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Check it Out March 2026 New and notable items from the Children's Department Highlights of new and exciting titles for caregivers, educators and children birth-twelve. |
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Kitty Caterpillar by Annabeth Bondor-StoneMeet Kitty Caterpillar: She is a part kitty-cat, part caterpillar, 100% irresistible new picture book character, created by an Emmy-nominated writing duo and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling artist of Uni the Unicorn. Perfect for fans of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and The Bad Seed.
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Bath Time for the Crayons by Drew DaywaltBath time is an adventure for the Crayons. Red likes to relax in the bath. Esteban likes to pretend to be a pirate. And Beige actually prefers a shower. Make bath time the best part of the day with this laugh-out-loud mini hardcover book from the bestselling team behind the international Crayons sensation. Featuring Drew Daywalt's giggle-inducing characters and bold, bright illustrations from Oliver Jeffers, Bath Time for the Crayons is squeaky-clean fun that's sure to keep children--and grown-ups--laughing.
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Is It Spring? by Kevin HenkesFickle weather makes for an uncertain yet hopeful changing of the seasons.
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Hummingbird's Big Trip by G. Brian KarasA little hummingbird, anxious about migrating south, finds reassurance and courage from his friends.
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Bread Is Love by Pooja MakhijaniA mother and her children have a ritual--every week they prepare a loaf of bread from scratch, kneading, baking and eating it together.
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What a Small Cat Needs by Natalia ShaloshviliSweet, tender, and perfect for the youngest picture book readers, this winning story about a most adorable kitten is an affectionate invitation to identify with and love this small cat. What does a small cat need? Two little eyes, two little ears, big whiskers, and a tail, to start. What else does a small cat need? Maybe a walk in the flowers, a sip of milk, or a warm spot to laze around in the sun. But above all else, what a small cat needs is... someone big or little--maybe someone just like you --with cuddly arms and a huge heart to pet it and hear it purr. Yes, every cat needs that.
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Fiction and Graphic Novels
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The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli by Karina Yan GlaserTwo eleven-year-olds, one in the China of 731 and the other in Manhattan's Chinatown in 1931, embark on challenging journeys to save their families from peril.
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Dante N. Ferno Is Not a Loser by Brian GordonDiary of a Wimpy Kid meets the myth-mashing of Percy Jackson in this fun and highly illustrated book for kids ages 8 and up.
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Hypergifted by Gordon KormanSchool has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis -- at least not until he gets an admission letter to the prestigious Wilderton University. The last thing Noah wants is to go straight from eighth grade into college. Will his life ever just be normal?! Meanwhile, Noah’s best friend, Donovan, has been looking forward all year to a summer of doing nothing. But when Wilderton allows Noah to bring a friend for the summer term, Donovan’s parents jump at the chance. Suddenly, Donovan’s summer of slack has turned into hanging with Noah and working as a summer camp counselor for professors’ kids. Once they arrive on campus, Noah’s determined to fit in -- and to him, that means joining the top-secret Society of the Gavel. But becoming a Gaveler is harder than it seems, and it’s made all the harder when Noah and Donovon smuggle Wilderton’s mascot, a two-hundred-pound pig named Porquette, into their dorm. Now Noah and Donovan must combine all their middle-school smarts to keep their pig-sized secret, fix a haywire AI program before it pretty much ends the world, and keep track of Donovan’s campers.
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Serendipity by Gabbie BendaA girl becomes convinced she's cursed after an accident at the town carnival involving a fortune-telling machine.
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A Kid Like Meby Norm FeutiEthan 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 Ethan-they're more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game, Bio Battle. Things start to look up, though, when he befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it's only a 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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Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad by Brandon ReeseNo one ever said it was easy being green! 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 forth to battle the scaly swamp thing terrorizing Sector 1. Will the Hater Gator's tail flails flatten this duo before they discover the truth behind what's gone rotten in their swamp? And in their second adventure, the duo stumble upon a landfill of disgusting, off-brand toys in Sector 2 . . . which come alive! Outnumbered and totally grossed out, can our heroes defeat these Robot Trash Dolls?
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Where Is New York? by Jennifer Marino WaltersDive into the history, geography, and culture of New York in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New York? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous places like the theaters of Broadway. Meet important people like the writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Read about the Indigenous peoples who have lived in the area for thousands of years, and the first Dutch settlers to arrive. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of Niagara Falls and the Statue of Liberty. There's a reason New York is the most visited state in the country. Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled At a Glance section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of New York.
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