60 Most Anticipated Children’s Books of Fall 2026

by Anika Aldamuy Denise ; illustrated by Ericka Lugo

Compelling and powerful. Full review >

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by Laila Ali ; illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera

A worthy contender. Full review >

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by Azita Ardakani ; illustrated by Rebecca Rebouché

A magnificent creation myth, reflective and reverential. Full review >

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by Mac Barnett illustrated by X. Fang

Attend the tale of a nefarious woolly con artist, and prepare for laughs galore. Full review >

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by Kate Beaton ; illustrated by Sydney Smith

Joy glazed with the pain of loss is still joy, as this brilliant book reminds us all. Full review >

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by Winsome Bingham ; illustrated by Jason Griffin

A profoundly moving child-centered perspective on grief. Full review >

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by Nicholas Day ; illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

A wriggling, warmhearted meditation on curiosity itself—and how much wonder lives inside a good unanswered question. Full review >

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by E.B. Goodale ; illustrated by E.B. Goodale

Another stellar entry in a series that celebrates independence and the importance of small victories. Full review >

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by Raj Haldar ; illustrated by Emi Ordás

A bonanza for aspiring rhymers and for readers who have wondered how rappers do it. Full review >

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by Jon Klassen ; illustrated by Jon Klassen

A stalwart companion on the page, and a trusted friend always; prepare for much secret-keeping to occur. Full review >

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by Yayoi Kusama ; illustrated by Yayoi Kusama

A simply wonderful introduction to Kusama for the youngest groupies-in-the-making. Full review >

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by Rebecca Lafond ; illustrated by Aly McKnight

Warm, uplifting, and entirely beautiful. Full review >

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by Grace Lin ; illustrated by Grace Lin

A gorgeous, heartwarming reminder of the transformative power of collaboration. Full review >

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by Lizzo ; illustrated by Mark Pett

An original spin on the find-the-power-within story. Full review >

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by Roz MacLean ; illustrated by Roz MacLean

An affirming disability-centered body positivity anthem. Full review >

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