Korean celebration.
Wiggling Words
Rolfe, Kate
For children who find that words turn into silly shapes on the page, a picture-book creator with dyslexia offers an inspiring story that brings fun and boosts confidence in reading. What if you really want to read a story to the end, but the words keep wiggling, jiggling, and jumping?
Let’s Cook!
Lee, Youmee
Grandma is coming to visit! Grandma shows Hwa how to garden and how to make tofu from soybeans with a little bit of magic. Hwa helps Grandma in the garden, and then the whole family eats the yummy dishes that Grandma and Hwa made with love.
08/12/2025
Red Comet Press
9781536244557
09/30/2025
Candlewick Press
9781954622494
10/01/2025
Gallaudet University Press
The Naming of Aki
Peacock, Thomas / Horner, Allison J. (Illustrator)
This retelling of a traditional story celebrates what First Human and First Wolf see, taste, hear, smell, and touch as they wander aki, the earth, to be the namers of things. As their friendship grows, the travelers acknowledge how all things are beautiful, and how everything is connected.
10/07/2025
Minnesota Historical Society Press
How to Grow a Family Tree
Birdsong, Bea / Hu, Jasu (Illustrator)
Can a family tree be found? A girl stresses over her heritage-mapping school assignment, until she realizes that family is all around—it’s her neighbors and friends. Bea Birdsong tells a tender story of found family and the bonds we choose, with art by Jasu Hu.
The Fib
Iniguez, Pedro / Kwan, Nathan (Illustrator)
Pepe’s little lie about a fantastical creature with horns, claws, and wings takes on a life of its own—literally. As his fib grows into a chaotic, uncontrollable monster, Pepe learns that even small untruths can have big consequences.
Aya and the Star Chaser
Hafiza, Radiya / McKean, Kaley (Illustrator)
When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it’s too late?
$18.99 Hardcover 3-8 E
9780823453962
10/07/2025
Neal Porter Books
$19.95 Hardcover 3-8 E
9781962351300
10/07/2025
Gloo Books
$8.99 Trade Paper 8-12 F
9781529038323
10/07/2025
Pan Macmillan
City of Secrets
Nijkamp, Marieke
The second book in the immersive middle grade fantasy trilogy! Splinter and Ash’s work is not nearly done. When the queen’s spies learn that the Larks plan to disrupt the city’s Harvest Festival, Splinter and Ash are determined to do their part to stop it.
I Am Not a Costume
DesJarlait, Maria / Wilman, Regina Alice (Illustrator)
When five-year-old Ayasha arrives at school and sees other students wearing fake regalia for the big costume party, she doesn’t understand why they think her culture is a costume. Ayasha turns to her family, and together they come up with a way to teach her classmates about her culture.
Community Snowman
Kerbel, Deborah / Modeweg-Hansen, Tine (Illustrator)
Building a snowman becomes a community effort in this wordless story about a cold winter day that snowballs into a warm neighborhood gathering. One morning, a girl wakes up to discover that it has snowed overnight. After breakfast, she starts building a snowman.
My Sister’s Doljabi
Park, Ginger / Park, Frances / Kim, Violet (Illustrator)
A Korean birthday tradition brings together the past, present, and future. Hoon’s baby sister Binna is about to turn one year old, which means it’s time to celebrate her doljabi—the Korean first birthday tradition where a child chooses an object that will determine their future.
Santa’s Busy Christmas
Triantafyllides, Evi / Maese, Sara (Illustrator)
Traveling from the North Pole, all the way to Australia, South Africa and beyond, follow Santa as he visits children around the globe. He spreads Christmas cheer and delivers jolly gifts wherever he goes! Will he make it on time? Only 133 more stops to go!
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9780063326316
10/07/2025
Greenwillow Books
$18.95 Hardcover 5-8 E
9781778540738
10/07/2025
Medicine Wheel Publishing
$19.99 Hardcover
3-6 E
9781773069517
10/08/2025
Groundwood Books
$18.99 Hardcover
3-8 E
9780807505281
10/09/2025
Albert Whitman & Company
$11.99 Hardcover
2-5 E
9798988932697
10/14/2025
Worldwide Buddies
Soup’s On Around the World
Waissbluth, Denyse / O’Byrne, Chelsea (Illustrator)
From the creators of Teatime Around the World, this poetic picture book takes readers across the globe exploring different soups and soup traditions! Every soup tells its own story, revealing fascinating stories. Bright, detailed pictures by acclaimed artist Chelsea O’Byrne brings to life Denyse Waissbluth’s joyous celebration of soup.
The Polar Bear and the Ballerina
Velasquez, Eric
How does a bear go to the ballet? A polar bear escapes into New York City in this heartfelt picture book from award-winning Afro-Latino artist Eric Velasquez. This wordless story of unlikely friendship celebrates art and its ability to connect us.
Fortune Cookies for Everyone!
Wenjen, Mia / Kong-Savage, Colleen (Illustrator)
This investigative picture book cracks the cookie open to discover what is known about the origins of everyone’s favorite crunchy afterdinner treat, in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution. Using “fortunes” as headings, each section of the book delivers an episode in the unusual history of the fortune cookie.
Dance! Dance! Dance!
Kochar, Amandeep S.
As Jeet, fudge, and friends practice a dance for the school talent show, their new friend Davina gets sad. Davina cannot hear and is finding it challenging to feel the beat and learn the dance moves quickly. Everyone bands together to think of creative ways to help their new friend.
May’s Too-Big Pizza
Woehling, A. T. / Whaley, Felicia (Illustrator)
May and her siblings make homemade pizza in this second book in the zany, exhilarating Level 1 Ready-to-Read series! May has a big family. And when they decide to make homemade pizza together, it keeps getting bigger and bigger! Can May and her brothers and sisters solve their pizza problem?
9781778401671
10/14/2025
Greystone Kids
Holiday House
9781636551593
10/21/2025
Red Comet Press
$15.99 Library Reinforced 5-8 E
9781223187709
10/21/2025
Paw Prints Reader
9781665942881
10/21/2025
Simon Spotlight
People Are Weird
D. O. Santos, Victor / Sobral, Catarina (Illustrator)
Have you ever noticed that the world is full of weird people? One might even say that we’re all a little bit weird in our own little way! People Are Weird explores the different quirks we humans possess, from the perspective of a child living out an average day.
K-Jane
Kang, Lydia
From acclaimed author Lydia Kang comes a funny, moving YA novel following a third-generation Korean American teen who goes to extreme and hilarious lengths to connect more with her Korean heritage. Perfect for fans of Maurene Goo and Rachel Lynn Solomon.
$19.99 Hardcover 5-8 E
9781990252488
10/21/2025
Milky Way
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F
9780063354623
10/21/2025
Quill Tree Books
USA Travel Guides
Embark on an unforgettable journey across the USA!
Audience
Reading Level: Grade 3
Interest Level: Grades 2–5
Features
40 pages, 8 x 9.5 inches
Full-color photographs and illustrations
Author/Illustrator biography
Detailed maps
Fast facts
Index
Infographics
Informative captions
Informative sidebars
Phonetic glossary
Sources for further research
Suggested websites
Table of contents
I Am the Sun
Parker, Janessa / Blacksheep, Beverly (Illustrator)
In this moving tale about life for many modern Native Americans, breathtaking art and poignant prose tell of the hardships, the triumphs, and the resilience of a mighty people: the Diné (the Navajo). Elevate your spirit and let your soul sing with I Am the Sun
Bushel & Peck Books
Our Favorite Food
Turner, Tracey / Gilland, Asa (Illustrator)
An exciting culinary journey through 20 places, exploring food and culture around the world. Find out about all sorts of delicious food eaten across the globe with this fascinating title in the critically acclaimed This Is Our World series!
Kingfisher
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Separated From Santo
Barazzuol, Brian / Drysdale, Cam (Illustrator)
This poignant and eye-opening graphic novel chronicles one ItalianCanadian family’s traumatic separation when their loving father and husband is interned as an “enemy alien” during the Second World War. Written by the great-grandson of Santo and Alice, this story is a reminder to see the humanity behind every so-called “enemy.”
Baby Animals
Vaughters, Addie
Cuddle up with your wild one and enjoy this delightful board book made especially for baby! From a baby dressed as a chicken to a baby dressed as a puppy, these costumed babies will have little readers mooing, hooting, and buzzing along as you turn from page to page.
My Heart Speaks Kriolu
Brown, Stefanie Foster / Morris, Keisha (Illustrator)
On Saturday walks with her grandfather, a young girl connects with her Cabo Verdean heritage while discovering the true meaning of home in this debut picture book. Papa always speaks of bringing his granddaughter home to Cabo Verde. Each Saturday, the girl comes closer to discovering where home truly lies.
The Old Sleigh
Pumphrey, Jarrett / Pumphrey, Jerome
On a cold winter’s night of deep snow, an old sleigh delivers needful things. But as the town takes these gifts, the sleigh is given less care and lies broken and abandoned—until another snowbound night and a new family give the old sleigh new life and purpose.
$24.95 Trade Paper 14-19 971.06
9781772035629
10/28/2025
Heritage House
9781486731794
11/04/2025
Flowerpot Press Inc.
$19.99 Hardcover
3-8 E
9781665927833
11/04/2025
Denene Millner Books
$18.99 Hardcover 3-8 E
9781324054122
11/04/2025
Norton Young Readers
Persian Mythology
Tahmaseb, Ryan Bani / Dalvand, Reza (Illustrator)
An unforgettable collection of 20 dramatic tales of Persian deities and heroes, both mortal and immortal, fighting in the name of goodness, chaos, beauty, love, and evil. Persian Mythology retells some of the most intense sagas that served as the foundation of early Persian religion.
$19.99 Hardcover 8-12 398.2093
9780762489763
11/04/2025
Running Press Kids
The Writing Room
Mickelson, Marcia Argueta
A slice-of-life coming-of-age story that gracefully addresses larger themes of immigration, economic disparity, and emotional abuse. Immediately after high school graduation, 18-year-old Maya is kicked out of her wealthy dad’s NYC home. Maya struggles to find her footing—until she gets access to a shared “writing room” workspace.
Reasons We Break
Deo, Jesmeen Kaur
To keep Rajan out of prison, Simran agrees to handle his former gang’s books—but when a gang war erupts, they must decide how much they’ll sacrifice for each other. This high-stakes forbidden romance is perfect for fans of star-crossed love, Sabaa Tahir, and Angie Thomas.
