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Books for Kids and Tweens February 2026 |
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๐Recent Releases for Kids๐ |
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The Princess and the Grain of Rice ๐
by Tina Cho
In the mountains of Joseon, Jeongsoon has a heart as gentle as jade, but she might just be the clumsiest girl in the kingdom. She wants to be a princess, so she enters the grand princess challenge where she must complete the Manners Test, the Wisdom Test, and finally--the Sleep Test. Throughout each examination, Jeongsoon is far from flawless but in staying true to herself, wins the favor of the queen and the competition itself. (Ages 4-8).
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The Wildest Thing ๐
by Emily Winfield Martin
What would you do if you let the wild in? Eleanor loved wild things. Every wing and wild sprout. There was something wild inside of her, waiting to come out... With gorgeous illustrations, this book is the ideal addition to any bedtime reading routine or read aloud. The Wildest Thing beautifully expresses a timeless message about little ones unleashing their inner wild and encouraging their budding imagination and unique individuality. (Ages 3-6).
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A Family of Readers ๐
by Rob Sanders
One sunny day at the local library, a family of readers rushed in the front door. At first, the family members choose their favorite books and begin to read and read and read. But soon, Dad is distracted by a group of chefs, Mom finds a group of auto mechanics, and the older sister and brother have their heads in the clouds as they join their friends. But the youngest family member continues to be absorbed in his book and reads and reads and reads. The library has something for everyone--including friendship, camaraderie, opportunities to learn, and--of course--books! (Ages 4-8).
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City Farm ๐
by Julie Koon
Willadeene's farm is in the middle of nowhere and that's how she likes it. She plants her vegetables and enjoys her quiet life. One day, a man knocks on her door and offers to buy the farm. But she refuses. As buildings rise all around her, and crowded streets with honking horns surround her, she continues to plant her vegetables until she grows old, and her garden grows wild. She now fears that she will be forced to sell the farm, until another knock on the door brings a surprise. (Ages 4-8).
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Just Right ๐
by Torrey Maldonado
Toby's mom always says there are people that make you feel just right. And while his dad can be hard to please, it's a different story with his amazing uncle. Uncle showers Toby with smiles, hugs, and kind words, and his garage is like a second home to Toby--there's even a chair with Toby's name on it next to Uncle's desk Yes, Toby can always count on Uncle to step up and make him feel just right. (Ages 4-8).
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๐Recent Releases for Tweens๐ |
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Dream Warriors 1: A New World ๐ด
by Jesse Byrd
Dream Warriors are magical beings who battle nap to night to keep sleeping people safe from bad dreams. Each Dream Warrior is assigned a person to protect with whom they share a special connection. Their fight is honorable. They're the reason humanity can continue to dream. Now all of that is at risk. The Bad Dreams have teamed up to conduct a multi-layer plan to convert all dreams into nightmares and permanently scar humanity. It's up to the Dream Warriors, including newbie 12-year-old, Khi, to defeat them. But Khi misses his old life and is still just trying to figure out his new normal: living in the dream realm and being...well...a super hero. Will he muster up the courage to embrace his new life? Will he be able keep his slumbering sister safe while she sleeps at night? And will he and the other Dream Warriors be able to protect the earthly realm from the Bad Dreams for good? (Ages 8-12).
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Yasmin Bandara Levels Up! ๐ฎ
by Romesh Ranganathan
Yasmin Bandara has NO IDEA what she wants to be when she grows up. Her parents want her to become a doctor and focus on school, they won't even let her play computer games unless it's an educational one called Monkey House. Yasmin's amazing at it, but yawn! So when her best friend Zane introduces her to an exciting football game called FifPro, Yasmin can't get enough! She secretly plays whenever she can, hoping one day she'll be as good as her favorite gamer, mysteriously known as 'The Goat'. But balancing schoolwork with gaming is starting to make Yasmin's head SPIN. And when she's invited to play in tournaments for both games, she realizes she's got to make a choice. Can Yasmin make her parents proud AND beat The Goat, or will it be GAME OVER? (Ages 10-13.
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The Ordinary and Extraordinary Auden Greene ๐
by Corey Ann Haydu
Auden Denny Greene is happiest with her friend Runa, creating stories set in their imaginary land of Sorrowfeld, where princesses rule and cursed dragons are a constant danger. But now that they are turning twelve, Runa seems ready to give up on the magic of Sorrowfeld just when Denny needs it the most...Princess Auden is the last remaining princess of Sorrowfeld--and on her twelfth birthday, she will be expected to vanquish the dragons that took her family. Only, when a swarm attacks her birthday celebration, all she can do is run...But suddenly. Auden is in Denny's world. And Denny is in Auden's.The two Audens have switched places. No one but them has any idea. And now, each girl must come into her own power in order to fight the other's dragons. (Ages 10-13).
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A Kid Like Me: A Graphic Novel ๐
by Norm Feuti
Ethan doesn't want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don't get him. They're more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it's only matter of time before even that goes sideways. Can Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he is and who he wants to be? (Ages 9-12).
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A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes ๐
by Jake Halpern
The last thing Nia wants is to be branded a "Sinsory." Where she comes from, that's just as deadly as the plagues that sweep through the land. That's why she keeps her unusually keen sense of smell a secret. Only two people in the city of Yerat know of her special abilities: her beloved Auntie and her best friend, Fox. But when the worst plague in a century hits their desert continent, all of that suddenly changes. When an invitation arrives, Nia is asked to attend the Cloister, a select and secluded school for children with heightened senses. There she meets Scentiers, like her, but also Gazers, Whisper-Gatherers, and many more, whose sensory powers go far beyond what regular folk can smell, see, or hear. It's there that Nia learns her nose knows far more than she ever dreamed... maybe enough to find the cure for the plague. Or even sniff out the sinister secrets hiding in the Cloister's walls. (Ages 9-12).
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๐Contact your librarian for more great books!๐ |
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