Children's New Books | February 2026 | LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County)

Cat's New Book

Belhassen, Nathalie

Paper Book

Celebrate the joys of reading and sharing with Cat and all the friends he makes through the magic of stories. Cat's brand new book has the cleanest cover and the smoothest pages. It even smells good! He can read it whenever he wants to because it's all his, and he...

Proof that pristine condition isn't necessary for a good reading experience! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Forty the Fortune Teller

Daywalt, Drew

Paper Book

A laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel-style picture book about a paper fortune teller left behind at recess who ends up saving the day, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. What's a fortune teller to do when she's dropped on the...

A new story from the author of The Day the Crayons Quit featuring a 90s childhood classic: the paper fortune teller. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Exca-Gator!

Hartman, Brooke

Paper Book

He's an alligator . . . he operates an excavator . . . he is EXCA-GATOR! An adorable picture book perfect for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site and Crocodiles Need Kisses Too! In the deepest jungle swamp, Where the...

We have dump trucks and steam shovels and tractors aplenty, but not enough books about excavators for young construction enthusiasts who know their machines well and have very specific preferences. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

It's Spring!

Kurilla, Renee

Paper Book

Ring in spring with #1 New York Times bestselling artist Renée Kurilla's ode to the season, from bees and blooms to Easter egg hunts, Passover seders, and a big hug on Mother's Day! Bulbs are blooming, robins sing. Nature's waking up--it's spring!...

A companion to Renee Kurilla's popular seasonal picture books It's Fall! and It's Winter! (Picture Book Age 4-8)

You Are the Land

Littlebird, Steph

A joyful exploration of Indigenous culture following a child's loving relationship with the land that supports and nurtures her as she grows You Are the Land is a vivid ode to belonging within a family, within a community, and within the natural world. From...

A new picture book by local author and Grande Ronde tribal member Steph Littlebird highlighting family, community, and nature--featuring many familiar landmarks for Oregon residents. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

A Fluffle of Bunnies

Matheson, Christie

Paper Book

Join the animals and follow the clues in this rollicking, rhyming, nature-inspired whodunit story full of fun collective nouns! A scurry of squirrels has a mystery to solve--a gray rabbit has disappeared! Picture book readers will delight in the cast of woodland animals (with their...

A new book about woodland animals from the author of Tap the Magic Tree. (Picture Book Age 4-8)

Ling & Ting's Lunar New Year: Two Times Lucky

Lin, Grace

Paper Book

From award-winning author, Grace Lin, comes another installment of the irresistible early reader series, Ling & Ting, as the iconic twins celebrate Lunar New Year! Ling and Ting are twins. They are Chinese and American. They celebrate the new year two times....

This classic early reader from award-winning author Grace Lin has been reissued just in time to welcome the Year of the Horse. (Early Reader Level 4)

The Monster and Puppet Show!-Elephant & Piggie Like Reading!

Willems, Mo

Paper Book

Award-winning actor, comedian, musician, and artist Kate Micucci teams up with #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Mo Willems as part of the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning early reader series Elephant & Piggie Like Reading! When...

A new Elephant & Piggie Like Reading spinoff from well-known actress/comedian Kate Micucci. (Early Reader Level 2)

Wiggler's Big Joke

VanDorn, Kaeti

A jokester worm finds out that friendship means more than just play in this candy-colored young graphic novel by an Eisner-nominated comics artist. Wiggler loves a good laugh! Thanks to a joke book that she took out from the library, her day is all fun and games....

A new Early Graphic Novel from the author/illustrator of the cult classic Monster Friends graphic novel. (Early Reader Level 2)

Ly-LAN and the Unfair Book Fair

Dinh, Ha

Sometimes life is not fair! In this second book in the Ly-Lan Finds A Way chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan navigates the school book fair--complete with anticipation and disappointment, surprising injustices (why did prices go up), and finding a...

The second Ly-Lan book features the financial challenges that come when not all students in the class can afford to purchase a book from the book fair. A faith-based look at fairness featuring a Vietnamese Christian family. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Leader of the Pack

Higgins, Cam

Meet Scrapper, a puppy full of imagination and high-energy hijinks, in the first book of a brand-new chapter book series from the creators of Good Dog! Scrapper loves swimming with his best puppy friend, Bo, and playing fetch with his human family. But most of all, Scrapper loves...

