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Children's Books February 2026 |
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Dawn: Watch the World Awaken
by Marc Martin
As the sun slowly rises, many things happen in a small window of time. The world comes alive with the actions of animals, plants, clouds, and sky. A deer drinks, an owl wakes, a dandelion shimmers in the light. A ladybug climbs, a fish jumps, birds call in a chorus. Geese fly away in formation. A flower blooms. ... Illustrated with glowing imagery and written with a ... simplicity holding appeal for new readers, Marc Martin's ode to the slow-blooming beauty of a sunrise and the life that unfolds in its radiance narrows the lens to show the wonder of time passing--
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Princess Battle Royale
by Phaea Crede
Fairytale princesses compete in an epic MMA tournament to dethrone the Swan Princess, with each princess trying and failing to defeat her--until Little Red, a seemingly overlooked towel girl, enters the ring.
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All Eyes on You
by Susi Schaefer
A picture book that gives kids tips and strategies for navigating anxiety when they are in the spotlight.
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A Quick Trip to the Store
by Sam Wedelich
When her family runs out of bananas, a young girl goes on a quick trip to the grocery store, and while Mom's distracted, the boring banana run turns into a wild adventure through the aisles.
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The Super Jump Between Worlds!: A Branches Book (Press Start! #17)
by Thomas Flintham
Meanie King Viking has sent Super Rabbit Boy to another world! With the help of his new friend Blocky, Super Rabbit Boy learns how to jump through portals that take him to new worlds. Blocky wants to help, but he's not as good at being a hero. As they keep jumping, each world gets stranger than the last. Will the next jump finally be the jump home?--
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Beware of the Dino-Snake: A Branches Book (Pets Rule! #8)
by Susan Tan
Ember and the other pets come face-to-face with an evil dino-snake duo that's out to ruin the Chin family garden! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! Ember comes face-to-face with the strangest villain yet: the dino-snake! When an evil turtle and sly snake team up against the pets to take over the Chin family garden, the odds are stacked against them. The pressure is on for Ember to come up with the perfect plan, or he'll get kicked out of his own backyard! Will Ember be able to protect his family's territory before the evil dino-snake duo take over the garden forever?
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The Cartoonists Club: A Graphic Novel
by Raina Telgemeier
Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures!
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Gabby Torres Gets a Billion Followers
by Angela Dominguez
Gabby Torres is nine years old and ready to conquer the world. She's already joined the Sea Musketeers, the environmental protection club founded by her idol, Stella Dâiaz, and plans to be their best (and youngest) member ever. Gabby's latest and greatest idea: start a social media page for her club. But her parents think she's too young! Nothing stops Gabby though... until some online meanies get her in some serious trouble! But she's totally got everything under control all on her own. Right?--
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What Is Lunar New Year?
by Vivian Jun Kirklin
This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals to the details of modern celebrations in busy cities like San Francisco, Vancouver, and London. During today's celebrations, children receive money from their elders in red envelopes and people exchange gifts. Some rituals that people do for Lunar New Year include spring cleaning, sweeping away bad luck, and wearing new clothes. Young readers will learn about the Lunar New Year traditions of China, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand in this book about the beloved holiday--
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Black Diamond Kings: Heroes of Negro League Baseball
by Charles R. Smith
Baseball has been and always will be America's pastime. And with the creation of the Negro leagues, men who were denied the chance to play professionally were finally able to participate in the sport they loved. The Negro leagues were always a richness of talent; it provided a space for community and inspired a passion for baseball for all who came to watch. Nothing beat watching iconic players like Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Willie Wells. They, along with the nine other players celebrated in this collection, changed the trajectory of baseball forever with their incredible versatility in both skill and athleticism.--
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Scales & Tales: A Beginner's Guide to Fantasy Role-Playing Games
by Kevin Sherry
For those looking to introduce RPGs to young players, Scales & Tales offers simple rules, easy instructions, and fun activities for family and friends to enjoy. With a breakdown of different heroes and creatures, an easy adventure full of silly creatures, and fun games and puzzles to play together, this book offers hours of fun without overwhelming young readers with game mechanics.
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of African Animals
by Catherine Hughes
This lively reference book for the younger set introduces a wide variety of African animals, including elephants, giraffes, gorillas, zebras, hippos, rhinos, lions, snakes, wildebeests, crocodiles, birds, insects and more--
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The Ultimate Science Cookbook for Kids: A Cookbook for Young Scientists That Transforms the Kitchen Into a Food Lab for Learning
by Highlights
This book of 75+ recipes lets kids learn about the food they're making, try experiments, explore new flavors, and customize delicious recipes. With foods like marshmallow meteorites, grape and cheese towers, and an edible, exploding volcano, young scientists [will have fun with] this STEM-inspired cookbook. Whether you're an expert chef or new to the kitchen, these easy-to-follow recipes are [meant] for building kitchen confidence, exploring new tastes, and gobbling up science facts--
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Want to request any of these titles? Place a hold through the online catalog, or call the library 831-768-3404 for assistance. |
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Watsonville Public Library
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