$19.99
12-19 F
9798765627716
11/04/2025
Carolrhoda LAB
14-19 F
9781368113748
11/04/2025
Disney-Hyperion
We inhabit a universe that is characterized by diversity.
—Desmond Tutu “”
How We Play the Game
Nedd, Alexis
$19.99
12-19 F
Competitive gaming and fake dating combine to create a razor-sharp romance perfect for fans of Twelfth Knight and SLAY. Unwilling to lose the chance of a lifetime, Zora will do anything to change her image. Even if that means pretending to date fan-favorite Ivan Hunt—Zora’s instant rival. $18.99
9781547605057
11/11/2025
Bloomsbury YA
Making Art
Ejaita, Diana
A celebration of the many ways we make art, spanning mediums, geography, and resources. Readers will be encouraged by the invitation to create anything, anywhere, with any materials. Ejaita portrays a wide cast of characters exploring their own feelings and ideas, accompanied by a poignant, yet easily understood, text.
9780593660157
11/18/2025
Rise x Penguin Workshop
How We Love
Douglas, Kati / Jefferson, Ashley
From the ALA Stonewall Award–winning team Little Feminist comes a photographic board book celebrating the many ways we can express love! With photography of real families, readers will see love in action as kids, their siblings, and their caretakers share, listen, and work to help their families and communities.
A Taste of Home
Hassan, Maryam / Wilson, Anna (Illustrator)
This scrumptious celebration of the connection between family, friends, and food encourages little ones to be proud of where they come from. Tariq loves food, but when he’s asked to bring in a special dish for his class picnic, Tariq begins to worry about how he’ll choose just one favorite!
$9.99
9781419780141
12/02/2025
Abrams Appleseed
12/02/2025
Crocodile Books
Lola Goes to the Hospital
Goldman, Marcia
Children will find the hospital much less scary when they have Lola as a guide. Lovable therapy dog Lola shows children how to be a little bit brave in the face of strange machines and noises. Author Marcia Goldman uses her background in special education in this tender book.
Something Happened to Our Mom
Hazzard, Ann / Collins, Marietta / Celano, Marianne / Tan, Rita (Illustrator)
Claire’s life turns upside down when her mom is in a car accident. Although Mom’s body gradually heals, she doesn’t seem like herself. Told through a child’s perspective and featuring families with diverse experiences, this resource aims to answer questions children may have about coping with addiction in their family.
Germs Make Us Sick
Delos, Carla
Microorganisms are among the main causes of disease. These creatures are microscopic, but they can make us very sick, and even kill us. Discover the range of natural and technological defenses we have against them, and why we can never let our guard down when they are around.
My Life Beyond Hemophilia
Gee, Hey
Witness a kid’s-eye view of living with hemophilia—a blood-clotting disorder—which, with modern preventive care, doesn’t hold back an active young soccer goalie. This beautifully illustrated approach provides a kid’s-eye view of living with, and beyond, this chronic condition.
Creston Books
9781433847547 10/07/2025
Magination Press
Redback Publishing
10/07/2025
Mayo Clinic Press
Fascinating Fungi
Kenney, Karen Latchana
Karen Latchana Kenney digs deep into the expansive fungal world. Learn about how fungi evolved and became their own kingdom. Then explore the many known fungi and how we use them in food, medicine, technology, and more. Discover everything from well-known mushrooms to the mycelium hidden beneath our feet.
We’re Going to the Dentist
Cocklico, Marion
A playful and informative novelty book for toddlers about going to the dentist, with parent and caregiver tips. Discover the waiting area, take a seat in the dentist’s chair, and learn about proper tooth brushing in this engaging story, alive with fun flaps and mechanisms.
All You Can Be with ADHD
Holderness, Penn / Holderness, Kim / Vogel, Vin (Illustrator)
Written in playful rhyme and filled with humor, this story will help young readers who have been diagnosed with ADHD (or who have someone they care about with ADHD) feel seen, understood, and empowered to embrace their pretty cool brains.
$37.32
9798765611173
10/07/2025
Twenty-First Century Books
Campbell
$19.99
10/14/2025
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
It Began with a Buzz
Delsooz, Shiva
A girl discovers that music helps her to cope with the buzzing in her ear. Based on the author’s own battle with hearing loss and tinnitus, this inspirational story uses spare text and charming illustrations to connect with anyone dealing with sudden change.
Searching for Mr. Johnson’s Song
Vanece, Ariel / Orlando, Jade (Illustrator)
A touching story of the friendship between a young boy and his elderly neighbor, and how that boy helps jog the man’s disappearing memory. Mr. Johnson always sings the beginning of his favorite song. Hoping to help Mr. Johnson, Caius decides to find the rest of the song.
Dead Ends!
Fitzharris, Lindsey / Teal, Adrian / Teal, Adrian (Illustrator)
From the dynamic duo that brought us Plague-Busters, here are astonishing stories of medical failures and “dead ends”—the beliefs, diagnoses, experiments, and treatments that were completely ineffective (and often actively harmful). See how these history-making “failures” paved the way for breakthroughs, discoveries, and new understandings in medical science.
Invisible
Soren, David
JJ Sugar was eight years old when he discovered that he could really draw. Unfortunately, that same year, he also discovered his curse. When his doctor dropped the diagnosis—Crohn’s disease—JJ was suddenly no longer alone on the exam table. Sitting next to him was a giant, sarcastic CREATURE.
This Is Me Trying
Adams, Jenna
In this contemporary coming-of-age novel, a teenage girl navigates a romance with an older boy when they’re cast as the leading roles in their drama group’s production of “Romeo and Juliet.” This book explores mental health, co-dependency, and the blurred lines of sexual consent. Previously published as Can I Stray
9781771477031
10/14/2025
Owlkids Books
10/14/2025
Rocky Pond Books
$19.99
10/14/2025
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
$17.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9780593886625
10/14/2025
Penguin Workshop
$15.95 Trade Paper 14-19 F
9781917275101
10/14/2025
Neem Tree Press
Anxious Generation Art by Dave Cicirelli
Waiting for Max
Rosen, Emily / Diana, Esther (Illustrator)
This heartfelt and imagination-filled picture book helps families navigate the NICU journey from a sibling’s perspective—offering comfort, connection, and hope. Louise can’t wait to meet her new little brother, Max! But he must stay in the neonatal intensive care unit until he’s strong enough to come home.
Lily and Mr. Bones
Biel, Andrew / Dorn, Robin (Illustrator)
9781685552800
10/21/2025
Collective Book Studio
Histria Kids
Keep It Clean!
Join Lily on a magical Halloween night when she encounters Mr. Bones, a friendly skeleton with a passion for teaching kids all about the wonders inside their bodies! With each click and clack of his bones, Mr. Bones reveals fascinating secrets of the human skeleton, from cranium to toes. $15.99
Brown, Don
This graphic novel from award-winner Don Brown will get kids talking, since it’s all about the history of dealing with poop, pee, and dirty hands. Narrated by an 1895 engineer, Keep It Clean! explores the concept of public health, which means ensuring clean water and adequate sewage disposal for everyone.
My One-of-a-Kind Body
Casares, Whitney
Children will meet, relate to, and enjoy the diverse cast of friends at the fictional Camp Corazón in this book about bodies from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Kids will discover characters that remind them of themselves, as well as characters who challenge them to understand and empathize with others.
The Cassette Tape Secret
Herzog, Danielle
This book explores sensitive subjects such as OCD, social anxiety, divorce, and tangled community history with a light touch. When 13-year-old Alex discovers a decades-old secret buried in his front yard, he’s forced out of the safe routine he built to accommodate his OCD and challenged to solve the mystery.
9781419779961
10/21/2025
Abrams Fanfare
$14.95 Trade Paper 8-12 613
9781610028035
10/21/2025
American Academy of Pediatrics
$16.99 Trade Paper 10-14 F
9781631639852
10/21/2025
Jolly Fish Press
Let’s Be Critical Thinkers
Kroner, Shannon, Dr. / Calderón, Manfred (Illustrator)
This captivating book is designed to equip young minds with essential critical thinking skills to help them navigate today’s world. Darlene Data is an aspiring investigative journalist who embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about pandemic policies like those mandating masks, lockdowns, social distancing, and vaccines.
The Asian American Teen’s Mental Health Workbook
Hsu, Teresa
Written by an Asian-American psychologist who’s been there, this book blends proven-effective therapies with real-world knowledge to help Asian-American teens develop a strong sense of identity, connect with peers, and nurture your bicultural pride. Includes strategies to help teens deal with family expectations, cultural differences, and generational trauma.
9781510784642
10/28/2025
Skyhorse Publishing
9781648485695
11/01/2025
Instant Help
Gun Safety with Bobby & Mandee
Kahn, Robert / Wilson, Lynda Farrington (Illustrator)
Robert Kahn has spent much of his career helping kids stay safe. In his latest book, he tackles a tough topic: gun safety. Now, more than ever, it’s important to educate our children about guns and avoid gunrelated accidents.
How Can I Be Safe Online?
Geisler, Dagmar / Renger, Nikolai (Illustrator)
The internet can be a scary place, for children and adults alike. Luckily, the Net-Experts, Madison and Luke, are making a list for readers about how to behave on the internet in a way that will help keep them and their information out of the wrong hands.
Shiny Happy People
Chapman, Clay McLeod
A gripping, genre-bending novel about a mysterious new drug plaguing a small town and one girl who must uncover the terrifying truth behind the haunting side effects—or she will be next. At 16, Kyra is still haunted by the horrors she saw growing up with her drug-addicted mother.
The Teen Health Revolution
Ansari, Abdullah / Ansari, Zain / Ansari, Emaad / Ansari, Qasim / Saeed, Madiha, MD
This book brings together the knowledge of hundreds of experts and the young authors’ personal experiences to create a unique collection of easy-to-digest information about health and wellness. The information is combined with fun, teen-friendly lifestyle tips to help optimize teens’ mental, physical, and emotional health.
I Want to Work in a Hospital
Harkness, Rose / Gunawan, Nadia (Illustrator)
What do you want to be when you grow up? Inspire your child to dream big with this stunningly illustrated book, perfect for aspiring hospital workers! Move the sliders to learn what people do in a hospital, from pharmacists to physios and everything in-between.
