Children's New Books | January 2026

Updated January 20, 2026
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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I've Got a Dog!: A Happy Little Tune
Boynton, Sandra
This bright, sturdy board book is a fabulous celebration of puppy-dog love and friendship, featuring a die-cut cover and Sandra Boynton's legendary pizzazz! Based on the song wonderfully sung by Dwight Yoakam on Frog Trouble (Boynton's celebrated country music album), I...

New Sandra Boynton book based on a Dwight Yoakam song from her delightful country album, Frog Trouble. (Board Book Age 0-2)

Your Truck: (A Board Book with Minimalist Illustrations That Explores Ownership, Imagination, and Perspective)
Klassen, Jon
"[A] standout board book series starter. . . .Minimalism motors toward an expansive experience in this smart work that puts youngest readers in the driver's seat." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) From Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen comes the first board book in the...

Another fun board book from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen. (Board Book Age 0-12)

What Does Bunny See? Board Book: A Book of Colors and Flowers
Park, Linda Sue
Spring is in full bloom in this colorful board book full of discoveries! Perfect for Easter baskets, early learning, or a sweet storytime year 'round! What does little bunny see? Red poppies, yellow primroses, purple violets, and other colorful blossoms bloom and grow in this delightful...

A board book adaptation of a storytime favorite. (Board Book Age 0-2)

Sleep tight, disgusting blob
Aaron, Huw
Even the things that go bump in the night must go to sleep in this bedtime tale perfect for fans of Adam Rubin and Aaron Reynolds! All creatures grim and evil, under the tired sun, are settling down--and so must you, my horrible little...

Even a disgusting blob needs a cozy bedtime routine. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Dream Big (Clifford the Big Red Dog)
Bridwell, Norman
Clifford the Big Red Dog and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, inspire readers to dream big and keep growing in this beautiful original picture book. It's perfect for graduations, baby showers, and fans of Oh, the Places You'll Go! When I was little, my parents used to...

A new Clifford book! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Mungo on His Own
Burgess, Matthew
A young fox learns the joys - and surprises - of being independent in this lush new story from award-winning children's book author, Matthew Burgess and rising-star illustrator, Julie Benbassat.  One evening, young Mungo ventures into the forest to find the sweet, red...

An adorable baby fox experiences independence. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Frenchies High and Low: A Woofing, Wagging Book of Opposites
Calmenson, Stephanie
Learn opposites with the help of playful French bulldogs in this delightful concept picture book. Frenchies high! Frenchies low! Look at all those Frenchies go! A French bulldog is fast asleep. He jumps awake when he hears a tinkly tune-the doggy treat truck...

A French bulldog companion to Dozens of Dachshunds. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Bath Time for the Crayons
Daywalt, Drew
The hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to make a splash in the bath in this mini hardcover book perfect for bath time, bedtime, or any time! Bath time is an adventure for the Crayons! Red likes to relax in the...

A new Crayons book! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Very Special You: (A Heartwarming Story of Parental Love in Rhyming Text - For Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ages 2-5)
Dodd, Emma
"Following a classic Dodd pattern, the text rolls gently along in sweet rhymes and, of course, brims with tenderness. Snuggle in close, and read together; a surefire baby shower hit." --Kirkus Reviews This heartwarming story from Emma Dodd is a celebration of the joy...

Another just right toddler readaloud from Emma Dodd. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Crouton: One Cat's Adoption Tale
Lombardi, Kristine A
Join Crouton, a lovable shelter cat, as she searches for her perfect person--because not everyone would be the right fit. But wait! Who is that over there? This heartwarming adoption story playfully told from the pet's perspective celebrates the joy of finding a furever home.

Crouton is a truly superlative name for this adorable cat in this sweet pet adoption story. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

The Wildest Thing
Martin, Emily Winfield
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes an enchanting picture book about a child finding their "wild" self. What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved...

A new picture book from the author of The Wonderful Things You Will Be that celebrates children's wildness. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Bored
Sala, Felicita
Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala. Rita is bored. So, so, so bored. She's tried stretching her body across her bedroom, side-eyeing herself in the mirror, stomping her feet and swinging...

A great choice to hand to a bored child. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

The Favorite Hat: Ready-To-Read Level 1
Bernstein, Ariel
Two elephants enjoy a day at the beach with the help of a multi-use hat in this adorable Level 1 Ready-to-Read by bestselling duo Ariel Bernstein and Marc Rosenthal. Olive gives Oscar a hat to wear to the beach! The hat keeps the sun off his face. Oscar wants to build a...

A new early reader series for fans of vintage charm. (Early Reader Level 1)

Nat the Cat Finds a Map: Ready-To-Read Pre-Level 1
Lerner, Jarrett
Nat the Cat goes on a treasure hunt in this fifth book in the hilarious, fourth wall-breaking Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about a grumpy cat, a curious rat, and an exasperated narrator from powerhouse creator Jarrett Lerner! Nat the Cat finds a treasure map. Nat the Cat...

