Picture Books

Diwali celebrates family and togetherness through the vibrant festival of lights. The annual festival lasts five days, featuring fireworks, lights and more to mark the special occasion and bring communities together. Here you’ll find an assortment of Diwali picture books for kids to help teach them the beauty of the holiday.

In between the apple picking and hayrides, Thanksgiving is a great time to introduce children to books about being thankful.There are so many amazing Thanksgiving picture books to help kids dive into holiday celebrations that it’s a tough decision to pick just one. We compiled a list of the best Thanksgiving books for kids that tell stories about the first Thanksgiving, teach children about gratitude and show that even small acts of kindness bring people together.

The celebrations are only complete with colorful picture books about Hanukkah. This list of vibrantly illustrated storybooks includes some of our favorite reads for helping kids learn about Hanukkah traditions and get into the holiday spirit. Featuring classic characters like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and books about fun activities like singing songs, spinning the dreidel and eating latkes, these stories are the perfect way to build up children’s excitement for the Festival of Lights.

These exciting October books bring silly spooks, heartwarming adventures and more for kids of all ages. This month marks the release of the Dragonborn sequel, plus a new Bunns Rabbit tale and another wacky Wimpy Kid story. Explore the best kids’ books of October for young readers of every age.

Even though this summer is just beginning, there are so many great books for kids coming out this fall to get excited about. With graphic novels and chapter book adventures for young readers, plus adorable picture books for little ones, start prepping your shelves for these must-have kids' books.

Early learning books introduce key concepts for growing minds. From sensory board books to Storytime favorites, plus spelling and counting books, these essential early learning concept books will get little ones engaged with reading from a young age

This month officially kicks off spooky season, and we have the perfect assortment of fun adventures and silly scares for little readers. Meet new heroes at Camp Half-Blood, visit the Gruffalo family and more in the best kids’ books of September 2026.

Every good nighttime routine should end with a great story. Here you’ll find the best bedtime stories with cute characters, sweet sayings and silly moments to help little ones drift off to sleep. From classic stories to board books, picture books and more, these are the best bedtime stories for young minds.

Who says spooky season can’t be silly? As Halloween approaches, now is the time to find the not-so-scary tales to celebrate the season with laughs, giggles and a few fun friends. Meet Frankenkitty, follow along the Little Blue Truck’s autumnal adventure or revisit a classic Peanuts story and kick off Halloween season now.

New adventures await! Silly jellyfish, loyal pups, magical dragons and more lead the new kids’ books that hit shelves this month. Young readers can check out a new graphic novel adventure, discover an exciting chapter book, or ride alongside the Tiny Blue Truck in a new picture book. Whatever they like, we have a story for them.

From action-packed adventures to new graphic novels and heartwarming picture books, explore the best kids’ books of July.

As we reach the halfway point of 2026, it’s time to take a look back on the exceptional releases that you might have missed, especially when it comes to kids’ publishing. From picture books to chapter books, these are the tales that invite young readers to think differently about the world around them and inspire a lifelong love of reading and storytelling. Here are our picks for the Best Kids Books of 2026 (So Far).

What makes a classic so beloved? Stories that stand the test of time, inspire a new perspective and celebrate real, human feelings. Or, sometimes, animal feelings. No matter who the main character is, whether it's Wilbur the pig or Frog and Toad, we often find ourselves revisiting these stories for good reason: they stick with us. Here are the timeless children's classics to celebrate literature for little readers.

The 2026 Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards celebrate the best in children’s literature written by emerging writers. We are delighted to share this year’s winners, which showcase the brightest in fiction that will inspire the next generation of readers.

Summer officially kicks off this month, and we can celebrate with a new stack of adventures for little ones. From silly picture books to bedtime stories and even a brand-new Dr. Seuss book, these are the kids’ books we are most excited to explore this month.