Lisa’s Journey
Lada, Effie
Each day as she wonders through the city, Lisa notices people staring at their phones. She crosses snowy lands, and arrives at the edge of the world. There stands the forgotten fantasy factory. Can it help bring light to people of her city?
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9780593904084 11/11/2025
Delacorte Press
$28.00 Hardcover 12-19 610 9781538195901 11/13/2025
Bloomsbury Academic
11/25/2025
Igloo Books
$21.95 Hardcover 5-8 E 9798890632135 11/25/2025
Clavis Publishing
Adventure Awaits
Furneaux, Ky
Experienced survivalist, global adventurer, and stuntwoman Ky Furneaux teaches kids the essential skills they need to survive in the great outdoors. Packed with practical tips, activities, and real-life survival stories, this is the perfect guide for any young explorer who is hoping to stay safe and have fun in nature.
Applesauce Press
New Leaves, New Reads
Young Minds Take Flight This Fall with
Axolotl and Axolittle
Jess Hitchman
9781464237904 HC • 7/8/25
Where’s the Leaf Thief
Alice Hemming
9781464239441 • BB 8/5/25
Women Who Dared, Volume 2
Linda Skeers
9781728297781
• 7/8/25
After We Burned
Marieke Nijkamp
9781728291208
7/1/25
How to Catch Bigfoot
Alice Walstead & Andy Elkerton
9781464230776
8/12/25
The Giving Flower
Alda P. Dobbs
9781728297811
Never Let a Unicorn Wear a Tutu
Diane Alber
9781464259234
• 9/2/25
The Pine Cone’s Secret
Sourcebooks
My Grandma and Grandpa Rock
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
9781728298023
HC • 9/9/25
This Skirt Won’t Work
The Island of Forgotten Gods
Victor Piñeiro
9/2/25
9/2/25 La Flor Generosa 9781464251528
9781728230559 • HC
9781464237980 • TP 8/5/25
Girl, Goddess, Queen
Bea Fitzgerald
9781464243080
• 9/2/25
Hannah Barnaby
9781464224980
• 9/2/25
The Academy T. Z. Layton
9781464267093 • HC 9781464267109 • TP 9/2/25
The Crimson Throne
Sara Raasch & Beth Revis
9781464236136
Jennifer Cooper
9781728267845
HC • 12/2/25
The House With No Keys
Lindsay Currie
9781464234941 HC • 10/7/25
Secrets of the Blue Hand Girls
Rowana Miller
9781464227202
10/7/25
HUMOR
The Rescues Three Wishes
Greenwald, Tommy / Greenwald, Charlie / Pate, Shiho (Illustrator)
$14.99 Hardcover 5-8 E
9781636551562
09/09/2025
Red Comet Press
In these three new adventures, Moose, Bear, and Tiger each wish to change something about themselves, but realize happiness is in accepting who you are. These tales are packed with humor, friendship, and fun. $12.99 Hardcover
Hide-and-Seek with Santa Claus
Fabris, Carolyn / Abis, Yen (Illustrator)
When a sister and brother arrive at Grandma and Grandpa’s house on Christmas Eve, they can’t wait to see Santa, who’s hiding somewhere inside. But where IS he? Follow along as the kids search high and low, indoors and out, until that secret Santa gets revealed!
The Secret and Other Stories
Jarvis
A secret is in the air as the unlikely friends return in four more stories threaded with Jarvis’s signature warmth and subtle humor. Best friends Bear and Bird may not always understand each other, but they always want the other to be happy.
9781523529933
10/07/2025
Workman Kids
$16.99 Hardcover 7-10 F
9781536239430
10/07/2025
Candlewick Press
Captain LOL and Rubber Chicken
Yoe, Craig
Dive into the laugh-filled adventures of Captain LOL, a superhero whose power lies in his ability to make anyone burst into laughter, and his quirky sidekick, the Rubber Chicken. Together, they take on adventures that are as funny as they are thrilling, proving that sometimes, laughter truly is the best medicine.
$14.99 Trade Paper 7-10 741.5697
9781400348947
10/07/2025
Applesauce Press
Jingle Bell Jokes for Funny Kids
Panton, Gary / Pinder, Andrew (Illustrator)
Laugh the Christmas stockings right off the mantle with more than 300 hilariously illustrated Christmas jokes for kids! This book will keep kids cracking up while the fire crackles in the fireplace and all through Christmas dinner.
Neecy and Nay Nay and the Mystery Sleepover
Harvey, Syrone / Dankenbring, Simone / Henderson, Maya (Illustrator)
Neecy and Nay Nay’s best friends are coming over for a mystery sleepover! But when they discover their neighbor Jamila’s foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, acting suspicious, they begin to think they have a real-life mystery on their hands!
Trial and Error
Newman, Robin / Zemke, Deborah (Illustrator)
Sawyer the ant is the hero of the day in case after case, each one introducing a legal concept in a fun way. How can a snail beat a speeding ticket? This intro to law for young readers is presented in a fun early-reader-graphic-novel format.
Busted
Gemeinhart, Dan
In this heartfelt middle-grade romp, 12-year-old Oscar Aberdeen, the unlikeliest retirement home resident around, would do anything to save his home—even go on a wild ride with an elderly ex-mobster to find hidden loot. Will Oscar succeed in saving the only home he’s ever known?
Flora
la Fresca &
the Plot to Make Millions
Chambers, Veronica / Rim, Sujean (Illustrator)
Exuberant and larger-than-life Flora Violeta LeFevre has a plan to become a millionaire in the new year. As Flora brainstorms the perfect business, a hot idea during a cold day is just the thing she needs to make her dreams come true.
9798894140476
10/07/2025
Running Press Kids
9781499816785
10/07/2025
Little Bee Books
9781954354364
10/07/2025
Creston Books
$17.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9781250378361
10/07/2025
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
$17.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9780525556329
10/07/2025
Dial Press
Spy School Blackout
Gibbs, Stuart
$18.99
9781665956512
10/07/2025
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
My Trip with Drip
Superspy middle schooler Ben Ripley goes off the grid to eliminate a cybersecurity threat. After a devious computer hacker pulls off the CIA’s worst-case scenario, shutting down power networks all over the world, Ben and his fellow spies-in-training are forced to make a harrowing emergency landing in Indonesia. $24.95
Mark, Josephine / Shields, Andrew (Translator)
Facing death leads to the most unexpected friendships: In this surprising German comic of the year, a foul-mouthed lone wolf and a toxic bunny set off together on an action-packed road trip. The Wolf’s Code says that if someone saves your life, you need to return the favor.
9783039641079
10/07/2025
Helvetiq
No Charm Done
Martin, Tori Anne
May the best witch win in this sapphic enemies-to-lovers romcom, where rival witches hex for the affections of the new boy in school … but are vexed by their interest in each other. Welcome to Thornhaven, a quaint coastal town where witches hide in plain sight.
The Tree That Was a World
Goldewijk, Yorick / Verstegen, Jeska (Illustrator) / Watkinson, Laura (Translator)
Wherever you look in this tree, another creature has a thought, a dream, a decision, a question. With spectacular art by awardwinning Jeska Verstegen, this middle-grade novel will charm readers with its imaginative storytelling and extraordinary cast of animal characters. Hilarious, surreal, and thought-provoking, this is an utterly unforgettable book.
There Are No Silly Questions
Rampton, Mike / Karsten, Guilherme (Illustrator)
Have you ever wondered … if dinosaurs sneezed? How long would it take to run around the world? Find out in this hilarious collection of more than 200 wacky and wide-ranging questions, cleverly answered by author Mike Rampton, with help from world-leading experts from the University of Cambridge.
$18.99 Hardcover 14-19 F
9780823460359
10/07/2025
Holiday House
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F
9780802856500
10/14/2025
Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
$24.99 Hardcover 8-12 031.02
9798887771960
10/14/2025
Nosy Crow
Seeing Stars
Jalili, Candice
In this spin-off story to the beloved Finding Famous, the tabloids wish they could give you gossip this jaw droppingly juicy. Mona Mashad, the most famous teenager on the planet, embarks on a fake relationship with a notorious heartthrob she can no longer stand.
Piper's Fort Frenzy
Cino, Cortney
Piper has built 32 forts so far this summer. Box forts, pillow forts, blanket forts—she can't get enough! Today is extra special because Piper's parents said she could finally sleep in a fort tonight! Will unexpected obstacles stop Piper from reaching her goal?
$18.99 Hardcover 12-19 F
9781368094788
10/14/2025
Disney-Hyperion
$18.99 Hardcover 5-8 E
9798990742222
10/21/2025
Whimspire Books
Sure, it's simple, writing for kids... just as simple as bringing them up.
—Ursula K. LeGuin “”
Growing Up Beth
York, Beth Ann / Latese, Ana (Illustrator)
Meet 10-year-old Beth, a no-nonsense truth-teller with five brothers and laugh-out-loud childhood stories, as she and her family move out of public housing and into their first house. Debut author Beth Ann York draws on her childhood to tell relatable short stories full of love, family, and laughter.
Jackson Bright in the Spotlight
O’Hara, Eureka / Poblocki, Dan / Bessa, Ricardo (Illustrator)
From drag superstar Eureka O’Hara and bestselling author Dan Poblocki comes a buoyant novel about a boy who enters a local pageant—as a drag queen! When Jackson wears a dress on the last day of school, he expects to be complimented. Instead, he gets sent to the principal’s office.
$16.99 Hardcover 7-10 F 9781623544720 10/21/2025
Charlesbridge Moves
$18.99 Hardcover 10-14 F 9781419773655
10/21/2025
Amulet Books
A Curious Kind of Magic
Rutherford, Mara
Howl’s Moving Castle meets Little Thieves in this cozy fantasy about the teenage owner of a (mostly fake) magical curiosity shop and a girl cursed to turn everything she touches into magic. Desperate to keep her father’s shoppe, Willow proposes a potentially dangerous bargain.
No Sam! and the Meow of Deception
Daywalt, Drew / Lowery, Mike (Illustrator)
When Meow is kidnapped by enemy spies, the brilliant cat successfully negotiates his release in exchange for all the Petersons’ research. But the genius feline didn’t account for Sam the pug thwarting his attempts at every turn. Meanwhile, Phoebe enters her cat, Mrs. Muffity Puff, into a local cat show.
