*New & Notable Kids' Books - April Highlights*

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated April 7, 2026
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Bunny in disguise
Platt, Cynthia
From the creators of Turkeys in Disguise comes another hilariously fun read-aloud, this time the Easter Bunny is late for a very important date! Egg hunt's starting at high noon! That bunny has to hide eggs soon! We must act now or they'll be late for...
The Passover Pet Surprise
Shua, Ana Maria
Paper Book
A multicultural addition to the Passover picture book canon, this sweet story explores the meaning of freedom for the Jewish people-and their pets! Also available in Spanish: La gran sorpresa de Pésaj. This Passover, Jordanita's family is leaving their Miami...
When the Sun Goes Down: A Bedtime Book
Pizzoli, Greg
Discover where creatures go when the sun goes down in this interactive and rhythmic bedtime read for sleepy animal lovers by an award-winning creator! "This is my new favorite book. It is the perfect book. I love it."--Scott Campbell, creator of the Cabin Head and Tree Head series<...
Cranky Versus the Cat
Tran, Phuc.
The first Level 2 I Can Read in the Indie Bestselling Cranky & Friends series by Phuc Tran and #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Pete Oswald! There's trouble at Sandbox Hills! A cat is causing mayhem as Cranky and the crew are building a new playground, and Cranky is...
Orris and Timble: Star Stories
DiCamillo, Kate
Paper Book
"Tender and authentic--a worthy conclusion to a wondrous series." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In a soaring conclusion to a moving trilogy, national treasure Kate DiCamillo shows how friendship, trust, and stories--lived and shared--transform us. ...
Life on the Moon
Swanson, Matthew
Paper Book
The extraordinary tale of a curious boy sent to live on the moon, the wondrous discoveries he makes, and the courage it takes to speak a truth no one wants to believe. The first rule of life on the moon is: There is no life on the moon. The second rule is: Don...
Rialto
Milford, Kate
Paper Book
A standalone mystery from a New York Times bestselling, Edgar Award-winning author set in a contemporary world tinged with magic, in which two sisters spend summer vacation in a small town in the shadows of abandoned amusement park that is not what it seems. Ivy and...
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga
Pilkey, Dav.
Paper Book
The #1 global bestselling Captain Underpants series returns! Based on the first sensational chapter book, it's a reimagined adventure perfectly paired with all-new manga artwork. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga is written and adapted by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by manga artist...
Fruitcake: A Graphic Novel
Ogle, Rex
Paper Book
A pitch-perfect middle-grade graphic memoir about crushes, coming out, and finding the courage to be yourself. Eighth grade isn't off to a great start. Everyone but Rex seems to be coupling up, and he's starting to feel like an outsider... until he meets Charlotte. She's fearless,...
Hooray for My Brain!
Meisel, Paul
Paper Book
How can you jump, read, and smell yummy food? Find out in this easy-to-read introduction to the human brain by Theodor Seuss Geisel Honoree Paul Meisel. Find all of the answers to your brain in this accessible picture book about the body's most amazing organ and the systems it...
The Man in Motion: How Rick Hansen's World Tour Helped Break Down Barriers for People with Disabilities
Schultz Nicholson, Lorna
The inspiring story of Canadian hero Rick Hansen, who wheeled around the world to raise money and awareness for people with disabilities In 1973, at the age of 15, Rick Hansen was in a life-changing car accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Twelve years later, motivated by...
Climate Action for Kids: An Introduction to Climate Change
Hunt, Ian
Paper Book
Learn about the importance of climate and weather, as well as problems--and solutions--associated with climate change, in this essential children's book. Our Earth is truly an amazing planet. Its well-balanced climate provides fresh water, clean air, comfortable temperatures,...
Why Trust a Scientist?: Shared Knowledge for a Bright Future
MacDonald, Kate
Calling all future scientists! Our world is changing quickly, and our shared challenges can seem overwhelming. We need scientists to tackle climate change, harness the power of artificial intelligence, produce vaccines and so much more. But what does a scientist do all day? How do they...

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