Books for Kids and Tweens February 2026 |
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The Mighty Macy
by Kwame Alexander
A young girl finds her voice--and discovers the power of speaking up for herself and her community--in this sweet and humorous chapter book by award-winning and #1 bestselling author Kwame Alexander. When Macy gets book one of The Mighty Zora series for her birthday, she stays up late finishing the book. But the next day, when Macy gets to her school library, eager to check out book two, she finds the door locked with a sign explaining that the library will now only be open a few days a week. Macy must find her voice and learn the power of advocating for herself and her community. Can Macy learn to be Mighty?
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Where Only Storms Grow
by Alyssa Colman
During the worst storm of the Dust Bowl in Oklahoma, twins Howe and Joanna must put their differences aside and work together to save their farm from ruin.
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A Kid Like Me
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 . 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?
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| Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game by Kadir NelsonHit the court with award-winning author/illustrator Kadir Nelson in Basket Ball, a history of the game from its humble beginnings to the high-profile sport of today. Combining vivid full-color paintings with fascinating facts, this overview is a good read for sports fans. (Ages 9-13.)
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| The Lions' Run by Sara PennypackerIn Nazi-occupied France, soft-hearted orphan Lucas discovers that small acts of courage, like helping his new friend Alice protect her beloved horse, can lead to bigger ones, like helping the Resistance. With realistic characters and growing suspense, this hopeful historical story will grab all kinds of readers. (Ages 8-13.)
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Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad
by Brandon Reese
This graphic novel featuring two heroic but dim-witted frog superheroes, is good for fans of InvestiGators and Dog Man! The contaminated swamp where Dr. Kim conducts experiments is overrun with mutants and evil machines like the Hater Gator and the Robot Trash Dolls. That's why she tinkered with amphibian genes to create superheroes Fantastic Frog and sidekick Tad Lad. In their first adventure, the frogs leap to discover the truth behind what's gone rotten in their swamp.
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Rebellion 1776
by Laurie Halse Anderson
In 1776 Boston, smallpox sweeps through the city, the Patriots try to push out the British Loyalists, and 13-year-old Elsbeth can't find her father. Taking a job with a wealthy family, Elsbeth discovers new friendships -- and new dangers. This sharp yet sensitive story offers a detailed slice of American history. (Ages 10-13.)
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Montgomery Bonbon: Murder at the Museum
by Alasdair Beckett-King; illustrated by Claire Powell
After discovering a murdered museum guard in a locked room, ten-year-old Bonnie Montgomery knows just what to do: she puts on a costume (complete with fake mustache) and becomes famous detective Montgomery Bonbon! Absurd humor and energetic artwork add to the offbeat fun of this series opener. (Ages 8-12.)
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Goalkeeper
by Edward Bloor
Twelve-year-old Paul, an underdog kid from a troubled home, navigates a tumultuous summer while finding friendship and confidence on the soccer field.
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The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon
by Grace Lin
Stone spirit Ji is stuck in the People's world, but with the help of his new friends Lulu and Worm, he hopes to find a way back home through the Old City Gate before it disappears forever.
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| The Night Librarian by Christopher LincolnCuriosity and boredom prompt twins Page and Turner to visit the New York Public Library, where an encounter with the night librarian reveals that magical energy is escaping from the books -- along with some dangerous fictional characters. Cartoony illustrations add to the offbeat energy in this graphic novel adventure. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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