The Adventures of Cipollino
Rodari, Gianni / Tolstikova, Dasha (Illustrator) / Shugaar, Antony (Translator)
In this enchantingly whimsical tale from Italy’s great children’s author, Gianni Rodari, a young onion named Cipollino sets out into the world to study scoundrels. In so doing, he undoes the tyrannical Prince Lemon, while making a legion of friends along the way.
The Gland Factory
Poliquin, Rachel / Hanmer, Clayton (Illustrator)
In The Gland Factory, you’ll get an up-close look at your endocrine and exocrine systems, where glands are feverishly swelling, shrinking, oozing, healing, digesting, and maintaining balance. Extensive backmatter includes a suggested further reading list, a “Gland Factory Survey,” and a detailed glossary of all the wonderfully gross glands explored.
I’m Trying to Love Farts
Barton, Bethany
Children’s Choice Award winner Bethany Barton tackles the digestive system, and all the farts that come along with it, in this equally funny and informative book! Join Barton as she explores the digestive system, how food becomes energy, and what our bodies do with what is left over.
$21.00 Hardcover 12-19 F
9781250359889
10/21/2025
Wednesday Books
9780063450059
10/28/2025
Storytide
9781592704163
10/28/2025
Enchanted Lion Books
$21.95
8-12 612.4
9781778400988
10/28/2025
Greystone Kids
9780593693773
11/04/2025
Viking Books for Young Readers
Penguin Palooza
Towler, Paige
Join utterly adorable penguins of all shapes, sizes, and species in this playful picture book uniquely layered with supercute photographs, rhyming text, and fascinating facts about these incredible animals. Combining poetry, nonfiction information, and stunning photography, this is the perfect book for bedtime reading and poring over in-depth penguin facts.
This Is Not a Sleepy Bear Book
Gehrlein, Brian / Harney, Jennifer (Illustrator)
This was supposed to be a sleepy bear book—a gentle, quiet story. Until Bear opened his cozy, quiet den, only to find—a DJ and a disco ball? Things only get noisier and more chaotic with every turn of the page.
$17.99 Hardcover 5-8 598.47
9781426377150
11/04/2025
National Geographic Children’s Books
$18.99 Hardcover 3-8 E
9780316567596
11/11/2025
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Leave it!
Alfano, Maria Bea / Catalán, Laura (Illustrator)
None of the talking daycare dogs are happy when they hear that Julie, Gio’s mom, will be taking in a foster puppy. Puppies destroy everything, the older dogs tell Gio. But Gio has a special power to help Bean, the pup, get acclimated. He can talk her through everything!
The Hero Complex
Comerford, Helen
In the second book of this swoony, striking YA duology, a teen girl finds herself reluctantly stepping into the role of superhero. As Jenna Ray tries to fix the Hero and Powers Association from the inside, she’s forced to make a choice: save the world or follow her heart?
$16.99 Hardcover 7-10 F 9781645952725
11/11/2025
Pixel+Ink
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9781547617234
11/11/2025
Bloomsbury YA
How to Save a Library
Nelson, Colleen
For the first time in Casey’s life, he feels settled—until his dad’s job at the library is threatened. In order to save the one place in the world that feels like home, Casey joins the Kids Community Action Network (C.A.N), where his team will compete for community funding.
$19.95 Hardcover 8-12 F 9781772783520
11/18/2025
Pajama Press
Every Day Amazing
Barfield, Mike / Madriz, Marianna (Illustrator)
This incredible compendium gives you fun and fantastic facts for every date on the calendar. Did you know that Buzz Aldrin took the first selfie in space on November 12th, 1966? Read the facts daily, or look up birthdays to see what amazing events in history happened on that day!
The Case of the Heartbreak Heist
Curran-Bauer, Christee
Lights. Camera. Heartbreak. The residents of City Park are ready for this year’s beloved baking competition, The Great Bake-a-Thon: Valentine’s Edition, but someone keeps stealing the props! Luckily, the Pigeon Private Detectives are on the scene and determined to get to the heart of the matter.
There’s Always Next Year
Johnson, Leah / Johnson, George M.
This is a dual-POV, double love story that follows cousins–Andy and Dominique–who accidentally blow up their lives on New Year’s Eve, then race to put them back together before New Year’s Day is over, in the small town of Oakrun, Indiana.
Love from SpongeBob SquarePants
Deibert, Amanda
Are you ready, kids? Take a trip to Bikini Bottom and hang out with SpongeBob, Patrick, and the rest of their friends in this illustrated gift book filled with all the fun of imagination.
It’s Showtime, Sophie
Dunn, Georgia
9781510232020
12/02/2025
Laurence King Publishing
F
9781454960973
12/02/2025
Union Square Kids
F
9780374391690
12/02/2025
Farrar Straus & Giroux
9798217051601
12/23/2025
Penguin Young Readers
9798881602727
01/27/2026
It’s slumber party time at the Breaking Cat News studio when Tommy, Sophie, and Beatrix visit the Big Pink House! Intrepid reporters by day, the cats have a secret life as professional wrestlers in Best Cat Wrestling, and they’re hard at work putting together the best show ever! $13.99
Andrews McMeel Publishing
MYSTERY & SCARY STORIES
Halloween on the Butterfield Trail
Dearen, Patrick
It’s Halloween in 1860. Eleven-year-old Bird and his twin brother are on a Butterfield stage headed across the Red River into Texas. When they meet up with Zeb, an enslaved boy, they face the woods’ chilling possibilities as they set out for buried treasure that could buy Zeb his freedom.
Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins
Harrison, Paula / Løvlie, Jenny (Illustrator)
Kitty is excited about the upcoming Fall Festival. It’s going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard to help prepare for it. But when she arrives to help set up, everything has been ruined. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the festival?
$29.95 Hardcover 10-14 F
9780875659367
10/01/2025
TCU Press
$10.99 Hardcover 7-10 F
9781382070430
10/07/2025
Oxford Children’s
The Golden Necklace
Perkins, Mitali / Joshi, Maithili (Illustrator)
National Book Award nominee Mitali Perkins crafts a contemporary chapter-book mystery, set within a Darjeeling tea plantation, about a 12-year-old Nepali girl who sets out to solve the disappearance of her Bengali friend’s missing jewelry.
Mercy
Ward, Patricia
This suspenseful contemporary mystery delves into a small town’s supernatural, multigenerational curse—and the girl determined to break it. Mercy must unearth the horrors that unfolded on the night the Sorrowing was born, and face her town’s secrets, in order to stop the curse from destroying everything she has left.
$15.99 Hardcover 7-10 F
9781623543730
10/07/2025
Charlesbridge Publishing
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F
9780063235168
10/07/2025
HarperCollins
Danica dela Torre, Dream Detective
Lucido, Mikaela / Cacao, Joanna (Illustrator)
Danica dela Torre has a new case on her hands—and this time, it’s personal. Danica has lost her relikaryo, a powerful amulet that keeps her safe from evil spirits. With the help of her best friends and fellow kid detectives, she follows the trail into a parallel realm.
Run Away With Me
Simmonds, J. L.
This sapphic Thelma & Louise for a new generation follows two runaway girls desperate to leave their lives behind. When they’re pulled into a sinister plot, how long can they evade their adversaries? And as their friendship blossoms into something more, can they find a future worth running to?
The Case of the Brazilian Vase
Mr. Jay
Revisit the very first Patrick Picklebottom book, including two new short stories! Patrick Picklebottom has a knack for critical thinking. Join Patrick and his friends in 12 short stories where YOU help solve the mysteries. Can you figure out the solutions based on the clues provided?
The Case of the Missing Diamond
Danilova, Lida / Anikeeva, Inna (Illustrator)
Join Detectives Dax and Jasper in this playful whodunit. Who stole Marco Meerkat’s prized diamond? Help Detectives Dax and Jasper crack the case by solving puzzles as they chase clues, question suspects, and piece together the mystery of the missing diamond!
$19.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9781773219776
10/14/2025
Annick Press Ltd
$24.99 Hardcover 14-19 F 9781250402202 10/14/2025
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
$13.95 Hardcover 7-10 F 9781958514160 10/15/2025
New Paige Press
$11.99 Hardcover 3-6 E 9798888673980
10/21/2025
Clever Publishing
The Free State of Jax
Nielsen, Jennifer A.
Desperate to escape his bullying cousins on the night before his twelfth birthday, Jaxon Averett sneaks over to the neighboring property, floats a raft out into the middle of the hot springs lake, and drops anchor. Jax is now the president and sole citizen of his own micronation.
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9781546166085
10/21/2025
Scholastic Press
The Dysfunctional Family’s Guide to Murder
Emery, Kate
10/21/2025
Knopf
Final Cut
Worley, Olivia
In this hilarious, contemporary whodunit, a teen finally gets a chance to solve a real-life murder. But things get complicated when all the prime suspects are related to her. Fourteen-year-old Ruth was expecting a few fights on her family’s vacation at their remote farmhouse. But she wasn’t expecting a murder. $21.00 Hardcover 12-19 F
When recent high school graduate Hazel Lejeune gets the lead role in a slasher film, it feels like a dream come true. So what if it’s set in the town of Pine Springs, Louisiana—the same place her father, the Pine Springs Slasher, was convicted of a series of murders?
9781250392985
10/28/2025
Wednesday Books
“This is a first purchase not only because of its high quality, but also because of the scarcity of children’s books about the Jewish memorial custom of yahrzeit” — School Library Journal, starred review
“By following one expressive girl through wonderfully evocative art, this story celebrates both imaginative play and openness to all kinds of emotions” — Booklist, starred review
Hazelthorn
Drews, CG
This YA horror introduces readers to a reclusive autistic boy who inherits his murdered guardian’s estate, including a sentient, carnivorous garden. When his billionaire guardian dies, Evander inherits Hazelthorn’s immense gothic mansion. But Evander’s sure his guardian was murdered. And Evander might be next.
Young Whit & the Shell Game
Arnold, Dave
Perfect for the whole family, this book takes readers on an exciting journey with Whit as he embarks on a train trip to Texas with his friend Emmy. Amid the backdrop of the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, the desperate times lead to the kidnapping of Shirley Temple!
