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New Children's Books March 2026 |
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A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez
by María Dolores Águila
Based on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident, this vivid and uplifting middle grade debut novel in verse about one young child's courage to stand up for what is right, and the determination of the Mexican community is perfect for fans of ESPERANZA RISING and INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN.
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Amari and the Great Game
(Supernatural Investigations Series Book 2)
by B. B. Alston
After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze. But between the fearsome new Head Minister's strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton's curse steadily worsening, Amari's plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She's got enough to worry about! But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers' successor and determine the future of magiciankind. The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner's magical rewards is Quinton's last hope-so how can Amari refuse?
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An Occasionally Happy Family
by Cliff Burke
Coursing underneath this comically disastrous road trip romp is a painfully real and poignant reflection on how families find the strength to cope with loss. Funny and fast-paced (and occasionally happy), Theo's journey is one many young readers will relate to and enjoy.--John David Anderson, author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day and Posted Gordon Korman meets The Great Outdoors in this funny and moving debut about a boy who goes on a disastrous family vacation (sweltering heat! bear chases!) that ends with a terrible surprise: his dad's new girlfriend.
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Unsettling Salad!
by Aaron Reynolds
Thadeus Badger and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love eating hamburgers, but in an attempt to be healthy, they make a deal to eat a whole salad, only to find themselves in a showdown with something far more sinister than vegetables
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: Soccer Legends Face Off
by Karen Bischer
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are soccer superstars! Between the two, Ronaldo has more career goals, but Messi leads in career assists. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two legendary pro soccer players--
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Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist
by Andi Diehn
In Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist , readers ages 5 to 8 follow Dorothy Vaughan's journey from math teacher to human computer to the first black supervisor at her company! Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, simple STEM projects such as drawing a scene from another planet, and a glossary all support foundational learning. Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book!
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Our Solar System! a Stellar Neighborhood
by Stacy McAnulty
Yee-haw! Strap in for one wild ride through our very own solar system, guided by space-travelin' buckaroo Comet himself, while you travel around meeting one impressive star, 8 unique planets, a handful of dwarf planets, and a bonanza of moons, asteroids, and comets--
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I've Got a Dog!: A Happy Little Tune
by Sandra Boynton (Board Book)
This bright, sturdy board book is a fabulous celebration of puppy-dog love and friendship, featuring a die-cut cover and Sandra Boynton's legendary pizzazz! Based on the song wonderfully sung by Dwight Yoakam on Frog Trouble (Boynton's celebrated country music album), I've Got a Dog is a jaunty and captivating board book about the many ways a dog brings joy and companionship. Whether they are howling tunes or sitting quietly by your side, when you've got a dog, you've got a lifelong friend. I've got a dog. And he's got me. / We get along so easily. Wherever I go, he's by my side. / I've got a dog. I'm satisfied.
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I Am Helpful: A Positive Power Story
by Suzy Capozzi (Easy Reader)
The little girl in [the book] thought that having a baby sister would be fun. But with a different daily routine at home, and her parents constantly distracted by the family's newest member, the little girl has a lot to adjust to . However, by helping her parents, and taking on special jobs, like singing to the baby, she learns that being a big sister comes with big rewards (though a little spit-up too)--
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Moon Song
by Michaela Goade (Picture Book)
A young Tlingit girl comforts her cousin, who is afraid of the dark, by singing a song of moonlight and the ocean.
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Mister Norton's New Hat
by Huw Lewis Jones (Picture Book)
After a week discovering more and more animals have moved in with him each day, the usually kind, patient Mr. Norton shouts he has had enough and next day finds himself alone and sad, so when he receives a new hat as a gift, he knows just what to do--
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Willow and the Wildflowers
by Matthew Schufman (Picture Book)
A timid bear named Willow chases after her dreams and discovers that being brave can lead to wonderful surprises--
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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