New Children's Books July 2026

Updated June 26, 2026
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Kindergarten Gets Ready
Danis, Naomi
The book every new kindergartner needs to get them excited for school, brought to vibrant life by Pete Oswald, the New York Times bestselling artist of The Good Egg. Join kindergarten teacher Mr. Bee as he gets ready for the new school year. Watch as...
Nice Work
Day, Nicholas
A wise and tender story about the patience needed for a tree-and a friendship-to grow, from award-winning author Nicholas Day. All he wanted was a peach tree- Because when you eat a ripe peach, you get sticky and sweet, and if you don't wash up, you stay sticky and sweet. And you...
Renegades #1: The Magic Awakens
Hunter, Erin
Paper Book
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The launch of a brand-new series from blockbuster Warriors author Erin Hunter about two orphaned cat sisters who discover a secret world of magical creatures . . . and the humans who are out to control them. The first printing of...
Do You Know the Dark?: Exploring the Unseen, Unknown, and Unusual
MacLean, Roz
"A mesmerizing invitation to embrace night's beauty--great for bedtime shelves and budding naturalists alike." --Kirkus, starred review "Opens the door to meaningful parent-child conversations about fear, curiosity, and the beauty of the unknown." --Booklist...
Because of a Bee
Schaefer, Lola M
Paper Book
With engaging die-cut pages and simple text, this stunning picture book shows young readers how important bees are to our ecosystems and how these busy pollinators help us grow our food! Because of a bee, a strawberry sprouts, a butterfly sips,...
Some Days
Sosa, Daniela
Celebrate the new experiences and feelings that each kind of day brings to our lives in this delightful picture book. There are 365 days in a year. But no two days are the same. Some days go by in a wink, some days bring great surprises--or great disappointments--and some days...
Post office bay
Trenise (Children's author)
Paper Book
Post Office Bay is a real place that has existed since the late-1770s. While not much more than a barrel, sailors passing by would drop off and pick up mail to deliver to waiting friends and family around the world. It has lasted for centuries solely due to the kindness of strangers. In this story,...
Waffles and Julius: No Hugs Please!
Vere, Ed
This adorable grumpy/sunshine duo will steal your heart in a tender and funny picture book about friendship and respecting each other's differences. From Ed Vere, the bestselling creator of Max the Brave and How to Be a Lion. Waffles really, really loves hugs.
The Outermost Mouse
Wolk, Lauren
Paper Book
A tiny-but-mighty little mouse faces down an incoming storm to protect her home. A tribute to courage and the rugged beauty of Cape Cod from Newbery Honor-winning author Lauren Wolk. "A triumphant tale of defending what you love.″ --Kirkus, starred review...

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