Children's New Books | April 2026

Updated April 28, 2026
LINCC (Libraries in Clackamas County) Oregon City Public Library
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Now I See Summer
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
THREE STARRED REVIEWS! * From multi-award-winning, New York Times bestselling duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen, Now I See Summer is one in a unique quartet of board books that playfully shows the changing seasons from a kid's point of view. the house / the tree /...

The National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and a Caldecott Medalist team up for a new board book series about the seasons. (Board Book Age 0-2)

The Smushkins: Colors
Rueda, Claudia
Whether blowing up a balloon or watering a garden, colors abound around the adorable Smushkins--and toddler fans will be excited to discover a world of colors. When Smushkins shake a brilliant autumn tree, what do they get? A massive pile of red leaves to jump into! When a...

An adorable cast of quirky creatures from Rueda's new series introduce readers to colors! (Board Book Age 0-2)

Llama Llama Graduation Day!
Dewdney, Anna
Paper Book
Llama Llama celebrates graduation day in this sweet and poignant installment of the New York Times bestselling Llama Llama series. The school year is coming to end, which means it's time for graduation! Llama Llama has learned so much this year, but he isn't so sure he's...

A new Llama Llama book! (Picture Book PreK-2)

The Sun Thief
Hemming, Alice
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author of The Leaf Thief comes the funny summery companion picture book that teaches kids about how the summer days lengthen and shorten again, adapting to change, and the seasons. Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's summer! But squirrel is...

A new Leaf Thief book, perfect for summer or winter solstice. (Picture Book PreK-2)

Construction Site: Firefight!
Rinker, Sherri Duskey
Paper Book
Firefighting vehicles and other heroic trucks join forces to battle a fire and make sure everyone is safe and sound in this exciting addition to the New York Times bestselling Goodnight; Goodnight; Construction Site series.When powerful winds knock over electric lines and start a dangerous fire;...

One of two new Construction Site books from Sherri Duskey Rinker. (Picture Book PreK-2)

Now You Know Your ABCs: (Or Do You?)
Salmon, Caspar
A hilarious alphabet adventure--and follow-up to How to Count to One--that will have readers racing from A to Z! You know your ABCs, right? GREAT! A is for apple, B is for ball, C is for castle . . . you get it. But is it really that easy? What if D is for dog,...

A fun and funny take on the classic ABC book, with an adventure that begins when a wolf disguises himself as a dog on page 4... (Picture Book PreK-2)

Good Night, Escargot
Slater, Dashka
Paper Book
Escargot is hosting a pajama party and everyone is invited! There is only one rule: Don't fall asleep! As the night goes on and Escargot grows tired, he struggles to stay awake. Luckily, he has lots of ideas to keep his eyes from closing. Looking at the stars with his trusty stuffed bunny, building...

A new Escargot! (Picture Book PreK-2)

Gunnar the Viking's Great Pizza Adventure
Vaisberg, Diego
Paper Book
In a rugged northern village, there lived a brave Viking warrior named Gunnar. Deep down, Gunnar had a secret- He felt something was missing from his life. During a voyage to a southern town, Gunnar's destiny took a turn when he smelled a delicious aroma coming from an empty...

PIZZA VIKINGS (Picture Book PreK-2)

Fantastic Mr. Fox: An Invitation to a Fox's Feast
Dahl, Roald
Follow this fantastic fox as he outwits the farmers to prepare a feast for his family! This delightful leveled reader adapts the classic tale of a clever fox and his forest neighbors for young readers. Reader Level 3: Level 3 is for Transitional Readers...

A classic Roald Dahl story, adapted for beginning readers. (Early Reader Grades K-2)

Let's Go Fishing!
Ponds, Virginia
Let's go fishing! Get ready to reel in this informative and easy-to-read Step 2 reader about kids' early morning fishing adventure with grandma! In Let's Go Fishing!, the kids and Nan are heading out bright and early for a fun day of fishing. They have their rods and reels...

An early reader about the joys of fishing. (Early Reader Grades K-2)

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...

A new Cranky book. (Early Reader Grades K-2)

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. ...

A new Orris and Timble from the one and only Kate DiCamillo. (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Fiddlehead Forest
Curll, Jana
For fans of Narwhal and Jelly, this hilarious graphic novel explores the beautifully diverse ecosystem created by nurse logs. The second graphic novel in the Little Habitats series, following the beloved Barnacle Bay. Each book in this series explores a...