$19.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9781250376299
10/28/2025
Feiwel and Friends
$16.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9781646071593
11/04/2025
Focus On the Family
The case called for plain, old-fashioned police leg work!
—Donald
J. Sobol, Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective
The Same Backward as Forward (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Barnes, Jennifer Lynn
Discover the love story of the lost scion of Hawthorne House. Read Hannah’s side of the story, then flip the book over to experience their love anew through Toby’s eyes. *Hannah’s side of the story was previously published as a novella in Games Untold
The Great Puppypalooza
Ecton, Emily / Mottram, David (Illustrator)
In this laugh-out-loud companion to The Great Pet Heist, The Great Ghost Hoax, The Great Vandal Scandal, and The Great Catnapping, the pet friends rescue a group of street puppies and try to find them new homes, with hilarious results.
$20.99 Hardcover 12-19 F 9780316591225
11/04/2025
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
$17.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9781665966467
11/11/2025
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Beyond the Stacks:
Getting to Know Library Influencer Mychal Threets
By Travis Corter
Mychal Threets is a librarian, literary ambassador, and the library’s number one fan (according to himself, admittedly). He grew up in Fairfield, CA, and got his first library card at the age of five. Mychal says that his awards and recognitions are a testament to the library people who raised him. He is a recipient of the 2024 “I Love My Librarian” award from the American Library Association, one of School Library Journal’s 2024 Movers and Shakers, one of TIME Magazine’s 2024 Next Generation Leaders, and a 2025 The Webby Awards winner.
Happiness can be hard to find, but Mychal Threets’s library joy is downright infectious. The PBS resident librarian and former children’s librarian is known for his enthusiasm surrounding libraries, library staff, and the underserved. His TikTok videos regularly amass like after like as he spreads encouragement and inspiration.
We were fortunate enough to sit down with Mychal—who grew up in his beloved Fairfield, CA, library—to discuss his new book, his relationship with libraries, what drives him, and how he defines “library joy.”
Mychal is excited to share his new picture book with the world when it releases in 2026. “The book is called I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Libraries. It’s
essentially about a day in the life of a library. It looks at library kids coming into the library and hopefully discovering that the library is for every single one of them. It’s my love letter to libraries, to library people, to library kids,” Mychal says.
“I’m so honored and proud that illustrator Lorraine Nam accepted the project. And to my literary agent, Lara Perkins: I am extremely thankful for all your insight and tremendous help in guiding me, a new author, through this journey.”
Though he has never deliberately geared his content specifically toward kids, Mychal is always mindful of the words and subjects he highlights. “I like to talk about all sorts of books. I tend to talk a lot more about kids’ books, chapter books, and picture books, in part because I was a children’s librarian for so long.” He also believes that returning to the stories that captivated us as children can help ignite a passion for reading in reluctant readers. “I’ve always felt that reading the books that first hooked us as children is the best way to start reading more as adults,” Mychal says.
He also enjoys showing people the tattoos of beloved book characters displayed on his arms, saying his “obnoxious enthusiasm for all things literacy-related” has helped his message resonate. “As much as we love drama and chaos, I think we still really want positivity. We really want to experience joy as much as possible because it’s so unusual these days,” Mychal says.
Mychal grew up in the library and worked as a full-time librarian at Solano County Library in Fairfield, CA, for over 11 rewarding years before embarking on his latest journey. Transitioning from a librarian to a less traditional role has provided opportunities Mychal did not expect. “I’m now PBS’s resident librarian,” he says. “It’s a social media partnership that lets me share book recommendations, talk about library stories,
and help libraries in each state support their community. I think I’m somehow having even more impact on libraries than I ever thought, in the most unexpected role ever.”
As part of his library outreach, Mychal extends a listening ear and a helping hand to those struggling with mental health, including the unhoused and those with mental illnesses. He is very open about his own mental health. He talks about it in hopes that it’ll help others in their mental health journey. Mychal says the key to connecting with others lies in empathy and compassion. “I treat them like friends, treat them like human beings,” Mychal says. “As library
I think I’m somehow having even more impact ... in the most unexpected role ever.
people and educators, we go through so many different trainings, so many different workshops, but I think it really is just getting to that human level of those different communities.”
At the end of the day, Mychal says, it’s all about library joy, a term whose definition is as varied as those who experience it. “For me personally, library joy comes from the library always being there for us, 24/7, 365 days a year. There are so many different things that encompass mental health; joy is the hardest one to reach. But just like the library is always there for us whenever we’re ready, joy is always there for us to grab ahold of.”
Robot’s First Snow
Sharff, Billy / Abbo, Hannah (Illustrator)
A charming picture book about play and the wonder of the winter season. Robot works in a lonely factory and doesn’t even know what snow is. But one chilly morning, the world outside looks different, and when he ventures out to see what it’s like, his sensors detect ... fun!
The Rise of Neptune
Reintgen, Scott
Lunar prepares his allies for an attack from Neptune in this sequel to The Last Dragon on Mars. As predicted, Neptune’s ships arrive in Martian space. But Neptune’s dragons seem divided, and its ships are almost too easy to defeat. Lunar and his Dread Knights must solve the mystery quickly.
RO-BO
Ruiz Johnson, Mariana / Schimel, Lawrence (Translator)
In this vibrant picture book, Milo only wants to play with his toy robot, RO-BO, until his mother makes him go out and play with other kids. Together, the new friends go on a grand adventure thanks to RO-BO. The power of their energetic play ensures they get home safely.
10/07/2025
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky
10/07/2025
Aladdin
10/14/2025
Orca Book Publishers
The Day I Had a Spaceship
Wall, Ashley / Duck, Vaughan (Illustrator)
Join a group of kind-hearted friends as they blast into space, help one another, and discover the power of teamwork and friendship—on the Moon and beyond! This fun, uplifting adventure inspires curiosity, compassion, and big dreams.
MamaBear Books
Super Nani and Captain Yaz
Shah, Saira / Gabriela Gama, Maria (Illustrator)
Debut. A hilarious celebration of family, Punjabi culture, and the rag doll-making tradition, with a dash of superheroes! In a bustling city, there lived a girl called Yazmin. And in a faraway village, there lived an old lady called Nani. Yazmin was Nani’s granddaughter, but the two had never met.
Rock Paper Incisors
Timberlake, Amy / Klassen, Jon (Illustrator)
Skunk and Badger have an easy roommate rhythm when they take in two orphaned rat pups, Zeno and Zephyr. How much trouble could two tiny rats really be? Unfortunately, it’s winter, and hibernation threatens every routine. It will take a North Twist village to raise these rats!
Tove Under the Tree
Theule, Larissa / Benbassat, Julie (Illustrator)
A child’s courage and creativity save a fallen tree in this gentle young chapter book about empathy, resilience, community, and our indelible bond with nature. Tove picks up a little tree branch that escaped the chipper, a branch still holding life. With that, she makes a bold and valiant resolution.
9781623715786
10/14/2025
Crocodile Books
10/14/2025
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
9781536232813
10/14/2025
Candlewick Press
Ivy and Forest Rewrite the World
West, Hannah / Bricking, Jennifer (Illustrator)
Fairy tale heroes and fantasy villains chase one another across the multiverse in this middle grade debut. Ivy is an isolated, daydreaming girl in the “real” world. Forest is a scrawny, unlikely hero in Ivy’s “pretend” story. Then Forest unexpectedly walks through a portal and finds himself in Ivy’s queendom.
Robot Island
Fagan, Cary
Forced into stealing valuable books from a rich widow, Willis takes refuge on an abandoned island populated by robots. What is the connection between the old widow lady and Robot Island? What will happen after the police find out that Willis has been stealing rare books from the mansion?
Time Lions and the Chrono-Loop
Seneviratne, Martin / Sutherland, Krystal
Twins Pearl and Patrick are no ordinary 12-year-olds. They’re geniuses, hiding in plain sight, who pull heists all over the world to further their research. But when they return home from a trip, they’re arrested by T.I.M.E.— The Interdimensional Misconduct Enquiry—a secret organization charged with maintaining the timeline.
Right Where We Belong
Penn, Farrah
Past and present collide in this swoony romance when a girl searching for a sense of belonging may have found it in an unexpected visitor from the nineteenth century. After losing her father, Delaney is further devastated to learn that her boarding school will soon be shutting its doors.
Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Behling, Steve / Watermark Studio (Illustrator) / Premise Entertainment (Illustrator)
Want to know who Spidey, Spin, and Ghost-Spider turn to when they need help saving the day? Wondering which baddie has a thing for pumpkins, or who’s most shocking? This illustrated guide helps Spidey fans learn all about the world of Spidey and His Amazing Friends
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9780823459865
10/14/2025
Holiday House
$17.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9781774887288
10/14/2025
Tundra Books
$18.99 Hardcover 10-14 F 9780593616321
10/21/2025
Nancy Paulsen Books
$20.99 Hardcover 14-19 F 9780593528334
10/28/2025
Viking Books for Young Readers
$9.99
5-8 E 9781368114073
11/04/2025
Marvel Press
Cinema Stories: Avatar
Manning, Matthew
Relive the adventure of James Cameron’s Avatar movies with this deluxe, illustrated retelling featuring official concept art. With artwork from Oscar-nominated production designers Dylan Cole and Ben Proctor, this storybook introduces young readers to the world of Pandora, while welcoming adults back to a world they already know.
Never Trust a Robot
Brady, Dustin / Brady, Jesse (Illustrator)
Diego has just arrived on Guntir Island with no memory of how he got there, where he’s from, or even who he is. Now, he must team up with five other kids to defuse the bomb. Their guide on this deadly mission will be Robbie, a frustratingly friendly robot.
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9798337401041 11/04/2025
Insight Kids
$21.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9798881602277 11/11/2025
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Reawakening
Card, Orson Scott
This thrilling sequel to Wakers follows Laz as he uses his abilities to travel to parallel worlds to once again change history. This time, the fates of many worlds are at stake. And only Laz has the ability to stop the coming interdimensional war from consuming them all.
$21.99 Hardcover 14-19 F 9781481496223 11/11/2025
Margaret K. McElderry Books
SERIES
BestoftheStacks
Flick! The Truth About Lizards
Whipple, Annette / Oliver, Juanbjuan (Illustrator)
Where do lizards live? Why do they flick their tongues? How do they change their color? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the lizards themselves! Embark on a captivating journey into the world of lizards.
