Spring 2025 Children's Preview: Publishers A-C

Abrams

If You Want to Make a Wish by Jennifer Adams, illus. by Sara Gillingham (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-949480-38-2), describes the ways one can make a wish—and make even the tough ones come true. Ages 3–6.

Mama’s Shoes by Caron Levis, illus. by Vanessa Brantley-Newton (Mar. 25, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-4197-7983-1). This book for toddlers experiencing separation anxiety includes tear-out cards to give to their mothers. Ages 3–7.

Bearsuit Turtle Makes a Friend by Bob Shea (Mar. 25, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7155-2). A turtle in a bear suit claiming to be a “for-real” bear must prove himself to another turtle who is a for-real bear expert. Ages 4–8.

Caboose by Travis Jonker, illus. by Ruth Chan (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6503-2). In this tale about the joy of being line leader, Cedric is banished to the back of the queue when his line-leading antics go too far. Ages 4–8.

Cookies and Crescents: An Eid Story by Nada Shawish Dutka, illus. by Zelma Firdauzia (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7332-7). A boy who moves to a new neighborhood in the midst of Eid preparations learns how traditions can evolve when we embrace the possibilities of new beginnings. Ages 4–8.

Every Peach Is a Story by David Mas Masumoto and Nikiko Masumoto, illus. by Lauren Tamaki (Mar. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-949480-29-0). Midori discovers that every peach on her Japanese American family’s farm is a sweet reminder of those who’ve come before. Ages 4–8.

Fish Fry Friday by Winsome Bingham, illus. by C.G. Esperanza (May 27, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6693-0). In this companion to Soul Food Sunday, a girl and her grandmother catch and cook fish for a family feast. Ages 4–8.

Frida Kahlo’s Flower Crown by Nydia Armendia-Sánchez, illus. by Loris Lora (Apr. 1, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-949480-35-1). Told through the language of flowers, this story shows how Kahlo blossomed into an artist. Ages 4–8.

Here Is a Book by Elisha Cooper (Apr. 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6675-6). This ode to creativity and the process of making books showcases the many elements and people contributing to the endeavor. Ages 4–8.

How to Love the Whole World: A Story About Artist Agnes Martin by Henry Martin, illus. by Shelley Hampe (Feb. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-949480-53-5), is a picture book biography about this artist who, like her contemporary Georgia O’Keeffe, was inspired by the New Mexican landscape and painted to show her love for the world. Ages 4–8.

I Come from Another Galaxy by James Kwan (July 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7114-9). This twist on the first-day-of-school theme introduces a young astronaut whose classmates are aliens. Ages 4–8.

Just One Wave by Travis Jonker (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7371-6). In this follow-up to Just One Flake, when Liam can’t find a wave to catch at the beach, he decides to make one himself. Ages 4–8.

Kitty Camp by Drew Brockington (Apr. 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7196-5). A girl accidentally finds herself at a summer camp for kitties in this companion to Puppy Bus. Ages 4–8.

Lost in a Book by Chris Britt (June 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-949480-54-2). Two best friends get lost while strolling through a book in this interactive tale. Ages 4–8.

Murray’s Howl-o-Ween by E.G. Keller (July 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7581-9). Visiting the country on his first Halloween, a city dog encounters scary, strange things at every turn. Ages 4–8.

The Music Inside Us: Yo-Yo Ma and His Gifts to the World by James Howe, illus. by Jack Wong (June 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5521-7), is a picture book biography celebrating this cellist’s passion for using music to unite people in harmony. Ages 4–8.

O.K. Is Gay by Vincent X. Kirsch (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7079-1). Olivio Kipling, known as O.K., loves George, and he can’t wait to share his feelings with the whole community. Ages 4–8.

Old Blue Is My Home by Lita Judge (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7152-1) follows a family and the van that provides them with safety, warmth, and togetherness amid economic and housing insecurity. Ages 4–8.

Parks by Marc Majewski (Apr. 29, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5682-5) offers an illustrated exploration of parks around the world. Ages 4–8.

Stay for Dinner by Sandhya Parappukkaran, illus. by Michelle Pereira (June 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7287-0). This story speaks to the anxieties many children have about not fitting in with their peers and celebrates the ways food can connect us to our cultures and to each other. Ages 4–8.

Dragonflies of Glass: The Story of Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls by Susan Goldman Rubin, illus. by Susanna Chapman (Feb. 11, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5436-4), pays tribute to the innovation and determination of artist Driscoll and other women designers behind Tiffany glass masterpieces. Ages 6–9.

The Atlas of Languages: Words Around the World by Rachel Lancashire, illus. by Jenny Zemanek (July 22, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6683-1). This overview of the history of languages around the world features maps, sidebars, and language family trees. Ages 8–11.

Rebels, Robbers, and Radicals: The Story of the Bill of Rights by Teri Kanefield (May 20, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6826-2). The author uses court cases to illuminate each of the first 10 amendments and reveal how our rights evolve as the nation grows and changes. Ages 10–14.

Series

Nature Riddles and Rhymes issues Wonder Wings: Guess Who’s Flying by Rebecca E. Hirsch, illus. by Sally Soweol Han (Apr. 15, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6925-2), ages 4–8. And Marvel Hello Heroes adds Spider-Man Swings Through by Hello!lucky and Sabrina Moyle, illus. by Eunice Moyle (Apr. 8, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7468-3), ages 6–9.

Title in Spanish

Pancho conejo y el coyote: La fábula de un migrante by Duncan Tonatiuh (July 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7776-9), ages 6–9.

Abrams Appleseed

Alpaca Goes Back-a to School by Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen, illus. by Leeza Hernandez (June 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7390-7), follows Alpaca’s first day back at school in Ms. Yak-a’s classroom. Ages 3–5.

Before You by Anne Sawan, illus. by Karen Obuhanych (May 6, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7386-0), spotlights the small but impactful ways life changes when someone new joins a family. Ages 3–5.

Inventions to Count On: A Celebration of Black Inventors by Dana Marie Miroballi, illus. by Sawyer Cloud (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6996-2). This counting rhyme showcases the work of Black inventors. Ages 3–5.

Two Worlds (Dos mundos): A First Picture Book of English and Spanish Words by Edel Rodriguez (Mar. 25, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6495-0). Artist Rodriguez pulls from his childhood experience immigrating from Cuba to the U.S. in this bilingual vocabulary book. Ages 3–5.

Series

Abrams Block Books adds Spongebob Squarepants Alphablock by ViacomCBS/Nickelodeon, illus. by Peski Studio (June 3, $18.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-4059-6), ages up to 3. Mommy Loves Me! by Pintachan (Mar. 18, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-7553-6) joins Changing Faces, ages up to 3. Collector’s Classic Board Books gains Star Wars: A New Hope by Lucasfilm, illus. by Howard Chaykin (Apr. 15, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-7706-6), ages up to 3. Kitty-Corn Club welcomes Parts of Us by Shannon Hale, illus. by LeUyen Pham (Mar. 18, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-6882-8), ages up to 3. Fantastic Four, illus. by Jack Kirby (Apr. 8, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-7499-7), is a new My Mighty Marvel First Book, ages up to 3. Hello!lucky Know & Grow Books debuts with Yum, 2, 3!: An Ice Cream Counting Book by Sabrina Moyle, illus. by Eunice Moyle (May 13, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-7501-7), ages up to 4. And Magical List Books picks up Little Witch’s To-Do List by Helen Kemp Zax, illus. by Kiersten Eve Eagan (July 15, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7895-7), ages 3–5.

Abrams Fanfare

Dino Poet: A Graphic Novel by Tom Angleberger (Mar. 25, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7280-1). In this graphic novel series opener, a dinosaur is on a mission to write the first great poem. Ages 5–8.

Ghost Town: A Graphic Novel by Eric Colossal (Mar. 25, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-4584-3). Kids find an abandoned mansion on the edge of town in this story about friendship, growing up, and catching ghosts. Ages 9–12.

Series

Mighty Marvel Team-Up Original Graphic Novels greets Iron Man: Something Strange! by Dean Hale, illus. by Douglas Holgate (June 3, $12.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7459-1), ages 5–9. Batcat Graphic Novels by Meggie Ramm continues with Cooking Contest! (Apr. 22, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7622-9), ages 6–9. Hog-Rocket Ruckus by Nathan Hale (June 10, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7985-5) joins Mighty Bite Graphic Novels, ages 7–10. Song of the Lioness Graphic Novel Adaptations opens with Alanna by Tamora Pierce, adapted by Vita Ayala, illus. by Sam Beck (May 13, $26.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6558-2), ages 12–16. And Children of the Night by Victoria Setian, illus. by Savanna Ganucheau (June 3, $26.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6263-5), launches When Monsters Wake Graphic Novels, ages 13–18.

Abrams/Amulet

Miriam’s Magical Creature Files: The Truth About the Tooth Fairy by Leah Cypess, illus. by Sarah Lynne Reul (Mar. 25, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7240-5), opens a chapter book series starring an Orthodox Jewish girl determined to discover the truth about the magical mysteries in her world. Ages 5–8.

The Summer of the Bone Horses by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, illus. by Steph Littlebird (Apr. 1, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5955-0). A present-day Lakota boy encounters new experiences during a summer with his grandparents on the Rosebud Reservation in this chapter book. Ages 5–8.

Smoke & Mirrors by Rosalyn Ransaw (June 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7013-5). The only Black kid in town when he visits his aunt, Andy vows to learn the truth about the 1954 disappearance of a local magician. Ages 8–12.

The Forgotten Summer of Seneca by Camryn Garrett (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7333-4). Spending the summer with her aunt after the loss of her father, Rowan discovers a doorway in Central Park that leads to a magically preserved historical village. Ages 10–14.

The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family by Lorien Lawrence (Mar. 18, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6883-5) tells of twin paranormal investigators whose grandparents were legendary ghost hunters. Ages 10–14.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Force of Chaos by Diana Ma (May 13, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5776-1). In this novel from the world of Hasbro’s Power Rangers, the life of the Yellow Ranger is upended when the homecoming game is attacked by a winged beast. Ages 12–18.

Sea Change by Susan Fletcher (June 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7392-1). Turtle, one of the Mer, whose genes were hacked before birth and who now have gills as well as lungs, is torn between two worlds. Ages 12–18.

Beyond the Board: The Untold Story of the World’s Most Daring Big Wave Surfer by Maya Gabeira (May 20, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6002-0). This pro surfer tells of her recovery from breaking her back at 25 and moving on to conquer the highest wave of any surfer in the 2019–2020 season. Ages 13–17.

On Again, Awkward Again by Erin Entrada Kelly and Kwame Mbalia (Apr. 15, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7563-5). It’s love at first sight when Pacy and Cecil spot each other at the start of freshman year, but can they figure out how to be themselves and embrace their mishaps and mistakes? Ages 13–18.

We Are Villains by Kacen Callender (Mar. 25, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5689-4) is a dark academia novel about murder, blackmail, and the person determined to discover the truth, no matter the cost. Ages 14–18.

Series

Seashell Key releases The Lucky Day by Lourdes Heuer, illus. by Lynnor Bontigao (June 24, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6752-4), ages 5–8. The Woofmore continues with The Woofmore on Thin Ice by Donna Gephart and Lori Haskins Houran, illus. by Josh Cleland (Feb. 18, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6766-1), ages 5–8. Marya Khan returns in Marya Khan and the Disastrous Class Project by Saadia Faruqi, illus. by Ani Bushry (Apr. 22, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7495-9), ages 6–9. The Right Call by Tommy Greenwald (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7285-6) joins The Game Changer, ages 10–14. The Vanished Kingdom offers The War of the Maps by Jonathan Auxier (Apr. 29, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5394-7), ages 10–14. The Broken Tower by Lee Paige O’Brien picks up A Single Brutal Fate (Mar. 11, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6517-9), ages 12–18. And the Forge & Fracture Saga concludes with Iron Tongue of Midnight by Brittany N. Williams (Apr. 22, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5868-3), ages 12–18.

Abrams/Magic Cat

The Yes Bunny: 10 Stories About Doing Things Yourself! by Chris Parker, illus. by Ella Bailey (Mar. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7691-5). In these tales told in graphic format, a bunny learns to do 10 new things. Ages 4–6.

How to Grow a Garden: Find a Plant for Every Place by Frances Tophill, illus. by Charlotte Ager (Mar. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-917044-23-3). This book with gardening activities explains how plants make the world a better place. Ages 5–7.

Nature Explained: Nature Cycles, Simply Told by Helen Brown, illus. by Claire Scully (Apr. 1, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-917044-22-6), provides a visual tour of 25 nature cycles throughout the seasons. Ages 5–7.

The Secret Fairy Club: Discover a Hidden Book Within a Book! by Emma Roberts, illus. by Raahat Kaduji and Mira Miroslavova (Apr. 1, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-917044-27-1). This introduction to fairies and other magical creatures contains a second handbook hidden in a secret compartment. Ages 5–7.

The Fossil Keeper’s Treasure: With Amazing Fossils to Touch by Amy Atwater, illus. by Nat Cardozo (Mar. 4, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-917044-26-4). This interactive guide reveals how fossils tell stories about the past. Ages 5–10.

My First Day Fishing: A Beginner’s Guide by Will Millard, illus. by Joanna Lisowiec (May 13, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7694-6), discusses equipment and techniques for kids interested in freshwater fishing. Ages 7–12.

Cooking Up Change: Grandma’s Recipes from a Year in Black History by Michael Platt, illus. by Alleanna Harris (May 27, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7888-9). In this sequel to Recipes for Change, Platt retells 12 key events in Black history and shares a recipe inspired by each. Ages 8–12.

