The Best Kids’ Books of February 2026

Bruce, like most bears, lives alone and spends his days working on gourmet recipes he finds on the internet. But one hatched egg changes everything in this laugh-out-loud story about friendship, responsibility and chosen family.  

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 graphic novel adaptation of I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 teaches young readers about the real-life disaster through the eyes of kids their age.

This classic fable of trickery and deceit is given new life with a gorgeous retelling from Marc Barnett and Carson Ellis. When a clever girl falls into a trap set by Rumpelstiltskin, she has to outsmart the mysterious fiend.

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.

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

It’s finally Opening Day and Decoy is ready to throw the first pitch! But when he can’t find his lucky ball, the pup embarks on an unexpected journey. This new adventure is perfect for both little baseball fans and dog lovers alike.

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 spin-off chapter book in the Creepy Carrots series delivers something even scarier: salad. Jasper has stories to share, and this time he is telling the tale of Thadeus and his spooky veggies.

All Moby wants is to have friends, but the sailors he encounters in the ocean don’t seem too eager in this hilarious spin on Moby Dick.

Whirby, the robot, learns just how important it is to recharge his battery in this delightful bedtime story about rest, relaxation and setting a routine.

Uh-oh! What happens when the Pigeon won’t say his ABCs? Learn more in this silly story with the beloved bird.

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 new story.

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.

Part caterpillar, part cat, all lovable. Kitty Caterpillar is the queen of her kingdom, but when she sets out on a new adventure, she learns just how important it is to have friends along the way.

Big emotions can be hard for little minds, and in this story, Dr. Becky teaches kids how to be patient with themselves in high-stress moments.