A new series for dog lovers from the author of the popular Good Dog books. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Mousse's Treasures

Lebourg, Claire

In the third volume of this critically acclaimed series, Mousse learns during a visit from his niece that some treasures are truly priceless. Mousse has meticulously prepared for his niece Pistachio's arrival. He's gone to the bakery to buy fresh bread and cheese. In her room, he's set out a fresh...

A new Mousse book! These whimsical French imports are perfect for fans of classic children's books. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Selena the Sunflower (Dragon Girls #19)

Mara, Maddy

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! Selena and her friends Charlotte and Layla are shocked to discover they are all Flower Dragons. They have been called to the Magic Forest because each girl has special talents this unusual place needs to survive. Selena is a Sunflower Dragon--she...

A new Dragon Girls! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Hobgoblins

McDonald, Megan

Eliza has a second adventure on the other side of the fairy door--and must call on her wits when a band of impish hobgoblins follows her home--in this enchanting tale by the award-winning author of the Judy Moody series. What's that? Eliza hears faint music coming from behind the...

The much-anticipated sequel to Eliza and the Flower Fairies, which Oregon City readers have been asking for since the first book came out last year. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Unsettling Salad!

Reynolds, Aaron

Paper Book

A New York Times bestseller! From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the second entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a badger who...

A new Jasper Rabbit's Creepy Tales, a chapter book spinoff based on the wildly popular Creepy Carrots, Creepy Pair of Underwear, and Creepy Crayon. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Marty Moose: First Class Mischief

Powell, Claire

Paper Book

"A roller coaster of a book loaded with mayhem, wordplay, burps and farts, and onomatopoeia that will keep readers tuned in and laughing out loud." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) Who knew delivering the mail could be so perilous? A silly, mischievous story of...

A silly story of misdelivered mouse mail with a classic feel that should please kids and adult readaloud-ers alike. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

A Kid Like Me: A Graphic Novel

Feuti, Norm

Paper Book

An Amazon February 2026 Best of the Month Pick A Kids IndieNext Pick Perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Terri Libensen, A Kid Like Me is a timely exploration about finding your place in the ever-evolving social landscape that is middle school, written and...

A graphic novel about navigating middle school and family financial challenges simultaneously, inspired by the author's childhood. Hand to fans of Four Eyes or readers looking for a slightly gentler take on a similar theme. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble

Green, John Patrick

Paper Book

"When I'm faced with a Pilkey fan looking to branch out, this graphic novel is the first book I reach for... If eight books aren't enough, the spinoff series, Agents of S.U.I.T., continues the fun." ―The New York Times More than four million copies in print!

A new InvestiGators! A great next read for Dog Man fans looking for something new. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Unicorn Secrets: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure Volume 23

Simpson, Dana

With imaginative storytelling and a heartwarming portrayal of friendship, this collection of Phoebe and Her Unicorn comics reveals how a bold and enchanting unicorn and a sweet, inquisitive 10-year-old girl craft the most magical of friendships. Ten-year-old...

A new Phoebe and Her Unicorn! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018

Tarshis, Lauren.

Paper Book

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson. All across California, deadly wildfires rage . . . Still reeling from the life-changing...

A new I Survived graphic novel adaptation! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

The Startup Squad: One for the Dogs: A Graphic Novel

Weisfeld, Brian.

When summer plans with her friends and Abuela go awry, it's time for Resa to brainstorm a new plan--but will it be enough? From the renowned entrepreneur and founder of the Startup Squad comes a graphic novel series perfect for fans of the Baby-Sitters Club! Resa and her...

A great choice for fans of The Baby-Sitters Club and PAWS. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Hilo Presents: The Mighty: (A Graphic Novel)

Winick, Judd

Paper Book

The New York Times bestselling creator of Hilo introduces new stories, new heroes, and new worlds with Hilo Presents! Miranda's an average kid trying to make it through the school day--but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for mega-sized adventure and...