Baby Animal Tales welcomes Mommy Loves You, Little Sea Otter by Amanda Wood, illus. by Bec Winnel and Vikki Chu (Mar. 18, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-7696-0), ages 1–5. Knock Knock: Happy Halloween!, illus. by Rob Hodgson (July 15, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-7692-2), is a new Googly-Eyed Joke Book, ages 3–5. Brown Bear Wood offers It’s Busy Down in the Woods Today: Friends to Meet, Places to Explore, and Over 100 Things to Find by Rachel Piercey, illus. by Freya Hartas (June 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7700-4), ages 4–6. And 5-Minute Discovery Stories dives into 5-Minute Ocean Stories by Gabby Dawnay, illus. by Mona K (Apr. 29, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7693-9), ages 5–7.

Ivy and Bearlock Holmes debut in The Case of the Missing Flower: 15 Puzzle Mysteries for Junior Sleuths to Solve by Kristyna Litten (July 1, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-917044-94-3), ages 5–9. In Our Nature continues with Wild: A Family Guide to the Animal Kingdom by Jack Ashby, illus. by Sara Boccaccini Meadows (June 24, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7699-1), ages 8–12. And Year of Joy introduces A Year of Pride and Joy: LGBTQ+ Voices Share Their Life Passions by Simon James Green, illus. by Ruth Burrows (May 6, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7408-9), ages 8–12.

Adventure

Series

Wildlife Picture Books issues Whose Feather Is That? by Stan Tekiela (Apr. 1, $14.95, ISBN 978-1-64755-490-3), ages 4–8. And Simple Introductions to Science releases Mushrooms & Fungi for Kids: An Introduction to Mycology by Ariel Bonkoski (May 6, $14.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-64755-429-3), ages 6–12.

Akashic/Black Sheep

Watch Out for Falling Iguanas by Edwidge Danticat, illus. by Rachel Moss (July 1, $16.95, ISBN 978-1-63614-232-6). Leila witnesses an iguana drop from a tree during a cold snap in this tale about family, friendship, and nature’s surprises. Ages 4–8.

Albatros

Underwater Park: Learning About Sea Animals by Helena Harastova, illus. by Justyna Holubowska-Chrzaszczak (May 13, $17.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07441-2). Set in an underwater amusement park, this book introduces facts about sea creatures. Ages 3–6.

What’s Love All About, Minimoni? by Rocio Bonilla (Apr. 29, $18.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07465-8). On a neighborhood adventure, Minimoni and her dog explore the concept of love. Ages 3–6.

Diary of a Bee by Stepanka Sekaninova, illus. by Linh Dao (Apr. 15, $16.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07446-7). Presented through the diary of Matilda the bee, this story chronicles the first 37 days of life of a bee in a hive. Ages 6–9.

Poops and Farts: The Bottom Line by Stepanka Sekaninova, illus. by Miroslava Gomolcakova and Daniel Handak (June 10, $17.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07440-5). Humor and factual information combine to offer insight into bodily functions and history. Ages 6–9.

Up, Up, and Away: The History of Aviation by Tomas Smot Svoboda (July 8, $19.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07460-3) examines aviation’s milestones and the aviators and aircraft designers behind them. Ages 9–12.

Series

New lift-the-flap Stories from Nature books by Radka Piro, illus. by Carmen Saldana, are What Plant Is This? (May 27, $12.95 board book, ISBN 978-80-00-07443-6) and Whose Baby Is This? (May 27, $12.95 board book, ISBN 978-80-00-07442-9), ages 3–6. Encyclopedia of Undersea Life for Young Readers by Bohdana Jarosova, illus. by Tomas Tuma (June 3, $19.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07447-4), joins Encyclopedias for Young Readers, ages 6–9. How Your Brain Works introduces Our Incredible Imagination (July 22, $16.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07448-1) and Our Marvelous Memory (July 22, $16.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07451-1) by Helena Harastova, illus. by Dita Vopradova, ages 6–9. And Science All Around Us adds The Awesome Physics in Your City by the Amazing Theatre of Physics, illus. by Tomas Kopecky (June 24, $17.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07439-9), ages 9–12.

Amicus Ink

Alice Alone by Jessica Shaw, illus. by Olga Herrera (Mar. 11, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88988-014-1). Alone at last, a middle child who dreams of peace and quiet realizes that being in the center of things isn’t so bad after all. Ages 4–8.

Kid & Kid by Linda Joy Singleton, illus. by Isobel Lundie (Mar. 11, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88988-018-9). In this book about homonyms, a companion to Crane & Crane and Sun & Son, a girl and her goat compete at the fair. Ages 4–8.

Series

New Who’s Hiding? titles by Kristina Jones are Whose Eyes? (Mar. 11, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-88988-000-4) and Whose Nose? (Mar. 11, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-88988-001-1), ages up to 3.

Andersen Press USA

Alberta and Little Red Riding Wolf by Margaret Sturton (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-7656-6329-5). In this cautionary tale offering a twist on a familiar caper, the wolf gets to teach the lesson. Ages 4–9.

All the Dogs by Nicola Kent (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-7656-6331-8). This celebration of canines features dogs of all kinds. Ages 4–9.

Panda and Penguin Find a Thing by Zehra Hicks (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-7656-6332-5). When two pals find a phone, can they discover how to keep it from ruining their friendship? Ages 4–9.

Skunk! Skedaddle! by Peter Bently, illus. by Laurie Stansfield (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-7656-6330-1). A skunk shows her friends how useful her stink can be when she scares away the town robber. Ages 4–9.

Andrews McMeel

Badge Quest: Cheesey Brie-Ginning by Guy Kopsombut (Apr. 8, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9230-2). In this graphic series debut, a bear and a shape-shifting fairy join forces to solve a mystery and become heroes. Ages 6–9.

Groucho the Grouchy Groundhog by Lydia Lukidis (July 15, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9839-7). A groundhog and his half-pig, half-unicorn friend set out to apprehend a pancake-stealing rabbit in this series opener. Ages 6–9.

All Are Welcome: A Cat’s Café Collection by Gwen Tarpley (July 29, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-8816-0001-3) compiles comics about Cat, Rabbit, Penguin, and the rest of the Cat’s Café team. Ages 8–12.

Heidi: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden, illus. by Ofride (Mar. 11, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8640-0), is a graphic novel adaptation of Johanna Spyri’s classic story. Ages 8–12.

Seeker Society by Jana Tropper and Kyle Higgins, illus. by Zack Giallongo and Whitney Cogar (June 3, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9838-0). Separated from their teacher on a mysterious class trip, three students with explorer-based powers learn to sync their skills to survive the hostile environment. Ages 8–12.

The Stream Team: Battle Squad by Nick Amyoony and Eugene Myers (Mar. 18, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8458-1). In this series launch, gamer friends are recruited to join a league to save the world from an insidious video game bug. Ages 8–12.

Ticket to Ride: An Unexpected Journey by Adrienne Kress, illus. by David Miles (Mar. 11, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8462-8). In this first book in a series based on the board game of the same title, Teddy wins a writing contest and embarks on a dream train trip. Ages 8–12.

Pacheco and the Witch of the Mountain: A Graphic Novel by Juan E. Zambrano (June 17, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9218-0). A boy is determined to learn witchcraft to help his financially struggling family. Ages 9–12.

Gyro and the Argonauts! Aka the Best Book Ever Written: About a Kid Named After a Sandwich by Joshua Pruett, illus. by Amanda Castillo (June 17, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8641-7). This series start-up introduces “Greek Geek” Gyro, who learns there’s so much more to the maligned monsters of mythology, and so much less to his favorite heroes. Ages 10–12.

Masks: A Graphic Novel by Margaret Rae and Brian Nathanson (July 29, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8645-5). Monsters who hide from the outside world are whisked away to a life-changing Halloween party. Ages 10–14.

Wildcats by Crystal Velasquez, illus. by Eva Cabrera (June 24, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-7967-9), opens a series about four girls who use their power to turn into wildcats to save their school from evil forces. Ages 11–13.

Latina Superheroes: Jalisco and Santa by Kayden Phoenix (June 10, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9258-6). In this graphic novel series debut, Latina heroines use their inner strength to forge a brighter future. Ages 14–16.

Series

Kitten Ninja returns in Braver Than Ever by Colleen AF Venable and Marcie Colleen, illus. by Ellen Stubbings (Feb. 11, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9624-9), ages 6–9. Slice of Mallow continues with Second Slice by Adam Foreman (Apr. 8, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-8084-2), ages 6–9. Hedgehog Whodunit picks up The Carousel Caper by Heather Preusser, illus. by Gal Weizman (July 8, $10.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8253-2), ages 6–10. Peanuts Kids are back in Snoopy: Doghouse Tales by Charles M. Schulz (May 6, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9047-6), ages 8–10. Fantasy Pin World Adventures continues with In Search of the Pinmaker by Briana Lawrence, illus. by Joanna Cacao (May 13, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8072-9), ages 8–12. And Spidermania by Doug Savage (Apr. 15, $11.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9548-8) joins Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy, ages 8–12.

Sayonara Magic issues Family Charms by Burakkuberi, trans. by Dana Guterman Levy, illus. by Kumanakris (May 13, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8678-3), ages 8–12. The Super Sports Society scores Winning Is All We Do by Bryan Chick, illus. by Brett Radlicki (Feb. 11, $11.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8488-8), ages 8–12. Time Buddies gains Past, Present, Hooture by Marcie Colleen et al., illus. by Eduardo Medeiros (Apr. 15, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9626-3), ages 8–12. The World Is Lava by Tauhid Bondia is a new Crabgrass Comics Adventure (July 8, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9045-2), ages 9–11. And The Ghosts of Nameless Island continues with The Boy Who Could Fly by Carly Anne West (July 22, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-8813-8), ages 9–12.

Annick

The Biggest Smallest Thing by Sara de Waal, illus. by Ana Stretcu (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77321-945-5). In this novel celebrating outside-the-box thinking, Mo expands his conception of science at the school science fair. Ages 4–7.

Our Ancestors’ Kitchen by Willie Poll, illus. by Shaikara David (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77321-962-2). An Indigenous woman and her grandchild prepare a meal together in this story about love, food, and culture. Ages 4–7.

When the Air Sang by Laura Bontje, illus. by Sarah Whang (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-77321-966-0). In this multigenerational tale, insect enthusiast Annie learns about cicadas as she awaits their arrival. Ages 4–7.

Astronautical! by Brooklin Stormie (May 27, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-77321-941-7). This graphic novel fantasy centers on two brothers who travel through space searching for their kidnapped father. Ages 8–12.

Ours to Tell: Reclaiming Indigenous Stories by Eldon Yellowhorn and Kathy Lowinger (Apr. 29, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-77321-953-0). Untold Indigenous stories are chronicled here by Indigenous authors. Ages 12–15.

Soul Machine by Jordana Globerman (June 3, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-77321-958-5). In this graphic novel, on a quest to save her family’s business of making souls by hand, Chloe questions whom she can trust and the nature of reality. Ages 12–18.

Series

Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher returns in Sarah Ponakey, Storycatcher and Maskwa’s Tipi Tales by Sita MacMillan, illus. by Azby Whitecalf (Mar. 18, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-77321-949-3), ages 6–9.

APA/Magination

Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur: How to Relax Muscle by Muscle by Brenda S. Miles and Colleen A. Patterson, illus. by John Joseph (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4338-4465-2), introduces the meditation technique of calming one’s feelings and grounding one’s body using progressive muscle relaxation. Ages 5–9.

Happy Together by Chloe Douglass (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4338-4515-4). Fox learns a tough lesson on the importance of loyalty when he chooses fame and popularity over his friends. Ages 5–9.

Archipelago/Elsewhere

Mafalda by Quino, trans. by Frank Wynne (Apr. 8, $18, ISBN 978-1-962770-04-0). First introduced in the early 1960s, Quino’s title character is a six-year-old whose hopes for the world are as big as her heart. Ages 7–11.

Arctis

The Ghosts of Pandora Pickwick by Christina Wolff, trans. by Ruth Ahmedzai Kemp (Mar. 4, $16, ISBN 978-1-64690-046-6; $11 paper, ISBN 978-1-64690-047-3). Mia discovers that the London antique shop her aunt runs is actually a ghost placement agency. Ages 8–12.

Series

Alea Aquarius by Tanya Stewner, trans. by Matthew O. Anderson, introduces The Water’s Call (Mar. 11, $10 paper, ISBN 978-1-64690-815-8) and The Colors of the Sea (Apr. 8, $10 paper, ISBN 978-1-64690-816-5), ages 10–13. And Vardari continues with Silver Throat by Siri Pettersen, trans. by Tara Chace (Feb. 25, $20, ISBN 978-1-64690-016-9), ages 12–18.

Arte Publico/Piñata

The Closest Thing to a Normal Life by Michael Méndez Guevara (May 31, $14.95 paper, ISBN 979-8-89375-013-3). This novel

about a boy adjusting to life with his grandparents in Texas addresses issues of biculturalism, racism, and sexual identity. Ages 14–18.

In the Company of Wolves by Antonio Farías (May 31, $14.95 paper, ISBN 979-8-89375-011-9). After his father dies in the Vietnam War, Jimmy learns about ranching and family secrets from his uncle in New Mexico. Ages 14–18.

Bilingual Books

¿Qué es un poema?/What Is a Poem? by Jovi de la Jara (May 31, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-89375-016-4). Written in both Spanish and English, this picture book explores what a poem can be. Ages 4–up.

Cascarones: An Easter Surprise/Cascarones: Una sorpresa de Pascuas by Alicia Salazar, illus. by Aimee Del Valle (May 31, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-89375-015-7). This bilingual story celebrates family and the Mexican American Easter tradition of making eggs filled with colorful paper. Ages 4–8.

Gecko Girl/Lagartijita by Daniel Chacón, illus. by Steven James Petruccio (May 31, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-89375-014-0). When a girl wonders what creature she’s become, her father gives her a reassuring answer. Ages 4–8.

Astra

Clear and Bright: A Ching Ming Festival Story by Teresa Robeson, illus. by William Low (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-2031-7). During the Ching Ming Festival, a girl and her Chinese American family share memories of the past over a traditional feast. Ages 4–8.

