62 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
The Ghost in Cabin 13 by J.C. Phillipps (Apr. 21, $13.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593- 88730-1) kicks off a series of spooky graphic novels, which follow the mysteries surrounding a different Cabin 13 in a new time and place. Ages 8–12. New Kid on Deck by Justin Somper, illus. by Teo Skaffa (Feb. 17, $9.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-05042-0), is the first Pirate Academy title, about the students at the elite Pirate Academy in 2507. Ages 8–12. Pooch on the Loose by Goldie Hawn and Lin Oliver, illus. by Breanna Chambers (May 5, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593- 88945-9), begins the After-School Kindness Crew series by actor Hawn and author Oliver, which focuses on friendship, community, and the power of kindness. Ages 8–12. The Shark Prince by Malia Maunakea (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-89072-1) centers the exploits of a Hawaiian boy who can transform into a shark. Ages 8–12. Limelight by Andrew Keenan-Bolger (Feb. 24, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-593-88924-4). In 1996 New York City, a boy who attends LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts for theater comes into his own sexual identity in this debut by Broadway star Keenan-Bolger. Ages 12 and up.
Phoenix by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Mar. 3, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-85986- 5), starts off a new horse-kid series by the Newbery Honor-winning author. Ages 8–12. Penguin/Dutton The Outermost Mouse by Lauren Wolk, illus. by Kristen Adam (May 19, $18.99, ISBN 978- 0-593-40777-6). In this picture book by Newbery Honor recipient Wolk, a tiny-but- mighty little mouse faces down an incoming storm to protect her home on Cape Cod. Ages 4–8. Found Sound by Meg Wolitzer and Charlie Panek (Apr. 21, $17.99, ISBN 978-1-101- 99462-7). Felix joins his neighbor Marigold to follow a series of musical clues on a mysteri- ous sound-related scavenger hunt through their small town, in this novel from the mother-son duo. Ages 7–11. Penguin/Flamingo Big Rig Pig by Claire Tattersfield, illus. by Rob Sayegh Jr. (July 14, $15.99, ISBN 979- 8-217-03901-2), introduces Miles Bacon, a truck-driving pig who spends his day hauling everything from boxes to a circus to help others. Ages 3–7. Uh-Oh, Hugo! by Jonathan Stutzman, illus. by Jay Fleck (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217- 03920-3). Hugo the pug puppy doesn’t mind that he gets stinky and dirty during his day spent chasing bees, splashing in puddles, and sniffing skunks. Ages 3–7. Axl the Axolotl Is Not a Frog by John Paul Brammer, illus. by Vanessa Morales (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69322-3). Axl the axolotl looks different from his friends and searches for where he belongs among the fish, frogs, and lizards on the first day of school. Ages 4–8. Better Than a Touchdown by Jalen Hurts, illus. by Nneka Myers (Mar. 10, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-04030-8). When Jalen learns that the football team has been cut from his school, he bands together with friends to find a way to keep playing the game. Ages 4–8. Exca-Gator! by Brooke Hartman, illus. by Michael Slack (Feb. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978- 0-593-69333-9). An alligator who drives an excavator loves building with his friends. Ages 4–8.
I Can Learn to Be Brave by Mariann Edgar Budde, illus. by Holly Hatam (July 7, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-04190-9). A shy girl who wishes to be brave learns from a new friend how courage begins in small moments. Ages 4–8. Penguin/Kokila Hold by Randy Ribay, illus. by Zeke Peña (Apr. 21, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-85698-7). After Daddy hands his toddler a water bottle and asks them to “Hold, please,” the child wants to hold everything, in this first picture book by the National Book Award finalist. Ages 3–7. Night Ride by Christopher Myers (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-23846-0). A group of Black boys explores New York City on their bikes. Ages 4–8. Hail Mariam by Huda Al-Marashi (Feb. 24, $17.99, ISBN 979-8-217-11296-8). Mariam grapples with being the only Muslim girl in her Catholic school, especially after she’s cast as Mary in the Christmas nativity play. Ages 8–12. The Secret World of Briar Rose by Cindy Pham (June 2, $21.99, ISBN 979-8-217-11302- 6). In this queer “Sleeping Beauty” retelling, Corin jumps into her sister Princess Amelia’s subconscious where they both realize that the world of Briar Rose, Amelia’s alter ego, is not as perfect as it seems. Ages 14 and up. Penguin/Paulsen You Are the Land by Steph Littlebird (Feb. 24, $18.99, ISBN 979-8-217-00349-5) focuses on a girl and her connection to the land around her. Ages 3–7. Roar by Varsha Bajaj (May 12, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69905-8). On a trip to a tiger sanctuary in India, Rohan learns about the threats that tigers face, igniting his desire to protect the animals. Ages 8–12. Hafsa’s Way by Aisha Saeed (Mar. 10, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-52937-9). Hafsa is a deter- mined girl who wants to be a doctor but faces challenges from her family when she’s accepted to a prestigious summer science camp. Ages 10 and up. Doe by Rebecca Barrow (June 23, $22.99, ISBN 979-8-217-00633-5). Maris, the beloved
Penguin/Dial Serafina Makes Waves by Matthew
Burgess, illus. by Robin Rosenthal (Mar. 31, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-593-69963-8). Serafina the cat hates water and refuses to join swim class, but when a friend needs help, she overcomes her fear and dives in. Ages 3–7. Raise the Bar by Fernanda Frick H. (June 9, $14.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-593-40731-8). In this debut graphic novel, Sam Sanchez secretly joins a training program with her idol Eva Dos Santos, as she pursues her dream of becoming Chile’s first weightlift- ing Olympic gold medalist. Ages 8–12. Eva to the Max by Rebecca Caprara (May 19, $9.99 paper, ISBN 979-8-217-00499-7). Twelve-year-old Eva hides her motocross racing from classmates but dominates the local circuit as Eva Knievel. Ages 10 and up.
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