Start off the season with new additions to series and sequels that are sure to put to put a “spring” in your reading list, including a picture book about a town’s pride parade, a middle grade novel following two outlaws on the run, a YA trilogy closer taking place in outer space, and more.
Picture Books and Graphic Novels
The 13-Story Treehouse: Monkey Havoc by Andy Griffiths, illus. by Terry Denton (Feiwel and Friends, Apr. 4 $16.99; ISBN 978-1-250-84697-6). The special edition of the first book in the Treehouse series follows Andy and Terry as they attempt to write their book amid distractions in their large treehouse.
All About Nothing by Elizabeth Rusch, illus. by Elizabeth Goss (Charlesbridge, Apr. 4 $17.99; ISBN 978-1-62354-352-5). The latest book in the All About Noticing series explores the art and beauty that can be found in empty spaces.
Being a Cat by Maria Gianferrari, illus. by Pete Oswald (HarperCollins, Apr. 4 $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-306792-9). In this companion picture book to Being a Dog, a child takes cues from their cat, learning from its playfulness and curiosity.
Danbi’s Favorite Day by Anna Kim (Viking, Apr. 25 $18.99; ISBN 978-0-451-47893-1). In the follow-up to Danbi Leads the School Parade, Danbi must find a creative solution when a picnic falls apart ahead of celebrating Children’s Day with her friends.
Grandad’s Pride by Harry Woodgate (Little Bee, Apr. 25 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-4998-1461-3). In the sequel to the Stonewall Honoree Grandad’s Camper, a child’s discovery of a pride flag in their grandfather’s attic inspires them to start a pride parade in their own town.
How to Catch a Daddysaurus by Alice Walstead, illus. by Andy Elkerton (Sourcebooks Wonderland, Apr. 4 $10.99; ISBN 978-1-7282-6618-3). The Catch kids attempt to capture the elusive Daddysaurus, known for its intelligence and kindness, in the latest book in the How to Catch series.
I’m Sticking with You—and the Chicken Too! by Smriti Prasadam-Halls, illus. by Steve Small (Holt, Apr. 18 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-250-84965-6). In the sequel to I’m Sticking with You, Bear and Squirrel struggle with integrating their new friend Chicken into their band.
The Last Comics on Earth by Max Brallier and Joshua Pruett, illus. by Jay Cooper and Douglas Holgate (Viking, Apr. 25 $14.99; ISBN 978-0-593-52677-4). In this graphic novel spin-off series of The Last Kids on Earth book, Jack, Quint, June, and Dirk write themselves into their favorite comic when they learn that no new issues will be created.
Make Way for Butterfly by Ross Burach (Scholastic Press, Apr. 18 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-338-75263-2). A butterfly learns how to accept being itself in the fourth installment of the A Very Impatient Caterpillar Book series. See our story about the series here.
My Big Silver Rocket Ship by Stephen T. Johnson (S&S/Wiseman, Apr. 25 $29.99; ISBN 978-1-442-42142-4). The latest in the My Big Book series shows readers the pieces of a rocket ship and their functions.
The Princess in Black and the Prince in Pink by Shannon Hale, Dean Hale, LeUyen Pham (Candlewick, Apr. 11 $14.99 ISBN 978-1-5362-0978-5). The 10th book in the Princess in Black series follows Princess Magnolia as she teams up with the Prince in Pink to stop a team of emus from destroying her party.
Rebel Girls Animal Allies: 25 Tales of Women Working with Wildlife by Rebel Girls (Rebel Girls, Apr. 4 $8.99 ISBN 978-1-953424-42-6). Readers learn the contributions of women working to help preserve animal wildlife in the latest book in the Rebel Girls Minis series.
School Trip by Jerry Craft (HarperCollins/Quill Tree, $13.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-288553-1). In the newest companion to New Kid and Class Act, Jordan, Drew, and Liam’s class trip to Paris presents difficulties regarding their friendship, family, and navigating a new city.
Spy Camp: The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs, illus. by Anjan Sarkar (Simon & Schuster, Apr. 4 $13.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-534-49937-9). This graphic novel edition of the second in the Spy Camp series follows spy trainee Ben Ripley as he tries to sniff out a mole within the ranks of his summer camp.