A new Nat the Cat! (Early Reader Level 1)

Who's the Impostor? (Among Us)
Random House
The question is simple: who is the Impostor among us? Learn to read while solving the mystery in this leveled reader based on the hugely popular deduction game Among Us! You've set out on a mission with your colorful Crewmates when you realize that one of them is not who...

An Among Us early reader for older elementary school fans of the game still building their reading skills. (Early Reader Level 3)

Bad Banana: Ready-To-Read Level 2
Rex, Michael
Find out what to do with a banana gone bad in this hilarious Level 2 Ready-to-Read from bestselling and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator Michael Rex. Wow, that's one bad banana. Look at it--it's soft. It's squishy. Its yellow peel has lots of...

An overripe banana finds its purpose in this silly reader from Michael Rex. (Early Reader Level 2)

Amina Banana and the Formula for Making Money
Safadi, Shifa Saltagi
Third-grader Amina Banana is back in book three of this chapter book series, navigating new responsibilities at home and growing financial stresses, from National Book Award winner Shifa Safadi. When Amina's family hits hard times, and her dad has been gone working more, she is...

A new Amina Banana book! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

The summer of the bone horses
Sneve, Virginia Driving Hawk
A Lakota child spends a summer with grandparents at their home on the Rosebud Reservation in this young chapter book, illustrated in full-color This charming chapter book follows a present-day Lakota child connecting with extended family, embracing new experiences, and growing...

A beginning chapter book celebrating the joys of reservation life from a beloved author. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

A Blurmp in Time
Benton, Jim.
It's Blurmp's turn in the spotlight in this hilarious Catwad spin-off! From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Dumb Diary and Franny K. Stein comes this hilarious companion to Catwad! Peanut butter & jelly, macaroni & cheese, socks & underwear... Good things come...

The first book in a new Catwad spinoff series! (Bridging Graphic Grades 2-4)

A Waffle Lot of Love! (a Narwhal and Jelly Book #10)
Clanton, Ben
"The most lovable duo since Frog and Toad." --Dav Pilkey, bestselling creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants The funny and adorable New York Times bestselling kids graphic novel series starring happy-go-lucky, waffle-loving Narwhal and somewhat cynical sidekick, Jelly.

New Narwhal & Jelly! (Bridging Graphic Grades 2-4)

Pizza and Taco: Go Viral!: (A Graphic Novel)
Shaskan, Stephen
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Streaming live on StewTube: Pizza and Taco!!! These foodie besties are on a mission to go viral! Will they get lots of likes for their awesome video? Find out in this hilarious installment of the bestselling chapterbook graphic novel series! Pizza and Taco...

New Pizza & Taco! (Bridging Graphic Grades 2-4)

Love Rolls in (Just Like Home, Book One)
Downing, Erin Soderberg
Healing begins with a tail wag. A heartwarming and fun middle grade series from bestselling author Erin Soderberg Downing about a unique animal sanctuary, the full-time family who live there, and the rotating stable of animal guests who will learn what it really feels like to be loved and...

A sweet animal story from a popular author. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Alice with a Why
James, Anna
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Alice's granddaughter finds herself tumbling down the rabbit hole in this magical modern retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland--from the beloved author of the Chronicles of Whetherwhy and Pages & Co. series. ⋆"This...

A new series from the author of the Book Wanderers. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

A Sea Monster Conundrum (the Misfits)
Yee, Lisa
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES * When there are suspicious sightings around the bay (ghosts?! a sea monster?!)--who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in the hilarious series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and...

A new Misfits book from Lisa Yee! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

It's Showtime, Sophie: A Breaking Cat News Adventure
Dunn, Georgia
This just in: Breaking Cat News is now Best Cat Wrestling - One night only! It's slumber party time at the Breaking Cat News studio when Tommy, Sophie, and Beatrix visit the Big Pink House! Intrepid reporters by day, the cats have a secret life as professional wrestlers in Best...

New Breaking Cat News! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

The Snips: Enter the Wigmaster! (a Graphic Novel)
Raul the Third
For readers of Dog Man and The Bad Guys comes a fun and zany early graphic novel series starring a crew of scissor-wielding hairdresser superheroes. In this hilarious adventure the Snips must take on the nefarious Wigmaster in a hair-raising battle for Scissors City!

A new Snips installment from Raul III. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Thick as Thieves: A Graphic Novel
Santat, Dan
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! ...

A new Sidekicks book from Caldecott Medal and National Book Award winner Dan Santat. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

How to free a jinn
Idil, Raidah Shah
Aru Shah meets Aladdin in this "fast-paced...delightful" (School Library Journal, starred review) debut middle grade fantasy about a curious girl who discovers she has the power to control an all-powerful jinn. ...

A fantasy adventure set in Malaysia, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and the Rick Riordan Presents series. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The Moon Without Stars
Miller, Chanel
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The Newbery Honor-winning author of Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All explores the way growing up, finding friends, and discovering who you are can be both awkward and empowering in this heartfelt middle school novel. ★ "Genuine and...

