March marks the beginning of a new season, with a number of series continuations for young readers to get excited about, including a picture book about a magical creature aspiring to become something else, a middle grade book about secrets, a girl's journey in search of a missing book, and more.
Picture Books and Graphic Novels
ABCs of Love for Dad by Patricia Hegarty, illus. by Summer Macon (Rodale Kids, Mar. 26 $8.99; ISBN 978-0-593-71013-5). The newest book in the Books of Kindness series spells out all the qualities a father can be appreciated for.
All Is Nat Lost: A Graphic Novel by Maria Scrivan (Graphix, Mar. 5 $12.99; ISBN 978-1-338-89058-7). In the fifth installment of the Nat Enough series, Nat finally gains some independence from her parents while on a school trip to Philadelphia and must learn to navigate problems on her own.
Biggest Secret Ever! by Wanda Coven, illus. by Anna Abramskaya (Simon Spotlight, Mar. 5 $14.99; ISBN 978-1-665-94834-0). Heidi’s friendship with popular student Isabelle grows complicated when Heidi accidentally uncovers Isabelle’s secret in the follow-up to The Worst Broommate Ever.
Bubbly Beautiful Kitty-Corn by Shannon Hale, illus. by LeUyen Pham (Abrams, Mar. 26 $19.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-6877-4). In the fourth book in the Kitty-Corn series, Kitty helps Unicorn fulfill their dream of becoming a mermaid, but when their beach day doesn’t go as planned, Kitty must find a new way to help Unicorn feel magical.
Dino-Earth Day by Lisa Wheeler, illus. by Barry Gott (Carolrhoda, Mar. 5 $18.99 ISBN 978-1-72846-797-9) A colorful group of dinosaurs find different ways to help save the environment in the latest picture book in the Dino-Holidays series.
Evil Spy School the Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs, illus. by Anjan Sarkar (S&S, Mar. 5 $14.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93193-9). In the fifth graphic novel in the Spy School series, Ben Ripley is expelled from Spy School and gets recruited by crime organization SPYDER, where he hopes to uncover their evil plan and earn back his spot at Spy School.
Heather Whirl, Weather Girl: Heather and the Wildfires by Linda Oatman High, illus. by Kris Aro McLeod (Astra/Kane Press, Mar. 19 $14.99; ISBN 978-1-662-67042-8). In the second Heather Whirl, Weather Girl book, Heather Whirl’s magical umbrella whisks her and her best friend Edward right in the middle of a wildfire, where they learn about how fires start and how they can help stop them.
How to Catch a Mamasaurus by Alice Walstead, illus. by Andy Elkerton (Sourcebooks Wonderland, Mar. 5 $12.99; ISBN 978-1-728-27430-0). In the latest How to Catch picture book, the Catch Kids attempt to capture a Mamasaurus, a creature well known for their loving nature.
Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy by Alice Schertle, illus. by Jill McElmurry (Clarion, Mar. 26 $14.99; ISBN 978-0-06-334270-5). Readers can touch and feel all the different creatures Little Blue Truck befriends in the newest Little Blue Truck picture book.
Little Purple Tractor by Erin Guendelsberger, illus. by Annelouise Mahoney (Sourcebooks Wonderland, Mar. 5 $12.99; ISBN 978-1-728-27831-5). Little Purple Tractor heads off to a construction site in hopes of finding his purpose in the latest installment of the Little Heroes, Big Hearts series.
Mother’s Day, Here I Come! by D.J. Steinberg, illus. by Emanuel Wiemans (Grosset & Dunlap, Mar. 12 $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-38727-6). Children prepare to celebrate their mothers and grandmothers for a special holiday in the new Here I Come! picture book.
Oops! Rabbit by Jo Ham (Candlewick Studio, Mar. 5 $10 ISBN ISBN 978-1-5362-3316-2). No matter where they go, accidents seem to follow Rabbit wherever they go in the new addition to Ham’s Rabbit series.
Party Rex by Molly Idle (Viking, Mar. 19 $18.99 ISBN 978-0-425-29014-9). In the series finale to the Rex series, dinosaur Rex is turning 10 and he’s invited everyone to enjoy his birthday with him.
Penelope Rex and the Problem with Pets by Ryan Higgins (Disney Hyperion, Mar. 26 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-368-08960-9). In the fourth installment of the Penelope Rex series, Penelope cares for her new pet Mittens even as it creates commotion around the house.
Penny Draws a Secret Adventure by Sara Shepard (Putnam, Mar. 5 $14.99; ISBN 978-0-593-61683-3). Penny discovers a map leading to hidden treasure and heads off on a scavenger hunt in the third Penny Draws graphic novel.
Rebel Girls All Things Friendship: A Guide to Celebrating Old Friends, Making New Ones, and Navigating Sticky Social Situations by Sara Jin Li, Camila Rivera, illus. by Edith Kurosaka (Rebel Girls, Mar. 5 $12.99 ISBN 979-8-889-64033-2). In this new installment of the Growing Up Powerful series, young readers learn the foundations of friendship.
Rebel Girls Money Matters: A Guide to Saving, Spending, and Everything in Between by Alexa von Tobel, illus. by Morgan Goble (Rebel Girls, Mar. 26 $12.99 ISBN 979-8-889-64030-1). Kids can get an early start on understanding financial literacy in the latest addition to Growing Up Powerful.
The Reflection in Me by Marc Colagiovanni, illus. by Peter H. Reynolds (Orchard, Mar. 5 $18.99; ISBN 978-1-338-81048-6). In the follow-up to When Things Aren't Going Right, Go Left, a child enjoys what they see in the mirror but also learns to appreciate all the layers of themselves, both inside and out.
Survival Scout: Tsunami by Maxwell Eaton III (Roaring Brook, Mar. 19 $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-79045-3; $20.99 hardcover; ISBN 978-1-250-79044-6). In the second graphic novel in the Survival Scout series, Scout learns how to recognize the signs of a tsunami and utilizes her skills to take shelter.
When You Adopt a Pugicorn and Hugicorn by Matilda Rose, illus. by Tim Budgen (Abrams Appleseed, Mar. 26 $12.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-6672-5). At the Pupicorn Training School, new pupicorn Hugicorn cares more about snuggles than uncovering their powers, and Princess Ava and Pugicorn step in to help in the newest When You Adopt A picture book.
Why We Need Grandsons by Gregory E. Lang, illus. by Lisa Alderson (Sourcebooks Wonderland, Mar. 5 $10.99; ISBN 978-1-728-27825-4). The newest addition to the Always in My Heart series highlights the special relationship between a grandfather and his grandson.
Novels
ChupaCarter and the Screaming Sombrero by George Lopez with Ryan Calejo, illus. by Santy Gutierrez (Viking, Mar. 12 $17.99; ISBN 978-0-593-46603-2). In the third book in the Chupacarter series, Jorge and Carter rush to find the hidden El Dorado treasure after a friend’s father is accused of stealing ancient artifacts that act as clues.
Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart (Holt, Mar. 5 $17.99; ISBN 978-1-250-29277-3). In this stand-alone companion to The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, Coyote searches for a missing book that will tell her where her late mother wanted her final resting place to be.
Goblin Monday by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, Mar. 5 $6.99; ISBN 978-1-338-75225-0.) The second book in the Goosebumps House of Shivers series follows Mario on winter break with neighbors Todd and Jewel as rumors of creatures in the garden prove to be more than just a scary story.
