Spring Children’s Preview
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY 31
Cat and the Missing Book by Vicky Fang (July 7, $14.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3913-3), ages 4–8. And the Orris and Timble trilogy by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Carmen Mok, concludes with Star Stories (Apr. 7, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-2758-1), ages 5–8. The Princess in Black returns in The Princess in Black and the Trick-or-Treating Trouble by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illus. by LeUyen Pham (July 7, $16.99, ISBN 978-1-5362- 3410-7), ages 5–8. Dragon Post by Emma Yarlett (June 2, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362- 5193-7) joins Emma Yarlett’s Post Pals , ages 5–9. And Fairy Door Diaries welcomes Eliza and the Hobgoblins by Megan
reluctant adventurer sets off on a journey to save her family’s inn in this fantasy involving an excitable travel partner, a thief in the night, and a stolen treasure. Ages 8–12. The Soccer GOAT: Messi v. Ronaldo by Matt Oldfield and Seth Burkett (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5294-1). In this launch title of a series that compiles facts, trivia, and illustrations to determine which of two soccer stars is the greatest, the contenders are Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Ages 8–12. The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery (July 7, $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5362- 5477-8). When an evil fairy
From Little Passenger by Deirdre Sullivan, illus. by Jessica Love (Candlewick)
The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel (deluxe ed.) by Gareth Hinds (May 12, $29.99, ISBN 978- 1-5362-5452-5). This edition of Hinds’s version of Homer’s epic poem has a new cover design, gold foil, and painted edges. Ages 12 and up. The Game of Oaths by S.C. Bandreddi (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-5263-7). In 1896 Paris, a trapeze artist fights to win a deadly tournament amid the glamor and illusions of a magical circus. Ages 14 and up. My Wonderful Disgrace by Angourie Rice and Kate Rice (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1- 5362-4743-5). A text message thwarts Amy’s plan for the perfect night at the senior dance in this dark comedy of errors about unre- quited love, manipulation, and misunder- standings. Ages 14 and up. New World: Piper at the Gates of Dusk by Patrick Ness (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978- 1-5362-4830-2). In this series debut, set in the Chaos Walking universe 20 years later, a sickness infects the young people of New World with Noise in the form of their worst thoughts about themselves. Ages 14 and up. Series World of Gustavo picks up Monsters Play... Hide-And-Seek! by Flavia Z. Drago (July 7, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5362-5225-5), ages up to 3. One Mad Cat stars in One Mad
steals Yanni’s baby sister and swaps her for a changeling, she races against time to get her back. Ages 9–12. Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter by Joseph Coelho, illus. by Hyun Song We (Feb. 3, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4797-8). In this fantasy trilogy launch, after Relic accidentally discovers a mysterious brass lamp, he must find a way to stop an evil genie who feeds on hope. Ages 9–12. Roxie in Color by Diane Debrovner and Stacy Cervenka (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1- 5362-4660-5). In this novel about friendship, misperceptions, and family, Roxie thinks she needs to hide the fact that her parents are blind in order to blend in at her new school. Ages 9–12. The Thing About Giants by Christopher Galvin (June 9, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362- 5133-3). When the daughter of giant hunters becomes lost in the wilderness with a giant whose parents were killed by hunters, they learn to trust each other to find their ways home. Ages 9–12. The Unchosen One by Amy Sparkes (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-4973-6). As this series opens, Tassie is proclaimed the Chosen One, destined to save her people from death and destruction, and she and her griffin set off on a quest to escape the prophecy. Ages 9–12.
McDonald, illus. by Lenny Wen (Feb. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-1636-3), ages 5–9. Candlewick Studio Color Me Country: A Celebration of Black Women Who Shaped Country Music , edited by Kelly McCartney and Rissi Palmer, illus. by Rhiannon Giddens (May 5, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3024-6), profiles legendary and contemporary Black and brown women stars of country music. Ages 10 and up. Candlewick/MIT Kids Sama Crushes the Code by Samaira Mehta, illus. by Jenny Alvarado (July 14, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-5362-3361-2). Inspired by the computer science adventures of 17-year-old author Mehta, this graphic novel about a girl who joins the middle school tech club weaves coding vocabulary and examples into the story. Ages 8–12. Charlesbridge It’s a Mom! by Abby Cooper, illus. by Eliana Gutierrez (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-1- 62354-642-7), is a tongue-in-cheek guide for babies on the love and care of their new mother. Ages 2–5. Otter’s New Neighbors by Li Xingming (May 26, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-62354-755-4). When Otter moves in, neighbors arrive with gifts, and a surprise guest teaches them about inclusion and teamwork. Ages 2–5.
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