Orson and the World’s Loudest Library by Laura Gehl, illus. by Stephanie Roth Sisson (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-0208-5). After an emotional outburst at the library, Orson learns to navigate his feelings by sharing his love of reading with new friends. Ages 4–8.

Piece Out by Alex Willan (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-2093-5). When he finds himself alone on the living room floor, a game piece left out of the game box embarks on a quest to find his way home. Ages 4–8.

Lady of the Lines: How Maria Reiche Saved the Nazca Lines by Sweeping the Desert by Michaela MacColl, illus. by Elisa Chavarri (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-2009-6). After scientist and explorer Reiche visited Peru’s Nazca Lines in 1941, she worked to halt the destruction of these ancient works of art. Ages 7–10.

Series

CATastrophe Tales welcomes CATtawampus! A Story of Shapes (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63592-798-6) and SCATtered! A Story of Estimation (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63592-797-9) by Ann Marie Stephens, illus. by Jenn Harney, ages 4–8.

Astra/Calkins Creek

Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony: La Grande Vallée Suite by Lisa Rogers, illus. by Stacy Innerst (Feb. 25, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8037-3), chronicles this American abstract artist’s creation of this 21-painting series while living in France in the 1980s. Ages 7–10.

One Girl’s Voice: How Lucy Stone Helped Change the Law of the Land by Vivian Kirkfield, illus. by Rebecca Gibbon (Feb. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8045-8), profiles suffragist and abolitionist Stone, a pioneer in these two 19th-century movements for equality. Ages 7–10.

Rachel Carson’s Wonder-Filled World: How the Scientist, Writer, and Nature Lover Changed the Environmental Movement by Kate Hannigan, illus. by Katie Hickey (Mar. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8057-1), describes the accomplishments of this environmental activist and author of Silent Spring. Ages 7–10.

The Spider Lady: Nan Songer and Her Arachnid World War II Army by Penny Parker Klostermann, illus. by Anne Lambelet (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8035-9), highlights the work of Songer, who collected and bred spiders in her home and found new ways to use their silk to help the U.S.’s efforts during WWII. Ages 7–10.

American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad That Haunted a Nation by Barb Rosenstock (Apr. 15, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-63592-805-1) spotlights sisters who claimed they could communicate with a spirit in their home during the Civil War and became popular spirit mediums. Ages 12–18.

The Mysterious Virginia Hall: World War II’s Most Dangerous Spy by Claudia Friddell (June 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-8059-5) relays how this Maryland native was recruited to be an agent working for Allied intelligence services in France during WWII. Ages 12–18.

Astra/Hippo Park

One Day at the Bottom of the Deep Blue Sea by Daniel Bernstrom, illus. by Brandon James Scott (Apr. 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-4082-7). A girl outsmarts a hungry shark in this follow-up to One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree. Ages 4–8.

Rabbit’s Feat by Barney Saltzberg (June 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-4080-3). When a boulder yearns to get close enough to his cactus friend to see her flowers bloom, a rabbit makes their wish come true. Ages 4–8.

Series

The Love Report continues with Volume Three by BeKa, illus. by Maya (Apr. 15, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-4087-2), ages 8–12.

Astra/Kane

Series

Dollars to Doughnuts welcomes All That Glitters by Catherine Daly, illus. by Genevieve

Kote (Mar. 4, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-7085-5), ages 8–12.

Astra/Minerva

This Is Our City by Lauren Paige Conrad (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-5180-9). In this companion to This Is a Window, children use their imaginations to create a city in their shared backyard. Ages 4–8.

Astra/Toon

Little Mouse Saves the Day by Jeff Smith (Jun. 3, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-66266-545-5). This follow-up to Little Mouse Gets Ready is about overcoming fears. Ages 4-6.

Pencil by Hye-Eun Kim (Mar.18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-66266-553-0). In this wordless picture book, young readers can follow a pencil’s life cycle from tree to factory to store shelf and back to tree. Ages 5–7.

Series

This Makes That is a new Toon Level 1 title by Ivan Brunetti (May 20, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-66266-556-1), ages 4–6. And The Great Antonio by Elise Gravel (Jan. 21, paper, $7.99, ISBN 978-1-66266-555-4) joins Toon Level 2, ages 4–8.

Title in Spanish

Héroes afroamericanos del salvaje oeste by James Otis Smith, trans. by Maria E. Santana (Feb. 4, paper, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-66266-559-2), ages 8–11.

Astra/Wordsong

The Poetry of Car Mechanics by Heidi E.Y. Stemple (May 20, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-6626-6021-4). In this novel in verse, Dylan finds solace through birdwatching and poetry in the woods behind his grandfather’s auto shop. Ages 9–12.

Barefoot

Take Me Out to the Ball Game! by Nathalie Alonso, illus. by Naida Mazzenga (Mar. 11, $16.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9370-7). This rendition of a classic song touches on baseball events, players, and parks. Ages 3–5.

Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh, illus. by Bárbara Quintino (Feb. 4, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9362-2). Nana Ruby tells Kwesi about the strength of Mami Wata, the sea creature of West African legend, and they make a deal to conquer their fear of the water. Ages 6–8.

Music of the Mountains: A Story in Pakistan by Sabrina Shah, illus. by Manal Mirza (May 20, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9366-0). After Roohi’s grandfather teaches her to play the rabab, he falls ill, and she must find the courage to play the instrument at the Eid concert without his help. Ages 6–8.

Ramadan on Rahma Road: A Recipe Storybook by Razeena Omar Gutta and Faaiza Osman, illus. by Atieh Sohrabi (Feb. 4, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9364-6). Neighbors bring a dish from their various cultures to share at the annual Ramadan gathering. Ages 6–8.

Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History by Rachel C. Katz, illus. by Sophie Bass (Mar. 11, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9368-4). Text and illustrations inspired by protest art spotlight 25 moments of resistance and revolution in American history. Ages 6–8.

Zamzam for Everyone: Sharing Water at Hajj by Razeena Omar Gutta, illus. by Bassent Dawoud (Apr. 15, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9236-6). Visiting Makkah for Hajj, Mariam shares Zamzam, blessed water from an ancient well, with others, learns new ways to say thank you, and samples new foods. Ages 6–8.

Series

Feelings & First releases Not Tired! (May 27, board book, $9.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9373-8) and Won’t Go! (May 27, board book, $9.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9375-2) by Sumana Seeboruth, illus. by Fotini Tikkou, ages 2–3. And Our World visits England by Sumana Seeboruth, illus. by Ella Hobbis (Mar. 25, board book, $9.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9378-3); Türkiye by Emrah Güler, illus. by Deniz Üçbaşaran (Mar. 25, board book, $9.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9379-0); and USA by Joëlle Retener, illus. by Sarah Walsh (Mar. 25, board book, $9.99, ISBN 979-8-8885-9377-6), ages 2–3.

Beaming

Rainbow Boy and the Pride Parade by Taylor Rouanzion, illus. by Stacey Chomiak (May 20, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5064-9005-2). A boy counts the sights at the Pride Parade, from one grand marshal to 10 rainbow flags. Ages 3–5.

The Dinosaur Seed by Lindsey Yankey (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88983-033-7). Kids on a playground find a rock and pretend it’s a dinosaur seed in this story spotlighting cooperative, inclusive play. Ages 4–7.

If God Were a Great Big Bear by Paul Harbridge, illus. by Marta Dorado (Apr. 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5064-9645-0), invites kids to imagine God as a whale, a squirrel, a lilac bush, and other elements of the environment. Ages 4–7.

Peg Gets Plucky by Jo Renfro (Mar. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5064-9209-4). In this story about persistence and follow-through in the face of obstacles, a chick gets overwhelmed on a farm adventure. Ages 4–7.

The Rainbow Sheep by David Hayward (May 13, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5064-9836-2). A rainbow sheep joins a conformist flock in this tale about inclusion, self-acceptance, and the joy of being different. Ages 4–7.

The Tide Is Rising, So Are We! A Climate Movement Anthem by Shoshana Meira Friedman, illus. by Kiki Kita (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5064-9598-9). Based on the climate activist song of the same title, this book underscores the value of community. Ages 4–7.

Will and Krill by Stacey Byer (June 10, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88983-149-5). A tiny, timid whale befriends a family of krill in this story about finding where you belong and using your voice when it really matters. Ages 4–8.

Behrman/Apples & Honey

My Matzah by Ann Koffsky (Mar. 25, $10.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-68115-613-2). In this Passover tale illuminating the concepts of high and low, a young koala searches for a hidden piece of matzah. Ages up to 2.

Shabbat Shalom, the Trucks Come Home by Sherri Mandell, illus. by Viviana Garofoli (May 20, $18.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-663-7). A variety of construction vehicles get ready to celebrate Shabbat together. Ages 2–3.

Call Me Gebyanesh by Arlene Rosenfeld Schenker and Gebyanesh Addisu, illus. by Chiara Fedele (Apr. 29, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-660-6). An Ethiopian girl whose family moves to Jerusalem struggles to feel a sense of belonging at her new school and be true to herself and her culture. Ages 4–8.

Eve and Adam Discover the World by Leslie Kimmelman, illus. by Irina Avgustinovich (May 13, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-696-5). In this interpretation of the story of Genesis, Eve and Adam ultimately are praised for their curiosity and eagerness to learn even as they accept the consequences of their actions. Ages 4–8.

On the Wings of Eagles by Tami Lehman-Wilzig, illus. by Alisha Monnin (Apr. 29, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-635-4). A Yemenite girl and her family are airlifted to safety during Operation Magic Carpet, an international effort that rescued nearly 50,000 Jews from danger in 1949 and 1950. Ages 4–8.

A Purr-Fect Passover by Jenna Waldman, illus. by Erica J. Chen (Mar. 25, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-673-6). Kittens prepare the Seder meal as they act out the Passover story. Ages 4–8.

Roadside Seder by Anna Levine, illus. by Naama Lahav (Mar. 25, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-661-3). When a fallen tree blocks an Israeli highway on Passover, Benjy’s family and other travelers improvise the Seder. Ages 4–8.

Amazing Annie: The Spectacular and Mostly True Adventures of Annie Kopchovsky by Stephen Krensky, illus. by Adriana Predoi (Feb. 4, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-657-6), tells of this Jewish woman, who rode around the world on a bicyle in 1894 and told fanciful stories of her escapades. Ages 5–8.

Ellie the Eggspert by Danielle Sharkan, illus. by Alexandra Colombo (Mar. 18, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-643-9). Ellie relies on her friends’ help when she’s assigned an unfamiliar vegetable to use as the main ingredient in a school cooking competition. Ages 5–8.

Maccabiah: The Long Ride to the International Sports Games by Kerry Olitzky and Deborah Bodin Cohen, illus. by Andre Ceolin (July 1, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-695-8), relays how teenager Yosef Yekutieli’s 1912 idea of an Olympic-style competition for Jewish athletes culminated in the first Maccabiah Games 20 years later. Ages 5–8.

Warton and the King of the Skies by Russell Erickson, illus. by Lawrence Difiori (May 20, $18.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-690-3). Amphibian siblings in an ersatz hot-air balloon teach squabbling weasels to work together to build themselves a new home. Ages 6–8.

The Peddler and the President by Ann D. Koffsky, illus. by Pedro Rodriguez (Apr. 29, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-637-8), focuses on the friendship between Harry Truman and Jewish salesman Eddie Jacobson, and its impact on the founding of Israel. Ages 6–9.

Series

Avi the Ambulance rolls on in Avi the Ambulance Goes to the Beach by Deborah Bodin Cohen, illus. by CB Decker (May 20, $10.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-68115-667-5), ages 4–8. And Saralee Siegel returns in The Secret of the Scent Map by Elana Rubinstein, illus. by Jennifer Naalchigar (Mar. 25, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-645-3), ages 8–12.

Berbay

I Am Tree Rex! by Mo Davey (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-922610-79-9). A tree-loving dinosaur and a group of feathered friends work together to save their forest from destruction. Ages 2–5.

Gus by Liz Murray, illus. by Walid Serageldine (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-922610-72-0), tells of the lifelong friendship between a crocodile and the boy who becomes his zookeeper. Ages 3–7.

Bloomsbury

Cats Love Books, Too by Maria Coco

(May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1368-7). This companion to Dogs Love Books, Too captures the joys of reading a good book and feline companionship. Ages 2–5.

Together, We Are Family by Emily Hamilton (July 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1776-0) celebrates life in a family that includes a child with a disability. Ages 2–6.

We Are the Wibbly! by Sarah Tagholm, illus. by Jane McGuinness (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1574-2). This book about growing up and learning new things follows a tadpole’s journey to becoming a frog. Ages 2–6.

Big Boy Joy by Connie Schofield-Morrison, illus. by Shamar Knight-Justice (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1151-5). In this celebration of imagination, a playground is a place to explore and make friends. Ages 3–5.

A Cup of Quiet by Nikki Grimes, illus. by Cathy Ann Johnson (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1073-0). A woman teaches her grandchild the value of slowing down and appreciating the sounds of nature. Ages 3–6.

Little Lion Girl by Olivia Hope, illus. by Fiona Woodcock (Feb. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1668-8). On a journey through a big city with her mother, a girl finds courage and self-confidence. Ages 3–6.

Yay! by Jessica Kulekjian (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0921-5) underscores that life is full of moments to celebrate. Ages 3–6.

The Gift of the Great Buffalo by Carole Lindstrom, illus. by Aly McKnight (Feb. 25, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0688-7). A Métis-Ojibwe girl seeks to save her community during the biannual buffalo hunt. Ages 4–7.

Happy Holi! Celebrating the Festival of Colors by Chitra Soundar, illus. by Amberin Huq (Feb. 25, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1711-1). Siblings celebrate Holi, heralding spring and the triumph of goodness over evil. Ages 4–7.

