Our Most Anticipated Kids Books of January 2024

Chip the Dog is back with more invaluable life advice. First, it was a necessary reminder not to eat bees, now it’s an equally necessary Don’t Trust Cats. With humor that will resonate with dog and cat lovers alike, this is a joy to read and re-read.

The kind of picture book that breaks you down and puts you back together better than before, this is the perfect narrative for engaging young minds about grief and loss. With gorgeous illustrations to bring the delicate subject to life, it’s a masterclass in emotional resonance for young audiences.

Your favorite Grumpy Monkey, Jim Panzee, is back with guaranteed big laughs. With the delicious combination of text and art that tells a romp of a tale, this is another addition to the favorite series that never stops being entertaining.

Celebrating 50 years of inspiring young readers, this is the perfect book for anyone who can’t get enough cars, trucks and anything that goes. Full of actual vehicles you’ll see every day, as well as vehicles that you’ll hopefully never see, this is a hilarious and engaging illustrated compendium for growing young minds.

A charming self-help book for kids, Just One More Sleep helps eager young minds deal with the stress of waiting by showing the gratification of patience while also teaching about the calendar. It’s as educational as it is engaging!

Well-known and well-loved, Gordon Korman’s back with a classic underdog story chock full of so much heart it’ll leave even the stoutest feeling warm and understood. This is all about kids banding together and finding common ground, with a steady supply of hilarity, of course.

It doesn’t get more 80s than Sweet Valley, and with nostalgia all the rage, there’s no better time for this graphic adaptation bringing classic characters back to life. This is number three in the series, so be sure to stock up on the first two also!

If you are one of the multitudes who has ever felt like an outsider, then let industry pros Lisa Yee and Dan Santat bring that experience to life. Turning the misfits into kid superheroes, this ragtag ensemble cast is impossible not to fall in love with. And it’s only the first in the series!

Olive is back, and as you’ve come to expect in the series, she continues to effectively engage in relevant social issues such as growing up in a divorced household, navigating difficult relationships and learning forgiveness. With pastel palette illustrations that only deepen the impression, it’s the perfect time to get reacquainted with Kayla Miller’s series.

That perfect combination of humorous and heartfelt, Alterations is the story of a family caught in between cultures and generations. At its heart a tale of the immigrant experience, there are layers of fun and meaning packed together to form one deeply human narrative.

An enemies-to-lovers rom-com with just the right combination of cozy, wit and weird. Sharply written, with bantering dialogue, characters you’ll quickly grow attached to and a spritz of magic, the list of reasons you’ll love this book is extensive.