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Books for Kids and Tweens April 2026 |
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How to Say You're Sorry
by Stephanie Calmenson
After hurting their friend's feelings, an elephant learns how to say they are sorry.
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Wake Up, Grouchy Bear!
by David Ezra Stein
A hilarious new read aloud from Caldecott Honor-winning author/illustrator David Ezra Stein, about a grumpy bear whose animal friends are determined to wake him up after a long hibernation.
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Shermy & Shake, the Not-So-Bossy Best Friend
by Kirby Larson
Fastidious Shermy and freewheeling Shake face a substitute teacher, fall for a shelter dog, and keep their friendship sparkling in their latest big-hearted adventure.
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| Clementine H. Hopeful Is Not a Hero by Noah CoreySeventh-grader Clementine gets treated like an outsider just because he's anxious, loves pink shoes and spiders, and sees monsters no one else can see. Well, no one except his new friends Bug and Anise. With them, Clementine launches into magical adventures -- and faces big decisions about what it really means to be a hero or a villain. (Ages 9-13.)
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The Hybrid Prince (Wings of Fire, Book 16): Volume 16
by Tui T. Sutherland
Discover what happens next in this thrilling addition to the Wings of Fire saga. Umber was never supposed to be a hero...As the youngest sibling of his MudWing hatching, Umber doesn't have the responsibilities of his bigwings, Reed, nor the heroic destiny prophesied for his brother, Clay. He's always been content with his role as the cheerful, goofy, little brother. But when his sister, Sora, causes a tragedy at Jade Mountain Academy, Umber finds himself on the run and thrown into a whole new role--that of protector.
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| Hafsa's Way by Aisha SaeedAspiring doctor Hafsa is thrilled to travel from rural Pakistan to Lahore, where she's supposed to stay with her sister and attend an elite science camp. Once she arrives, nothing goes according to plan, but determined Hafsa won't let that stop her from making the most of the experience. For fans of: the author's inspiring companion books, Amal Unbound and Omar Rising. (Ages 9-13.)
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Forever Rogue (the Forgotten Five, Book 7)
by Lisa McMann
X-Men meets Spy Kids in the seventh and final installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Estero is in chaos following election night, when President Fuerte and his superpowered henchman Hector, who has a mind control ability, went on national television and hypnotized the country into believing that Fuerte--and not the rightful winner, Magdalia Palacio--had received more votes. Only Cabot escaped Hector's trance and knows the truth.
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The Blue Dress
by Rebecca Morrison
For fans of Jasmine Warga, an Iranian American girl navigates complicated relationships with her mother, her best friend, and her body image in this unflinching and ultimately uplifting middle-grade debut.
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| Weirdo by Tony Weaver, Jr.; illustrated by Jes and Cin WibowoAfter being bullied and treated like an outcast because of his geeky interests, 11-year-old Tony is depressed and suicidal. He begins to find healing, however, thanks to therapy, creativity, and a better school. This moving, authentic graphic novel autobiography is a must-read for fans of Jerry Craft and Rex Ogle. (Ages 10-13.) |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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