Nightsong by Sally Soweol Han (May 27, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1506-3). Riding a bus home from a day in the noisy city, Lewis listens to the musical sounds nature makes all around him. Ages 4–8.

Sakina and the Uninvited Guests by Zahra Marwan (Apr. 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1342-7). After visiting a museum with her mother, Sakina appreciates the power of art to connect us to history and each other. Ages 4–8.

Finding Home: Amazing Places Animals Live by Mike Unwin, illus. by Jenni Desmond (Mar. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1510-0), examines the science of various habitats and the amazing ways animals survive. Ages 5–8.

The Friendship Train: A True Story of Helping and Healing After World War II by Debbie Levy, illus. by Boris Kulikov (June 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0802-7), depicts how people from across the U.S. collected food on a Friendship Train to be delivered to those in need in post-WWII Europe. Ages 5–8.

Hidden Treasure by Jessie Burton (June 24, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1471-4). Two young strangers trying to survive WWI star in this debut novel about friendship, priceless treasure, and powerful magic. Ages 8–11.

A Field Guide to Broken Promises by Leah Stecher (May 6, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1306-9). A perfectionist uncovers why she’s being targeted by a bully at her new school—but will she reveal the truth? Ages 8–12.

The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner (Apr. 29, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1639-8). Caught vandalizing the headstone of a legendary mountain climber, Finn gets a chance at absolution by climbing the 46 Adirondack High Peaks and comes to understand more about himself and his father. Ages 9–14.

All the Blues in the Sky by Renée Watson (Feb. 4, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0589-7). This novel told in verse and vignettes tells of a teen’s journey to heal, grow, and forgive herself after her best friend’s death. Ages 10–14.

The Girl You Know by Elle Gonzalez Rose (Feb. 18, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1603-9). A girl impersonates her twin to discover the truth behind her disappearance and murder at boarding school. Ages 14–17.

Devils Like Us by L.T. Thompson (June 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1519-3). Three queer and trans teens embark on a journey that forces them to confront deadly magic—and lets them discover who they are. Ages 14–18.

Finding Prince Charming by Jamar J. Perry (June 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1281-9). Court politics and faux relationships play roles in this romance featuring two gay Black boys. Ages 14–18.

How to Survive a Slasher by Justine Pucella Winans (Mar. 11, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1631-2). A girl who survived massacres that were recounted in books finds a new book predicting additional killings. Ages 14–18.

Love Spells Trouble by Nia Davenport (July 8, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1296-3). A fake dating scheme leads to real feelings in this novel about a Coven boy and a girl who hates the Coven system she grew up in. Ages 14–18.

Tell Me Every Lie by Ellen Hagan and David Flores (June 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1495-0). Two teens—one trapped in a town and desperate to get out, and one dealing with grief—fall into a lie-filled relationship. Ages 14–18.

They Bloom at Night by Trang Thanh Tran (Mar. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1111-9). After a hurricane, a teen sets out to kill the creature that is drowning local residents—and deal with the monster itching at her skin. Ages 14–18.

When Love Gives You Lemons by Steven Salvatore (May 13, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1527-8). A social media influencer is determined to win back his first love at a family wedding in an Italian lemon grove. Ages 14–18.

Series

Wolf Brother issues Witch Cat by Lucy Rowland, illus. by Laura Hughes (July 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1671-8), ages 3–5. Bunny Adventures offers We’re Going to a Birthday Party: A Lift-the-Flap Adventure by Martha Mumford, illus. by Cherie Zamazing (June 3, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1836-1), ages 3–6. Pablo and Splash are back in Frozen in Time by Sheena Dempsey (Mar. 4, $12.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1619-0), ages 7–10. And Versus picks up My Mummy vs. Your Ghost by Paul Tobin (Mar. 25, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-61963-903-4), ages 8–12.

Blue Dot

Giant Steps by Anaïs Lambert (Apr. 8, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-9898588-2-8). Exploring the backyard, a child finds a tiny world of battling beetles, racing snails, and ants on the move. Ages 3–7.

My Dear Sea by André Carrilho (Apr. 1, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-9898588-3-5). On a family trip to the beach, a girl swims in the waves, builds sandcastles, and learns to keep the ocean clear of trash. Ages 3–7.

Series

Kaleidoscope Club gains The Photo Finish by Marie Mazas, illus. by Joëlle Passeron (Apr. 29, $17.95, ISBN 979-8-9898588-9-7), ages 7–10.

Blue Star

Alphabot Adventures by Lauren Briére (Mar. 11, $18.95, ISBN 978-1-958803-95-0). Whimsical robot friends float and fly through the alphabet in this alliterative journey from A to Z. Ages 2–5.

Series

Can You Do This? Interactive Books for Kids presents Can You Do This? (Super Silly Edition): An Imagination Play Book by Megan Roy (Apr. 1, $17.95, ISBN 978-1-963183-20-7), ages 2–5. And You Stole My Name picks up You Stole My Name Tools: The Curious Case of Animals and Tools with Shared Names by Dennis McGregor (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-958803-92-9), ages 3–7.

Blue Star/Paige Tate & Co.

Series

Our Little Adventures takes the field for Our Big Book of Sports: A Collection of 100+ Foundational Words for Future Athletes by Tabitha Paige (June 3, $14.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-963183-40-5), ages up to 3.

Boom Studios/Boom Box

S.I.R. by Fell Hound (Jun. 3, $16.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89215-361-4). To win back her girlfriend, Avery Sakai competes in her school’s violent underground extracurricular: a motorcycle jousting competition known as Seismic Ironclash Roulette. Ages 13 and up.

Boxer

Bat and Flamingo by Daniel Frost (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1206-0). In this tale, two unlikely new friends embark on a journey to learn about each other’s lifestyle and habitat. Ages 3–5.

Big Book of Funny Feelings by Potato Printer (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1219-0). James O’Brien, aka Potato Printer, uses potato prints to illustrate a range of emotions. Ages 3–5.

Big Rhinoceros, Little Rhinoceros by Jerrold Connors (June 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1216-9). In this book with die-cut pages and flaps, two rhinos make discoveries as they take a walk together. Ages 3–5.

Calling All Bears! by Diana Murray, illustrated by Alex Willmore (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1198-8), offers a rhyming introduction to various kinds of bears and opposites. Ages 3–5.

If a Monkey Ate Nothing but Bananas by Lillias Kinsman-Chauvet (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1204-6). This look at various animals and their diets introduces the idea of healthy eating. Ages 3–5.

Colin’s Castle by Holly Swain (July 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1251-0). A vampire is excited to be moving into his own castle—

but is not pleased that it comes with a duck. Ages 3–6.

Series

Spring Street All About Us adds My Body (Mar. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1231-2) and My Five Senses (Mar. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1233-6), illus. by Pintachan, ages up to 3. Spring Street Touch and Feel issues four titles, including Construction, illus. by Adam Howling (Mar. 4, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1239-8); and Jungle Babies, illus. by Lo Cole (Mar. 4, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1243-5), ages up to 3. And Spring Street Tummy Time offers Baby’s First Book in Black & White (Mar. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1247-3) and Baby’s First Book in Color (Mar. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1249-7), illus. by Alice Hoffmann, ages up to 3.

New Googly Eyes books by Teresa Bellón are I Am the Earth (June 3, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1225-1), I Am the Moon (June 3, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1227-5), and I Am the Sun (June 3, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1229-9), ages 3–5. Among the four volumes joining Jane Foster’s Colors are I Love Blue (May 6, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1210-7) and I Love Yellow (May 6, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4547-1213-8) by Jane Foster, ages 3–5. The Moomins are back in The Moomins Find a New Home by Tove Jansson (Mar. 11, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-915801-92-0), a pop-up edition of the series’ first title, ages 3–6. And Spring Street Discover picks up Inventions, illus. by Adam Howling (Mar. 4, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1235-0); and Space, illus. by Pintachan (Mar. 4, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1237-4), ages 3–6.

Bright Light

Baby’s First Easter by Cheryl Orsini (Mar. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-76121-332-8). An egg hunt highlights this celebration of a child’s first Easter. Ages up to 2.

You’re Fabulous as You Are by Sophie Beer (May 6, $11.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-76121-190-4) embraces the gender spectrum and encourages self-expression, regardless of labels. Ages up to 4.

Back to the Storks by Cressida Gaukroger, illus. by Andrew Joyner (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-187-4). A naughty baby and his exasperated parents learn to get along—with a little help from the storks. Ages 2–5.

The Easter Bunny Hop by Toni D’Alia, illus. by Mimi Purnell (Mar. 4, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-237-6). The Easter Bunny and her friends dance through town as they hunt for Easter eggs. Ages 2–5.

Eighteen Summers by Penny Harrison, illus. by Leila Rudge (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-250-5), is a lullaby honoring the eternal bond of child and mother and the ephemeral nature of childhood. Ages 2–5.

Filo’s Butterflies by Litea Fuata, illus. by Myo Yim (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-497-4). When his two aunts have a traditional Samoan wedding, Filo is nervous about dancing his first siva fa’ataupati. Ages 3–8.

Maymoona’s Moon: A Special Eid Story by Razeena Omar Gutta, illus. by Zayneb Haleem (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-189-8). A Muslim girl and her family celebrate the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid. Ages 4–7.

Your Brilliant Brain by Philip Bunting (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-495-0). This picture book answers questions about the human brain. Ages 6–9.

Series

Our Friends in the Garden issues Frogs Are Our Friends by Toni D’Alia (June 23, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-298-7), ages 3–6. Preschool Problems adds Kittens Do Not Care for Baths by Ali Rutstein, illus. by Niña Nill (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-496-7), ages 3–6. And Twig Friends Stick Together by Andrew McDonald, illus. by Ben Wood (Apr. 1, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-76121-499-8), joins Twig Friends, ages 5–9.

Britannica

Series

Factopia! continues with Epic Factopia! Follow the Trail of 400 Extreme Facts by Rose Davidson, illus. by Andy Smith (May 6, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-80466-138-3), ages 8–12.

Bushel & Peck

Grow, Seed, Grow! by Caroline Derlatka and Carole Aufranc (Apr. 1, $14.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-63819-189-6). This book about how plants grow features flaps, spinners, and pull-tabs. Ages 3–5.

SleepQuest by Paulii Good (Apr. 1, $19.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-63819-224-4), sets out to teach readers how to calm their minds and bodies with the “Four Powers of Sleep.” Ages 3–7.

Love Your Neighbor (Even When It’s Hard!) by Chris Singleton, illus. by Jayri Gómez (May 13, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63819-226-8), offers concrete action verbs to inspire children to love others. Ages 3–8.

Fred Flips by Frederick Richard (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63819-229-9). This U.S. Olympic gymnast relays how he overcame racism, bullying, and more to succeed. Ages 4–8.

Stuck! the Story of La Brea Tar Pits by Joyce Uglow, illus. by Valerya Milovanova (Mar. 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63819-188-9). This exploration of the history and origins of the Ice Age and the La Brea Tar Pits includes information on climate change. Ages 7–10.

Callisto Kids

Eyes, Nose, Belly, Toes: My First Human Body Book by Krupa Bhojani Playforth (July 15, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-88608-194-7) introduces body parts and how they work. Ages 1–3.

Series

How to Make Them Laugh picks up How to Make a Robot Laugh (June 10, $11.99, ISBN 979-8-88608-285-2) and How to Make a Shark Laugh by Chris Cate (June 10, $11.99, ISBN 979-8-88608-287-6) by Chris Cate, ages 4–8. Why We Celebrate releases Why We Celebrate Earth Day: Everything to Know About Your Favorite Holiday by Kelly Anne McLellan, illus. by Javiera Maclean (Mar. 4, $15.99, ISBN 979-8-88650-705-8; $9.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-88650-922-9), ages 6–9. And History’s Greatest Heroes adds LGBTQ+ Heroes: 51 Inspiring Icons Who Changed the World by Laura Heston (May 27, $24.99, ISBN 979-8-88608-147-3; $16.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-88608-145-9), ages 8–12.

CamCat

Magic at the Grand Dragonfly Theatre by Brandie June (June 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-7443-1179-2) centers on two sisters who live in hiding at their uncle’s theater—one conceals her illegal magic powers, and the other has sworn to protect her. Ages 13–18.

The Premonitions Club by Gwendolyn Womack (Apr. 22, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-7443-1126-6). Kids discover boxes containing old letters of psychic predictions that were never meant to be found. Ages 13–18.

Ricochet by Kellyn Carni (Feb. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-7443-1105-1). In this alternate history, Anastasia Romanov and her brother Alexei escape their family’s execution when a bullet strikes her magical necklace, transporting them to a parallel universe. Ages 13–18.

The Frean Chronicles concludes with Queendom Come by Jordan H. Bartlett (Mar. 11, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-7443-1076-4), ages 13–18.

Candlewick

I’m a Car (May 6, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-4322-2) and I’m a Dinosaur (May 6, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-4323-9) by Ruth Symons, illus. by Matthew Scott, are shaped board books introducing various sounds. Ages up to 3.

Our Gorgeous Baby by Smriti Prasadam-Halls, illus. by Eve Coy (Mar. 18, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-3932-4), spotlights a family’s unconditional love for their slurpy, burpy, boisterous new baby. Ages 2–5.

First There Was Me, Then There Was You by Yvonne Sewankambo, illus. by Aurore McLeod (Feb. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3900-3), captures the friendship and occasional rivalry of a brother and baby sister. Ages 3–6.

Hatch and Match: A Springtime Seek-and-Find Book by Ruth Paul (Feb. 11, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3592-0). Chickens look for eggs that match them in this counting and search-and-find tale. Ages 3–6.

To the End of the World, Far, Far Away by Ronda Armitage, illus. by Victoria Turnbull (Feb. 25, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3588-3). When Louis threatens to run away, Mom expresses how much she’d miss him. Ages 3–6.

