Children's New Books | June 2026

Updated July 11, 2026
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Cat shapes
Cassie, Aidan
Paper Book
The contortionist antics of some sly cats help teach babies and toddlers about shapes in this charming board book. Clever and mischievous cats take on different shapes in this adorable concept board book. A curious cat climbs into a box to investigate and forms the shape of a SQUARE...

Board Book (Age 0-2)

The Pigeon Won't Play with Shapes!
Mo Willems Workshop
Paper Book
A shapes adventure you WON'T want to miss from Mo Willems Workshop.  The Pigeon won't play with shapes, and here's why:  Circles. They're pointless.  Triangles. Too pointy.   Squares?...

Board Book (Age 0-2)

CONSTRUCTION CREWS BUILD BIG!
Alley, R W
Paper Book
The hard-working animals living in Breezy Valley return as construction workers build a new town library, from foundation to finishing touches. In this fun and detail-packed picture book for kids ages 3-6, the workers of Breezy Valley bring their tools and trucks to tackle the...

Picture Books (Age 3-7)

Toad on the Go
Awan, Jashar
Paper Book
Hop back on the road with Toad! In this fun-fueled follow-up to the Geisel Honor award-winning picture book Towed by Toad, from Caldecott Medal honoree Jashar Awan, Toad discovers that everyone makes mistakes, even tow truck drivers! For fans of Little Blue Truck and Frog and...

Picture Books (Age 3-7)

Cats in Conductor Hats: A Train Adventure
Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta
Paper Book
Colorful cats in conductor hats are on the move on this train ride with an unexpected twist! Kids will delight in learning about colors and directions while giggling at the hilarious antics of these train conductor kitties. Every cat grabs a hat. ...

Picture Books (Age 3-7)

Cactus Home
Madan, Vikram
Paper Book
A busy home bustles with activity--and unexpected neighbors--in this sweet early reader about welcoming new friends, by a Geisel Honor winning creator. This cactus is home to many critters. Birds tweet. . . bats read. . . owls play. Everyone shares, and everyone has fun! ...

Early Reader (Grades K-2)

The Cat Prophecies: Claw Quest
Korpon, Nik
Paper Book
A thirteen-year-old boy holds the fate of his family, his neighborhood, and the world in his hands when he discovers that his cat is from a secret realm of warrior cats facing a dangerous enemy. The walls between worlds are wearing thin. On one side is the bustling neighborhood...

Young Teen Fiction (Grades 5-7)

Sol goes for goal! : a Hillside Valley graphic novel
Anta, Julio
Paper Book
It's back to school for the Hillside Valley kids! Sol's trying out for the middle school soccer team but will a crush on the team captain distract her from her goals? Find out in this new Hillside Valley graphic novel-filled with friendship, first crushes, and some impressive soccer skills!...

Young Teen Graphic Novel (Grades 5-7)

Buzz!: Being Brave Around Buzzy, Stinging Insects
Buzzeo, Toni
Paper Book
Don't run away from buzzing insects--this book will teach you how to be safe, and "bee" a good friend to these important pollinators Do you feel scared when you're outside hear that BUZZZZZ? Don't be! With this handy guide, learn everything you need to know about bees and other...

Parenting Book (Age 4-8)

No Brain the Same: Neurodivergent Young Activists Shaping Our Future
Metcalf, Lindsay H
Paper Book
Through powerful poems, this book honors neurodivergent youth activists transforming their communities and invites kids to act-continuing the spirit of No Voice Too Small and No World Too Big. Featuring Billie Eilish, Dara McAnulty, and Ly Xinzh n M. Zhangsun Brown,...

Parenting Book (Age 5-9)


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