Spring Children’s Preview
82 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY FEBRUARY 2, 2026
Español (June 9, $7.99 paper, ISBN 978-1- 5235-3539-2), ages 2–5. Actual Factual Files by Ali Adams kicks off with Ancient Egypt (June 16, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5235- 3533-0) and Outer Space (June 16, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5235-3536-1), ages 7–10. And World Without continues with World Without Birds: How to Save Our Planet, One Bird at a Time by Nick Lund, illus. by Asia Orlando (Mar. 3, $16.99 paper, ISBN 978-1- 5235-1802-9), ages 8–12. Worthy Sticks vs. Stones by Rosanne Kurstedt (May 26, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5460-0394- 6). Best friends discover that working together is more fun than being right in this picture book about a playdate gone wrong. Ages 4–7. When You Find a Question by Allie Millington, illus. by Anne Lambelet (Mar. 10, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5460-0755-5). This tale of a boy’s growing sense of wonder and curiosity celebrates the importance of asking questions. Ages 4–7. Pondering by Paul Paolilli and Dan Brewer (May 12, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5460-0866-8). This story written in the poetic form known as cinquain follows three girls discovering natu- ral phenomena as they walk along an old trail in search of a hidden pond. Ages 4–8. Zonderkidz The Amazing Brain Club: God’s Special Design for All Brains by Lindsey Goff Viducich, illus. by Cyndi Wojciechowski
Olesin, illus. by Andy Smith (May 19, $12.99, ISBN 978-1-80466-184-0), ages 8–12. Albert Whitman It Started with a Book Ban by Linda Ravin Lodding, illus. by Aaron Cushley (Apr. 9, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-3681-0). When his favorite books are banned from the school library and the town begins banning many other things, Edwin and his friends find a solution. Ages 4–8. How Not to Lose a Million Dollars by Sheila Bair, illus. by Lucie Rice (Apr. 9, $19.99 paper, ISBN 978-0-8075-3351-2). In this practical guide to personal finance, former FDIC chair Bair offers advice on such topics as opening a bank account and buying a car. Ages 8–12. Series Abby in Orbit soars on with Going Supernova by Andrea J. Loney, illus. by Wendy Tan (Apr. 9, $13.99, ISBN 978-0-8075-0436-9), ages 7–10. Workman First Night at Dad’s by Elizabeth Rudnick, illus. by Yaara Cellier (Apr. 28, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-5235-2920-9; $9.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-5235-2921-6). On his first night at his father’s new house, Henry realizes that despite the changes in his life, his divorcing parents will both always love him. Ages 3–8. The Declaration Decoded: A Guide to the Document That Inspired Our Nation by Katie Kennedy (May 26, $9.99, ISBN 978- 1-5235-3520-0). This companion to The Constitution Decoded and The Presidents Decoded explores the meaning of the Declaration of Independence. Ages 8 and up. Series My First Milestones adds Ready for Bed by Lee Wildish (May 5, $8.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5235-2905-6), ages up to 3. Flipflap Board Books debuts with Name Your Colors (and Critters, Too!) (May 12, $12.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-5235-3231-5), ages up to 3. My First Seek and Learn , a bilingual vocabulary-building series with a “seek and find” element, opens with At Home/Mi primer busca y aprende: en casa: English & Spanish First Words/primeras palabras en Inglés y
(Apr. 14, $17.99, ISBN 978-0-310-17875-0). An affirmation of neurodiverse children, this faith-based picture book celebrates ADHD as a God-given gift. Ages 4–8. Did Your Mother Ever Tell You? Words of Wisdom, Wit, and Love by Barbara Costello (Apr. 7, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-310- 16766-2). This picture book underscores a mother’s love while offering fresh perspec- tives on familiar phrases and clichés. Ages 4–8. The Nature of Change: Lessons of Determination, Resilience, and Hope from the Outside World by René Marsh, illus. by Pumudi Gardiyawasam (Mar. 10, $19.99, ISBN 978-0-310-16835-5). Following a move, two siblings navigate the emotional ups and downs that come with change. Ages 4–8. Zondervan/Blink The Music of Us by Emerald Alexandrea (June 2, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-310-18239-9). To raise funds for her mother’s quirky cat café, Lucy enlists the help of her former best friend and first crush, who is now a boy-band pop star. Ages 14 and up. The Roach King of Raleigh by Shannon Stocker (Mar. 24, $18.99, ISBN 978-0-310- 17839-2). In this novel exploring poverty, addiction, and resilience, a teen secretly breeds cockroaches to earn money after his picture-perfect family life comes to an end. Ages 14 and up.
From Rabbit’s Nap by Julia Donaldson, illus. by Axel Scheffler (Cartwheel)
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