100 Goats and Granny! by Atinuke, illus. by Lauren Hinds (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3876-1). In this counting story, children track down Granny’s mischievous goats when they escape. Ages 3–7.

At the Window by Hope Lim, illus. by Qin Leng (May 13, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2478-8). This ode to intergenerational friendship reveals how curiosity—and a change in perspective—can light up the world. Ages 3–7.

Be Bold, Bob by Jane Porter, illus. by Jenni Desmond (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4064-1). At the jungle show, an elephant follows his pangolin friend’s advice for letting go of stage fright. Ages 3–7.

Be My Brave Sunflower by Kathryn Simmonds, illus by Rosalind Beardshaw (July 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3543-2). An anxious sunflower seed faces his fears and decides to grow and bloom. Ages 3–7.

The Beautiful Layers of Me by Sophia Payne, illus. by Ruchi Mhasane (June 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4289-8). Ameena gains the confidence to participate in her family’s cultural rituals and be herself when she wears traditional garb to a wedding. Ages 3–7.

Bedtime Is Boring! A Cheery Street Story by Georgie Birkett (Mar. 4, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4127-3). No longer a tiny tadpole, Cosmo is having trouble getting the hang of going to—and staying in—bed. Ages 3–7.

Chick, Chick, Chick, Chick, Chicken! by Vivian French, illus. by Nanette Regan (Feb. 25, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3905-8). Visiting Grandpa and his chickens, siblings get a peek at baby chicks as they hatch. Ages 3–7.

Dear Bookstore by Emily Arrow, illus. by Geneviève Godbout (Mar. 11, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-1069-9). Based on Arrow’s song of the same name, this is an ode to bookstores and the books that fill them with magic. Ages 3–7.

Do You See the Tiger? by Philip Ardagh, illus. by David Melling (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4290-4). Riding the subway with her father, Penny wonders if she’s the only one who sees the tiger aboard the train. Ages 3–7.

Enchanted Beach by Esther Freud, illus. by Emma Chinnery (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4362-8). This novelist’s debut picture book pays tribute to family life at the seaside throughout the changing seasons. Ages 3–7.

Fairy Walk by Gaia Cornwall, illus. by Gaia Cornwall (Apr. 1, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3071-0). Three kids head into the woods in search of fairies in this tale celebrating flights of fancy, curiosity, and the natural world. Ages 3–7.

The Happy Hut by Tim Hopgood (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3552-4). When the time comes to honor Grandpa’s memory, three siblings have loving tasks to perform to bring his treasured hut back to life. Ages 3–7.

Lily the Pond Mermaid by Lucy Fleming (Apr. 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3556-2). After a storm hits their pond, Lily and others living there restore their home and learn how to take care of one another. Ages 3–7.

M Is for Mango by Atinuke, illus. by Angela Brooksbank (June 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4128-0). Set in Nigeria, this follow-up to B Is for Baby and L Is for Love features mangoes, monkeys, and more. Ages 3–7.

Natterjack Toad Makes a Mighty Crunch by Sean Taylor, illus. by Kathryn Durst (Mar. 18, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3893-8). Every time a toad tries to eat his cookies, there’s someone in the way—someone on the lookout for a toady snack themselves. Ages 3–7.

Orpheline: A Mermaid Lost and Found Story by Katelyn Aronson, illus. by Dow Phumiruk (June 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2651-5). Discovering a baby mermaid on the beach is a dream come true—until Cora realizes that her find is someone else’s loss. Ages 3–7.

Our Pebbles by Jarvis (June 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4296-6) explores small moments that were once shared by a child and grandfather on a pebble-filled beach. Ages 3–7.

Put Your Shoes On by Polly Dunbar (June 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4297-3). The more Mom begs Josh to put on his shoes, the wilder his imagination grows, as Dunbar’s own son’s artwork hints at Josh’s thinking. Ages 3–7.

The Riding Lesson by Jennifer K. Mann (June 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3526-5). Horse lover Frances can’t wait for her first riding lesson—but it turns out to be different from what she expected. Ages 3–7.

Safe at Last by Richard Jones (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4131-0). A boy’s compassion for wild creatures is returned to him when a fearful storm strikes his seaside home. Ages 3–7.

Sarang Saves the School by Korena Di Roma Howley, illus. by Joowon Oh (July 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3231-8). In this story set in contemporary South Korea, when Sarang learns that her school needs more students to stay open, she suggests that grandmothers, including hers, be offered the education they were denied as girls. Ages 3–7.

The Search for Carmella by Chloe Savage (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3897-6). This companion to The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish tells of a marine biologist’s quest for a never-before-seen sea creature. Ages 3–7.

The Sleeper Train by Mick Jackson, illus. by Baljinder Kaur (July 15, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3898-3). Hoping to fall asleep on a night train traversing the Indian countryside, a girl recalls peaceful places she has slept. Ages 3–7.

Tiny Owl’s Scary Day by Petr Horácek (July 22, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3587-6). An owl is determined to explore the world by day in this tale of curiosity and a mother’s comfort. Ages 3–7.

The Tour: Because You’re the New Kid at School! by Katie Clapham, illus. by Nadia Shireen (July 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4298-0). An enthusiastic student leads a welcoming first-day tour of school. Ages 3–7.

Wednesday Is for Wiggling! by Eva Wong Nava, illus. by Holly Sterling (July 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4299-7). Each day of the week holds something special for Ella in this tale suited to diverse families of all kinds. Ages 3–7.

Wild Everywhere by Katya Balen, illus. by Gill Smith (July 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4300-0). A girl who moves to a big city misses her connection with nature until she makes a serendipitous discovery. Ages 3–7.

You’re a Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems by Sean Taylor, illus. by Sam Usher (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3933-1). Five tales introduce the world of a piglet—as well as five ways to write a poem. Ages 3–7.

Elena Camps by Juana Medina (June 17, $10.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-1642-4). In this follow-up to Elena Rides, also available in an English-Spanish edition, this elephant tries to assemble her tent—but patience is required. Ages 4–6.

Yours, Mine, Ours: A Celebration of Service and Community by Mohandas K. Gandhi and Bethany Hegedus, illus. by Andrés Landazábal (June 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3344-5). This companion to You, Me, We: A Celebration of Peace and Community explores what it means to be of service and what we have to give. Ages 4–6.

Hilwa’s Gifts by Safa Suleiman, illus. by Anait Semirdzhyan (Feb. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2942-4). In this tale of discovering one’s heritage, Ali visits Palestine for the yearly harvesting and pressing of olives into oil. Ages 4–7.

In the Desert by David Elliott, illus. by Gordy Wright (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2338-5). Poems and art pay tribute to the Sahara’s abundant flora and fauna. Ages 4–7.

Night Walk by Jason Cockcroft (Feb. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3961-4). A boy and his grandfather walk to Grandma’s favorite place in this story of loss and remembrance set against the backdrop of nature. Ages 4–7.

Something Good by Kenneth Kraegel (Feb. 11, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2944-8). A girl’s terrible day takes an unexpected turn when she comes across a pair of magic socks. Ages 4–7.

Strong Like Me by Kelechi Okafor, illus. by Michaela Dias-Hayes (Feb. 11, $17.99,

ISBN 978-1-5362-4184-6). An athletic girl uncovers strength in this tale of confidence and kindness. Ages 4–7.

We’re Moving House by Mick Jackson, illus. by Rashin Kheiriyeh (Feb. 18, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3892-1), offers a comforting interpretation of a potentially fraught childhood passage. Ages 4–7.

Baby Cousin’s Big Day by Aram Kim (July 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8234-5975-9). According to custom, on her first birthday, Yoomi’s cousin chooses something that will decide her future—and her choice is Yoomi. Ages 4–8.

Boar and Hedgehog by David Elliott, illus. by Eugene Yelchin (June 10, $18.99,

ISBN 978-1-5362-2871-7). This story of unexpected camaraderie stars grumpy Boar and know-it-all Hedgehog. Ages 4–8.

Bob and Dob: A Tale of Tattling by Sean E. Avery (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3604-0). A bird who’s in trouble for tattling on his brother discovers a much better use for telling tales. Ages 4–8.

Dawn Patrol: A Father and Daughter Surfing Story by Rob Sayegh Jr. (May 13, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3509-8). A father and daughter surf together in this ode to the parent-child bond. Ages 4–8.

The Endless Sea by Chi Thai, illus. by Linh Dao (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3960-7). In this story of courage and resilience, the author relays her family’s refugee journey from Vietnam to the U.K. Ages 4–8.

Hazel the Handful by Jamie Michalak, illus. by Matt Myers (Apr. 1, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3119-9). What happens when a new baby moves in—and things change dramatically for the doted-on family pooch? Ages 4–8.

It Could Be Even Worse by Einat Tsarfati (July 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3093-2). The pessimist-optimist duo from It Could Be Worse endure another string of quirky calamities in this follow-up. Ages 4–8.

One Day a Mayfly by Shirley Marr, illus. by Michael Speechley (May 27, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4361-1). Having only her birthday to live, a mayfly seizes the day, flying over a lake and the bustling city around it. Ages 4–8.

Our Mothers’ Names: Love in Many Languages by Uma Menon, illus. by Rahele Jomepour Bell (Apr. 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2250-0). In this salute to multilingualism, the creators of My Mother’s Tongues spotlight many ways to say “mother.” Ages 4–8.

Ruthie Rose’s Big Idea: A Poetry Story by John Schu, illus. by Holly Hatam (Mar. 4, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2649-2). A girl inspires the exploration of ideas in this celebration of poetry and possibilities. Ages 4–8.

Seven Skies All at Once by Ted Kooser, illus by Matt Myers (July 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2900-4). Poems offer an ode to an approaching rainstorm while artwork captures the moods of the changing sky. Ages 4–8.

Seven: A Most Remarkable Pigeon by Sandra Nickel, illus. by Aimée Sicuro (Apr. 15, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3519-7). In this tale about following your instincts, a pigeon that has trouble homing in the usual way has a unique ability that guides his lost flock. Ages 4–8.

The Terrakeet by Joanna Van Der Borgh, illus. by Jo Beasley (Apr. 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3589-0). The youngest child in a fishing family discovers the truth about the faraway monster they fear. Ages 4–8.

What Coco Can Do by Maribeth Boelts, illus. by Steph Laberis (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2948-6). This tribute to the good that dogs do stars a canine that comforts humans facing hardship, trauma, and loss. Ages 4–8.

What Color Is the Baby? A Celebration of Skin Tones by Harshini Vankineni, illus. by Neha Rawat (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2894-6). When asked the titular question, a big sister finds a loving way to describe and defend her adored baby sibling. Ages 4–8.

Ready, Steady, Sloth! by Justin Anderson, illus. by Manu Montoya (May 27, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3962-1). In this tale of a mother and baby, a BBC documentary filmmaker reveals the habits and habitats of sloths. Ages 5–8.

Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies by Megan McDonald, illus. by Lenny Wen (Feb. 4, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-0142-0), begins a chapter book series starring a girl whose love for magic and folk takes her into various fairy realms. Ages 5–9.

Growing Green: A First Book of Gardening, illus. by Daniela Sosa (Mar. 25, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3551-7), outlines 16 edible gardening projects. Ages 5–9.

Light: The Extraordinary Energy That Illuminates Our World by Jess Wade, illus by Ana Sanfelippo (July 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4363-5), introduces the science of light. Ages 6–9.

The Five Sides of Marjorie Rice: How to Discover a Shape by Amy Alznauer, illus. by Anna Bron (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2947-9), reveals how this American mathematician discovered a never-before-seen pentagon and went on to uncover more pentagonal tilings and new classes of tessellations. Ages 7–9.

If I Could Choose a Best Day: Poems of Possibility by Charles Waters and Irene Latham, illus. by Olivia Sua (Mar. 4, $19.99,

ISBN 978-1-5362-1979-1). This collection of works by 31 diverse poets pays tribute to imagination and the power of “if.” Ages 7–10.

The Magician Next Door by Rachel Chivers Khoo, illus. by Alice McKinley (Apr. 15, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4197-6), relays an adventure about a flying house and the power of friendship. Ages 7–10.

The Accidental Stowaway by Judith Eagle and Jo Rioux (May 13, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3362-9). In 1910, a girl is thrust into a mystery when she inadvertently stows away on a transatlantic steamship. Ages 8–12.

The Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten Folklore by Síne Quinn, illus. by Dermot Flynn (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4071-9), introduces 15 fairies from Irish lore. Ages 8–12.

The Gift of the Broken Teacup: Poems of Mindfulness, Meditation, and Me by Allan Wolf, illus. by Jade Orlando (July 1, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2895-3), offers poems about mindfulness and related themes. Ages 8–12.

The Library of Curiosities by Jenny Lundquist (July 22, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-8234-5854-7). Only one magical object in the library that Rowan’s estranged grandfather runs can reveal her family’s mysterious past. Ages 8–12.

The Peach Thief by Linda Joan Smith (Mar. 4, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3778-8). An orphan girl sneaks into an earl’s garden in this novel set in 1850s England, exploring longing, belonging, and finding one’s place. Ages 8–12.

Stitch: Reimagining Frankenstein by Pádraig Kenny (July 15, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4198-3). In this Frankenstein-inspired tale, two boys escape from the professor who brought them back to life and make their way in a world they were not built for. Ages 8–12.

The Unlikely Heroes Club by Kate Foster (Apr. 1, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3904-1). Five dog-loving autistic kids accomplish a mission—and solve a mystery—in this celebration of friendship and community. Ages 8–12.

Wise Up! Wise Down! A Poetic Conversation by John Agard and Jonarno Lawson, illus. by Satoshi Kitamura (Mar. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3899-0). These 75 poems written in a call-and-response format lead readers on a journey through poetry. Ages 8–12.

