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Books for Kids and Tweens February 2026 |
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Luck from the Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
Celebrate all things lucky with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this charming and colorful board book perfect for St. Patrick's Day. From four-leaf clovers to ladybugs, shooting stars, and more, there are so many ways to feel lucky.
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Easter on the Farm
by Phyllis Alsdurf
When a girl and her parents visit her aunt and uncle's farm for Easter weekend, they get to experience the joy of all that spring has to offer.
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Because of a Shoe
by Julie Fogliano
A tender yet funny picture book about a tantrum and the unconditional love between a mother and her child.
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I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 (I Survived Graphic Novel #13)
by Lauren Tarshis
A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Cassie Anderson. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.
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| Saber-Tooth by Robin GowFeeling lonely and angry after his brother (and best friend) leaves for college, trans and autistic eighth-grader Jasper begins a backyard fossil dig, spurred on by the voice of a saber-toothed tiger in his head. Told through high-impact poetry, Saber-Tooth explores how Jasper finds new friendships and excavates explosive emotions. (Ages 10-13.) |
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| The Lions' Run by Sara PennypackerIn Nazi-occupied France, soft-hearted orphan Lucas discovers that small acts of courage, like helping his new friend Alice protect her beloved horse, can lead to bigger ones, like helping the Resistance. With realistic characters and growing suspense, this hopeful historical story will grab all kinds of readers. (Ages 8-13.)
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| Gumshoe by Brenna ThummlerAnxious Willa dreams of becoming a mailwoman, which makes it extra unfair when she's mistaken for mail-stealing outlaw Two Gum Tilly and forced to go on the run. Luckily, Willa is taken in by the Gumshoe Gang, fellow runaways determined to stop Tilly's crimes. Colorful, high-energy artwork will keep you glued to this Western-themed graphic novel. (Ages 8-13.)
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How We Love (a We Celebrate Book): A Board Book
by Little Feminist
Love is listening even if there's nothing to say. Love is working to fix things and trying another way. Backmatter includes family discussion questions and a note for grownups about how to use this book with young children.
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The Great Aussie Easter Egg-And-Spoon Race
by Sophie Sayle
It's time for the great Easter egg-and-spoon race, but sleepy Echidna is always trailing behind the other bush babies. Can Echidna keep up with her friends and enjoy all the fun on this special day?
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| The Other Side of Perfect by Melanie Florence and Richard ScrimgerThings get complicated after two Toronto middle schoolers' lives intersect unexpectedly: Autumn is a popular Cree girl, and Cody is a white classmate who stays with Autumn's family after running away from his racist, abusive dad. The two characters take turns narrating this bittersweet, realistic story. (Ages 9-13.)
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| The Night Librarian by Christopher LincolnCuriosity and boredom prompt twins Page and Turner to visit the New York Public Library, where an encounter with the night librarian reveals that magical energy is escaping from the books -- along with some dangerous fictional characters. Cartoony illustrations add to the offbeat energy in this graphic novel adventure. Read-alike: Kekla Magoon's The Secret Library, Polly Shulman's The Grimm Legacy. (Ages 8-12.)
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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