26 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
friends in a fantastical medieval world who discover their hidden powers. Ages 6–9.
house for dragons and the siblings who are fated to save it. Ages 8–12.
by Donna Barba Higuera, illus. by Juliana Perdomo (Mar. 17, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-4197- 7744-8), ages 7–10. Abrams/Magic Cat ABCs of Greek Myths: From Aphrodite to Zeus , illus. by Kathleen Marcotte (May 12, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-4197-8674-7), is an alphabetical roundup of figures of Greek mythology. Ages 1–4. Are You Looking for Trouble? by Michaël Escoffier, illus. by Delphine Durand (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-917768-01-6). A croco- dile with a frog in his throat walks along the banks of a river asking animals if they are looking for trouble—but no one accepts the challenge—until he confronts an elephant. Ages 1–5. Come Along by Cosmo Sheldrake (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-917366-95-3). Two rab- bits are determined not to get caught by the Hum-drum star in this book rooted in the tradition of nonsense literature and based on the song of the same title. Ages 3–5. Hocus Pocus Letters from the Witch: With Five Real Spells! by Annie Atkins, illus. by Taryn Knight (July 14, $19.99, ISBN 978- 1-917768-18-4). Pull-out letters from five witches preparing for the Grand Witch Convention offer children help with their problems. Ages 3–6. A River Running Through You by Amy-Jane Beer, illus. by Elin Manon (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-917366-91-5), guides readers on a journey exploring water’s deep connec- tion to nature, life, and our own existence. Ages 4–6. Where’s Dragon in His Castle? A Search and Find Back in Time by David MacPhail, illus. by Mariana Ruiz Johnson (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-917366-97-7). Launching a search-and-find series blending history and fantasy, this book explores magic and medi- cine, how medieval castles were built, and how knights fought. Ages 4–7. Anything Is Possible with Ballet by Steven McRae, illus. by Margaux Carpentier (July 21, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7971-8). The author, a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, takes readers on a tour of the ballet world. Ages 6–10.
Feo the Chupacabra by Sequoia Blankenship, illus. by Rob Thompson (Apr. 7, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6369-4). In this graphic novel, a mythical chupacabra teams up with a mechanic to save their Mexican village from being bought by a nefarious film studio. Ages 8–12. History’s Greatest Games: Lionel Messi’s World Cup Triumph by Chris Barish, illus. by Nate Sweitzer (Mar. 17, $24.99, ISBN 978- 1-4197-7939-8). This chronicle of Messi’s triumph in the 2022 FIFA World Cup kicks off a graphic novel series about legendary sports events. Ages 8–12. The Lionharts by Mike Lawrence (Mar. 3, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-5996-3). In this first book of a graphic novel duology inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, two brothers set out to save their parents and uncover the truth behind their family of adventurers. Ages 10–13. Buuza!! Good Morning, Salwa by Shazleen Khan (May 26, $26.99, ISBN 978-1-4197- 8848-2). Based on the webtoon of the same title, this is the first of three graphic novels in a queer YA series featuring a blend of magical realism and political drama. Ages 14 and up. Colossal by Rutile, illus. by Diane Truc (May 5, $26.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7782-0). In this debut book of a graphic novel series based on a Webtoon, a young aristocrat discovers that the heart may be the strongest muscle of all. Ages 14 and up. Series Dino Poet by Tom Angleberger continues with Pen Pals (Mar. 24, $14.99, ISBN 978-1- 4197-7282-5), ages 5–8. Abrams/Amulet Penelope Positano Sees It All by Katie Cotugno, illus. by Amy Jindra Hodgson (Apr. 14, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7795-0), launches a chapter book series about a girl who, when she wears her eye patch, can see things that others miss. Ages 6–9. The Last Dragon House by Liv Mae Morris (May 12, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8461- 3) opens a series about a magical boarding
Roohi and Nate Are Not on the Same Page by Supriya Kelkar and Jarrett Lerner (Mar. 3, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7873-5). In this illustrated novel, two unlikely friends join forces to protect the library that brought them together. Ages 8–12. The Shrew Detective: The Case of the Pilfered Pearls by Margi Preus, illus. by Junyi Wu (May 19, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-7802- 5). As this series opens, a young shrew helps her cousin solve a mystery in the most dan- gerous of places: a human house. Ages 8–12. The Genie Game by Jordan Ifueko (Apr. 21, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-6437-0). In this series debut, Valentine is on a mission to direct films and to find her sister, whose disappearance she suspects was the work of a group of companies ruling the U.S. Ages 10–14. Where Ella Went by Laurie Morrison (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8475-0) is a multimedia mystery about soccer players try- ing to locate their missing team captain, and keeping secrets of their own. Ages 10–14. This Dream Will Devour Us by Emma Clancey (Apr. 28, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197- 8328-9). After a mysterious illness lands her brother in the hospital, Nora is thrust into the dangerous world of a magical high society. Ages 12 and up. Funerals Are for the Living by Sami Ellis (July 21, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8473-6). A girl is kidnapped by a racist cult after investigating the supernatural happenings at her sister’s gravesite. Ages 13 and up. Tell Me My Future by Eileen M. Ruvane (June 16, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8558-0). A girl who pretends to be a psychic to solve a murder starts having real visions of the future. Ages 13 and up. Series Miriam’s Magical Creature Files adds The Mystery of the Mermaid by Leah Cypess, illus. by Sarah Lynne Reul (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197-8584-9), ages 6–9. And The Unlikely Aventuras of Ramón and El Cucuy introduces Don’t Eat the Birthday Boy!
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