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Books for Kids and Tweens January 2026 |
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What Do Puppies Love?
by D. J. Steinberg
An adorable board book full of photos of the things puppies love most! Puppies love to run. They zig and zag and wag their tails and scamper in the sun. This vibrant board book is filled with sweet poems and adorable puppy photos.
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A Book of Loves
by Cynthia Rylant
Three lists of things that cats, dogs, and children enjoy.
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Umingmak and Fox: Why Is It Dark?
by Jamesie Fournier
A pair of friends, Umingmak and Fox, haven't seen the sun for a long time. Umingmak the muskox watches the sky growing darker in the winter months. Umingmak is surprised and a little scared. He asks his friend Fox. Fox explains why it is so dark during the winter and brighter in the summer. Will talking to Fox help Umingmak feel better about his fear of the dark?
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A Snow Day for Amos McGee
by Philip C. Stead
A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten.
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Bob Books: First Stories Bind-Up
by Lynn Maslen Kertell
A bind-up of 12 books from the Bob books collection. Each story includes decodable text, simple sentences, limited sight words, and simple illustrations, and a parent's guide.
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Cat Nap
by Brian Lies
In the warm, late afternoon sunlight, a girl sits on the couch reading a book. Her kitten dozes nearby. But when Kitten notices a mouse and dives after it through a framed poster on the wall, an epic chase through time, art, and history ensues. Is it a dream?
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Graciela in the Abyss
by Meg Medina
Deep under the sea, Graciela--once an ordinary girl--now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly awakened sea ghosts from their death sleep. Meanwhile, in the mortal world on land, twelve-year-old Jorge Leon works in his family's forge. He's heard of the supernatural spirits living beneath the ocean's waves--tales that do nothing to quell his fear of the water. Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina and illustrators Anna and Elena Balbusso have crafted a thoughtful tale infused with magic and high-stakes adventure that will leave readers wondering what power lies in the depths of the ocean--and inside each of us.
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| At the Speed of Gus by Richard ScrimgerFor 13-year-old Gus, having ADHD means that his racing thoughts can become a maze, and sometimes it's tough to separate imagination from reality. When a school suspension gives him time to visit his sister on Vancouver Island, the journey is anything but straightforward. This honest, funny whirlwind of a story offers a peek into one kid's brain. (Ages 9-12.)
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| Bad Cheerleader by Alex ThayerSeventh-grader Margaret, aka Bag, is determined. She doesn't let dyslexia stop her from being a bookworm. And when she realizes that her cheerleader sister Minerva is hiding something, she doesn't let her lack of school spirit stop her from joining the cheer squad to learn the truth. (Ages 10-13.)
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Mega Evolution Handbook (Pokémon)
by Scholastic
This official guide has everything fans need to know about Mega-Evolved Pokémon: a powerful Pokémon form featured in the new game for Nintendo Switch, Pokémon Legends: Z-A! Discover the power of Mega Evolution! Only certain Pokémon can harness this unique skill, which takes them beyond the limits of regular Evolution to a new and mighty form. This official insider's guide has all the stats and facts you need about Mega-Evolved Pokémon, so you can make the most of the Pokémon on your team!
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Ask your librarian for more great books!
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