The Best Kids Books of July 2026

It’s getting hot outside, and sometimes staying in with a good book is even better than playtime. And with so many great children’s books releasing this month, it’s no wonder kids are excited about reading. From action-packed adventures to new graphic novels and heartwarming picture books, explore the best kids’ books of July.   

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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.

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Calling all Pokémon trainers! Dive into the rich ecology of Pokémon habitats and discover how they eat, sleep and connect with each other in this beautifully illustrated guide.

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After returning home from camp, Joni notices that her family and friends are acting strange after the arrival of the fancy Gingham family, and she soon discovers something sinister hiding behind their toothy grins and neat outfits.

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Imagine having eight extra hours in the day. What would you do with all that extra time? For a group of kids who suddenly don't need sleep, the possibilities seem endless in this bighearted adventure.

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Now that the Jackson Middle School soccer team is co-ed, the players must learn to work together if they want to win in this fun graphic novel about sports, friendship and teamwork. 

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A spooky house tour for little ones? Curious and playful, yet slightly ghostly, this adorable house-shaped picture book invites children to explore a mysterious house room by room.

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A yarn-filled mystery takes a spooky turn when a mysterious gift shop souvenir turns Winona into a crocheting sensation overnight in this delightfully quirky tale from the creator of Creepy Carrots!.

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Herbie gets to stay home from school and do all the things he likes most, but as the day goes on his imagination runs wild… and he starts to wonder what he might be missing.

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As the summer begins, the Baby-Sitters Club is busier than ever. Friendship, work and fun collide as the girls split between Stoneybrook and new adventures across the map.

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Gaming and camping? What could go wrong? When summer camp turns creepy, Sophia finds herself in the ultimate game of survival in this thrilling new graphic novel adventure.

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Princess Mia gets the graphic novel treatment in this heartwarming graphic novel retelling that captures the humor, heart and royal hijinks that made the original story so special.

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The hit I Survived series gets another graphic novel adaptation, this time bringing readers back to the bombing of Pearl Harbor for a pulse-pounding story.

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