The Biggest Books of Fall 2026: Kids’ Edition

Even though this summer is just beginning, there are so many great books for kids coming out this fall to get excited about. With graphic novels and chapter book adventures for young readers, plus adorable picture books for little ones, start prepping your shelves for these must-have kids' books. 

Young Readers 

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Return to the world of Percy Jackson in a brand-new spinoff series featuring new heroes. The training camp for young demigods comes to life as Rick Riordan and Annabelle Oh team up for the first series installment, The Wild Zone. 

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Greg is about to face his biggest challenge yet. When the going gets tough, what’s a Wimpy Kid to do? Enlist his pals for help! In Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight, Greg learns just how important it is to have friends in his corner.

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Prepare to join the pack: Dog Man is back! Dog Man returns in the saga of the century. After Grandpa alters the fabric of time and space, our canine leader must step up in the rip-roaring new adventure Dog Man: A Sprinkle In Time. 

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The third book in the Impossible Creatures saga brings Christopher back to the Glimouria Archipelago for a new adventure. This book features interior illustrations, a map and a bestiary guide to magical creatures.

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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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The author of the beloved Bad Guys series is back with a new kind of story. Griff discovers that his pets aren’t what they seem in this hilarious new book, perfect for fans of The Bad Guys and Wimpy Kid.

 

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The magic comes to life in this gorgeous new collector's edition of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, featuring new illustrations.

 

Picture Books 

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Julia Donaldson invites readers back to the beloved, quirky world of the Gruffalo. Silly and sweet, get ready to meet Gruffalo Granny in this delightful celebration of family.

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When Little Blue Truck and his friend head out for a new adventure, they notice that Toad has gone missing! Can you help them reunite? This is the perfect addition to the Little Blue Truck series, beloved by little ones everywhere.

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Penelope doesn't know how to feel about the new dinosaur in her class. Is this classroom big enough for both of them?! Celebrate what makes each of us unique in this fun new Penelope Rex story.

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Dragon Dog (half dragon, half dog) is used to being alone. But when he meets a curious lamb named Dandelion, he learns that friendship can take many forms in this sweet picture book.

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You've heard the story....but do you really know all of it? The Grinch's pooch Max tells his side of the iconic holiday tale in this heartwarming retelling of How the Grinch Stole Christmas!.

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In BJ Novak's long-awaited follow-up to The Book With No Pictures, there are even more silly words to spell and shout, this time in board book form.

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Are you ready for Gabby’s parade? Everyone is welcome! Well…mostly everyone. Celebrate community and togetherness in this story full of humor, heart and gorgeous illustrations from Eleanor Davis.

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Based on a poem from the legendary author E.B. White, this gorgeous story of a sleepless duck is paired with art by Melissa Sweet.

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Jon Klassen adapts Raffi’s iconic song “I Wonder If I’m Growing” into a charming picture book paired with simple but gorgeous illustrations for a heartwarming celebration of growing up.

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Pete is back with a sweet new story about patience, determination and, of course, cookies. Little ones will love reading another tale from the beloved Pete the Cat.

 

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