30 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Little Passenger by Deirdre Sullivan, illus. by Jessica Love (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978- 1-5362-4294-2), describes the journey of an unborn baby toward birth, the love it receives as it grows, and its deep connection to its mother. Ages 5–7. Planting Hope by Frederick Joseph, illus. by Paul Kellam (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978- 1-5362-3345-2). A child discovers a secret ingredient for nurturing plants—and for helping ailing loved ones, too. Ages 5–8. Fourteen Ways of Looking at Jellyfish by Carole Boston Weatherford, illus. by Bagram Ibatoulline (May 26, $19.99, ISBN 978-1- 5362-3507-4). Poems and art reveal the natural wonders of jellyfish and myths surrounding them. Ages 6–8. Marty Moose: First Class Mischief by Claire Powell (Feb. 10, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362- 4780-0). In this series opener, Marty and his friend Nibbles must figure out how to deliver the mail when trouble comes their way. Ages 6–9. Rainbow History: Willi Ninja: Vogue Legend by Joy Michael Ellison, illus. by Nabi H. Ali (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362- 3008-6). Kicking off a series of LGBTQ+ biographies, this book relays the story of Willi Leake, who falls in love with dancing and finds his identity as drag ball performer Willi Ninja. Ages 6–9. Honor Flight: Celebrating America’s Veterans by Jeff Gottesfeld, illus. by Matt Tavares (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362- 3015-4). This companion to Twenty-One Steps: Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier spotlights the program that flies veterans to the nation’s capital to see the monuments commemorating their service. Ages 7–10. My Bicentennial Summer: True Adventures from the Most Epic Family Road Trip of All Time by G. Neri, illus. by Corban Wilkin (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3957-7). The author reflects on a 1976 cross-country road trip with his family, sharing America’s most famous landmarks, the best (and worst) of its history, and the diversity of its people. Ages 7–10. Nell O’Dell Hates Quests by Emily B. Martin (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4331-4). A
American society and baseball in the pivotal 1941 season, when Black players were seg- regated in the Negro Leagues and women struggled to establish a professional league of their own. Ages 10–14. Princess Academy Graphic Novel by Shannon Hale, illus. by Victoria Ying (Apr. 7, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1202-4), is a graphic novel version of this Newbery Honor–winning novel. Ages 10–14. This Could All Go Bad by Spencer Hall (May 19, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1811-8). Three boys set off on a life-changing night of hijinks before their eighth-grade graduation. Ages 12 and up. I Didn’t Do It by Elle Gonzalez Rose (July 21, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1848-4). The daughter of a killer must prove she’s innocent after a getaway with friends in a weekend cabin turns deadly. Ages 14 and up. If We Never End (deluxe limited ed.) by Laura Taylor Namey (Mar. 3, $20.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1805-7). Sylvie helps ghost boy Penn piece together the mystery of his death in this romance featuring stenciled edges, patterned endpapers, and a designed case cover. Ages 14 and up. These Shattered Spires by Cassidy Ellis Salter (Mar. 10, $20.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1863-7). Four magical rivals band together to survive a deadly competition and free themselves from a lifetime of enslavement. Ages 14 and up. To Steal a Throne by Gabi Burton (Apr. 7, $20.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1727-2). Magic wielder Mira decides to take her power back years after helping her half-brother cheat his way onto the throne—but she might have to sacrifice everything to do so. Ages 14 and up. Where You’ll Find Us by Jen St. Jude (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5476-1140-9). A trans teen discovers a home where queer kids from various decades have found refuge from hatred—but now they must find a way to stop time. Ages 14 and up. Boom! Box The Woods by James Tynion IV, illus. by Michael Dialynas (May 5, $16.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89215-831-2). In this series opener, a high school mysteriously vanishes
from suburban Milwaukee, only to reappear on a forest-covered moon in an unknown part of the universe. Ages 13 and up. Boxer Beginning, Middle, and End by Jon Burgerman (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1- 4547-1323-4). After trying to work out who is the most important part of a story, Beginning, Middle, and End realize how much they need each other—and the rewards of working together. Ages 3–6. Bothered by Bugs by Emily Gravett (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-4547-1292-3). In this rhyming tale, forest animals learn to appreci- ate the importance of even the smallest and most overlooked among them. Ages 4–8. Big Feelings Books for Toddlers introduces What to Do When It’s Time to Calm Down by Cara Goodwin, illus. by Katie Turner (Mar. 24, $9.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-88608- 154-1), ages 1–3. History’s Greatest Heroes issues Female Heroes of Greek Mythology: 51 Legends Who Ruled the Ancient World by Megan Duvarney Forbes, illus. by Meel Tamphanon (Feb. 3, $16.99 paper, ISBN 979- 8-88608-373-6), ages 8–12. And Soccer Smarter for Kids: Learn to Play Like the Pros by Andrew Latham (May 5, $12.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89717-018-0), outlining skills and drills to become a confident player, is the follow-up to Soccer Smarts for Kids , ages 8–12. Candlewick The House with Nobody in It by Jon Klassen (July 14, $14.99 board book, ISBN 978-1- 5362-4828-9). The house in Klassen’s tale with die cuts has a chair, a clock, a stool, a lamp, and more, but there is no one in it—or is there? Ages 2–5. Callisto Kids Series Rafi and Rita by Jarvis, illus. by Chris Judge (June 9, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5168-5). Competitive, hyperbole-prone twin giraffes try to determine which of them is taller. Ages 3–5. Pog and Pickle’s Great Escape by Ross Montgomery, illus. by Sarah Warburton (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5196-8). When a guinea pig leaves to see the world, her mate, though fearful, goes in madcap pursuit. Ages 3–7.
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