*New & Notable Kids' Books - January Highlights*

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated January 27, 2026
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What a Small Cat Needs
Shaloshvili, Natalia
One of Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Book of 2026! * Sweet, tender, and perfect for the youngest picture book readers, this winning story about a most adorable kitten is an affectionate invitation to identify with and love this small cat. ...
The Claiming (the Last Resort #2)
Warga, Jasmine
The next evolution in interactive storytelling is here! A must-read from New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Warga! For the first time, Teddy is actually excited for the school year to start. His new neighbors, Lila and Caleb, are transferring to his...
The Eyes, the Fire & the Avalanche Kingdom
Eggers, Dave/ Harris, Shawn (ILT)
The highly anticipated follow-up to the Newbery Award-winner The Eyes & the Impossible as half-dog, half-coyote, all hero Johannes ventures into the wild, where new friends and new adventure await. Johannes has always lived in an urban park by the sea. It's been a good...
Thick As Thieves (Sidekicks: A Graphic Novel, Book 2): Thick As Thieves
Santat,Dan.
Paper Book
Caldecott Medalist, National Book Award winner, and New York Times bestselling creator Dan Santat returns to Sidekicks with a brand-new adventure in this second series installment! Suit up for high-octane action and laughs! There's trouble at the Society of Superheroes! ...
Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game
Nelson, Kadir
Paper Book
Award-winning creator Kadir Nelson delivers the perfect gift for basketball fans of any age--a beautifully illustrated history of the game and its key players over the years--in this companion to his bestselling We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. ...

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