*New & Notable Kids' Books - February Highlights*

Published this month and new to the collection

Updated February 10, 2026
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Lucky New Year: Colors
Wan, Joyce
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Joyce Wan's irresistable petite picture book that will introduce kids (ages 3-5) to the colors of the holiday. Features a book jacket that opens into a poster! From the RED of lucky envelopes and the ORANGE of tangerines to lovely PINK plum blossoms,...
Because of a Shoe
Fogliano, Julie
Everybody has tantrums (kids and moms) in this tender yet funny picture book about an especially impossible-to-put-on pair of shoes--from New York Times bestselling author Julie Fogliano and three-time Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee, creator of The Boss Baby. ...
Forty the Fortune Teller
Daywalt, Drew
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...
I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
Threets, Mychal
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * Dubbed "the Internet's librarian"-- and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow -- Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for...
Marty Moose: First Class Mischief
Powell, Claire
"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...
The Mighty Macy
Alexander, Kwame
A young girl finds her voice-and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community-in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning and #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander, perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean and Ruby and the Booker Boys. When Macy gets...
Europa
Ponti, James
In this seventh installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies work to prevent a dangerous criminal from escaping prison in another international adventure perfect for fans of Spy School and Charlie Thorne.
The Lions' Run
Pennypacker, Sara
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 ...
Rumpelstiltskin
Barnett, Mac
In the follow-up to the highly acclaimed, instant bestseller, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, comes the second ​brilliant and highly anticipated fairy tale retelling from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Award-winning creators, Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis. ...
The Cedar Mother
Huson, Hetxw'ms Gyetxw Brett D
Step outside to explore the hidden mysteries of the cedar tree life cycle in this beautifully illustrated, engaging non-fiction book for young scientists ages 9 to 12. Meet Nox Sim Gan, the cedar mother, whose life cycle spans centuries and whose roots anchor the landscape. The cedar...
Sticking to the Facts: 10 Ways to Fight Misinformation
Craigie, Gregor
These days, finding information is a simple click away. But how can you tell if what you're reading is true or false? Or if it's fact versus fiction? With fake news on the rise, fighting misinformation is more important than ever. But spreading false information isn't only a product of the...

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