Our Most Anticipated New Kids’ Book Releases of April 2022

Who better to celebrate the power of friendship than Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush? The former first daughters and current inspirational role models bring us a fun, engaging story full of STEM, mystery and camaraderie. Perfect for fans of Princesses Save the World, Superheroes are Everywhere and Sofia Valdez, Future Prez.

Simon Rich, former writer for Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons, debuts with this hilarious tale full of washing wisdom. For far too long, the perspective of the bathtub has been plugged up — well that’s no longer the case! Tom Toro (How to Potty Train Your Porcupine) adds the perfect artistic touch to make I’m Terrified of Bath Time a romp of a read for any time of day. Perfect for fans of Toy Story, The Couch Potato and Dragons Love Tacos.

Colin Kaepernick already has several distinct chapters of his life written. This next one, as children’s book author and publisher, could be his most impactful. Inspired by his childhood in a mixed race household, mixed race school and mixed race world, Colin tells the story of what happens when a brown child is asked to draw a picture of himself and his family — which is white. Great for fans of I Promise, Sulwe and All Because You Matter.

It’s hard to believe the Wings of Fire series is already in its 15th volume, but the final book in the Lost Continent Prophecy series arc is worth the wait. Young readers will race through the pages as they follow Luna and her team of dragons in an epic adventure to save the Pantala once and for all.

Dav Pilkey is back with another inspiring and laugh-out-loud story about L’il Petey, Molly, and the baby frogs of the Cat Kid Comic Club. This time, the baby frogs attempt to find their purpose while staying true to their creative vision and navigating their relationships with each other. Chock full of creative inspiration and meaningful lessons, Cat Kid Comic Club: On Purpose is yet another must-read from the author of Dog Man.

The second book in the spellbinding Thirteen Witches series finds 12-year-old witch hunter Rosie on another epic quest to defeat the remaining of the original Thirteen Witches. Rosie learns the Time Witch is holding her long-lost twin brother, Wolf, and it’s up to her and her best friend Germ to save him before time runs out. This action-packed sequel is a must-read for fans of magic and mysticism.

While Roshani Chokshi’s Pandava series has already cemented a place on our shelves and in our hearts, this fully illustrated graphic novel adaptation is shaping up to join its ranks. Chock full of magic, mystery and nonstop adventure, Aru Shah and the End of Time: The Graphic Novel is perfect for fans of Rick Riordan.

As a witchling, Seven Salazar can’t wait to join a powerful coven and come into her full powers as a witch. However, during the Black Moon Ceremony, Seven learns she’s a Spare, along with two other witchlings. In order to cement their sisterhood, the three girls must perform the impossible task — or be turned into toads. This hilarious tale of magic, friendship and belonging is worthy of a spot on any young witchling’s bookshelf.

Science, magic and fast-paced adventure collide in Shinji Takahashi and the Mark of the Coatl, the first book in a new series based on the lore of Disney’s legendary Society of Explorers and Adventurers. Shinji’s journey from an ordinary kid to the keeper of magic takes him and his new partner, Lucy, on a perilous journey around the world to escape the evil corporation following them.

This third book in the epic Dragon Realm series follows Billy and his friends as they’re transported 5,000 years into the future, to a world where humans serve dragons. It’s up to them to defeat the Dragon of Death in a battle of good versus evil in this high-stakes installment.