Children's New Releases in May/June 2026

A graphic for new children's and juvenile books at a public library, featuring colorful book spines.

These Children's new releases are being published in the upcoming months.

A children's book cover titled "When You Meet My Friend," focusing on making friends at school, featuring an illustration of a boy and a dog.
When You Meet My Friend by: Mark Sperring May 5, 2026 Picture Book
The image features the cover of the book "Styx and Stones" by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge, showcasing themes of mythology and adventure.
Styx and Stones by: Gary D. Schmidt May 5, 2026 Chapter Book
The image is a children's book cover titled "The Amazing Daisies: Make Ice Cream," featuring three girls at an ice cream stand.
Girl Scouts: The Amazing Daisies Make Ice Cream by: Girl Scouts May 12, 2026 Independent Reader
The image features the book "We Are Mighty" by Sharon McMahon, highlighting 12 ordinary Americans who made a difference.
We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing by: Sharon McMahon May 19, 2026 Non-Fiction
The image features a playful book cover titled "Dinos Love Donuts," showcasing colorful dinosaurs enjoying donuts.
Dinos Love Donuts by: Ben Okon May 19, 2026 Picture Book
The image features the cover of "Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa" by Kara Bodegón-Hikino, showcasing two adventurers in a boat.
Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa by: Kara Bodegón-Hikino May 26, 2026 Graphic Novel
A children's book cover featuring a character with a bike, a dog, and a frog, titled "Can I Do It?" by Mercer Mayer.
Little Critter: Can I Do It? by: Mercer Meyer Jun. 2, 2026 Independent Reader
The image features a book cover titled "Q is for Quiet" by Greg Paprocki, showing a grandmother reading to a sleeping child at bedtime.
Q is for Quiet by: Greg Paprocki Jun. 9, 2026 Board Book
The image features the book "Laugh-Out-Loud" by Rob Elliott, filled with 1,001 cool jokes for kids. Fun and colorful design!
Laugh-Out-Loud: 1,001 Too Cool for School Jokes by: Rob Elliott Jun. 16, 2026 Non-Fiction
The image is the cover of a children's book titled "Nighty Night, Dinos," featuring cute, sleepy dinosaurs.
Nighty Night, Dinos by: Deborah Holt Williams Jun. 16, 2026 Picture Book
The image features the book cover for "The Incorruptibles: Lightmare" by Lauren Magaziner, showcasing a fierce character and icy elements.
Lightmare (The Incorruptibles # 2) by: Lauren Magaziner Jun. 16, 2026 Chapter Book
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Through the Black Gate," by Alfredo Cáceres, depicting characters and a fantasy landscape.
Through the Black Gate by: Alfredo Cáceres Jun. 30, 2026 Graphic Novel
A children's book cover titled "When You Meet My Friend," focusing on making friends at school, featuring an illustration of a boy and a dog.
The image features the cover of the book "Styx and Stones" by Gary D. Schmidt and Ron Koertge, showcasing themes of mythology and adventure.
The image is a children's book cover titled "The Amazing Daisies: Make Ice Cream," featuring three girls at an ice cream stand.
The image features the book "We Are Mighty" by Sharon McMahon, highlighting 12 ordinary Americans who made a difference.
The image features a playful book cover titled "Dinos Love Donuts," showcasing colorful dinosaurs enjoying donuts.
The image features the cover of "Squalo & Mage vs. the Rage of the Bakunawa" by Kara Bodegón-Hikino, showcasing two adventurers in a boat.
A children's book cover featuring a character with a bike, a dog, and a frog, titled "Can I Do It?" by Mercer Mayer.
The image features a book cover titled "Q is for Quiet" by Greg Paprocki, showing a grandmother reading to a sleeping child at bedtime.
The image features the book "Laugh-Out-Loud" by Rob Elliott, filled with 1,001 cool jokes for kids. Fun and colorful design!
The image is the cover of a children's book titled "Nighty Night, Dinos," featuring cute, sleepy dinosaurs.
The image features the book cover for "The Incorruptibles: Lightmare" by Lauren Magaziner, showcasing a fierce character and icy elements.
The image features a colorful book cover titled "Through the Black Gate," by Alfredo Cáceres, depicting characters and a fantasy landscape.
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