Creative, captivating and charming — these are the new children’s books your kids will love

Providing endless entertainment and bringing boundless joy, a bookshelf with plenty of good books is fundamental for building small imaginations. From humorous to insightful, these new kids’ books are to be cherished — and make for the perfect gift this Christmas.

What Feelings Like Best

by Tina Oziewicz and Aleksandra Zajac

From anxiety to joy, gratitude to patience, this stunning, heartfelt book paints a captivating and tender picture of the feelings that make us who we are, inviting grown-ups and kids alike to explore the emotions that live inside all of us.

Dot! Scribble! Go!

by Hervé Tullet

A liberating and exhilarating tour de force from the internationally bestselling creator of Press Here and Mix it Up!, Dot! Scribble! Go! invites readers of all ages to join in the fun and endless creative possibilities of dots, lines, and scribbles.

Alphabet Adventures

by Mimochai

Join Emme and Hamstarcat on a magical exploration through the alphabet by beloved LA-based illustrator Mimi Chao. Each letter features an illustration and alliterated sentence that shares a message of creativity, courage, and mindfulness, with beautiful illustrations for imaginative little ones.

Why Not?

by Kobi Yamada and Gabriella Barouch

Kobi Yamada’s Why Not? inspires readers to embrace life’s endless possibilities with courage and heart. Featuring Gabriella Barouch’s stunning, photorealistic illustrations, this empowering sequel to Maybe encourages readers of all ages to boldly pursue their dreams and change the world for the better.

Frostfire

by Elly MacKay

In this enchanting winter tale, dragon expert Miriam and curious Celeste explore their snow-covered garden, where a mysterious snow dragon might be hiding. Elly MacKay’s luminous diorama art and sweet sibling story create a magical, heartwarming adventure — perfect for fans of Frozen.

A Family of Trees

by Peggy Thomas and Cookie Moon

This poetic, read-aloud book introduces young children to the wonders of forests. With a stunning, accordion-style format that unfolds into an eight-foot forestscape, A Family of Trees visually illustrates how trees share, care, and create homes together. Vivid illustrations explore diverse forests globally, creating an educational and enchanting read. 

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