New & Noteworthy Kids’ Books

Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on an Easter adventure! Explore the outdoors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar on his hunt for a tasty treat! With a shiny fold-out surprise, young readers will love this Easter tale filled with springtime creatures.
Ages 0 – 3

Get ready for bedtime with an adorable cast of animal friends in this irresistible touch-and-feel board book! Featuring a unique tactile element on every other page — including shiny bubbles, a soft blanket, and a sparkly moon — this book invites little ones to experience the story in a hands-on, multisensory way while celebrating kindness in each illustrated scene.
Ages 0 – 3

Everybody has tantrums (kids and moms) in this tender yet funny picture book about an especially impossible-to-put-on pair of shoes — from New York Times bestselling author Julie Fogliano and three-time Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee, creator of The Boss Baby.
Ages 2 – 5

A joyful exploration of a child’s loving relationship with the land that supports and nurtures her as she grows. Through inspiring words and sweeping illustrations, renowned artist Steph Littlebird’s stunning debut celebrates our connection to the land and shows how we perfectly mirror its beauty and resilience.
Ages 3 – 7

A richly illustrated picture book from the author of In a Jar that follows an older sister and her pack of wild, noisy, can’t-sit-still younger siblings on a grand and wondrous adventure.
Ages 3 – 7

Uh oh! There’s a hungry bunny in your book! Help her find a snack in this interactive Easter adventure from the bestselling author of There’s a Monster in Your Book that’s perfect for little ones learning to share.
Ages 3 – 7

Dubbed “the Internet’s librarian” — and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow — Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time.
Ages 4 – 8

A laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel-style picture book about a paper fortune teller left behind at recess who ends up saving the day, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. This story is totally wacky, totally adorable, and a perfect read-aloud for a storytime.
Ages 4 – 8

Follow our ever-changing skies and uncover the secrets of weather with this picture-packed meteorology book for kids. Get ready to chase the wind, ride the waves, and dodge lightning as you dive into this book about weather for kids. Study the fascinating forces that shape weather and find out how clouds form, what makes thunderstorms rumble, and why the weather changes every season.
Ages 5 – 7

Beloved for her compassion and grace, Princess Diana joins the other heroes in this New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World picture book biography series.
Ages 5 – 9

Join Bingo on an adventure around the house in this fun storybook based on the wildly successful animated series Bluey, as seen on Disney+! Bluey is off to play at Chloe’s house for the day, and Mum and Dad are busy. Bingo needs something to do to pass the time — maybe even a problem to solve. Can she find a way to play on her own? Read along to find out!
Ages 6 – 7

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the seventh and final installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds.
Ages 8 – 12

Miranda’s an average kid trying to make it through the school day — but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for mega-sized adventure and fun! With Hilo Presents, Judd Winick, the beloved creator of Hilo, brings his signature action-packed storytelling, laugh out loud humor and irresistible heart to brand new stories and worlds — perfect for fans of Hilo and for anyone who has ever needed a hero!
Ages 8 – 12

Hail Mariam is an interfaith Muslim take on Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret drawn from the author’s own experiences in Catholic school. Mariam discovers that faith, much like friendships, isn’t about perfection — it’s about connection. As she leans on her family, friends, and school community, she begins to see the power of interfaith cooperation and learns she doesn’t have to carry the weight of the world on her shoulders. Hail Mariam is a celebration of the beauty of finding common ground.
Ages 8 – 12

Nurture faith and connection with a 52-week family devotional. Anchored in the life and teachings of Jesus, this book helps families grow closer to God — and to one another — through thoughtful weekly reflections inspired by the timeless question “What would Jesus do?” Created for families with children ages 10 to 12, this devotional offers practical, faith-based tools that turn family time into a space for honesty, growth, and faith — one conversation at a time.
Ages 10 and up

In the third book in the New York Times bestselling series from Yuval Noah Harari, explore how different ancient civilizations united and created countries and cultures we have today! His dynamic writing is accompanied by a map, timeline, and full-color illustrations, bringing this amazing story of our past to life.
Ages 10 and up

An unputdownable romantasy following a young woman posing as a fortune-teller at a magical traveling carnival, where the handsome boy who once broke her heart resurfaces and warns her that the carnival is more sinister than it appears.
Ages 12 and up

A search for the Beast within the heart of the Amazon becomes a quest for self-discovery in this coming-of-age story filled with international adventure, rich mythology, and magical realism from globally celebrated novelist Isabel Allende.
Ages 12 and up

Raven, Atticus, and Dorian have dreamed of attending Sibylline for as long as they can remember. But when the magical university rejects them, the friends’ plans for a future studying the arcane together begin crashing down. Until they decide to steal an education … Three teens infiltrate the magical ivy league in this heart-stopping dark academia romantasy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.
Ages 14 and up

In this magical young adult romantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of To Kill a Shadow, a palace darling and a thief join forces after he unwittingly steals a necklace with the power to change their world forever.
Ages 14 and up

Two teens are pitted against each other in a magical duel for revenge, but they’ll have to fight their growing attraction first, in this YA fantasy thriller from the author of These Deadly Prophecies.
Ages 14 and up

From basketball icon Brittney Griner comes a captivating memoir about her journey from early athletic stardom to her page-turning account of how she persevered in a Russian prison — now adapted for young adults.
Ages 12 and up

In the first book of a new series inspired by African mythology, dragon gods rule the earth and sky — until the gods are betrayed, and one girl embarks on a journey to save the world from war and ruin. From the New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea.
Ages 14 and up