Someone’s Gonna End Up Crying by Jo Knowles, illus. by Glynnis Fawkes (May 27, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3127-4). Maple’s artwork helps her sort through sibling relationships, school drama, and her parents’ fraught marriage. Ages 9–12.

Graciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina, illus. by Anna and Elena Balbusso (July 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-1945-6). A female sea ghost and a mortal boy keep spirits from wreaking havoc on the living and the dead. Ages 10–14.

Junius Leak and the Spiraling Vortex of Doom by Allan Wolf (July 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-1745-2) is a history-fantasy mix about the 1980 Lake Peigneur drilling disaster and a quest for pirate treasure. Ages 10–14.

Queenie in Seven Moves by Zanni Louise (Apr. 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3583-8). In this novel exploring loss and belonging, a girl coping with housing insecurity finds unexpected friendship and confidence. Ages 10–14.

Neshama by Marcella Pixley (May 13, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3661-3). A bullied girl who communicates with ghosts finds her inner strength in this novel in verse. Ages 10–18.

Trans History: A Graphic Novel: From Ancient Times to the Present Day by Alex L. Combs and Andrew Eakett (May 13, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-1923-4). This introduction to trans history, from ancient times to the present, features a broad range of voices. Ages 12–18.

Costumes for Time Travelers by A.R. Capetta (May 27, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3371-1) presents a fairy-tale romance that weaves in and out of time, from kiss to kiss and costume to costume. Ages 14–18.

Stuck Up and Stupid by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3903-4). Lily’s summer takes an unexpected turn when superstar Dorian and his posse of Hollywood types arrives in town. Ages 14–18.

This Thing of Ours by Frederick Joseph (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3346-9). A Black teen finds new purpose after an injury ends his athletic pursuits in this novel that confronts racism, classism, and book banning while celebrating family, friendship, and the power of words. Ages 14–18.

Series

Gus and Sully reveal their morning routine in Ready for School by Steve Light (Mar. 4, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-3864-8), ages up to 3. Maisy’s Planet by Lucy Cousins (Feb. 4, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-3662-0) picks up Maisy Loves Birds, ages 1–3. David Melling’s Ruffles stars in Ruffles and the Bouncy, Bouncy Ball (Apr. 15, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4138-9), ages 2–5. Your Places by Jon Klassen features Your Farm (Feb. 4, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-3082-6), Your Forest (Feb. 4, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-3083-3), and Your Island (Feb. 4, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-3081-9), ages 2–5. And Unicornia serves up The Cupcake Contest by Ana Punset, illus. by Diana Vicedo (July 1, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4102-0), ages 5–7.

Ava Lin returns in Ava Lin, Super-Duper Happy by Vicky Fang (June 10, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2971-4), ages 5–8. Magical puppies Hocus and Pocus reappear in Hocus and Pocus and the Dragon Next Door by A.R. Capetta, illus. by Charlene Chua (Mar. 4, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2493-1), ages 5–8. Kate DiCamillo’s Orris and Timble continues with Lost and Found, illus. by Carmen Mok (Apr. 29, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2530-3), ages 5–8. Bear and Bird are back in The Stick and Other Stories (Feb. 11, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3928-7) and The Cave and Other Stories (May 13, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3942-3) by Jarvis, ages 5–9. And Sona Sharma stars in Sona Sharma, Wish Me Luck by Chitra Soundar, illus. by Jen Khatun (Feb. 18, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3817-4), ages 6–8.

Stink learns wildnerness survival skills in The Big Bad Badgers by Megan McDonald, illus. by Peter H. Reynolds (Mar. 11, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2576-1), ages 6–9. Emily Windsnap returns in Emily Windsnap and the Crystal Caves by Liz Kessler, illus. by Erin Farley (May 6, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3303-2), ages 8–12. Montgomery Bonbon by Alasdair Beckett-King, illus. by Claire Powell, debuts with Murder at the Museum (Feb. 11, $18.99,

ISBN 978-1-5362-4166-2), Death at the Lighthouse (Feb. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4164-8), and Mystery at the Manor (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4168-6), ages 9–12. And Sports Royalty welcomes Black Diamond Kings: Heroes of Negro League Baseball by Charles R. Smith, illus. by Adrian Brandon (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2535-8), ages 9–12.

Title in Spanish

Juana y Lucas: Grandes problemas by Juana Medina, trans. by Eida del Risco (Feb. 18, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3437-4), ages 5–8.

Candlewick Entertainment

Series

Steve and Maggie of YouTube fame star in Spooky Halloween Party by Steve and Maggie, illus. by Sr. Sánchez (July 1, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4664-3), ages 2–5.

Candlewick Studio

Dawn by Marc Martin (July 29, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3240-0). The world comes alive with the actions of animals, plants, clouds, and sky in this look at nature through the lens of a sunrise. Ages 4–8.

Candlewick/Big Picture

Rivers: Culture, Civilization, and Commerce by Simon Chapman, illus. by Qu Lan (June 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4113-6). This book with fold-out pages examines the journeys of six of the world’s rivers. Ages 9–12.

Series

Welcome to the Museum introduces Insectarium by Dave Goulson, illus. by Emily Carter (May 6, $37.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4114-3),

ages 8–12.

Candlewick/MIT Kids

Meena and the Microbiome by Majdi Osman, illus. by Teresa Martínez (Feb. 25, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2759-8). A curious child discovers why tiny microbes make such a big difference in her life. Ages 4–7.

Mystery Driver: The Story of Alice Johnson and the First Soap Box Derby by Elizabeth Tracy, illus. by Anna Aronson (June 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3157-1), relays the true story of this girl who was determined to build the fastest car in the boys-only soap box derby. Ages 4–8.

The Girl Who Tested the Waters: Ellen Swallow, Environmental Scientist by Patricia Daniele, illus. by Junyi Wu (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3005-5), profiles this pioneering environmental chemist who in 1871 became the first woman student at MIT. Ages 5–8.

Fantastic Flora: The World’s Biggest, Baddest, and Smelliest Plants by Ann McCallum Staats, illus. by Zoë Ingram (May 6, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3283-7), showcases plants around the globe that are known as masters of survival, including the deadly nightshade and the flying duck orchid. Ages 8–12.

Starstuff: Ten Science Fiction Stories to Celebrate New Possibilities, edited by Wade Rousch and William Alexander (May 20, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3639-2). This follow-up to Tasting Light compiles tales that explore how science and technology can reshape our world and defy assumptions. Ages 9–12.

Series

Nature in Action by Sally M. Walker, illus. by Kim Smith, starts up with River’s Journey (Apr. 8, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-2907-3) and Rocks’ Journey (Apr. 8, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-2908-0), ages up to 3. Cosmic Collisions adds Supergiant vs. Neutron Star by Marc J. Kuchner, illus. by Matt Schu (Apr. 15, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2736-9), ages 7–9. And I’m a Photon by Eve M. Vavagiakis, illus. by Mike Malbrough (May 27, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2826-7), joins Meet the Universe, ages 7–9.

Candlewick/Templar

The Haunted Scavenger Hunt: A Spook-tacular Storybook by Steve Patschke and Roland Garrigue (July 8, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3523-4). A mysterious box leads four friends on a Halloween scavanger hunt. Ages 3–7.

Time Runs Like a River by Emma Carlisle (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4338-3) explores the concepts of time and change through the ebb and flow of a river. Ages 3–7.

Series

Emma Dodd’s Love You Books presents The Greatest Gift by Emma Dodd (May 13, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4117-4), ages 2–5. And Forest School picks up The Moonlit Campout by Sebastien Braun (May 27, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4123-5), ages 2–5.

Candlewick/Walker Books US

Ant Party by Ross Montgomery, illus. by Sarah Warburton (Apr. 29, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3953-9). Ants work together to save the day when an unwelcome guest crashes Andy the ant’s giant birthday bash. Ages 3–7.

The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak, illus. by Alea Marley (May 13, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3940-9). A girl connects with the ocean and its creatures when she discovers a stranded silver shark. Ages 3–7.

The Boy Who Lost His Spark by Maggie O’Farrell, illus. by Daniela Jaglenka Terrazzini (Apr. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3393-3). Unhappy after moving to a new town, a boy finds a sense of belonging through the magic and mayhem of an ancient mystical creature. Ages 6–9.

Magicalia by Jennifer Bell (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4160-0). In this fantasy series debut, Bitsy learns to conjure magicores—creatures of all shapes and magical abilities—in order to rescue her scientist father. Ages 8–12.

Skylar and the K-Pop Principal by Luan Goldie (Feb. 4, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4112-9). A K-pop fanatic and her school principal suddenly switch bodies in this tale of friendship, fandom, and chasing one’s dreams. Ages 9–12.

Mooncussers by Eli Brown and Karin Rytter (July 1, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-0852-8). Clover and her friends face a grotesque monster in this dark fantasy set in an alternate American past, a sequel to Oddity. Ages 10–14.

Lou with the Band by Alexandra Leigh Young (June 17, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3011-6). A restless Cuban American teen defers her first semester of college to work for a celebrity musician on a world tour. Ages 12–18.

Skipshock by Caroline O’Donoghue (June 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2881-6). This fantasy romance launches a duology set in a universe where time is key to power and privilege. Ages 14–18.

Series

Frankie and Friends star in The Lost Tooth by Christine Platt, illus. by Alea Marley (Mar. 18, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2211-1), ages 5–8. Monti and Leo return in A Mystery in Pocketville by Sylvie Kantorovitz (Feb. 4, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3861-7), ages 7–9. The Hat of Great Importance by Patrick Ness, illus. by Tim Miller (June 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4126-6), joins Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody, ages 8–12. Jonathan Hill’s Lizard Boy is back in The Most Perfect Summer Ever (Apr. 8, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-1647-9), ages 9–12. And Loki: A Bad God’s Guides continues with Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Making Enemies by Louie Stowell (June 24, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4174-7), ages 9–12.

Capstone Editions

I Am on Indigenous Land by Katrina M. Phillips, illus. by Sam Zimmerman (Feb. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-68436-308-7), explores the beauty and resources of 13 ancestral Indigenous lands. Ages 3–9.

The Glam World Tour by Rachel Werner, illus. by Octavia Ink (Feb. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63079-294-7), celebrates various beauty norms around the world. Ages 4–8.

Write Here, Write Now by Rebecca Gardyn Levington, illus. by Andreana Boatta (Feb. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-68446-961-1), encourages kids to find joy in writing—in any and all forms. Ages 5–8.

Up, Up High: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere by Lydia Lukidis, illus. by Katie Rewse (Feb. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63079-304-3), takes readers on an imagined journey upwards to discover surprising things flying, floating, and happening between the treetops and the stars. Ages 8–10.

Series

Hello Genius issues Be Kind, Kangaroo (Feb. 1, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-63079-311-1) and Face Your Fears, Little Deer (Feb. 1, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-63079-316-6) by Christianne Jones, illus. by Jayri Gomez, ages 2–4. Goodnight Snowboard by Kristen McCurry, illus. by Maria Gabriela Gama Dos Santos (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-63079-377-7), joins Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books, ages 4–7. And DC Super Heroes adds Do Super Heroes Make Mistakes? by Michael Dahl, illus. by Omar Lozano (Feb. 1, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-63079-340-1), ages 5–7.

Capstone Press

Boiling Point: Understanding Earth’s Rising Temperatures by Golriz Golkar (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8924-7) offers information and activities explaining why temperatures are rising and what governments and industries are doing to combat the problem. Ages 8–12.

Growing Up in the Shadow of Alcatraz: Childhood on a Prison Island by Emma Bland Smith (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8863-9) reveals what daily life was like for the 100 children who lived on Alcatraz Island because their parents worked at the prison. Ages 8–12.

Series

You Choose: Lost! releases four volumes, including Life or Death at Sea by Matt Doeden (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8830-1) and Life or Death in a Snowstorm by Jessica Gunderson (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8835-6), ages 8–12. And four titles by Matthew K. Manning join Spy Story Graphics, among them Agents of Independence: Daring Spies of the American Revolution, illus. by Dante Ginevra (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8583-6) and Secret Agents of Honor: Bold Spies of World War II, illus. by Leo Trinidad (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8565-2), ages 9–11.

Capstone/Pebble

Pebble Maker Grow continues with four books by Lisa J. Amstutz, including Grow Your Own Basil (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper,

ISBN 978-0-7565-8959-2) and Grow Your Own Sunflowers (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8965-3), ages 5–8.

Capstone/Picture Window

Series

Golda & Ezra star in four new adventures by Hollie Michaels, illus. by Claudio Cerri, among them The Fisher Family Beach Project (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8658-4) and Golda and Ezra’s Dinner Dilemma (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8642-3), ages 4–8. Jade’s Pet Dinosaur adds four titles by Natasha Deen, illus. by Lays Bittencourt, including The Dog Park Disguise (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-9002-4) and The Pets Are Missing (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8994-3), ages 4–8. And among the four titles added to Sumaya Solves It by Aisha Ahmed, illus. by Hamnah Rizwan, are Sumaya Solves the Snowy Day Problem (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8819-9) and Sumaya Solves the Woodpecker Problem (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8806-9), ages 4–8.

Axolotls! has four additions by C.W. Estes, illus. by Irene Saluzzi, including Hugs-a-Lotl Can’t Show the Love (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8418-4) and Snacks-a-Lotl Gets the Hungries by C.W. Estes, illus. by Irene Saluzzi (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8426-9), ages 5–8. Holidays and Celebrations with Yasmin introduces four books by Saadia Faruqi, illus. by Debby Rahmalia, among them 100th Day of School with Yasmin (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8873-1) and Juneteenth with Yasmin (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8861-8), ages 5–8. And My Animal Migration Story features four new titles, including My Arctic Tern Migration Journey by Nancy Loewen, illus. by Mari Lobo (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8558-7); and My Gray Whale Migration Journey by Jamee-Marie Edwards, illus. by Paula Zorite (Feb. 1, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8564-8), ages 5–8.

