58 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Once I Was a Tree by Eoin McLaughlin, illus. by Guilherme Karsten (Mar. 3, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88777-225-7). A book that was once a tree recounts his journey from pine- cone to the pages in readers’ hands. Ages 4–8. Say Hello Like an Armadillo: And Other Animal Greetings from Around the World by Zewlan Moor, illus. by Karen Obuhanych (June 23, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88777-116-8). Animals worldwide demonstrate how they say hello . Ages 4–8. Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi (Apr. 14, $12.99, ISBN 979-8-88777- 152-6). In this series launch, Destiny uses her imagination and love of drawing to overcome her worries surrounding her first sleepover. Ages 6–8.
Superpunk by Mirtes Santana, illus. by Guilherme Petreca (May 5, $14.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89488-076-1). When 13-year-old skateboarder Violeta plays a cassette tape back- wards, she gains superpowers... and accidentally unleashes a world of monsters. Ages 8–12. Ladies of the Knight by Fiona Marchbank (July 14, $14.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89488- 040-2). When the standoffish but highly skilled lady knight Serafina reluctantly agrees to take on mentee squire George, both will have to learn from each other to find success. Ages 13 and up. Orca A Garden of Berries and Crows by Rosalie Nyce, illus. by Marie-Eve Turgeon (Apr. 14, $21.95, ISBN 978-1-4598-4007-2). Friendship and a magical garden bloom when Maeve, an autistic girl, shares her grief with a new stu- dent who recently lost her father. Ages 3–5. Kohkom’s First Drum by Monique Gray Smith, illus. by Karlene Harvey (Apr. 14, $21.95, ISBN 978-1-4598-4272-4). Charlie’s grandmother tells him the story of only recently receiving her first drum because she was taken from her Cree family as a child as part of the Sixties Scoop. Ages 3–5. My Language Is a Garden by E.G. Alaraj, illus. by Rachel Wada (Feb. 17, $21.95, ISBN 978-1-4598-4065-2). A parent teaches their child about their heritage language and all that it represents. Ages 3–5. Springtime in Kitkatla by Kim Spencer, illus. by Karlene Harvey (Mar. 17, $21.95, ISBN 978-1-4598-4010-2). Wałaas and her dzi’i (grandmother) take a fishing boat to their family’s reserve, Kitkatla, for spring break, where Wałaas enjoys spending time with fam- ily, eating traditional foods, and wandering the shoreline. Ages 3–5. All About Us: 20 True Tales of Courage and Disability by Hannalora Leavitt, illus. by Stef Wong (May 19, $29.95, ISBN 978-1-4598- 3708-9), introduces 20 inspiring people living with disability, including a Paralympian, a journalist, a kid entrepreneur, a NASA scien- tist, and a TikTok star. Ages 9–12. Owlkids Simon Turns Right by Nicole Van Brummelen (Mar. 17, $18.95, ISBN 978-1-77147-732-1). A
ISBN 979-8-88777-237-0) and Waddle Like a Duck (Feb. 3, $10.99 board book, ISBN 979- 8-88777-238-7), both illus. by Guilherme Karsten, ages 2–5. How To grows with Now You Know Your ABCs (Or Do You?) by Caspar Salmon, illus. by Matt Hunt (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-88777-224-0), ages 4–8. And Kevin the Vampire returns in A Most Mysterious Monster by Matt Brow, illus. by Flavia Sorrentino (July 7, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-88777-150-2), ages 7–10. Nubeocho Superfreddy by Luis Amavisca, illus. by Gusti (Apr. 21, $17.99, ISBN 979-13-87834- 40-1). When Superfreddy drops his ripped super suit off at the tailor’s, he discovers how nice it is to not have to save the day every day. Ages 3–7.
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The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good by Kirsty Applebaum (May 5, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-88777-282-0). When her rude cousin vanishes and no one seems to recall she ever existed, Fran is determined to solve the mystery. Ages 8–12. Earth Heroes: Twenty-Two Stories of People Saving Our World by Lily Dyu, illus. by Jackie Lay (Mar. 24, $17.99, ISBN 979-8- 88777-234-9), celebrates the work of advo- cates for our planet’s health. Ages 9–12. Escape Room: Game Zero by Christopher Edge (Feb. 10, $7.99 paper, ISBN 979-8- 88777-276-9). In this series debut, Eden faces an escape room where, with each puzzle, the stakes get higher and higher. Ages 9–12. Series Animal Actions welcomes Buzz Like a Bee (Feb. 3, $10.99 board book,
Captain Stinkbottom by Alicia Acosta, illus. by Emilio Urberuaga (Apr. 7, $17.99, ISBN 979-13-87834-36-4). Captain Stinkbottom turns his flatulence into a superpower when he defeats Captain Potatoface with one heroic toot. Ages 4–8. Pig Dreams by Margarita del Mazo, illus. by Guridi (May 5, $17.99, ISBN 978-84-10406- 62-9). What happens when disgruntled pigs decide that they —as well as sheep—should be counted by kids trying to fall asleep? Ages 4–8. Oni The Pancake Trap by Stephanie Young, illus. by Allyson Lassiter (June 9, $14.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-89488-090-7). In a last-ditch effort to save their grandmother’s failing diner, sisters Maple and Margaret embark on a dangerous food-themed treasure hunt in the caves beneath their town. Ages 8–12.
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