The Most Anticipated Kids’ Books of 2026

The sixteenth book in the iconic Wings of Fire series will answer some of the biggest questions of the series and reveal even more secrets. Our Exclusive Edition features a very special poster.

This novel follows a young orphan during World War II who finds the courage to stand up for what’s right in a village filled with secrets.

Get a glimpse of tomorrow in this silly picture book that explores the future in all of its glory with vibrant illustrations and guaranteed laughs.

The Agents are back for a whole new adventure, and this time, they team up for a reality competition to show off their skills. But things don’t go as expected in this hilarious story.

After a trip across the country to visit her father, Dawn must confront a difficult decision that could lead her to leave Stoneybrook and The Baby-sitters Club forever.

This classic fable of trickery and deceit is given new life with a gorgeous retelling from author Marc Barnett and illustrator Carson Ellis.

It’s Captain Underpants like you’ve never seen him before! This re-imagined edition of the first chapter book is retold in an epic manga style for an exciting spin on the classic story.

From the mind behind Ungifted and Supergifted comes a story of hilarious hijinks. When middle schoolers Noah and Donovan head to Wilderton University for a summer program, they discover what it really means to be smart.

After a massive earthquake hits San Francisco in 1906, Cora and her friends search through the rubble for survivors while being targeted by cunning thieves in this historical thriller for young readers.

Two unlikely animals become furry friends in this heartwarming story of connection that is inspired by true stories from zoos across the country.

Bruce just wants his friends to sleep, but that’s not easy when there is so much ice cream to eat and movies to watch! Both kids and adults will giggle at this silly bedtime book featuring the beloved grumpy bear Bruce and his critter pals.

It’s a very special day for The Pigeon! Put on your party hats and get ready for a big bird-day surprise in the latest story from Mo Willems. Just make sure he doesn’t drive the bus!

Pip the fairy is not like other fairies: he doesn’t want power, he just wants to hang among the flowers! Pip is sent on an unexpected journey to keep the peace in The Garden, and he learns that maybe, just maybe, he can be a hero too.

This retelling of Alice in Wonderland flips the story on its head when Alyce (with a Y) stumbles into Wonderland and finds that the formerly vibrant world has been trapped in a harrowing war — one that she has to put a stop to.

Prepare for lift off! What’s better than tractors on the ground? Tractors in space! Follow Toby the tractor as he embarks on a new adventure in this silly picture book that explores the solar system.

While Amari is preparing to finish eighth grade, she must choose between a normal life without her supernatural memories or join the elite new Special Agent program in this epic adventure.

Brace yourself: an epic adventure is about to begin. In a perilous snow-covered land, a wolf cub, a leopard and a wildcat must join forces to face the unthinkable.

This vibrant mix of Greek mythology and dark academia follows a determined young student who seeks to follow in the footsteps of the Goddess Athena. But when she arrives at the prestigious Anaximander’s Academy, she learns that fate has other plans.

The graphic novel adaptation of the hit Warriors series continues with this edition of Midnight and Moonrise, the first two stories in The New Prophecy saga. The cats struggle to find meaning in the prophecy in this dangerous new quest.

Ross Montgomery, author of I Am Rebel, returns with Small Wonder, a tale of two brothers, their loyal horse, and the quest to save their kingdom.