Spring Children’s Preview
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 27
Once Upon an Island: An Atlas of Islands from Around the World by Alice Albinia, illus. by Helen Cann (Mar. 3, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-917366-10-6). Featuring first- hand stories and illustrated maps, this journey across oceans and centuries uncovers the secrets of 20 islands. Ages 7–10. Series Jamie’s Little Food Library by Jamie Oliver, illus. by Adrian Johnson, serves up Let’s Eat Veggies: See It, Say It, Cook It, Eat It! (July 7, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-917768-91- 7); Let’s Make Burgers (June 9, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-917768-75-7); and Let’s Make Ice Pops (June 9, $9.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-917768-77-1), ages 1–4. And Brown Bear Wood adds Wisdom of the Woods: 40 Nature Poems Passed Down from Bear to Bear by Rachel Piercey, illus. by Freya Hartas (Mar. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-4197- 7695-3), ages 4–6. Akashic WillieBoy Eats the World by Steve Schirripa and Philip Lerman, illus. by Kirk Parrish (Apr. 21, $16.95, ISBN 978-1-63614-244-9). Actor and author Schirripa offers a picture book inspired by his viral videos with dachs- hund WillieBoy. Ages 4–8. Albatros Grandpas, Piranhas, and Other Stories by Rocio Bonilla (Mar. 10, $18.95, ISBN 978- 80-00-07607-2). These tales of adventures shared by Nico and his grandfather include fishing, biking, and escaping from a thousand piranhas. Ages 3–6. Louie’s Colorful Feelings: A Dragon’s Guide to Rainbow Emotions by Mariessa Shein, illus. by Shiane Salabie (July 21, $10.99, ISBN 978-80-00-07893-9). A dragon’s magi- cal puffs of smoke help him to understand his emotions. Ages 3–7. Series Minimoni ’s imagination saves a boring day in Are You Bored, Minimoni? by Rocio Bonilla (Mar. 3, $18.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07606-5), ages 3–6. Poetic Vintage Tales issues The Little Girl and the Rain by Milena Lukesova, illus. by Jan Kudlacek (Feb. 3, $18.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07619-5), ages 3–6. Little Heroes introduces Welcome to the Anthill by Stepanka Sekaninova, illus. by Linh Dao (Mar. 3, $16.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07573-0),
ages 6–9. And Nature’s Wonderful Colors unveils The Year in Colors by Jana Sedlackova, illus. by Magdalena Konecna (May 5, $16.95, ISBN 978-80-00-07839-7), ages 6–9. Title in Spanish Abuelos, pirañas y otras historias by Rocio Bonilla (Mar. 10, $18.95, ISBN 978-80-00- 07605-8), ages 3–6. Who’s Hiding? by Kristina Jones issues Whose Ears? (Mar. 10, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979- 8-88988-039-4) and Whose Toes? (Mar. 10, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-88988-040-0), ages up to 3. Betsy-Tacy Picture Books adapts the tale of these friends for younger readers in Betsy-Tacy for Small Children by Maud Hart Lovelace, illus. by Lois Lenski (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88988-045-5), ages 4–8. And Big Blue Earth welcomes A Speedy Little Cheetah on the Big Blue Earth by Tory Christie, illus. by Luciana Navarro Powell (Mar. 10, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88988-008-0), ages 4–8. Amicus Ink Series Andersen Press USA Shine Like the Stars by Anna Wilson, illus. by Harry Woodgate (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-3480-3981-3). Told from the point of view of the natural world, this book invites readers to connect with their surroundings. Ages 4–9. When the Storm Came by Chris Naylor- Ballesteros (May 6, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-3480- 3979-0). In this tale about how kindness can bring a community together, the Big Scary Thing comes to Little Frog’s aid in a crisis. Ages 4–9. Andrews McMeel The Spark Experiment by Matthew Manning, illus. by Matthew Loux (Apr. 28, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-8816-0193-5). In this graphic novel, after a science experiment goes wrong, two kids are transported to a universe where the laws of physics don’t apply. Ages 8–10. Atomic Lucas: A Magical Graphic Novel by Pirate Sourcil, trans. by Rebecca Potters, illus. by Francesca Carità (May 26, $22.99, ISBN 979-8-8816-0173-7). Magic and mayhem collide when Lucas uses the Gloom Stone to make his birthday wishes come true in this series launch. Ages 8–12.
Finnik the Furious by Josh Ulrich (June 2, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-8344-7). In this graphic novel series debut, a boy who dreams of becoming a monster hunter battles hungry beasts to save his kidnapped baby sister. Ages 9–11. Kingdom Unraveled: A Closely Knit Graphic Adventure by Mariana DiMercurio (July 28, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9888-5). When 70-year-old Jo is tasked with saving the kingdom, she leaves her village with only her knitting needles and her clever friend Roy. Ages 10–12. Legends in the Heights by Marguerite Dabaie (Mar. 17, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-8816- 0249-9). After Raia befriends a legendary buraq who wants skateboarding lessons, she’s swept into a hidden world of mythical creatures. Ages 10–12. When the Rain Came by Matthew Eicheldinger (Mar. 17, $22.99, ISBN 979-8- 8816-0514-8) opens a series set in a world swallowed by endless rain, where a teen must survive alone after her foster parents vanish. Ages 13–17. Sidequested by K.B. Spangler, illus. by Alexandra Presser (Mar. 17, $18.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5248-9642-3). In this series debut, a girl, a prince, and a witch’s daughter who are involved in a love triangle embark on a quest to save the realm. Ages 14–17. Series Tuck and Tina return in Tuck and Tina and the Dinosaur Thief by Jess Brallier, illus. by Jack Keely (June 23, $22.99, ISBN 979-8- 8816-0209-3), ages 6–8. Fry Guys are back in Meet the Dino Nuggies by Eric Geron, illus. by Jannie Ho (July 14, $11.99, ISBN 978- 1-5248-9432-0), ages 6–9. Welcome to the Forest continues with The Lake Trip by Katie Risor (June 9, $11.99, ISBN 978-1-5248- 9429-0), ages 6–9. Big Nate stars in Code Red! by Lincoln Peirce (Mar. 10, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-8816-0242-0), ages 8–12. And Latina Superheroes introduces Loquita & Ruca by Kayden Phoenix (Apr. 21, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-5248-9261-6), ages 14 and up. Annick Platypus and Puggle: Unusual Animals Big and Small by Ariana Koultourides (Mar. 17, $12.99 board book,
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