I Can Potty!
Wellins, Candy / Costamagna, Beatrice (Illustrator)
Preschoolers experience lots of changes, and those changes bring lots of new feelings. This board book helps little ones identify their feelings and learn coping mechanisms to navigate them. With expertbacked tips on using the potty, this book transforms everyday learning into a joyful adventure.
Rainbow Fish and the Great Escape
Pfister, Marcus / Wilson, David Henry (Translator)
All is peaceful in this tenth book in the series, until one day, Rainbow Fish and his friends come face to face with the trawling net. Even though getting caught within the net is scary, Rainbow Fish and his friends are quick to act.
Reycraft
Mattel Press
NorthSouth
Illustrated Norse Myths
Frith, Alex / Stowell, Louie / Pincelli, Matteo (Illustrator)
This thrilling collection of awe-inspiring Viking myths is brought to life with evocative illustrations. Meet dragon-slaying heroes and giantsmashing gods, as well as Thor, the thunder god; Loki, the shapeshifting trickster and sea serpents; fire demons; and frost giants.
Winterfest
Maier, Brenda / Mézes, Fanni (Illustrator)
Four all-new stories—each with a winter or holiday slant—feature the comically sweet yin-and-yang besties, Penguin and Panda. Whether earning money for the perfect Christmas tree or dealing with Penguin’s over-the-top Christmas list, Penguin and Panda meet every challenge with an abundance of humor and generosity of spirit.
Are Glaciers the Key to Climate Change?
Watson, Olivia / Limon, Daniel (Illustrator)
Glaciers are incredible, as are the glaciologists who study them! As these giant ice sheets melt rapidly, their study could be vital to understanding our changing planet. Discover how ice preserves ancient plants and animals; how glaciers change the shape of the Earth; and so much more.
The Deadliest: Insect
Rice, Eleanor Spicer / Temescu, Max (Illustrator)
Six insects face off against the Death-O-Meter to determine which will be crowned the deadliest of them all. Meet the deadliest insects on Earth. Whose bite is the most dangerous? Is it the bloodsucking mosquito? The teeny-tiny sandfly? The creepy body louse? Or someone else?
Cyber Security
Delos, Carla
Discover how to use your digital technology safely, and avoid dangerous contacts and websites. Young people are often targeted online in a variety of ways. Find out how to stay safe online while enjoying all that computers have to offer us.
Dinosaur Secrets Revealed!
Markle, Sandra
Have you ever wondered what happens to dinosaur fossils after paleontologists dig them up? Scientists investigate those fossilized remains to learn more about how dinosaurs’ bodies functioned and how dinosaurs lived. In this book, learn how new and improved technologies are leading to exciting new discoveries about these fascinating creatures.
9781958325421
10/07/2025
Marble Press
10/07/2025
Beetle Books
Norton Young Readers
Redback Publishing
Millbrook Press Inc
Jax Freeman and the Tournament of Spirits
Mbalia, Kwame
After much training, Jax and four of his summoner classmates are thrust into a competition called the Tournament of Spirits, where they’ll face the most skilled summoners from around the world. But while everyone is focused on winning, Jax is given a special side quest.
Weather & Natural Disasters
Burgan, Michael
From towering twisters and bone-chilling blizzards to pillowy white clouds and warm gentle breezes, this book plunges into Earth’s wild and wondrous weather—and includes loads of weird but true facts! What’s the difference between a hurricane, cyclone, and typhoon? What really makes all those magnificent colors of the rainbow?
$17.99 Hardcover Reinforced 8-12 F
9781368065108
10/07/2025
Freedom Fire
9781426377389
10/14/2025
National Geographic Children’s Books
Your Fall is Booked!
Grandmother Moon
9781506487038
Now Available
“A beautiful glimpse into Native storytelling traditions and intergenerational family ties.”
—School Library Journal
Two-List Thanksgiving
9781506497594
Now Available
“A must-have for libraries serving Korean American communities, and a heartfelt addition to any library seeking to broaden its Thanksgiving collection.”
—School Library Journal
One Can Be
9781506499932
Now Available
“A simple picture book about the beauty of being alone and the power that comes from depending on others and working together.”
School Library Journal
Vera La Valiente Is Scared
9781506499185
Now Available
“A relatable story with wide appeal about bravery and emotional honesty.”
—School Library Journal
Crocodiles Do Not Like the Bathroom
Rutstein, Ali / Nill, Niña (Illustrator)
This spirited and funny picture book encourages even the most energetic kids to take a bathroom break. Manu the crocodile is far too busy to use the bathroom at preschool. Can Manu find the time to use the bathroom and show off his best moves at the afternoon dance party?
Atlas of Horses and Ponies
Evans, Frances / Green, Adrienne (Illustrator)
Take a wild ride into the world of horses and ponies with this awesome atlas of more than 100 incredible breeds from across the continents! In a book packed with gorgeous illustrations, marvelous maps and fascinating facts, learn about each horse’s country of origin, physical characteristics, and personality traits.
Computers
Metzger, Perry E. / Spector, Penelope / Dye, Jerel (Illustrator)
Computers are everywhere, from your pocket phone to your microwave oven. But, what exactly is a computer? Professor Isabella Brunel, Victorian Era Computer Expert (and a Tyrannosaurus Rex), narrates a screwball comedy romp through the fundamentals of computer architecture. The madcap cast teaches you how these extraordinary devices really work.
The Rose Field
Pullman, Philip
The breathtaking conclusion to Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust trilogy! This story finds Lyra alone in a city haunted by daemons, searching for her beloved Pan. Malcolm Polstead isn’t far behind. Awaiting them all is a previously unseen and chilling new threat that will change everything.
Come Back Out, Mole!
Acosta, Alicia / Montagnana, Alessandro (Illustrator)
When Mole is out for a stroll, he almost gets hit by lightning. From that day on, he refuses to leave his cozy, safe burrow. Will his friends be able to come up with a plan to get Mole to come out of his burrow and start having fun again?
Hardie Grant
$32.99 Library Reinforced 14-19 F 9780593306642
10/23/2025
Knopf Books for Young Readers
10/28/2025
NubeOcho
Rebel Girls Make Dessert
Rebel Girls Inc
Empower young chefs-in-training with 80+ kid-tested, accessible recipes for sweet treats and desserts from around the world. Alongside recipes are sidebars that create a richer learning experience, from variations on recipes to facts about influential women in history.
Hey Diddle Diddle ASL
Kubler, Annie / Dellow, Sarah
Specifically designed for babies, this is a great introduction to books through well-known nursery rhymes and interactive text. Singing songs and rhymes is the perfect way to bond with your baby and share quality time. The sign-supported text aids language development and motor skills.
Do Your Ears Hang Low?
Fitzpatrick, Joe / Franklin, C. A. (Illustrator)
The classic nursery rhyme is turned on its head when dinosaurs decide they want to play along. Whether it’s the short arms of a T. rex or the long tail of a Brontosaurus, each dino has their own special trait, allowing them to shine when a friend is in need.
Bunny’s Best Valentine
Forni, Anne / Braun, Sébastien (Illustrator)
Chick can’t wait to deliver a surprise Valentine’s Day card for her best friend, Bunny! She meets lots of her forest friends on the way, but everyone is being so secretive. Why is Kid tangled in ribbons, and why does Duck have sugar all over her beak?
9780593835593
10/28/2025
Ten Speed Press
11/01/2025
Child’s Play Inc
11/04/2025
Flowerpot Press Inc.
11/04/2025
DK Publishing
The Trouble with Children (According to Dog)
Weaver, Katie / Soylu, Caner (Illustrator)
The family dog has a LOT to get off his chest. Life with children can be ... challenging. Dog can’t take any more of these little ones! Except … he might have overlooked a few things, like head scratches, treats, and belly rubs. Can these boisterous kids change Dog’s mind?
Roaring Brook Press
The Year of the Horse
Chin, Oliver / Wood, Jennifer (Illustrator)
2026 is The Year of the Horse! Hannah is a foal who has a talented family and yearns to have special skills too. She befriends the boy Tom. Together, can they bring his art teacher’s important painting to the faraway capital?
Time for Bed, Little Mouse
Ulyeva, Elena / Kovganova, Serafima (Illustrator)
Follow Little Mouse in getting ready for bed step by step—from putting on pajamas to brushing teeth, saying goodnight to favorite toys, and finally snuggling under the covers. This sweet story reinforces the importance of bedtime routines and includes a simple memory activity at the end.
$15.95 Hardcover 3-8 E
9781597021685
11/04/2025
Immedium
$9.99 Hardcover 2-5 E
9798888674079
11/18/2025
Clever Publishing
Fall Highlights
978-1-62354-373-0 HC Ages 7–10
978-1-62354-316-7 HC Ages 8–12
978-1-62354-582-6 HC Ages 6–9
978-1-62354-439-3
3–6
978-1-62354-142-2 HC Ages 9–12
978-1-62354-395-2 HC Ages 6–9
978-1-62354-726-4 HC Ages 2–5
978-1-62354-446-1
Ages 5–8 978-1-62354-578-9
Ages 3–7 978-1-62354-480-5
Ages 5–8
Vampirita and the Musical Mayhem
Llanos, Mariana / Brenlla, Laura (Illustrator)
Vampirita is horrified to learn that the Parent Teach Group at her school has invited everyone’s parents to participate in Spectacular Career Day. When she lies that her father can’t attend because he’s a fearsome vampire lord, she must make sure her parents never hear about the event.
Meet February
Martin, April
Celebrate the months of the year with the second story of the series! Meet February, who loves creating unique Valentines for her friends and pet groundhog. But one day, she loses her cards! Will she be able to tell her friends how much they mean to her in time?
11/18/2025
Reycraft Books
Why We Celebrate Groundhog Day
Gibson, Karen Bush
Tradition says that once a year, Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s most famous groundhog, can predict when spring will arrive based on whether he sees his shadow. This book explains the holiday’s history, traditions, and science, and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities.
Complete Labyrinth
Dawson, Delilah S. / Duarte, Gustavo / Milledge, Sas (Illustrator)
Celebrate the beloved Jim Henson fantasy film with this complete hardcover collection of stories from inside the magical walls of the labyrinth. This collection spotlights the secret history of Sir Didymus and the untold story of one of Jareth’s Masquerade guests, in addition to tales featuring fan-favorite characters.
