Spring Children’s Preview
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 29
magical underground world ruled by the Mud Princess. Ages 5–8. Series Daniel Bernstrom’s Bear is back in A Bear, a Man, and a Donut Van , illus. by Brandon James Scott (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-6626- 4120-6), ages 4–8. Astra/Wordsong A Gray Cat Wanders: New Poems About Our Animal Friends by Karla Kuskin, illus. by Marcellus Hall (Feb. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978- 1-6626-6018-4), compiles poems about ani- mals with distinct personalities. Ages 4–8. Barefoot Home Away from Home by Nazneen Akbari, illus. by Rashin Kheiriyeh (Feb. 3, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88859-896-2). This story about reconnecting with grandparents and redis- covering cultural identity is based on Akbari’s experience moving from India to Oman as a child. Ages 3–5. Mari and the Great Market Swap by Janelle Springer-Willms, illus. by Juliana Eigner (Mar. 24, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88859-902-0). When customers can’t reach the Barbados market, Mari comes up with a creative solution to help her family and fellow vendors. Ages 6–8. When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Chair by Ryan Rae Harbuck, illus. by Barry Lee (Apr. 7, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88859-905-1). Vo wants to change the world for others just as her mobility chair has changed the world for her. Ages 6–8. America’s Founding Myths: ...and What Really Happened by Christy Mihaly, illus. by Marta Sevilla (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 979- 8-88859-908-2), reveals the truth behind legends surrounding the founding of the U.S. Ages 7–11. Beaming Play Proud: Fiercely Fabulous Queer Athletes by Rob Sanders, illus. by Izzy Evans (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-88983-491-5), spotlights 60 historic and modern queer athletes, sharing their triumphs on and off the playing field. Ages 4–8. Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism by Kristina Wonget et al., illus. by Shehzil Malik (Apr. 14, $19.99,
ISBN 978-1-5064-9641-2), outlines Asian American history and strategies for pursuing social justice. Ages 10–14. Series Big, Big welcomes The Boy with Big, Big Energy by Britney Winn Lee, illus. by Jacob Souva (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88983- 406-9), ages 4–7. Behrman/Apples & Honey What Emma Wrote: The Woman Behind the Words on the Statue of Liberty by Ann Diament Koffsky, illus. by N. Tarcan (Mar. 3, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-719-1), is a biog- raphy of Emma Lazarus, author of “The New Colossus,” the poem engraved on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Ages 4–7. Zoey Zoombeck, Superhero by Heidi E.Y. Stemple, illus. by Alexandra Colombo (Apr. 28, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-715-3). An anxious girl thinks the courage to face her fears comes from the superhero cape she received for her birthday, until she discovers that she can find her courage even without it. Ages 4–8. Liberty Club House: The Mysterious Lopsided Letter by Ellen Schwartz, illus. by Margeaux Lucas (Mar. 3, $17.95, ISBN 978-1- 68115-720-7). Launching a series, this novel about religious freedom introduces three cousins who search 1785 Boston to uncover the origin of antisemitic posters. Ages 7–9. Under the Rubble: The Hidden Letters of the Warsaw Ghetto by Elisa Boxer, illus. by Oksana Drachkovska (Mar. 17, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-709-2), relays how Jewish prisoners of the Warsaw Ghetto, in an act of defiance, wrote and buried a record of what they endured, which was unearthed after the war. Ages 8–12. Last Days in Moav by Sharon Reiss Baker (Apr. 14, $19.95, ISBN 978-1-68115-706-1). This novel about twins whose healing powers make them outsiders in their tribe explores the emotional journey of their Israelite family as they wait to cross into the Promised Land. Ages 13–17. Bloomsbury Find the Sun by Andy Harkness (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1876-7). A yellow rabbit helps a boy find courage within himself
as he learns the sun can be found through any storm. Ages 3–6. Where Is Pierre? by Emma Clarke (June 16, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-2038-8). Bear looks for his penguin pal in this search-and-find book filled with black-and-white animals. Ages 3–6. The Colors of Nature by Catherine Barr, illus. by Chaaya Prabhat (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1917-7), explores the won- ders of nature—from lizards with green blood and bones to octopuses that flush red when angry. Ages 4–8. Walk the Walk by R.J. Owens, illus. by Reggie Brown (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978- 1-5476-0960-4). This story of a father and son during the Montgomery Bus Boycott illuminates the ways we can all work to effect change. Ages 4–8. A Year of Kites: Traditions Around the World by Monisha Bajaj, illus. by Amber Ren (Feb. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1224-6), reveals how kites are flown to honor gods and ancestors, bring good fortune, celebrate milestones, and join communities together. Ages 4–8. Camp Monster by Kate Messner (Feb. 3, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0941-3) starts up a graphic novel series about a family of Yetis that opens their summer camp to all monsters, only to encounter sabotage at every turn. Ages 8–11. Olive Oakes and the Haunted Carousel by Kalynn Bayron (Apr. 7, $17.99, ISBN 978-1- 5476-1592-6). In this mystery series debut, aspiring sleuth Olive uncovers the secret of an unusual carousel at a traveling carnival. Ages 8–11. Red River Rose by Carole Lindstrom (Mar. 17, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1248-2). Set during the Northwest Resistance of 1885, when the Métis people fought to defend their land, this novel centers on a girl willing to do anything to protect her family, home, and way of life. Ages 8–11. Baseball’s Shining Season: America’s Pastime on the Brink of War by Martin W. Sandler and Craig Sandler (Apr. 7, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-0797-6) examines
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