Children's New Books | May 2026

Updated May 21, 2026
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Children's New Books | May 2026

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What's that color?
Beaty, Andrea
Paper Book
What's That Color? is a fun rhyming Questioneers board book starring Aaron Slater, Illustrator, all about colors from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Ada Twist, Scientist and Rosie Revere, Engineer Aaron has yellow. Rosie...

A new board book series for the littlest fans of the Rosie Revere series. (Board Book Age 0-2)

The Waiting Room
Tassopoulos Wehner, Eleni
★ "A first purchase; written and ­illustrated by neurodivergent creators, the story offers an ­affirming ­experience for many families" - School Library Journal Come along with Roscoe & Ivy as they find ways to make waiting fun. Roscoe and Ivy have to wait for...

A common childhood experience not often explored in children's books gets its due! (Board Book Age 0-2)

The Dumped Truck
Bernstrom, Daniel
Paper Book
Grumpy Monkey meets Little Blue Truck meets Toy Story in this hilarious picture book about a play truck who is cast out by the other toys for doing his job, created by Daniel Bernstrom and Pura Belpré Award winning artist, Marcelo Verdad. Welcome to Toyville, where Dump Truck...

A beloved truck-type gets some much-needed love from the literary world. (Picture Book Grades PreK-2)

Seahorse Is Furious: And There Is Nothing You Can Do about It
Hood, Morag
It's a dire day under the sea for a seahorse stuck in an angry mood in this funny and accessible picture book perfect for fans of Nobody Hugs a Cactus. Seahorse is furious. It is a bad day. In a terrible week. In an awful ocean. And nothing in that...

We have all been this seahorse at one time or another. (Picture Book Grades PreK-2)

Love from America
Jospitre, Sarah
Show your love from sea to shining sea! In time for the 250th anniversary of the United States, this mini illustrated gift book is a perfect way to celebrate the people, places, and values of America, from cheering for those we care about to fighting for what's right-no matter...

One of many new books about the US and its history being released in anticipation of the semiquincentennial--250th anniversary--of the Declaration of Independence. (Picture Book Grades PreK-2)

Axolotl-Ella: A Sort-Of Cinderella Story
Messner, Kate
Cinderella has never been so adorable--or amphibious!--as in this fractured fairytale picture book by New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner, with art by award-winning illustrator Lian Cho. Axolotl-Ella is a quick and clever salamander with a daring, deliciously...

For the many, many young axolotl lovers in your life. (Picture Book Grades PreK-2)

Buttfish
Pinson, Pauline.
A very unusual-looking fish has a journey of self-discovery in this hilarious and heartfelt picture book. Buttfish's face looks like a bum. Everyone says so. Buttfish usually just tries to make the other fish laugh to keep them from making fun of him. But, tired of being the butt of...

A humorous take on the ways we handle our differences and insecurities. (Picture Book Grades PreK-2)

Dad
Robinson, Christian
Paper Book
From Christian Robinson, #1 New York Times bestseller, Caldecott Honoree, and one of the most recognizable picture book creators of this generation comes a loving tribute to all kinds of dads. Dad is strong. Dad is sweet. ...

An ode to dads from an award-winning author/illustrator, just in time for Father's Day. (Picture Book Grades PreK-2)

Henry Upside Down: Book 4
Bailey, Jenn
Paper Book
The fourth book in the Schneider Family Award and Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning series that follows Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, as he navigates friendships, classroom conundrums, and the ups and downs of daily life as a sweet and sensitiv

A new Henry story! (Early Reader Grades K-2)

The Bfg: The Gloriumptious Giant Capture
Dahl, Roald
Can Sophie and the BFG deliver an important message to the Queen of England? Join Sophie and journey through giant country with the Big Friendly Giant in this leveled reader adaptation of the classic tale! Reader Level 4: Level 4 is for Fluent Readers...

An early reader adaptation of the Roald Dahl classic. (Early Reader Grades K-2)

Nat the Cat Sets a Trap: Ready-To-Read Pre-Level 1
Lerner, Jarrett
Nat the Cat traps Pat the Rat in this sixth 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 sets a trap for Pat the Rat. It is not THAT...

A new Nat the Cat book, perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie! (Early Reader Grades K-2)

My First Bob Books - Alphabet Story Collection Bind-Up Phonics, Letter Sounds, Ages 3 and Up, Pre-K (Reading Readiness)
Kertell, Lynn Maslen
Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years! This adorable bind-up of the Alphabet Story Box introduces children to letters and letter sounds through 12 silly read-aloud stories! My First Bob Books for toddlers and...