12/02/2025
Sourcebooks Wonderland
12/09/2025
Callisto Kids
Archaia
SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL
BestoftheStacks
The Lighthouse Keeper
Fernández Vázquez, Eugenio / Villanueva Segovia, Mariana (Illustrator) / Maude, Kit (Translator)
Meet a remarkable lighthouse keeper who dedicates his life to saving the lost and shipwrecked. These enchanting, beautifully illustrated verses tell a tale of selflessness, resilience, and love, showing us that help is at hand even in our darkest, scariest moments.
The Neurodivergence Skills Workbook for Teens
Theurer, Rhiannon
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent teen can mean feeling stressed, isolated, pathologized, and overstimulated by intense environments. Written by a neurodivergent therapist, this guide offers powerful and evidence-based skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help teens manage emotional overwhelm, deal with sensory sensitivity, and improve relatiovnships.
Totally Possum
Hays, Trey / Corbin, Eli (Illustrator)
09/09/2025
Tapioca Stories
Instant Help
Possum just wants to dance, and she is prepared to DAZZLE! After an embarrassing moment shatters her dream of performing in the school talent show, she decides to run away deep into the woods. Will she ever dance again? $12.99
White Dog Press
Smart Girl’s Guide to Caring for Herself
Falligant, Erin / Vaughn, Brenna (Illustrator)
From the bestselling Smart Girl’s Guide series from American Girl comes a self-care guide for girls’ well-being. Advice, tips, and techniques help you make smart choices that boost self-esteem, manage emotions, build resilience, and become your best possible YOU!
10/07/2025
American Girl Publishing
Chris Hoy
Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Maria / Hajdu, Edita (Illustrator)
This biography introduces readers to one of the greatest cyclists of all time, Chris Hoy, from his childhood to his rise to cycling champion. This inspiring book features illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline. Hoy’s story shows that, with passion and perseverance, anything is possible.
Feeling Your Feelings
Kyi, Tanya Lloyd / Nicholls, Phil (Illustrator)
This one-of-a-kind tour through the body looks at how, why, and where humans experience emotions. Award-winning author Tanya Lloyd Kyi offers a unique mix of science, history, and cultural studies to empower readers by helping them understand their emotions and how to practice self-regulation.
10/07/2025
Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
S’More Is Enough
Miles, Brenda S. / Filipina, Monika (Illustrator)
Meet Graham, a two-cookie sandwich with an ooey-gooey middle and a square of sweetness. Graham is a s’more, but he feels pressured to be ... more! What more could he be? A donut, lollipop, or cupcake? This story empowers little ones to grow and change while staying true to themselves.
I Have Big Feelings!
Membrino, Anna / Costamagna, Beatrice (Illustrator)
Developed with the Fisher-Price™ Play Lab, this colorful Smilestones board book helps preschoolers identify their feelings and learn coping mechanisms to navigate them. With expert-backed tips and relatable moments, Smilestones transforms everyday learning into joyful adventures, helping your little one achieve big milestones, one page at a time.
When I Feel Lonely
Teckentrup, Britta
9781433847424
10/07/2025
Magination Press
Mattel Press
10/07/2025
Prestel Junior
Crocodiles Everywhere
Meza, Estelí
With luminous, evocative illustrations and rhymed texts, this book gently explores the feeling of loneliness through the perspective of a young girl. The book acknowledges that, while feeling alone is natural and something everyone experiences, it can also feel unsettling and scary. $18.99 Hardcover 5-8 E 9780593859148
This bighearted, stunningly illustrated book helps children to acknowledge and confront their most difficult emotions. After a girl’s best friend moves away, she starts seeing two creatures everywhere she goes: a gray crocodile who weeps for hours, and a loud crocodile who breaks things and creates all kinds of chaos.
The Invincible List of Lani Li
Bybee, Veeda
A challenge from her little brother and a Chinese fable inspire Lani Li to embrace bravery on her band trip to London. Can Lani conquer her fears and prove she’s invincible in her own way? Or will this last challenge be the one that defeats her?
10/07/2025
Rocky Pond Books
$18.99 Hardcover 8-12 F 9781639934331
10/07/2025
Shadow Mountain
The Story and Science of Hope
Curtis, Andrea / Suárez, Ana (Illustrator)
Hope can change everything! Discover how new science and ancient knowledge can help us face an uncertain world. This illustrated nonfiction book weaves together ancient history with surprising new scientific research, showing how hope is more than a feeling—it’s essential for our well-being.
One Beaded Earring
Skene, Pat Lamondin / Laurin, Natalie (Illustrator)
Delia will make things right. In this illustrated early chapter book, Delia loses one of her mother’s treasured beaded earrings, leading her to learn about her Métis heritage when she asks her grandmother to help her replace it.
10/08/2025
Groundwood Books
Orca Book Publishers
You're in pretty good shape for the shape you are in.
—Dr. Seuss
Pirates on the Playground
Woodall, Ryan K. / Mahardhika, Stevie (Illustrator)
It’s time for recess, and all of Ollie’s classmates are ready to play! Well, everyone except Ollie. On the playground, the Distraction Monster thinks Ollie’s playing hide-and-seek with friends, but Ollie is just hiding. It’s just too hard to try to make new friends—or so Ollie thinks.
If You’re Angry and You Know It, Go Outside
Giglio, Mara / Wilde, Keith (Illustrator)
This book introduces self-regulation skills based on the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) to help kids and adults stay in their resilient zone. These emotional regulation strategies enable children and adults to manage emotions, enhance well-being, and support others effectively.
10/21/2025
Brown
Swallow Press
Live Fearless Huff, Sadie Robertson / Clark, Beth
Discover how to live without fear. Now with a beautiful new cover and design, Live Fearless takes you on Sadie’s liberating journey out of fear and into freedom! No matter who you are, where you come from, or what your fears are, freedom is available to you in Jesus.
Most Valuable Player
Woody, A. M.
Sometimes it takes a few fumbles to score the right guy in this sports romance with humor and heart. Cameron Morelli is hot sh*t. Worse, he knows it. So one might imagine his mortification when he’s rejected by Mason Gray, the team’s snarky water boy.
10/21/2025
Tommy Nelson
Viking Books for Young Readers
Calm Down, Coco
Waites, Joan
Calming techniques are introduced via a simple story involving two animal friends in this charming board book. When the rambunctious Coco the cat acts out, her wise mouse friend demonstrates a variety of ways that she can channel her energy and self-regulate her emotions.
Croco
López, Azul / Maude, Kit (Translator)
In a vibrant tropical jungle, Croco the Crocodile has fallen into a hole and can’t climb out. Different animals try to help him, but in the end, he must find his own way out. This charming picture book teaches us about resilience and the importance of helping others. Also available in Spanish.
The Trespassers
Alvarez, Jennifer Lynn
In the frozen depths of an Alaskan winter, a house party turns deadly in this thriller packed with icy suspense and devastating secrets. Finley, Mya, River, and Eli were once inseparable. When Mya throws a party on a snowy Valentine’s Day night, an encounter with a mysterious stranger turns deadly.
My Dinosaur Shoes
Wehner, Eleni Tassopoulos / Hosler, Danamarie (Illustrator)
When Roscoe’s perfect puppy shoes get too small, he gets a new pair of dinosaur shoes. These shoes are different, and new things can be scary. But Roscoe’s sister Ivy knows how to help him get used to his new shoes.
$9.99 Hardcover 2-5 E
9780764370205
10/28/2025
Schiffer Kids
$18.95 Hardcover 5-8 E
9798988749974
10/28/2025
Tapioca Stories
$12.99 Trade Paper 12-19 F
9780593900611
10/28/2025
Delacorte Press
11/04/2025
Barefoot Books
Absolutely No Worries
Gale, Laurel / Wilsdorf, Anne (Illustrator)
Emma needs to make sure she’s prepared for whatever disasters may lie beyond the front door. When Emma is faced with a situation she is not prepared for, she learns a crucial survival skill: to accept that it doesn’t have to be scary when things are out of her control.
Astra Young Readers
Let it Flow
Lipp, Rebekah / Phillips, Craig (Illustrator)
Exploring 25 methods of emotional release, Let it Flow is an essential emotional literacy resource for parents, carers, and educators looking to facilitate improved emotional regulation with children. Throughout the book, children can learn how to channel their emotional energy in healthy, safe ways.
Chris Makes a Friend
Gino, Alex
9781761214714
11/04/2025
Hardie Grant
11/04/2025
From the award-winning author of Melissa comes a sweet and tart story about unexpected friendship and family reconciliation. Chris is stuck spending the summer with her grandparents and little sister when she makes a new friend: Mia. But is there more to Mia than Mia is saying? $19.99
Scholastic Press
Words of Friendship
Biggin, Jake
Meet Sunny. Sunny’s only little, but he has big thoughts and a big heart. Acting as a guide, mentor, and friend, he’ll never judge your questions, worries, or anxieties. This book is the perfect story to remind us that we’re not alone. Readers will find a loyal companion in Sunny.
Moon Cat
Cole, Casi / Romanick, Amanda (Illustrator)
In this nighttime meditation told by a beloved Papaw to his grandchild, readers learn about the Moon Cat, the physical manifestation of the moon in feline form that visits restless children and takes them on a calming, sensory-filled journey. The story helps soothe readers and prepare them for bedtime.
This Book Is About Nothing
Anderson, Marco / Salcedo, Erica (Illustrator)
Rio is adamant that their story will be peaceful and uninterrupted. But more and more characters want to come into the book, leading to chaos! This Book is About Nothing is written by 14-year-old debut author Marco Anderson, who dreamt up a book that turned from nothing into everything.
11/11/2025
DK Publishing
9781223189239
11/18/2025
Paw Prints
Bird
Words Can Fly
Ashworth, Donna / McGuinness, Eirinn (Illustrator)
This enchanting poetry collection serves as a compassionate guide through the journey of childhood, crafted with wisdom and warmth. From heartfelt reminders like “Gratitude Goggles” to thoughtful explorations of belonging in “Fitting,” each poem gently touches on what matters most in young lives.
Best Brain Ever
Huston, Therese
Unleash the full potential of your brain. This engaging guide helps kids discover the secrets to creativity, focus, friendship, stress management, and thriving in a tech-filled world. This book is packed with tools, tips, and myth-busting facts that even grown-ups get wrong.