Among the nine new Stairway Decodables Step 1 stories by Tiffany Renando and Leanna Koch are At Bat, illus. by Mike Petrik (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-8752-1809-5); and Max the Cat, illus. by Suzie Mason (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-8752-1817-0), ages 5–8. And Fairy Tale Journals has four additions, including This Journal Belongs to Indi: A Cinderella Fractured Fairy Tale by Stephanie True Peters, illus. by Patricia Furtado (Feb. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8763-5); and This Journal Belongs to Mason E. Pig: A Three Little Pigs Fractured Fairy Tale by Jose Cruz, illus. by Danesh Mohiuddin (Feb. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-7565-8787-1), ages 6–8.

Capstone/Stone Arch

Series

Band Together plays on with four titles by Keith Wain, illus. by Michela Di Cecio, including Blended Beats (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8275-0) and Out of Sync (Feb. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8291-0), ages 8–12. Misfits Academy gains four titles by Michael Anthony Steele, illus. by M. Johnson, among them The Fantastic Field Trip! (Feb. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8243-9) and The Super-Sneaky Substitute! (Feb. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8236-1), ages 8–12. And Wilderness Survival has four additions illustrated by Syd Fini, including Adrift on the Indian Ocean by Ailynn Collins (Feb. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8606-2) and Lost in Saskachoo Swamp by Thomas Kingsley Troupe (Feb. 1, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-6690-8613-0), ages 8–12.

Catalyst

Oh Give Me a Home by Jane Kurtz (June 17, $14.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-960803-20-7). In this novel in verse, a girl journeying from Ethiopia to America tries to answer the simple question, “Where am I from?” Ages 8–12.

The Second Verse by Onke Mazibuko (Apr. 8,

$17.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-960803-21-4). A Xhosa teen who’s a rapper and artist attends a prestigious South African school while his family spirals into poverty and conflict over his father’s gambling and alcohol addiction. Ages 12–18.

Charlesbridge

Catch! by Trish Cooke, illus. by Ken Wilson-Max (May 6, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-622-9). As Kiona and her mother play catch with various objects, each falls from Kiona’s grasp—but she never gives up. Ages 3–6.

Grumble Boats by Susannah McFarlane, illus. by Tamsin Ainslie (Apr. 15, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-617-5), reveals how Grandma’s wisdom helps Emma deal with a bad mood and eliminate grumbly feelings. Ages 3–6.

Far, Far Away by Molly Griffin, illus. by Bao Luu (Apr. 29, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-363-1). This story of a family’s camping trip celebrates the beauty of nature, new experiences, and gaining perspective. Ages 3–7.

Not a Dog by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez, illus. by Laura Gonzalez (June 17, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-304-4). This tale with Spanish vocabulary examines shapes and the life cycle of the Mexican prairie dog. Ages 3–7.

Who’s Making All That Noise?! by Darrin Lunde, illus. by Erica J. Chen (July 22, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-626-7), is a guessing-game book featuring animal sounds. Ages 3–7.

The Aliens Do NOT Want to Go Home by Adam Gustavson (June 3, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-494-2). When it’s time for alien kids to return home from Earth, excuses and silliness ensue. Ages 4–7.

Beansprout by Sarah Lynne Reul (Mar. 11, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-475-1). In this tale about handling disappointment and emotions, the seeds that classmates plant begin to sprout—except for one student’s. Ages 4–7.

Born Inside a Nest So Small by Iza Trapani (June 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-584-0). A child admires a friendly ruby-throated hummingbird in this tribute to these tiny birds. Ages 4–7.

My Dad Is the Best by Fran Pintadera, illus. by Joan Turu (Apr. 22, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-491-1). In this tale of one-upmanship, two boys who intensely love their fathers argue about whose dad is stronger. Ages 4–8.

How to Explain Climate Science to a Grown-Up by Ruth Spiro, illus. by Teresa Martinez (Mar. 4, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-620-5), launches a series exploring complex scientific concepts. Ages 5–8.

Janie Writes a Play: Jane Yolen’s First Great Story by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illus. by Madelyn Goodnight (Feb. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-327-3). Stemple bases this tale on the true story of the beginnings of the children’s book career of Yolen, her mother. Ages 5–8.

Picking Tea with Baba by Bin Xu, trans. by Shan Chen, illus. by Yu Yin (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-623-6). In this story celebrating a cultural tradition and family togetherness, two boys spend the day working with their parents in their mountainside tea garden in China. Ages 5–9.

The Treasure Hunt: True Stories of Treasures Lost, Stolen, and Found by Leisa Stewart-Sharpe, illus. by Gordy Wright (June 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-629-8). Assuming the roles of treasure hunter, map reader, code cracker, and puzzle solver, readers search for lost treasure throughout history. Ages 6–9.

Turtles Heading Home by Liza Ketchum et al. (July 15, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-586-4), outlines the rescue efforts necessary to save the ridley sea turtle, endangered largely due to climate change. Ages 6–9.

Welcome Home, Esmerelda by Daniela Ramirez, illus. by Maribel Lechuga (May 13, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-390-7). A military family that has lived all over the world moves to Texas in this tale emphasizing that home is family. Ages 6–9.

Jellyfish Scientist: Maude Delap and Her Mesmerizing Medusas by Michelle Cusolito, illus. by Ellen Rooney (Apr. 22, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-581-9), is a biography of self-taught marine biologist Delap, the first person to observe the life cycle of a jellyfish from egg to adulthood. Ages 7–10.

Zero! The Number That Almost Wasn’t by Sarah Albee, illus. by Chris Hsu (Mar. 11, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-432-4), relays the complicated history of the number zero. Ages 7–10.

The Ripple Effect by Rebecca Caprara (Feb. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-324-2). In this novel about redemption, friendship, and kindness, a sixth grader wants to leave a lasting impression on her school with a prank, but it goes awry. Ages 9–12.

Series

Baby Loves Science continues with Baby Loves Meteorology by Ruth Spiro, illus. by Kat Uno (Mar. 4, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-62354-566-6), ages up to 3. Leo Goes to the Market by Anna McQuinn, illus. by Ruth Hearson (May 13, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-62354-409-6) launches Leo Can!, a spin-off of the creators’ Lola Reads series, ages 2–3. And All About Noticing gains All About Patterns by Elizabeth Rusch, illus. by Elizabeth Goss (Apr. 29, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-354-9), ages 4–7.

Titles in Spanish

No es un perro by Claudia Guadalupe Martinez, illus. by Laura Gonzalez (June 17, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-492-8), ages 3–7; and Bienvenida a casa, Esmerelda by Daniela Ramirez, illus. by Maribel Lechuga (May 13, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-438-6), ages 6–9.

Charlesbridge Moves

Werewolf Hamlet by Kerry Madden-Lunsford (Feb. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-433-1) centers on a theater fanatic, his struggling family, and his changing relationship with his troubled older brother. Ages 10–13.

The Zuzu Secret by Miriam Chernick (May 6, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-573-4). Told in alternating points of view, this story focuses on two siblings who must learn to be truthful with themselves and with those they love. Ages 10–14.

Charlesbridge Teen

Imposter by Cait Levin (May 20, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-563-5). This novel about self-discovery and gender discrimination in the engineering and coding fields stars the only two girls on a competitive team. Ages 12–18.

Child’s Play International

Series

Baby Rhyme Time welcomes Rame, Rame, Rame Bato Ou/Row Row Row Your Boat (Haitian Creole/English), trans. by Creoletrans (Apr. 1, $5.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-063-1); and Anba na n est a syon an/Down by the Station (Spanish/English) (Apr. 1, $5.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-78628-960-5), both illus. by Annie Kubler and Sarah Dellow, ages up to 3. And four titles illus. by Ailie Busby join Together Time, including Animal Rhymes (Mar. 1, $6.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-070-9) and Playtime Rhymes (Mar. 1, $6.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-072-3), ages up to 4.

Baby Sign Time debuts with Hey Diddle Diddle (Apr. 1, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-120-1) and This Little Piggy (Apr. 1, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-121-8), illus. by Kubler and Dellow, ages 1–3. First Behaviors, a follow-up to First Feelings, issues six books illus. by Paula Bowles, including When I Am Calm (May 1, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-115-7) and When I Am Playful (May 1, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-83532-114-0), ages 1–4. And Moments offers four titles illus. by Betania Zacarias, among them Adventure (Apr. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-83532-119-5) and Weather (Apr. 1, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-83532-117-1), ages 2–4. And Child’s Play Library picks up Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton (Apr. 1, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-78628-808-0; $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-78628-807-3), ages 3–8.

Children’s Press/Franklin Watts

Series

If You Were a Kid adds four titles, including If You Were a Kid at Ellis Island by Joana Costa Knufinke, illus. by Leo Trinidad (Feb. 4, $26, ISBN 978-1-5461-3625-5); and If You Were a Kid at the March on Washington by Aaron Talley and Josh Gregory, illus. by Ana Latese (Feb. 4, $26, ISBN 978-1-5461-3622-4), ages 7–9. And four books by Dinah Williams join Unsolved, among them Bigfoot (Unsolved) (Feb. 4, $31, ISBN 978-1-5461-4157-0) and Pyramids of Egypt (Unsolved) (Feb. 4, $31, ISBN 978-1-5461-4154-9), ages 8–14.

Chooseco

Bubble Town by Tamara Ellis Smith (June 3, $8.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-954232-01-3). This interactive picture book features magic bubbles, animal communication, and an attempt to save a grove of ancient trees. Ages 5–8.

Choose Your Own Adventure Spies: Josephine Baker by Deborah Lerme Goodman, illus. by Vladimir Semionov (June 3, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-954232-00-6), is a multiple-ending novel spotlighting Baker, a cabaret performer in Paris whose espionage efforts helped the Allies in WWII. Ages 9–12.

The Curse of Great Winter Academy by Jessika Fleck, illus. by Gabhor Utomo (May 6, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-954232-18-1). In this interactive story, the reader is a student at a school for kids with extraordinary abilities who must break a deadly curse. Ages 9–12.

Chronicle

And Then Came You by Christina Shawn, illus. by Shahrzad Maydani (Apr. 22, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-1360-6). A child’s family expands to make room for more members and learns to embrace change. Ages 3–5.

Anything by Rebecca Stead, illus. by Gracey Zhang (Apr. 29, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-1515-0). In this Newbery Medalist’s first picture book, a father gives his daughter three wishes to help her adjust to a new home. Ages 3–5.

Dark Nights and Light Hearts: A Muslim Book of Opposites by Hena Khan, illus. by Mehrdokht Amini (July 29, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2695-8), offers a Muslim-themed book about opposites. Ages 3–5.

E-I-UFO: Old MacDonald Had a Farm by Zach Von Zonk, illus. by Benjamin Chaud (Mar. 4, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2389-6). This reimaging of a classic song showcases a friendly alien invasion. Ages 3–5.

How to Catch Some Zzzs by Megan Wagner Lloyd, illus. by Jade Orlando (May 13, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4521-6837-1), provides an alphabetical lineup of steps to settle down, get ready for bed, and fall asleep. Ages 3–5.

How to Spot a Mermaid by Jane Yolen, illus. by Sally Deng (Apr. 29, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4521-8273-5), presents a field guide to the magical world of mermaids. Ages 3–5.

The Moon Moved In by Sue Soltis, illus. by Sonia Sánchez (July 1, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4521-8071-7). The moon exits the sky and moves in next door in this tale of unexpected friendship and the moon’s essential role. Ages 3–5.

Black Boy, Rise by Brynne Barnes, illus. by Bryan Collier (Apr. 1, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-0073-6). This ode to the power of Black boys contains references to writers whose voices have defined the Black experience. Ages 5–8.

Finding Forgiveness by Marta Bartolj (Mar. 11, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2396-4). When a boy’s beloved bird flies away, the only thing harder than tracking it down is forgiving the friend who let it escape. Ages 5–8.

In-Between Places by Alex Killian, illus. by Grady McFerrin (Apr. 8, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4521-7279-8), explores transitions and navigating life’s “in-between” times and places. Ages 5–8.

Mariam’s Dream: The Story of Mariam Al-Shaar and Her Food Truck of Hope by Leila Boukarim, illus. by Sona Avedikian (Apr. 1, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2233-2), profiles this woman, who built Soufra, a women-run kitchen in the Bourj Al-Barajneh refugee camp in Beirut. Ages 5–8.

Minh and the Magic Grains of Rice by Ðo Nguyet Hà, trans. by Bac H. Tran, illus. by Lê Phuong Quynh (May 20, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-1333-0). In this reimagining of a Vietnamese folktale, a boy who refuses to eat rice is led on a fantastical journey through the mythology and agriculture of rice. Ages 5–8.

You Are Home by Bex Tobin Fine, illus. by Andrés Landazábal (Apr. 8, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2166-3). A child who loses their home in a fire explores the meaning of home while meeting others in various housing situations. Ages 5–8.

When a Tree Falls: Nurse Logs and Their Incredible Forest Power by Kirsten Pendreigh, illus. by Elke Boschinger (Mar. 18, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-1867-0), provides insight into the role nurse logs play in the forest ecosystem. Ages 6–9.

Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll! The Inventive Rube Goldberg—A Life in Comics, Contraptions, and Six Simple Machines by Catherine Thimmesh, illus. by Shanda McCloskey (May 6, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4521-4422-1). This biography offers an overview of the six simple machines that power most of Goldberg’s inventions. Ages 8–12.

