Our Most Anticipated Kids’ Books March 2024

Kate DiCamillo always delivers, and here she brings a slice-of-life narrative packed with family in all its forms — unconventional, stressful, unexpected, but still loving and caring. This is a read with energy that never stops, nor will you want it to.

Teaching the universal theme that it’s okay to stand out, this heartwarming book with equally vibrant illustrations showcases an adorable red elephant who just wants to blend in. With easy-to-follow narration, this is an accessible story with widespread appeal.

Cleverly written and laugh-out-loud funny, this infinitely re-readable picture book is ripe with social-emotional learning opportunties around misunderstanding, as well as serving as a warm welcome into Cuban culture.

A truly unique reading experience that is as much fun for parents as it is for kids. With magic at its heart and a challenge that never gets old, this is engagement at its finest.

Charming and heartfelt, this first of a graphic novel trilogy will appeal to fans of Remy Lai and John Gallagher. It has all the feel-good hilarity to make for an enjoyable read.

Middle school is a precarious thing, and in Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes, we see just how precious it can be. Stricken by a supposed curse, Matt has to sort out his burgeoning school life before he runs out of toes to break. It doesn’t get any more harrowing than that.

All the hearty hijinks of Spy School, only now it’s evil. The graphic novel adaptations take the wildly popular series from Stuart Gibbs and bring it to a new readership. With mysteries to solve and gobs of hilarity, there’s so much to adore.

All the hilarity, and now with a side of stink, Dog Man is fresh off a skunking and red-dy to get back to business, but first order of business: Get un-shunned.

Sprinkled with Mexican folklore, The Last Cuentista is a mesmerizing science-fiction tale for the ages. Petra Pena’s journey through space and time is a stunning reminder of the power of stories and how they shape both our past and future.

A sleep book that breaks the mold and shares the whimsy of night, one animal at a time. While at times maintaining a calming, bedtime rhythm, the narrative voice frequently breaks away to bring the night to life in fun and engaging ways.

A playful ode to self-love, encouraging young minds to look beneath what they see in the mirror. The Reflection in Me takes a meaningful text and bolsters it with art that amplifies the moving message within.