Spring Children’s Preview
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 25
From Is It Spring? by Kevin Henkes (Greenwillow)
Tiny Garden by Deborah Underwood, illus. by Jax Chow (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1- 4197-7491-1). Living on a street featuring big, showy gardens, Andrew grows a tiny garden in this tale about slowing down, appreciating the little things, and staying true to oneself. Ages 4–8. Unbreakable: A Japanese American Family in an American Incarceration Camp by Minoru Tonai and Jolene Gutiérrez, illus. by Chris Sasaki (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978- 1-4197-7289-4). Based on Tonai’s own experi- ence, this book recounts a Japanese American boy’s incarceration with his family during WWII. Ages 4–8. We the People Is All the People by Howard W. Reeves, illus. by Duncan Tonatiuh (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7649-6). This contemporary look at the U.S. Constitution celebrates inclusion, emphasizing that “we the people” should mean “all the people.” Ages 4–8. What Kind of Queen? A Royal Biography of Drag Queen and Activist José Sarria by Kyle Casey Chu and Andrew W. Shaffer, illus. by Cindy Lozito (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 978-1- 4197-8080-6), is a biography of this pioneer- ing LGBTQ+ advocate, who was the first openly gay candidate to run for public office in the U.S. Ages 4–8. Words That Taste Like Home by Sandhya Parappukkaran, illus. by Michelle Pereira (July 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8068-4). When Rohan moves to a new country with a different language, he fears he’ll lose his
connections to his original language and to his grandmother. Ages 4–8. Books Good Enough for You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children’s Books by Nancy Hudgins (Mar. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197- 7567-3) celebrates the life and work of the legendary Harper & Row editor of such clas- sic books as Charlotte’s Web and Where the Wild Things Are , who was a strong advocate of a child’s right to read. Ages 10–14. George Washington: A Revolutionary Life by Tim Grove and the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association (May 12, $19.99, ISBN 978- 1-4197-8093-6). This biography includes never-before-published research, new insights, full-color illustrations, and archival art. Ages 10–14. Series Robin’s World debuts with Robin and the Stick by E.B. Goodale (Apr. 14, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8083-7), ages 3–6. Featuring this eponymous YouTube star, Danny Go! kicks off with Danny Go’s Volcano Adventure! by Danny Go!, illus. by Aleksandar Zolotic (Mar. 31, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8610-5), ages 3–7. And Bearsuit Turtle returns in Bearsuit Turtle Plays a Game by Bob Shea (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7157-6), ages 4–8. Abrams Appleseed McToad Mows Tiny Island by Tom Angleberger, illus. by John Hendrix (May 12, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197- 8470-5). A sly toad takes every mode of
transportation imaginable to mow the tiniest lawn on Earth. Ages 2–5. Series The Questioneers launches a series star- ring these characters as babies with What’s That Color? by Andrea Beaty, illus. by David Roberts (Mar. 10, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-8666-2), ages 1–3. And Juneteenth by Little Feminist et al. (Apr. 7, $9.95 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-8012-7), is a new We Celebrate Book , ages 1–4. 100 Things adds 100 Things I Love About School by the estate of Amy Schwartz, illus. by Dasha Tolstikova (July 14, $18.99, ISBN 978- 1-4197-7238-2), ages 3–5. One, Two, I Love You Books welcomes One, Two, Daddy Loves You by Shelly Becker, illus. by Dan Yaccarino (Apr. 14, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8091-2), ages 3–5. And Just a Shell... or Is It? by Becca McMurdie, illus. by Paola Escobar (May 26, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8064-6), joins Point-of-View Picture Books , ages 3–5. Adventures—Game On! An Early Graphic Novel by Shea Fontana, illus. by Agnieszka Gabrowska, color by Silvana Brys (Apr. 28, $13.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8307-4). The pro- tagonists must save the Pearl Kingdom in the launch title of a graphic novel series based on this Japanese TV show. Ages 5–8. Once Upon a Tail: A Horse and Dragon Graphic Novel by Audrey Perrott, illus. by Charlene Chua (Apr. 21, $14.99, ISBN 978-1- 4197-7072-2), opens a series about two best Abrams Fanfare Mermicorno: Starfall Undersea
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