A decomposing log teaches a subtle STEM lesson with adorable leaves, mushrooms, and other forest creatures. (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

Cat & Cat Adventures: The Lair of the Owl King: A Graphic Novel
Yi, Susie
Paper Book
"PAWSSIBLY the sweetest books on the shelf!" -- Ben Clanton, bestselling author of the Narwhal and Jelly series Follow the antics of Squash and Ginny in the sixth installment of Cat & Cat Adventures from popular webcomic creator Susie Yi! This chapter book graphic novel...

A new Cat & Cat! (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast
Griffiths, Andy
Paper Book
Come along with New York Times-bestselling author Andy Griffiths (The 13-Story Treehouse) on a brand-new adventure that plunks the reader right into the middle of all the wacky action and laughs with peanut butter monsters and its unique storytelling style--perfect for fans of...

A new book in a new series by the author of The 13 Story Treehouse. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Season of Flames
James, Anna
Paper Book
A travelling circus, magical creatures, and a journey to the edge of the world await in the thrilling follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment! At Circus Astra, Elio helps his father look after "tangles"--magical...

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

Nell O'Dell Hates Quests
Martin, Emily B
"A witty fantasy that celebrates ingenuity and subverts prophecy; a strong pick for readers who enjoy genre-bending adventures." --School Library Journal (starred review) What happens when the quest finds you, despite your best efforts? A reluctant adventurer...

A fun fantasy adventure about a grumpy innkeeper dragged into an adventure. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Bigfoot and the Wild Boys
Pearson, Jenny.
Two wild boys. No plan. One unforgettable adventure. Joe is tired of feeling invisible at school. When he hears that Bigfoot might have been spotted in the nearby woods, he spies his chance to become as legendary as the famous cryptid. ...

Two best friends go in search of Bigfoot with hilarious results. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Kpop Demon Hunters: The Official Deluxe Junior Novelization: The Official Retelling
Yoon, Jessica
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A deluxe junior novelization that retells Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters--and features a shiny cover and 16 pages of full-color images! Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are the world-famous girl group HUNTR/X. When they aren't selling out stadiums,...

The K-Pop Demon Hunters novelization lands at last. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

The Last Comics on Earth: Across the Doodleverse: From the Creators of the Last Kids on Earth
Brallier, Max
Paper Book
The fourth and final installment of the New York Times bestselling graphic novel series based on the worldwide phenomenon The Last Kids on Earth! In this final LAST COMICS adventure, our superheroes must face a mysterious new threat- Someone is stealing kids'...

A new Last Kids on Earth graphic novel! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

My Journey to Japan: Escape to Yokai Mountain
Loux, Matthew
Paper Book
Explore Japanese culture with Penny, Paulie, and magical Shimesu! Twins Penny and Paulie are thrilled to be in Tokyo--even if they're stuck in a boring hotel while their dad attends "important" meetings. But when they meet a strange, frog-like creature named Shimesu in the...

A journey through Japanese culture and folklore for fans of manga and anime. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

A Blood Moon (Snowlands #1)
Meroz, Morr
Paper Book
In the heart of the Snowlands, prey and predator alike mysteriously disappear as three outcasts join forces for the adventure of a lifetime in the first book of the heart-stopping Snowlands series -- perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Warriors! Feba, an orphaned wolf cub, is...

A animal fantasy graphic novel series, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Warriors. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Dawn on the Coast: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #19)
Nopra, Arley
Paper Book
A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted and illustrated by New York Times bestselling cartoonist Arley Nopra! Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad....

New Baby-Sitters Club! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

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...

A new Captain Underpants, manga-style! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Sashimi
Santat, Dan
Paper Book
In the town of Barnacle Bay, a creature lurks. He's come from the ocean, in search of others like him. He is... a fishboy named SASHIMI!To fit in with humans, Sashimi sneaks into an elementary school and pretends to be a student. But he's clearly a fish out of water!When Sashimi finds out the whole...

A new Dan Santat stories, perfect for Dog Man fans. (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

The road from nowhere
Avi
Paper Book
Inside one of America's most troubled periods of economic crisis, The Road From Nowhere, from master storyteller and Newbery medalist Avi, is both a tightly plotted adventure and a big-hearted tale of boyhood that explores what it means to put a name to the feelings we're taught to push down...

