Best Kids’ Books of February 2025

The author of A Wolf Called Wander is back with A Wolf Called Fire, a remarkable story inspired by a real-life wolf pup. Warm is the runt of his litter, but this doesn’t stop him from leading his pack with heart and determination. Inspiring, thoughtful and exciting, this is great for fans of Pax by Sara Pennypacker.

The dynamic duo of Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass is back in action, and we couldn’t be more thrilled. A mysterious little free library pops up overnight in Evan’s small town, triggering a chain of events that transforms his life — and his town. The Lost Library is a love letter to books and the libraries (and bookstores) that house their magic.

A group of kids forced out of their homes grapple with having their lives upended and no answers as to why. Determined to get to the bottom of it all and refusing to accept the half-truths they’re told, these kids lean on their favorite movies and pop culture references to solve the mystery. 

More Mo! The acclaimed author is back with a hare-raisingly funny bunny book with ear-resistable fluffy friends on every page.

Raised as rivals, Merriment and Rue are counting down the days until their fated duel — and discover that they may have more in common than they think. From talking cats to mercurial demons and more, The Last Great Heir is a charming, adventurous tale.

Lefty is the new crane in town — and he’s making Cranky feel quite crabby. Fun and friendship ensue in the latest from a fan-favorite duo of Pete Oswald and Phuc Tran.

Sharing is caring, but Hare doesn’t think that’s fair. The latest from the author of Brave Little Bear is best enjoyed out loud.

Marjan’s magical adventures continue after the whirlwind events in Once There Was. With her search for an elusive bird and a double life that’s proving to be more difficult than ever, Marjan is trying her best to hold onto her mythical responsibilities and her friendships back home. But might the quest cost her more than she’s ready to lose?

Great for fans of The Bad Seed and I Want My Hat Back, this is the jaws-ome tale of one grumpy-gills shark who learns to appreciate the fish around him. 

Bring on the giggles with Let’s Be Bees, a playful and hilarious read-aloud that is sure to become a bedtime favorite. 

A particularly intrepid sheep named Zeb joins Bongo and Marsha on a high-stakes, high-hilarity investigation for the ages.