A new novel for middle school readers from the author of the Newbery Honor Book Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Serendipity
Benda, Gabbie
Serendipity is the luckiest kid in the world. But what happens when the luckiest kid in the world becomes extraordinarily unlucky, in this debut graphic novel. Serendipity is your classic overachiever. She's class president, lead in the school play, and star of the...

A fun middle school story about what it means to be lucky. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Wrong friend
Harper, Charise Mericle
What happens when your BFF is no longer forever? A fresh and honest graphic novel about friendships lost and found. "Perfect for readers of Shannon Hale and Raina Telgemeier!" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Charise and Casey have been best friends...

A graphic novel memoir about the end of a friendship, perfect for fans of Smile and Real Friends. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Three's a crowd
Pascal, Francine
The Sweet Valley Twins are no strangers to vying for attention. But when their mom starts focusing on helping a friend, the twins face a tough choice: should they team up against her or make room for someone new in their family? Dive into the fun and drama of this New York Times<...

New Sweet Valley Twins! (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Talons of Power: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #9)
Sutherland, Tui T
The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire! For every villain, there is a hero ... Turtle isn't one of the heroes he reads about in stories. If he were, he'd use his animus powers to help...

New Wings of Fire graphic novel! (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Bible Stories Faith & Find (I Spy with My Little Eye)
Crowe, Rubie.
Discover the magic of the Bible in a whole new way! I Spy Bible invites little eyes and curious hearts to look, find, search, and learn as they follow along through 12 busy scenes featuring favorite bible stories including Noah's ark, Jonah and the whale, Daniel in the lion's den, Moses parting...

A new I Spy-esque book featuring famous stories from the Bible. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

We Can Help!: A First Book of First Aid: (An Educational Picture Book That Explores Basic First Aid, Empathy, and Helping Others - For Kids Ages 3-7)
French, Vivian
From scrapes to scratches, head bumps to bruises, learn all about the basics of first aid with Nikki and Enzo. Nikki and Enzo are playing a game about accidents . . . LOTS of accidents. When Nikki's dinosaur crashes into the train station and bumps his head, Enzo's mom, who's a...

First aid basics for younger kids. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

My Latin America and the Caribbean: A Celebration: (An Educational Nonfiction Picture Book about Cultures, Landscapes, and Biodiversity for Kids Ages
Goldin Marcovich, Gabriela
From teeming rainforests and city plazas to bright coral reefs and the sweeping ruins of civilizations, this wide-ranging portrait of the people, places, flora, and fauna of Latin America and the Caribbean--from ancient to modern times--is a magical bird's-eye view. Thousands of...

An encyclopedic guide to the countries and cultures of central and South America. (Children's Nonfiction Age 9-12)

Absolutely no worries
Gale, Laurel
With an emergency parachute in her pocket and zombie self-defense skills under her belt, Emma is prepared for any catastrophe . . . so why does she still feel afraid? This reassuring social-emotional picture book for young readers ages 4 - 8 shows kids that they are bigger than their...

A great tool for helping preschoolers and early elementary age kids manage their fears. (Parenting Age 4-8)

Valentines Are the Worst!
Willan, Alex
An unsuspecting Gilbert the Goblin finds himself in the crosshairs of cupids and their heart-tipped arrows in the hilarious latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends. Who needs valentines? Not...

In the newest book in The Worst! series, Gilbert the Goblin is on the run from cupids and their love-inducing arrows. As always, Gilbert comes to realize that he misjudged these magical creatures and they might just become friends! (Holiday Picture Book)

We Always Had Wings
Snow, Jess X
A stunning, mythology-inspired ode to the places and people who came before us as a girl embarks on her first visit to her mother's hometown in China for Lunar New Year. Little Snow can't remember the last time she was on an airplane, and is afraid of the long journey from her...

When Little Snow is afraid to leave her big city to travel to China for Lunar New Year, her mother tells her the story of how her ancestors used to fly with cranes. This eases Little Snow's hesitation and helps her to embrace her family and cultural identity. (Holiday Picture Book)

We're looking for the perfect hug
Mumford, Martha
Hop along with four little bunnies as they search for the perfect hug in this lovely lift-the-flap board book, perfect for Valentine's Day and all year! We're looking for the perfect hug. Come on, everyone! Can you find a tiny hug? Yes...

This fun lift-the-flap book is a Valentine adventure to find the perfect hug, with lots of snuggly animal hugs along the way! (Holiday Picture Book)

Monsters in the Moonlight: A Yalda Night Adventure
Merabian, Sina
Gustavo, the Shy Ghost meets How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by way of Persian myth in this sweet picture book about two young monsters who set out to make mischief in the human world during winter solstice celebrations. On the darkest, coldest, and longest night of...

During Yalda Night, the Persian celebration of the Winter Solstice, two monsters roam the human world looking to make mischief. Despite their best efforts, the divs are unable to ruin a family's enjoyment of this special night together. (Holiday Picture Book)


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