Series

New Little Finger Puppet Books illus. by Yu-Hsuan Huang are Baby Axolotl (Mar. 18, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-7972-3276-8) and Baby Snail (Mar. 18, $7.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-7972-3277-5), ages up to 3. Hello Hello welcomes Hello Hello Numbers by Brendan Wenzel (June 24, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-7972-1997-4), ages 2–4. TouchThinkLearn by Xavier Deneux continues with Pets (Mar. 25, $16.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-7972-3248-5) and Underwater (Mar. 25, $16.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-7972-3247-8), ages 2–4. Tiny T. Rex returns in Tiny T. Rex and the First-Day Oopsies by Jonathan Stutzman, illus. by Jay Fleck (July 15, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3320-8), ages 3–5. Gumluck the Wizard is back in The Story of Gumluck and the Heroes by Adam Rex (Apr. 29, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-1452-8), ages 6–9. Henry’s Picture-Perfect Day by Jenn Bailey, illus. by Mika Song (Mar. 18, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3025-2), joins the Henry Series, ages 6–9. Ella Josephine stars in Resident in Charge by Nina LaCour, illus. by Sònia Albert (June 10, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-1374-3), ages 6–10. And The Callers by Kiah Thomas adds The Hidden Forest (May 20, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-2258-5), ages 8–12.

Chronicle/Chroma

Series

Addie Ant’s Garden Friends reappear in Beatrix Butterfly Wings It for Once by Maren Morri and Karina Argow, illus. by Kelly Anne Dalton (Apr. 8, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-7972-3503-5), ages 3–8.

Chronicle/Twirl

Baby Basics: Animals at Home by Xavier Deneux (Feb. 18, $14.99 board book,

ISBN 979-10-276-1327-4). This book with pop-ups and die-cut details shows what animals do in their homes. Ages up to 3.

Look! What Is That? by Tristan Mory

(Feb. 11, $16.99 board book, ISBN 978-2-408-05601-8). In this pull-tab book, various animals identify the mysterious stranger in their midst—a baby! Ages up to 3.

Bedtime Kisses by Élisabeth de Lambilly, illus. by Mélisande Luthringer (Feb. 11, $10.99 board book, ISBN 979-10-276-1326-7). Featuring shaped die-cut pages that are graduated in size, this book reveals animals and their babies snuggling together to say goodnight. Ages 2–4.

My Hand Is the Sun by Christine Naumann-Villemin, illus. by Géraldine Cosneau (Feb. 11, $14.99 board book, ISBN 978-2-408-05602-5). Placed on these pages, a child’s hand becomes part of the objects pictured. Ages 2–4.

Cicada

Circus of Shadows by Lidia Brankovic (May 6, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-80066-052-6). This adventure starring a girl and her shadow takes children on a journey of reflection and self-acceptance. Ages 4–8.

Rise and Fall: Great Empires That Shaped the World by Peter Allen (Apr. 1, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-80066-048-9) traces the rise, decline, and legacies of 10 civilizations throughout history. Ages 6–11.

Clavis

Don’t Cut My Hair! by Bheng Pay (May 13, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-150-3). Two girls star in this story about close friendship, cancer, and selfless acts of love. Ages 4–9.

An Elephant in Our City by Friederike Dammermann (Mar. 25, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-145-9). What happens when an elephant suddenly appears and interacts with city folk going about their day? Ages 4–9.

A House Full of Animals by Fatemeh Alise Amiratashani, illus. by Ghazeleh Bigdelou (Apr. 15, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-069-8). After a girl invites a few special friends to join her for a snack, her living room becomes filled with whimsical creatures and wild antics. Ages 4–9.

Ruby at the Campsite by Esther van den Berg (May 20, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-144-2). Ruby goes on her first camping trip in this story about spending time outdoors as a family and making new friends. Ages 4–9.

Smithy and Me by Darcy Day Zoells (Apr. 22, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-60537-974-6) follows an exhausted working mother, her playful child, their dog, and the bond that ties them together. Ages 4–9.

What About Scout? by Guido Van Genechten (Apr. 22, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-151-0). A free-spirited sheep stars in this tale about exploring one’s individual and animal behavior. Ages 4–9.

Wizard’s Two Lives by Ellen Delange, illus. by Janneke Kelderman (Apr. 15, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-064-3), relays the story of a playful pup that likes to steal the show, but doesn’t like to practice his routines. Ages 4–9.

Little Miss Muffet Meets the Itsy-Bitsy Spider by Bonnie Grubman, illus. by Nynke Boelens (May 20, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-041-4). Miss Muffet is afraid of spiders, but Little Boy Blue assures her that spiders are helpful in this story about addressing one’s fears. Ages 5–10.

Wild About Mom by Jessie Jans (May 20, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-141-1). In this book offering animal facts, baby animals discover their special bonds with their mothers. Ages 5–10.

Series

My Mom Loves... by Nancy Kers picks up My Mom Loves... Sports! (June 10, $13.95 board book, ISBN 979-8-89063-143-5) and My Mom Loves... Books! (June 10, $13.95 board book, ISBN 979-8-89063-142-8), ages 2–5. Leo by Corlette Douglas, focusing on a toddler’s life and emotions, launches with Leo Takes a Bath (June 24, $15.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-067-4) and Leo Wakes Up Grumpy (June 24, $15.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-068-1), ages 2–6. And Classic Fantastic, part of the Clavis Music series, designed to ignite a love for reading through the exploration of classical music, premiers with Captain Sofia (Mar. 11, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-60537-642-4) and Wizard Sofia (Mar. 11, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-60537-707-0) by An Leysen, ages 4–9.

Healthy Minds continues with Everyone Cries by Adam Ciccio, illus. by Barbara Bongini (May 13, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-042-1), ages 5–10. Jeff the Frog stars in The Lost Hop by Adam Ciccio, illus. by Natallia Bushuyeva (May 13, $18.95,

ISBN 979-8-89063-066-7), ages 5–10. Two Books into One presents The South Pole and the North Pole by Li Rongbin, illus. by Juliana Motzko (Mar. 25, $20.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-140-4), ages 6–11. And Hilariously Simple Math adds The Cake Problem: Equivalent and Simplified Fractions by Bill Wise, illus. by Davilyn Lynch (July 22, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-028-5), ages 7–12.

Titles in Spanish

Una casa llena de animales by Fatemeh Alise Amiratashani, illus. by Ghazeleh Bigdelou (Apr. 15, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-165-7); and ¿Qué haces, Scout? by Guido Van Genechten (Apr. 22, $18.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-168-8), ages 4–9. And Matemáticas súper fáciles y divetidas: El problema del pastel: Fracciones equivalentes y simplificadas by Bill Wise, illus. by Davilyn Lynch (July 22, $19.95, ISBN 979-8-89063-167-1), ages 7–12.

Collective Book Studio

Our Food Grows by Sarah M. White, illus. by Tessa Gibbs (Apr. 1, $16.95, ISBN 978-1-68555-777-5). This book revealing how food grows promotes leading a sustainable lifestyle and developing healthy eating habits. Ages 3–5.

Bringing the Beach Home by Laura Atkins, illus. by Evgenia Penman (July 15, $18.95, ISBN 978-1-68555-836-9), explores the power of nature, creativity, and family bonds to help kids cope with loss and change. Ages 4–8.

How Do I Wonder? by Gianna Davy, illus. by Brenda Rodriguez (Feb. 11, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68555-051-6), aims to spark discussion about the “what-ifs” and “whys” of daily life and encourage a more accepting mindset. Ages 4–8.

Convergent

What Is the Bible? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner, illus. by Ying Hui Tan (Feb. 25, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-19333-4), sets out to reveal how God’s story and children’s lives are intertwined. Ages 3–7.

Astronaut Hayley’s Brave Adventure by Hayley Arceneaux, illus. by Lucie Bee (Feb. 18, $13.99, ISBN 978-0-593-44390-3). This fictional space story inspired by the author’s real-life experiences encourages kids to follow their dreams and seek new adventures. Ages 4–7.

Series

An Indigenous Celebration of Nature continues with Spring’s Miracles by Kaitlin B. Curtice, illus. by Gloria Félix (Mar. 4, $14.99, ISBN 978-0-593-57785-1), ages 3–7.

Cormorant/DCB

In the Forests of the Night by Alison Hughes (Apr. 12, $14.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77086-785-7). Three kidnapped orphans escape from a villain determined to destroy the natural world and replace it with a robot-hybrid one. Ages 9–12.

Sam of Blue Gables by Eric Walters (May 24, $14.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77086-794-9). Sent to a juvenile center after getting into a fight, a boy learns to process his emotions and becomes hopeful about his future. Ages 11–14.

The Fragments That Remain by MacKenzie Angeconeb (Mar. 8, $16.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77086-779-6). After her brother’s suicide, Andy writes him letters as she strives to embrace her bisexuality and her Indigenous identity. Ages 12–18.

Show by Shane Peacock (June 7, $16.95 paper, ISBN 978-1-77086-796-3). When a contortionist frees a showman from captivity in a sideshow, the two flee across an alternate 1899 America to escape their pursuer. Ages 13–18.

Cottage Door

Look, Look, Baby! Forest (Mar. 4, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-126-7) and Look, Look, Baby! Playtime (Mar. 4, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-127-4), illus. by Amanda Shufflebotham, are high-contrast, accordion-style books featuring pop-ups. Ages up to 1.

Babies Love Old MacDonald, illus. by Kathryn Selbert (May 13, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-214-1), features this familiar song, plus four sound buttons and twinkling lights. Ages up to 3.

I Love You a Latte (July 1, $8.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-211-0) is a pun-filled book with a fall setting. Ages up to 3.

Winnie-the-Pooh Puppet, illus. by Daniela Massironi (July 15, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-194-6), presents a board-book tale and finger puppet. Ages up to 3.

Barn in Fall by Chambrae Griffith, illus. by Taia Morley (July 15, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-231-8), spotlights a fall festival on a farm. Ages up to 5.

How a School Bus Works illus. by Kathrin Fehrl (May 13, $6.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-199-1), is a shaped book revealing components of a school bus. Ages 1-3

Grandma Wishes (10th anniversary ed.) (May 27, $12.99, ISBN 979-8-89019-220-2). This tribute to a grandmother’s unconditional love features an embellished cover and new illustrations. Ages 1–6.

Series

New Small Board Lift-a-Flaps are Dinos Love Tractors by Pterry Redwing, illus. by Christine Sheldon (Feb. 18, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-201-1); and Unicorns Love Hugs (July 29, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-245-5) and Unicorns Love Rainbows (May 13, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-196-0), illus. by Pamela Barbieri, ages 1–3. Joining Sound Books are Good Night, Little Otter, illus. by Sydney Hanson (May 13, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-213-4), ages 1–3; and Super Simple Songs Baby Shark, illus. by Super Simple (June 17, $10.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-212-7), ages 1–5. Miffy returns in Colors with Miffy (July 1, $7.99 board book,

ISBN 979-8-89019-195-3), Good Night, Miffy (Mar. 4, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-233-2), Miffy: A Surprise for Father Bunny (Apr. 15, $6.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-278-3), and Miffy: Flowers for Mother Bunny (Apr. 1, $6.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-277-6), illus. by Dick Bruna, ages 1–5. And Smithsonian Kids introduces Smithsonian Kids Giant Pandas (Mar. 4, $6.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-276-9), ages 1–6.

Wiggles & Waddle debuts with Hello, Farm!, illus. by Alicia Teba Godoy (Feb. 18, $9.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89019-203-5); and Happy Hayride! (July 15, $9.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89019-200-4), ages 2–4. John Deere Kids Listen Touch & Feel Dig! Dump! Beep!, illus. by Malgorzata Detner (July 1, $14.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-219-6), is a new Listen Touch & Feel title, ages 2–5. Mini Mindful Moments issues Calm by Paloma Rossa, illus. by Katia Klein (Mar. 4, $7.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-125-0), ages 2–5. See Hear Learn introduces ABC, illus. by Melanie Demmer (June 17, $16.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-217-2), ages 2–5. Peek-a-Flap welcomes Winnie-the-Pooh, illus. by Daniela Massironi (July 1, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-89019-197-7), ages 2–6. And Archie & Pip return in The Halloween Costume by Zoe Wodarz, illus. by Mari Richards (July 1, $7.99, ISBN 979-8-89019-232-5), ages 4–7.

Creative Editions

A Home Like This by Laura Purdie Salas, illus. by Miriam Nerlove (Mar. 11, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-56846-399-5), compares various types of animal homes found in nature. Ages 2–6.

A When a Butterfly Goes to School by Laura Purdie Salas, illus. by Chloe Niclas (Mar. 11, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-56846-398-8), describes a school day from the perspective of a migrating butterfly. Ages 2–6.

Animals on Parade by Jane Yolen, illus. by Anne Yvonne Gilbert (Mar. 11, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-56846-391-9). This large-format, accordion-fold, slip-cased book celebrates Earth’s biodiversity—past and present. Ages 6–9.

Summer’s Child by James Christopher Carroll (Mar. 11, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-56846-407-7). When a storm appears, Summer’s Child serves up a picnic and ice cream in the third volume of a seasonal quartet. Ages 8–12.

Cuento de Luz

Our Greatest Joy by José Carlos Román, illus. by Elena Ferrándiz (Apr. 15, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-19464-91-0). This companion to Our Greatest Gift celebrates friendship and those who are there when we need them. Ages 4–8.

The Vase with the Golden Cracks by Fran Nuño, illus. by Zuzanna Celej (May 6, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-19464-95-8). When a boy accidentally breaks the vase filled with his Japanese father’s favorite words, his parent teaches him the importance of focusing on learning and the meaning of second chances. Ages 4–8.

Series

Family Love weclomes Cousins by Margarita del Mazo, illus. by Silvia Álvarez (Apr. 8, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-19464-86-6), ages 4–8.

Titles in Spanish

Amor de familia: Primos by Margarita del Mazo, illus. by Silvia Álvarez (Apr. 8, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-19464-84-2); Nuestro mayor tesoro by José Carlos Román, illus. by Elena Ferrándiz (Apr. 15, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-19464-89-7), and El jarrón de las grietas doradas by Fran Nuño, illus. by Zuzanna Celej (May 6, $19.95, ISBN 978-84-19464-93-4), ages 4–8.

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