A new library-friendly set of BOB Books, the classic decodable series for beginning readers. (Phonics Grades K-2)

Ly-LAN and the Missing Tooth Fairy
Dinh, Ha
Paper Book
Sometimes it's hard to wait! In this third book in the Ly-Lan Finds a Way chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan loses a tooth, but the Tooth Fairy doesn't visit her that night. Now she has to solve a mystery (where is the missing Tooth Fairy?) while learning...

A new Ly-Lan story grounded in both Vietnamese culture and Christian faith! (Bridging Fiction Grades 2-4)

Defending the Swamp Dragon: A Branches Book (Dragon Masters #31)
West, Tracey
Paper Book
Drake and Worm team up with their friend Obi to free the Swamp Dragon when she is mistaken for a terrifying monster in the latest action-packed installment of this New York Times bestselling series, perfect for newly independent readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This...

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

Loch Ness Monster's Unbelievable Science
Appert, Anne
Loch Ness Monster has written a fabulous book about why certain birds have their unusual colouring. According to Ness, the stories have drama, excitement, adventure! And most important of all, scientific truths. There's only one problem, as Puffin keeps pointing out: the 'facts' in the stories aren...

A hyperbolic Loch Ness monster inadvertently teaches readers the difference between fact and fiction in this short, accessible graphic novel. (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

Bad Kitty Gets a Job (Graphic Novel)
Bruel, Nick
Paper Book
Kitty must get a job to buy a new video game in this brand new graphic novel adventure by New York Times-bestselling creator Nick Bruel, for fans of DOG MAN and INVESTIGATORS. Kitty wants the newest, coolest video game, Hyper Crazed Feral Alley Cat Mayhem 3. She...

A new Bad Kitty! (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: Green Eggs and Ham Go Next Door: A Green Eggs and Ham Story
Kochalka, James
Paper Book
Dr. Seuss's iconic, original dynamic duo is back in graphic novel form--and this time, Sam-I-Am is going to show his grumpy pal that meeting new people isn't scary! In fact, meeting new people is how you make new friends! There's a new neighbor in town and Walter is NOT excited!...

Another installment in the series of beginning graphic novels inspired by Dr. Seuss's classic characters, written and illustrated by popular contemporary authors. (Bridging Graphic Novel Grades 2-4)

Wombat Waiting
Applegate, Katherine
Paper Book
An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! An instant indie bestseller! An Indie Next pick! From the Newbery Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder comes a stunning middle grade standalone novel-in-verse...

A new animal-narrated novel in verse from the author of The One and Only Ivan. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

The Last Immortals: Dawn of the Axolotl
Brooks, Kit
Paper Book
Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself-and his entire species-in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls. There's danger lurking in the depths of the...

Warrior Cats but with axolotls! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Renegades #1: The Magic Awakens
Hunter, Erin
Paper Book
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 the paperback features gorgeous sprayed edges!...

And a brand new series from the author of Warriors! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

The Academy VI: Rise of the Scorpions
Layton, T Z
Paper Book
Now a New York Times bestselling series! Fresh off his success with the junior national soccer team, Leo K. Doyle is back in England and playing for the U16s, where he'll be a newbie all over again. Will Leo get any playing time? Can he work his way into a starting lineup filled...

A new Academy novel for soccer fans, just in time for the World Cup in North America this summer! (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

The Unchosen One
Sparkes, Amy
Paper Book
"A romp with tongue firmly in cheek." --Booklist (starred review) What happens when the Chosen One decides to go on strike? Tassie has always dreamt of a life of adventure and exploration. Instead, she's stuck in the Citadel under the care of the Chief...

A new fantasy series from the author of The House at the Edge of Magic. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Bad Badger: A Family Story
Wood, Maryrose
Paper Book
From acclaimed middle grade author Maryrose Wood comes the heartwarming follow up to Bad Badger: A Love Story.  As Septimus and Gully grow from friends into a family, they weather the challenges of parenting, managing unexpected guests, and navigating...

A sequel to last year's sleeper hit and modern classic, Bad Badger. (Children's Fiction Grades 3-5)

Investigators: Weather or Not
Green, John Patrick
Paper Book
Multiple-time New York Times-bestselling sewer-surfing super-sleuths Mango and Brash are back in the ninth volume of the mega-smash-hit InvestiGators series! The InvestiGators' latest case is a dairy disaster! The city's water supply has been replaced with milk and the...

New InvestiGators! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Chi's sweet france
Kanata, Konami
Paper Book
From the creator of the best seller series, Chi's Sweet Home comes a new adventure set in France! Encore, Encore, Encore By popular demand Chi and her family, of international and New York Times bestseller fame, are back. And so we meet again, in Paris, the...

