New Children's Books April 2026

Updated April 1, 2026
Jessamine County Public Library
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Wake Up, Grouchy Bear!
Stein, David Ezra
Paper Book
A hilarious new read aloud from Caldecott Honor-winning author/illustrator David Ezra Stein, about a grumpy bear whose animal friends are determined to wake him up after a long hibernation. Pairs perfectly with Grumpy Monkey and Ryan T. Higgins's Bruce books.  Spring is here. The...
The Unlikely Tale of Chase and Finnegan
Warga, Jasmine
Paper Book
Finnegan is a rescue dog with a broken heart.Chase is an anxious cheetah cub, newly orphaned.The two animals couldn't be more different. But one day, they are brought together for the unlikeliest of reasons: Finnegan must help Chase gain the confidence she needs to perform as part of an educational...

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