Most Anticipated Kids’ Books of 2025

Monsters and demigods unite at camp, but with mysterious disappearances afoot, it’s all hands on deck to get to the bottom of it.

The Archipelago awaits Christopher and Mal in their return to the world of magical creatures. And this time, there’s a new evil afoot…

Known as beacons of light, fireflies deliver a sense of wonder and hope even when the world is navigating the shadows of the night. MacFarlane and Hawker’s artsy and whimsical read-aloud is a deeply needed breath of fresh air.

The vibrant illustrated editions of Harry Potter have arrived at the Triwizard Tournament. It’s about to get dark (but no less gorgeous) up in here.

Dog Man is the beacon of justice, a hero of the highest caliber, but what will he do when his foe takes on a new form?

Pairing the iconic art of Maurice Sendak and the whip-smart words of Stephen King sounds like a dream, and it is. This is a haunting and unforgettable rendition of a classic fairy tale, retold by literary legends.

A fun and fruitful addition to the Food Group series that reminds young readers what it means to step up and speak out.

If you thought Fluffalo was cute, then wait until you meet Puffalo. This adorable story of new siblings and how they grow together is a charmer.

The treachery of Tigerclaw is complete, and Thunderclan faces a reckoning in the third graphic novel adaptation of the popular Warriors series.

The only way to get the birthday party you want is to throw it yourself… right? This is Greg’s quest, and you can bet it won’t go according to plan.

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.

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

Marjan’s magical adventures continue with her search for an elusive bird. But might the quest cost her more than she’s ready to lose?

Con-grad-ulations, Pigeon! He did it — or did he? Join our favorite winged friend in this hilarious journey where Pigeon scrambles to get his degree — or get totally schooled.

Color outside the lines with these four friends who explore identity, their love of the arts and community in this endearing story for fans of Terri Libenson and Lisa Yee.

Acclaimed authors of New Kid and The Crossover unite in this side-splittingly hilarious adventure featuring two creative fifth graders who’ll stop at nothing to one-up each other.

An inspirational tale of courage, loyalty and hope, I Am Rebel follows one pooch’s impossible journey across battlefields.

Be careful what you wish for — especially if the annoying new kid is around to ruin them. Funny, sweet and imaginative, The Wish Switch is perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Miller.

The author of Prunella and The Scarecrow is back with Growing Home, an endearing story of friendship and family featuring lovable, chatty houseplants, pets, and a pesky man in purple shoes.

The crayons are back, and this time they’ve gone off to accomplish their dreams in Duncan’s bedroom. Hilarity ensues, as it always does when the crayons are concerned.

Roz has walked across many pages (and screens), and now she’s coming to picture book readers for the first time! Join the wild robot herself for a touching adventure full of vibrant art and gorgeous storytelling.

Kaylani wasn’t sure what to expect during her first summer with her snooty family friends — she never thought it would involve solving a murder. This is a sharp and twisty whodunit that’ll keep you guessing until the very last page.

Dexter is an old soul, and when he’s forced to leave homeschooling behind, he learns seventh graders aren’t known for being accepting. Beloved author Gordon Korman is back with a quirky and raucous romp through middle school alongside one of our new favorite characters.

Your favorite outcasts are back following their adventures in A Royal Conundrum (our overall Children’s Book of the Year for 2024), and this time, all of San Francisco is at stake. With mysterious happenings, cryptic clues and (un)natural disasters rocking their world, can the Misfits get to the bottom of it before it’s too late?