A new Chi's Sweet Home series! (Children's Graphic Novel Grades 3-5)

Karen's Surprise: a Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #12)
Grant, Shauna J.
Paper Book
Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted and illustrated by bestselling author and Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant! Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starring role, of course,...

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

Friend Group
Greenwald, Lisa
From the author of TBH and The Friendship List, Lisa Greenwald, comes a new series about the drama of middle school--and the group chat. Sadie and Olive have never been part of their class's popular friend group. Those girls--Pella, Annabelle, Cleo, and The Other Sadie--seem like creatures...

Realistic fiction about the ups and downs of middle school friendship. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Firesnake: Volume 3
Barba Higuera, Donna
Paper Book
From New York Times bestselling author Donna Barba Higuera, Firesnake delivers a triumphant finale to the story that began with the Newbery Medal-winning The Last Cuentista and continued in the Pura Belpré Honor-winning Alebrijes.

The final installment in the trilogy that began with the Newbery Medal-winning novel The Last Cuentista. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The Setback
Leitch, Lynn.
After getting cut from the baseball team, Liam must secure a spot on a new all-star sports team if he wants to attend Camp Jackman with his friend Marcus. This means trying out for multiple sports, which isn't as easy as he thought it would be. Liam worries about his less-than...

A sports fiction story about an athletic kid trying to find success in the face of setbacks. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

Styx and Stones
Schmidt, Gary D
Paper Book
Percy Jackson meets The Labors of Hercules Beal in this hilarious, page-turning fantasy adventure with a heart of gold from two award-winning authors. Simon expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not...

An ancient Greek teen who died defending his village from the Spartans escapes the Underworld and finds himself in present-day Minnesota, where he befriends a modern middle schooler. (Young Teen Fiction Grades 5-7)

The New Girl: First Crush: A Graphic Novel (the New Girl #2)
Calin, Cassandra
Paper Book
Cassandra Calin returns with this charming and comical follow-up to The New Girl, her long-form graphic novel debut that became a New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Indie bestseller! This middle-grade graphic novel about crushing and being crushed is the...

A follow-up to the wildly popular graphic novel, The New Girl. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Opting Out
Maia Kobabe
Paper Book
From the award-winning author/illustrator of GENDER QUEER and a bright new talent, the story of a kid named Saachi, who is navigating friendship woes, sister issues, a new crush, and a resistance to blue-and-pink binaries. Bodies are the worst. I wish I didn't have a body.<...

A graphic novel about finding yourself written specifically for middle school readers. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

Sweet Valley Twins: First Place: (A Graphic Novel)
Pascal, Francine
Paper Book
When the snobbiest girl at Sweet Valley Middle School gets a new horse, Elizabeth is suddenly interested in being her friend and Jessica isn't buying it. The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series! Lila Fowler, the snobbiest girl in...

A new Sweet Valley High graphic novel. (Young Teen Graphic Novel Grades 5-7)

A Forest Begins Anew
Louise M. Aamodt
Paper Book
Told through lyrical rhyme and stunning 3D cut-paper illustrations, this is the captivating story of a forest's renewal as it goes from ashes to new growth in the aftermath of a sweeping forest fire. Set against the backdrop of a devastating forest fire, A Forest Begins Anew<...

A forest recovers after a wildfire in this timely and relevant informational picture book. (Nonfiction Age 4-8)

HEROES OF 1776: THE STORY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
Gorsuch, Neil
Paper Book
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER! From Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch and bestselling author Janie Nitze! Explore the courage and sacrifice of some of the heroes of the American Revolution and the stories behind the document that started it...

A Supreme Court justice introduces pivotal figures from the Revolutionary War. (Nonfiction Age 4-8)

A Salmon Story: Protecting the Future
Poll, Willie
Paper Book
A lyrical informational picture book about how harmful fish farming practices impact wild salmon and their ecosystems Salmon are central to their ecosystem and the lives of many Indigenous Nations, but the rapid rise of harmful practices like open net-pen fish farming has threatened these...

A Métis author writes about salmon ecosystems from an Indigenous perspective. (Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Hot Dog!: The History of America's Favorite Sausage
Van Zandt, Christine
Paper Book
Explore the sizzling history of America's favorite ballpark snack! Join Frank De Wienerdog, your outrageously funny guide, in HOT DOG!--a laugh-out-loud nonfiction adventure that tracks the hot dog's journey from the streets of New York to grills nationwide. This vibrant picture...

A brief history of a favorite American food. (Nonfiction Age 4-8)

Marie's Magic Eggs: How Marie Procai Kept the Ukrainian Art of Pysanky Alive
Wallace, Sandra Neil
Paper Book
★ Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ Foreword Reviews, starred review ★ Booklist, starred review ★ The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review &...