Kind Karl
Salzberg, Sharon / Gruhl, Jason / Mourrain, Sébastien (Illustrator)
A grumpy crocodile learns what good can come when he chooses kindness. Karl is a crocodile who lives in Orlando. This book explores how generosity and mindfulness contribute to a life of happiness and connection. Includes activities to help kids and parents start a lovingkindness practice in their own lives.
12/02/2025
Hay House
12/02/2025
Mayo Clinic Press
12/09/2025
Bala Kids
WORLD CULTURES
Origin
Cardozo, Nat / Farnes, Ian (Translator) / Benitez-James, Layla (Translator)
Portraits of Indigenous children and their communities from around the world reveal their connections to the land and the environment. Each double-page spread presents a contemporary and fascinating look at more than 20 Indigenous peoples from across the globe.
All about Sanikiluaq
Fournier, Jamesie / Sandland, Amiel (Illustrator)
Did you know that Sanikiluaq, Nunavut, is named after a great hunter and leader? Or that it is the most southern community in Nunavut? You can even see wildlife like polar bears, eider ducks, and more nearby. Discover why people in Sanikiluaq love their home in this bilingual picture book.
How My Family Says I Love You
Sewankambo, Yvonne / McLeod, Aurore (Illustrator)
How do you say “I love you” without saying “I love you”? For one family, it’s woven into the fabric of every day in this tender picture book. Sometimes it’s Auntie Linda pulling Tendo into her wheelchair for a hug, or Uncle Alex bringing his funny parrot for a visit.
Street Puppy, Masjid Cat
Hossain, Moniza / Haikal, Wastana (Illustrator)
A pampered house cat lives in a mosque. A lonely stray dog lives on the street. When the imam recites the adhan at prayer time, they both go rushing toward the mosque. Their unlikely friendship will teach kids about the importance of showing kindness to everyone.
Good Old-Fashioned Korean Spirit
Kim, Hyun Sook / Estrada, Ryan (Illustrator)
Acclaimed creators Kim Hyun Sook and Ryan Estrada are back with a lightly creepy yet hilarious young adult graphic novel about first love and friendship—sure to offer both tricks and treats. It’s almost Daeboreum in 1980s South Korea—a holiday that celebrates the first full moon of the year.
Illusions of Fire
Sharma, Nisha
Every morning Laila Bansal wakes up before dawn—hours before her job at the family winery—and trains in hand-to-hand combat with her adopted aunts. Everything changes when Karan, the mysterious and gorgeous new archer in town, tries to cut off Laila’s head.
Broken
Fang, X.
When Mei Mei accidentally breaks her ama’s favorite cup, she’s convinced it’s the end of the world. But when Mimi, the innocent cat who witnesses her crime, ends up being blamed, the guilt is too much—and the truth comes spinning out.
Family of Friends
Bajaj, Varsha / Lobo, Ishaa (Illustrator)
Isha can’t wait for her birthday party. Nani, her fun-loving grandmother, is coming all the way from India to be there! So when Nani has to postpone her trip, Isha is crushed. Fortunately, she has a whole neighborhood of friends, and they all work together to make her day special.
The First Christmas Tree
Fontaine, Ovila / Parent, Charlotte (Illustrator) / Boulanger, Ann Marie (Translator)
It is very cold in the Far North. A perfect tree brings joy in the coldest season. In this illustrated picture book, the Great Manitou (the Creator) searches for the right tree to give the Innu for their first Christmas tree in the cold northern winter.
9780593521328
10/07/2025
Penguin Workshop
10/07/2025
Union Square & Co
10/14/2025
Tundra Books
9780593625156
10/14/2025
Nancy Paulsen Books
9781459841802
10/14/2025
Orca Book Publishers
The Night Before the Quinceañera
Wing, Natasha / García Díaz, Gloria / Beauvois, Nathalie (Illustrator)
A little girl is getting ready to celebrate her older sister’s quinceañera! But when the quinceañera’s crown goes missing, will the party be saved? You’ll have to read along to find out! This memorable tale is told in the style of Clement C. Moore’s Christmas classic.
The Memory Tree
Rowland, Joanna / Baker, Thea (Illustrator)
A child struggles with the recent loss of a loved one. Then she and her family find a way to commemorate their lost loved one: the decoration of a special Memory Tree, which allows them all to process their feelings and make the person a meaningful part of their celebrations.
Grosset & Dunlap
Beaming Books
Build elementary students’ reading confidence with brand-new fiction featuring fractured fairy tales, puns and poems, graphic novel adventures, and more!
Picture
The Mouse Who Loved Latkes
Wieder, Joy Nelkin
When the Katz family moves in, C.J. the mouse is scared. The Katz family is spinning a dreidel and eating chocolate coins. It looks like fun, but a mouse can’t play with cats! Can C.J. overcome his fear and make some new friends just in time for Hanukkah?
All About Antarctica
Martin, Marc
Antarctica is a fragile and fascinating world that most of us will never see—and it’s disappearing. Learn all about the coldest place on Earth before it’s too late. All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience, with brilliant color illustrations paired with bitesized facts on every page.
César’s Cerulean Surprise
Lacika, Jenny / Herrera, Laura Sandoval (Illustrator)
This playful exploration of logic features Chicanx (Mexican American) characters and Spanish color words. César wants to borrow his little sister Gabi’s brand-new cerulean crayon. She doesn’t know what color that is, though, and she won’t let him show her! Instead, she asks him yes-no questions to rule out crayons.
Discover: Ancient Egypt
Weldon Owen
Get ready to discover King Tut and beyond with this interactive, illustrated guide. What did ancient Egyptian music sound like? Get ready for an interactive reading experience like no other. Talk to the book to play games, quiz yourself, and learn the latest archaeology facts.
$19.99 Hardcover 3-8 E 9798765644249
10/14/2025
Kar-Ben Publishing
Chronicle Books
Charlesbridge Publishing
Weldon Owen
The Amazing Book of World Mythology
Caldwell, Stella
Over 20 stories are interspersed with sections that bring together different myths under unifying themes. Featured, for example, are the many weapons used by the gods, the amazing objects collected by heroes and heroines on their quests, and the different relics found in the underworld.
$22.99 Hardcover 8-12 201.3
9781837251179
10/28/2025
Buster Books US
The Family Treasure
Lu, Yajuan / Li, Jian (Illustrator)
Mom has a silk fan with an embroidered cuckoo. She proudly displays it on the most notable spot in the house and treats it as a treasure. Mei is always curious why. One day, Mei accidentally rips the fan and desperately hides it.
The Little Book of Love
Murrow, Vita / Draws, Annelies (Illustrator)
Learn how to say “I Love You” in 100 different languages and discover how people in different cultures show they care with the heartwarming and sweetly illustrated book. Journey around the world in this beautiful exploration of language and love.
Cities
Bucciarelli, Manon / Murray, Josephine (Translator)
Discover the world’s most captivating cities in this beautifully illustrated voyage through diverse cultures, iconic landmarks, and vibrant histories. This stunning book takes you on a thrilling adventure across 16 unique cities, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the romantic canals of Venice.
Ten Little Leprechauns
Murphy, Molly / McWilliam, Howard (Illustrator)
Count down from 10 as these lucky leprechauns as they hunt for clovers, stir up trouble, and chase after rainbows to prepare for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day! With charming rhymes and bold art, young readers will have a blast searching for all the hidden leprechauns.
A Stickler Valentine
Smith, Lane
Stickler, the woodland creature made of sticks, returns to celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving his friends his favorite gift: sticks. This humorous and witty friendship story encourages kindness and empathy, from the award-winning illustrator of Giraffe Problems and The Stinky Cheese Man
Shanghai Press
Applesauce Press
9781547616961
12/02/2025
Bloomsbury Children’s Books
9798217025367
12/02/2025
Random House Studio
Monsters in the Moonlight
Merabian, Sina
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost meets How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by way of Persian myth in this picture book about two young monsters who set out to make mischief in the human world during winter solstice celebrations. The monster twins soon learn that the human spirit is hard to break.
Mr. Kuroki’s Garden
Renaud, Anne / Hale, Ohara (Illustrator)
This uplifting love story introduces the true story of a man who plants thousands of his wife’s favorite flower in their small Japanese town after she suffers the loss of her sight. This breathtaking and unique garden soon gains attention from all over the world.
Beware of the Dino-Snake
Tan, Susan / Wei, Wendy Tan Shiau (Illustrator)
Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with an evil dino-snake duo that’s out to ruin the Chin family garden! When an evil turtle and sly snake team up against the pets to take over the garden, the pressure is on for Ember to come up with the perfect plan.
Lunar New Year, Spread Love and Cheer
Habib, Grace
May good luck and fortune fall upon you! Join a joyful and sweet celebration of Lunar New Year in this gorgeous board book highlighting a fun festivity. Children will watch a Chinese family come together and celebrate the holiday with fireworks, red envelopes, noodles, and more.
$19.99
9781534496842
12/02/2025
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
9781623715755
12/02/2025
Crocodile Books
$24.99 Hardcover
9781546180265
12/02/2025
Scholastic Inc
$9.99 Hardcover 2-5 E
9781499817768
12/23/2025
Little Bee Books
We Always Had Wings
Snow, Jess X.
Witness a mythology-inspired ode to the places and people who came before us as a girl embarks on her first visit to her mother’s hometown in China for Lunar New Year. Mama tells Little Snow how their ancestors travelled before borders and countries existed—flying through the skies as cranes.
$18.99 Hardcover 3-8 E
9780593428511
12/23/2025
Make Me a World
Lucky New Year
Wan, Joyce
Celebrate Lunar New Year as Joyce Wan introduces readers to the colors of the holiday. Features a book jacket that opens into a poster! The adventure culminates with the spectacular rainbow of lion dancers! Help little ones enhance their color recognition skills while experiencing the joy of the holiday.
Tiny Bear’s Easter Prayer
Grover, Lorie Ann
Celebrate the joy and hope of the Easter season with Tiny Bear as he goes on a nature walk and thanks God for sweet friends and the beautiful springtime miracles that surround him in nature! Parents can use this fun faith-based holiday story to share and instill important Christian values.
9781662640902
12/30/2025
Hippo Park
12/30/2025
Little Shepherd
