66 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Our Wicked Gifts by Kathryn Foxfield (July 7, $20.99, ISBN 979-8-217-12208-0). The daughter in a sinister magical family who made a deal with the devil must stop the man who’s killing them off, one by one. Ages 14 and up. That Which Feeds Us: A Hawaiian Gothic by Keala Kendall (May 26, $20.99, ISBN 979- 8-217-11796-3). When a teen’s search for her missing twin leads her to a remote island resort, she uncovers the sinister side of para- dise, with horrors both real and supernatu- ral. Ages 14 and up. Series Books by Ms. Rachel introduces Ms. Rachel and the Magic Halloween Box: A Book of Opposites by Ms. Rachel (July 28, $12.99 board book, ISBN 979-8-217-22994-9), ages up to 3. Beginner Books adds A Trip with Blip: A Seuss Studios Book by Jerrard K. Polk (May 5, $9.99, ISBN 978-0-593-64625-0), ages 3–7. Sing the 50 United States by Dr. Seuss, illus. by Tom Brannon (June 2, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-22856-0), joins Classic Seuss , ages 3–7. And Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels issues Titanic by Mary Pope Osborne, adapted by Meika Hashimoto, illus. by Jomike Tejido (June 23, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-70593-3), ages 6–9. Random House Graphic Squirrel Lock Holmes: The Pet Rock Mystery by Ashley Belote (Mar. 3, $10.99, ISBN 978-0-593-89782-9). In this graphic novel series launch, detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her partner Mole Watson crack the mystery of Reggie the Rabbit’s missing pet rock. Ages 6–9. Harper Sharp: Kid Detective by Jarrett Williams (Mar. 3, $21.99, ISBN 978-0-593- 30305-4). Like most fifth graders, Harper Sharp is busy juggling homework, friend- ships, video games—and major mysteries. Ages 8–12. Hilo Presents: The Mighty by Judd Winick (Feb. 3, $14.99, ISBN 978-0-593-30530-0). In this opener of a graphic novel series from the creator of Hilo , an average kid trans- forms into a super-strong, hairy giant. Ages 8–12.
of being the big kid when a baby sibling is born. Ages 2–5.
illus. by Violaine Leroy (Feb. 3, $23.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9830-9), profiles 12 young people who have made extraordinary discov- eries throughout history. Ages 8–11. Series Americana issues America Is Wild! A State- by-State Encyclopedia of American Wildlife by Brad Timm, illus. by Margaux Samson Abadie and Jill De Haan (Mar. 3, $22.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-298-7), ages 6–9; and Record-Breaking USA: Celebrating America’s Biggest, Brightest, and Bravest! by Clive Gifford, illus. by Paul Hammond (June 2, $24.99, ISBN 978-1-83600-247-5), ages 7–10. Quirk You Pierce My Soul by Jessica Mary Best (May 5, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-68369- 500-4). In this queer romance set in a utopian city where an algorithm selects everyone’s soulmate, will Zada find the cour- age to choose what she believes and who she loves? Ages 14 and up. Series This Time of Year offers Swimming Season by Jaimie MacGibbon (Apr. 14, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-68369-516-5), ages 4–8. And Zoomi and Zoe have a summer adventure in Zoomi and Zoe and the Camp Catastrophe by Corey Ann Haydu, illus. by Anne Appert (June 16, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-68369-462-5), ages 4–8. Random House I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy by Mychal Threets, illus. by Lorraine Nam (Feb. 3, $18.99, ISBN 979- 8-217-02602-9). Librarian and literacy advocate Threets invites kids to visit the library and underscores that libraries are for everyone. Ages 4–8. When Tomorrow Burns by Tae Keller (Mar. 3, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-593-48558-3). Three friends navigate their complicated feelings toward each other and their fears for the future as they embark on a quest to find a book that may just save their lives. Ages 8–12. Young World by Soman Chainani (May 5, $21.99, ISBN 978-0-593-90518-0). A viral social tirade gets a teen elected U.S. President and sparks a revolution in a world where major global leaders are young people. Ages 12 and up.
The Dog Who Was (Almost) Perfect by Jack Kurland (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-83600- 775-3). When a canine who loves being the most perfect dog gets one thing wrong, she discovers that sometimes it’s okay not to be perfect. Ages 2–5. It Won’t Be Forever by John Dougherty, illus. by Thomas Docherty (May 5, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9665-7). A fox cub who worries when her dad must go away for a bit is reassured that their love keeps them con- nected always. Ages 3–5. Unexpected Guests by Mariajo Ilustrajo (Mar. 17, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-80570-106-4). In this picture book that was shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards, the peaceful existence of mice living under a house’s floorboards is disturbed by some unexpected guests—humans. Ages 3–5. The Boy and the Flame by Beatrice Blue (Apr. 7, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-7112-9118-8). A boy learns that change isn’t something to fear when a magical flame takes him on a journey through the four seasons. Ages 4–7. Series Two titles by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara join Little People, Big Dreams : Cristiano Ronaldo , illus. by João Fazenda (Apr. 7, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-80570-171-2); and Rihanna , illus. by Niña Mata (Feb. 24, $15.99, ISBN 978-1-80570-175-0), ages 6–8. Quarto/Wide Eyed The No-Brainer Brain Explainer: How Animals Think, from Humans to Birdbrains by Crab Museum, illus. by Bruno Valasse (June 9, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-7112- 9767-8). This book about the brains of ani- mals and humans examines consciousness, types of intelligence, language, and other topics. Ages 6–9. The Atlas of Shipwrecks by Jo Arnold, illus. by Philip Harris (May 5, $24.99, ISBN 978-1- 83600-240-6), relays the histories and myster- ies behind 50 famous shipwrecks across the globe. Ages 7–9. Young Discoverers: Adventures in Real-Life Curiosity and Discovery by Stephen Davies,
Oh Brother: A Graphic Memoir by Georgina Chadderton (Feb. 10, $21.99,
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