A brief history of a favorite American food. (Nonfiction Age 7-10)

A Song for Juneteenth
Elliott, Zetta
This emotional and lyrical picture book by acclaimed poet Zetta Elliott celebrates the importance of Juneteenth as well as the resilience of Black families and the power of community. Black child you were birthed from a dark jeweled...

From the author of the Dragons in a Bag series comes a picture book that celebrates Black history, resilience, family and culture. (Children's Holiday Book)

Juneteenth (a We Celebrate Book): A Board Book
Little Feminist
Paper Book
From the ALA Stonewall Award-winning team Little Feminist comes a gorgeous photographic board book celebrating Juneteenth Freedom feels like hugs and kisses, unity, strength and pride. Freedom feels like a million steps forward--together with every stride....

This board book describes freedom as it is experienced through little ones' senses. (Board Book)

Happy Father's Day from the Crayons
Daywalt, Drew
Paper Book
For this wonderful mini hardcover celebration of Father's Day, the hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit love their dads--and father figures in their lives--so much, they wrote a book about it! Red Crayon loves his dad...

Part of the wildly popular Crayons series, this book celebrates dads (and dad-type crayons of all colors)! (Children's Holiday Book)

But I'm a Pumpkin!: A Summerween Story
Choppy, Kat
A little seed dreams of becoming a jack-o-lantern, but nature has other ideas in this delightful read-aloud about the origin of a "summerween" tradition-perfect for fans of Stumpkin or The Bad Seed. A young girl waits for Halloween, telling tales and singing songs...

Have you ever heard of Summerween? It's a summer holiday with rising appeal for all of us who can't wait until Halloween comes! In this story, a little seed can't wait to grow into a pumpkin, but he grows round and GREEN instead! (Children's Holiday Book)

If Your Abuelo Is an Astronauta
Siqueira, Ana
This hilarious, high-flying bilingual picture book from the creators of If Your Babysitter Is a Bruja captures the love between grandchildren and long-distance grandparents, the complicated relationship between siblings, and the power of imagination. The day before abuelo...

This is a fun space romp in Spanglish, infusing Spanish words into a story that explores all the possibilities of a space adventure with grandpa. (Bilingual Picture Book)

?Por Que Ladran Los Perros? (Why Do Dogs Bark? Spanish Edition)
Holub, Joan
Paper Book
Hay muchos tipos diferentes de perros y mucho que descubrir sobre ellos! Por que ladran, aollan y entierran huesos? Que trabajos pueden hacer los perros? Encontraras las respuestas a estas preguntas y muchas mas en este divertido libro lleno de informaci n.

This classic nonfiction reader is newly available in Spanish! Learn about perros through several often-asked questions. (Spanish Nonfiction Early Reader)

El mejor peor campamento de todos
Cepeda, Joe
Paper Book
A boy and his father go on a camping trip where everything goes wrong! Or does it? From Joe Cepeda, a Theodor Seuss Geisel and Pura Belpré Honor Winner, this early reader comic is now available in Spanish! A boy and his father go on a camping trip! Despite one disaster after...

Everything goes wrong when a boy and his dad set out on a camping trip! But will they let camping disasters spoil their trip?... (Spanish Graphic Novel)

Also available in English.

El Hilo Invisiblethe Invisible Thread
Tirado, Miriam
Paper Book
Un cuento sobre los vínculos que nos unen con quien más queremos. Escrito por Míriam Tirado, consultora de crianza consciente y periodista especializada en maternidad, paternidad y crianza. Nura ha descubierta el secreto que guarda el ombligo. Ahora ya sabe que...

A sweet story about the ties that bind us to those we love most, and how the most important things are often those we cannot see. (Spanish Picture Book)

Los viernes comemos churros
Alvarado, Jenny
Paper Book
Una niña y su papá se mudan a otra ciudad, ¡y ella está decidida a seguir con sus tradiciones, sin importar lo ocupado que esté papi! Este es un divertido cuento en español sobre la familia, la comida y los buenos vecinos.   Todos los viernes, Emi y su papi hacían churros...

Is there anything better than churros?! When her family moves to a new town, Emi is determined to keep their yummy family tradition. (Spanish Picture Book)

Also available in English.

¡Hola, Tobi!
Cáceres, Andrea
Paper Book
Las familias --y los perros-- que Tobi se encuentra en el parque son de una gran variedad de formas, colores y tamaños, pero a este amistoso cachorro le encantan todos. Todos los días, Tobi sale a pasear con su familia. En el parque, le gusta saludar a todo el mundo: pequeñas...

Tobi meets many kinds of dogs and humans on his walks in the park. (Spanish Picture Book)

Also available as a Spanish e-book in the Libby app.

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