A new Hilo hits the shelves this month! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Amari and the Metalwork Menace

Alston, B B

Paper Book

The gripping fourth book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations series that began with Amari and the Night Brothers! Perfect for fans of Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and Nevermoor....

A new Amari book! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

A Scar Like a River

Graff, Lisa

Paper Book

From bestselling author Lisa Graff, this important coming-of-age story follows a thirteen-year-old with a mysterious scar on her face--and a big secret she feels pressured to keep. Fallon Little has a secret--and it's not how she got the enormous scar that divides...

A companion to the modern classic Fish In a Tree. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Hypergifted

Korman, Gordon

Paper Book

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes the funny and heartwarming sequel to the word-of-mouth hits UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED. School has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis--at least not until he gets an...

A new Gordon Korman is always a cause for celebration! This one is the third installment in the Ungifted series. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The Lions' Run

Pennypacker, Sara

Paper Book

An Instant New York Times Bestseller and Indie Bestseller "Lucas DuBois is proof that a mere kitten can be the bravest of lions by always standing up for what's right." --Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee ...

A new historical fiction novel about the French Resistance in WWII from the author of the beloved Pax. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Europa

Ponti, James

Paper Book

In this seventh installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies works to prevent a dangerous criminal from escaping prison in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne.

New City Spies! (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

True colors : growing up weird in the '90s

Gravel, Elise

Paper Book

Growing up is always just a little too much for a kid to handle, but taking your time is all it takes Tweeny-bopper Elise knows she's different, but kind of just chalks it up to being a weirdo. And in the 90s, who isn't? Other girls might be shifting their attention to boys,...

A graphic novel memoir about a 90s kid with ADHD, perfect for fans of Real Friends and Smile. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Rumpelstiltskin

Barnett, Mac

Paper Book

#1 INDIE NEXT BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE KIRKUS EARPHONES AWARDS FOUR STARRED REVIEWS In the follow-up to the highly acclaimed, instant bestseller, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, comes the second brilliant and highly...

An adaptation of the classic fairy tale by award winning author and current National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

The Colors of Nature

Barr, Catherine

Paper Book

Boldly illustrated and filled with fun nature facts, this nonfiction picture book invites readers to explore the dazzling colors of our world. Uncover the wonders of nature with this spectacular exploration of the colors of our world by expert conservation author Catherine...

A nature fact book organized by an usual and appealing theme: color! (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Consider the lilies

Grant, Jennifer

Paper Book

Learn about colors and God's love in this picture book celebration of spring, with lyrical text by an award-winning author and gorgeous art from a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator. On a bright spring day, WHITE Queen Anne's lace waves...

A Biblically-inspired celebration of flowers and spring. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Venus! Fierce and Fabulous

McAnulty, Stacy

Paper Book

Prepare for a dazzling encounter with the solar system's most glamorous resident in VENUS!--the latest stellar "autobiography" in the OUR UNIVERSE series from the dynamic duo of Stacy McAnulty and Stevie Lewis!Hello, darling neighbors! It's me, Venus!Get ready to be utterly charmed as...

A new Our Universe book! (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Treasure Thieves on the High Seas: Pirates, Privateers, and Plunder

Munro, Roxie

Paper Book

What was it like to live on a pirate ship? Climb aboard and set sail with acclaimed author Roxie Munro in this nonfiction picture book adventure through the ages! Did pirates really have peg legs? Did they make captives and disobedient crew "walk the plank?" What treasures did...

At long last, a new pirate book! (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Poems for Every Season

Westera, Bette

Paper Book

⭐ "Splendid."--Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) ⭐ "A remarkable collaboration." --Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW) ⭐ "Charming." --Booklist (STARRED REVIEW) ...

A great choice for readers who love the popular poetry collection Sing a Song of Seasons: A Poem for Every Day of the Year...and those looking for a shorter book on a similar theme. (Children's Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Leave me alone!

Kennedy, Becky

Paper Book

#1 New York Times Bestselling author Dr. Becky is back with a new picture book about a deeply feeling kid and what happens when her emotions take over--and how her mom can help her know that she is safe. Nothing makes Pia happier than playing secret agents with her...

A guide to big feelings from one of the Internet's most popular parenting influencers. (Parenting Book Age 4-8)

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