Starla Jean Cracks the Case by Elana K. Arnold, illus. by A.N. Kang (Roaring Brook, Apr. 18 $15.99; ISBN 978-1-250-30580-0). On a walk with her pet chicken, Starla Jean discovers a trail of beads and tries to find their owner in the third book in the Starla Jean series.
Summer Vacation, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg, illus. by John Joven (Grosset & Dunlap, Apr. 25 $6.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-38721-4). Young readers celebrate the joys of the approaching summer in the newest book in the Here I Come! series.
Tiny T. Rex and the Grand Ta-Da! by Jonathan Stutzman, illus. by Jay Fleck (Chronicle, $16.99; ISBN 978-1-4521-8488-3. Tiny T. Rex and his friend Pointy prepare to perform a great magic trick for their talent show in the fifth book of the Tiny T. Rex series.
Novels
Bee & Flea and the Puddle Problem by Anna Humphrey, Mike Deas (Owlkids, Apr. 18 $16.95; ISBN 978-1-77147-443-6). In the second book in the Bee and Flea series, while attending a puddle party, Bee finds a baby bear who needs help finding its way home.
Betrayal by the Book by Michael D. Beil (Pixel+Ink, Apr. 18 $17.99; ISBN 978-1-64595-050-9). Lark investigates the murder of the assistant to her favorite author in the second of the Swallowtail Legacy series.
Frozen Peaches by Erin Soderberg Downing (Pixel+Ink, Apr. 4 $17.99 ISBN 978-1-64595-135-3). In the third book in the Great Peach Experiment series, Freddy Peach wins a free family vacation, but winds up in a competition with other winning families.
The Great Vandal Scandal by Emily Ecton, illus. by David Mottram (Atheneum, Apr. 11 $17.99; ISBN 978-1-66591-905-0). A group of raccoons threaten to upend exciting new projects for the group of pet friends in the third book of the Great Pet Heist series.
Have a Slice Day by Nancy Krulik, illus. by Charlie Alder (Pixel+Ink, Apr. 11 $12.99; ISBN 978-1-64595-033-2). In the second book in the Great Mathemachicken series, the animals of the coop turn to Chirpy the chicken to resolve a problem with a greedy peer, using her mathematical skills.
He Who Breaks the Earth by Caitlin Sangster (McElderry, Apr. 11 $21.99; ISBN 978-1-5344-6614-2) The finale of the Gods-Touched duology follows Mateo and Anwei and the rest of their crew on their individual quests for revenge.
Master of Souls by Rena Barron (HarperTeen, Apr. 11 $18.99; ISBN 978-0-06-287116-9). In the conclusion of the Kingdom of Souls trilogy, Arrah tries to decode a prophecy and earn her magic back as her half-demon sister grows more powerful.
The Notorious Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud (Knopf, Apr. 25 $17.99; ISBN 978-0-593-43040-8). In the second in the Scarlett and Browne series, the dynamic duo’s reputation has old enemies in search of them. To escape, they must pull off their toughest mission yet.
Promises Stronger Than Darkness by Charlie Jane Anders (Tor Teen, Apr. 11 $19.99; ISBN 978-1-2503-1750-6). The final installment in the Unstoppable series follows as princess Elza and her friend Rachael search for their missing friend Tina and try to prevent the end of the world.
Phoenix and the Frost Palace by Aisling Fowler (HarperCollins, Apr. 18 $17.99; ISBN 978-0-06-299674-9). With her newly granted powers, Phoenix travels into enemy territory to stop a growing darkness in the second book in the Fireborn series.
The Sister Switch by Sarah Mlynowski and Debbie Rigaud (Scholastic Press, Apr. 4 $15.99; ISBN 978-1-338-62828-9). Addie Asante finds a magical bracelet that allows her to trade places with her older sister Sophie in the second book in the Best Wishes series.
Time to Roll by Jamie Sumner (Atheneum, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-665-91859-6). In the sequel to Roll with It, when Ellie enters a beauty pageant, she and her team must find a way to compete in a style that fits Ellie best.
Winnie Zeng Vanquishes a King by Katie Zhao (Random House, Apr. 25 $17.99; ISBN 978-0-593-42661-6). In the second book in the Winnie Zeng series, Winnie thought her rival David was the worst, but the new shaman in town presents an even larger challenge as they must work together to protect their town.
