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Books for Kids and Tweens February 2026 |
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Breaking the Ice
by Natalie Blitt
One girl. One boy. A small-town ice rink. This sweet story of hockey, friendships, and crushes is perfect for tween readers in search of a hockey rom-com that's just right for them.Harper was born to play hockey. She was captain of her school's hockey team...but after she causes an accident during a game, Harper is terrified to ever get back on the ice again.Instead, she gets a job at the local ice rink's snack shack and resigns herself to days spent making hot chocolates.Until Jason, a cute figure skating champion and Harper's new classmate, comes to town. Suddenly, Harper wonders if she's truly happy with never putting her skates back on.With the help of her new crush and best friend, Bea, can Harper break the ice around her heart and forgive herself enough to lace up her skates again?
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My Best Friend Is Extinct
by Rebecca Wood Barrett
Ten-year-old Henry discovers a strange, wounded creature in the snow tunnels of his ski resort town.
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Soccer Simulator (Diary of a Roblox Pro #10) by Ari AvatarAri Avatar is just your average Roblox kid living in a blocky world! Battle monsters and avoid disasters in a Roblox world -- all through the eyes of Ari and his friends. Diary of a Roblox Pro is a must-read for any kid who loves to game!Ari is not excited when he finds out that he's accidentally made it onto the Blockville obby soccer team. He doesn't even know how to play normal soccer, let alone obby soccer! As training starts and the first game looms, Ari thinks of a sneaky way to get ahead in the game. But is it a fair way to play? And what happens if his secret is discovered?Kids won't want to miss this fast-paced new chapter book set in the world of Roblox!
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Stinky's Stories #4: Moldylocks and the Three Bears by Chris GrabensteinIt's story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk. This time, the kids are reading 'Goldilocks and the three bears.' Everyone knows the story ends with Goldilocks's escape, but only Stinky knows what happened next!--
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Dragonborn
by Struan Murray
New York Times Bestseller An astonishing new fantasy series takes flight in this soaring, action-packed adventure filled with twists and surprises. The secret world of dragons is waiting for you *This stunning book features a dragon-scale edge, full-color illustrated endpapers, a foil scene on the case, foil on the jacket, and an interior map* There is a secret world of dragons that lurks at the edges of our own. But dragons also live among us. These Slumberers have been human for so long they have forgotten their true selves--until something awakens the dragon within. Twelve-year-old Alex Evans is about to wake up. Ever since her father's death, Alex's overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. Feeling trapped, Alex's frustration has become too big to hide away. Burning inside, she erupts into a fierce, fiery roar. A new school and a new life await Alex on the legendary island of Skralla, one of the last surviving dragon havens. There, she will train alongside other young dragons who are wild, untamed, and--unlike Alex--skilled at transforming and embracing their dragons within. As dark factions begin to rise, Alex finds herself in a race to unlock her long-dormant power before Drak Midna, the greatest dragon of all, rises again to wage war against the human world.
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The Case of the Kidnapped Candy
by James Preller
Looking for intriguing mysteries, great friendship stories, and quality chapter books for beginning readers? Look no further: Jigsaw and Mila are the best detectives on the market! The best detective in second grade is back -- and this time, he's cracking a Valentine's Day mystery! When the class's Valentine's Day candy stash disappears, it's up to Jigsaw and Mila to figure out who stole it. But there's more than one person with a sweet tooth in Ms. Gleason's classroom, so solving the mystery won't be easy. This case is no sweet treat!
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| Gut Reaction by Kirby Larson and Quinn WyattBaking makes Tess feel closer to her late dad, and she's eager to compete in this year's big baking competition. But there are plenty of complications in her way, including stomach pains that turn out to be Crohn's disease. Realistic fiction fans won't want to miss this funny yet sensitive look at life with chronic illness. Read-alike: The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet by Jake Maia Arlow. (Ages 8-12.)
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Pug the Unicorn: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #14)
by Kyla May
The next installment in the bestselling chapter book series featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella! Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bella and Bub and friends Jack and Luna are off to Ye Olde Faire, a festival where people dress up like it's olden times. During a day filled with fairies, knights, and a joust, the friends learn about a magical legend: A real unicorn lives in the woods nearby! Is the story true, or is it a tall tale? Bella and Bub are determined to find out. With Jack and Luna's help, they're off on a magical adventure this pug will never forget!With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.
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A Waffle Lot of Love! (a Narwhal and Jelly Book #10)
by Ben Clanton
Dive into three new stories with best buds Narwhal and Jelly! It's Palentine's Day and Jelly gives Narwhal a whaley nice card - but now Narwhal has no idea what to give him! One card isn't nearly enough, and soon Narwhal is flooding Jelly with gifts galore: waffles, a song about Jelly, more waffles, a book about Jelly . . . MORE waffles! Jelly is grateful, but would prefer the present of Narwhal's presence more than all of Narwhal's over-the-top displays of friendship. Can Narwhal realize what true friendship means before they go off the deep end trying to please their pal?--
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