A fast-paced historical novel from the master of the genre. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Auntie q's Golden Claws Nail Salon
Hoang, Van
Twelve-year-old Domi Pham had the perfect summer planned: lounging by the pool, making art with her best friend, and celebrating her escape from seventh grade. But one costly mistake puts her dream summer on hold. Instead, she's shipped off to New Mexico to work at her Auntie Q's nail salon to pay...

A nail salon makes a fun setting for this realistic fiction story about family, growing up, and second changes. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

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...

A fantastical mystery novel from the author of Greenglass House. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Spy School Secret Service the Graphic Novel
Gibbs, Stuart
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the fifth book as Ben Ripley goes undercover in the White House to take on a SPYDER operative determined to assassinate the president. Thirteen-year-old Ben Ripley has had a lot of field...

A new Spy School graphic novel adaptation. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Princess Academy Graphic Novel
Hale, Shannon
Paper Book
The New York Times bestselling and Newbery-Honor winning classic, Princess Academy, by Shannon Hale, is reimagined as a graphic novel with stunning art from illustrator Victoria Ying. Miri lives high atop Mount Eskel where, for generations, her ancestors have...

A graphic novel adaptation of the novel by the author of Real Friends. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Clock Hands: A Graphic Novel
Nijkamp, Marieke
Paper Book
JLG Gold Standard Selection One small voice has the power to change everything in this dazzling middle grade graphic novel from New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp and artist Sylvia Bi. The stand-alone companion to the acclaimed Ink Girls is a perfect fit for...

A fantasy adventure from a beloved author. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

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,...

The third installment in this graphic novel memoir series from an award-winning author. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Last day pool party
Steinkellner, Emma
From the bestselling author of the Okay Witch series comes a contemporary graphic novel about the only thing standing between the kids of Orange Grove Junior High and summer break--one party, and a whole lot of drama. Six very different kids' stories collide at an unforgettable...

A contemporary last day of school graphic novel from the author of Nell of Gumbling and The Okay Witch. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Before It Was a Hurricane
Chen, Jieting
Paper Book
A hurricane is a massive, dangerous storm. Its clouds carry trillions of gallons of water that can dump a year's worth of rain in a single day. Learn how the most massive, destructive storm on Earth forms with this inventive new series! "Text and illustrations encourage...

A dramatic picture book charting the rise and fall of a hurricane. (Children's Nonfiction PreK-2)

Puffins!
Gianferrari, Maria
Paper Book
Just on the edge of the sea,there is a nesting island as loud as a city,where Puffin parents mate, burrow, and lay their eggs.They splash into the ocean,And dodge nearby predators, Searching for food everywhere for their hungry, squawking puffling chick. . .Follow the adorable Puffin...

PUFFINS! (Children's Nonfiction PreK-2)

America Is Wild!: A State-By-State Encyclopedia of American Wildlife
Timm, Brad
Paper Book

Learn about the plants and animals unique to every US state. (Children's Nonfiction Grades K-3)

Even Steven: A Book about Sharing
Finison, Carrie
A lighthearted, humorous picture book from the author/illustrator duo behind Don't Hug Doug about a boy who wants everything to be perfectly even. Say hello to Steven. Steven likes to share! He knows the best way to share something is to split it in half. It's fun! It's...

An innovative sharing story for little ones. (Parenting Book PreK-2)

The Shy Book
Pearlstein, Howard
Paper Book
The Shy Book is a tender, empowering story that helps children find courage in their quiet moments and reminds them that even the softest voice has something important to say. A Junior Library Guild Gold Selection! This book wants to be read--truly, it does--but there...

A heartfelt exploration of some of biggest feelings kids are learning to handle. (Parenting Book PreK-2)

The Worried Book
Pearlstein, Howard
Paper Book
A hilariously honest and heartwarming story about anxiety, self-doubt, and the power of positive thinking, The Worried Book shows young readers that it's OK to worry--what matters is how we respond. The Worried Book is having a bit of a meltdown. "Hi, I can't...

A heartfelt exploration of some of biggest feelings kids are learning to handle. (Parenting Book PreK-2)


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