The Smushkins: In the Snow
The Smushkins: In the Snow
By Claudia Rueda
Humorous and educational series for early readers
Candlewick, October 6, 2026; 28 pages
Series: The Smushkins
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Join the Smushkins as they romp and play in the snow in a new board book that’s poised to be a wintertime favorite.
There are so many things to do in the snow with the Smushkins! Join Puff, Bloo, and Tippi for some sledding (and a surprise encounter with Mr. Moose). Go snowshoeing with Opie (and make an aww-fully cute new friend). Try skiing with Iona (oops! oof!), or maybe try hot-tubbing instead. Amid a tumble of bright scarves, hats, and gloves, the adorable Smushkins return to frolic in a winter wonderland. with the gentle spirit of Lucy Cousins’s Maisy and the offbeat charm of the Moomins, the Smushkins are sure to delight the youngest of readers.
Reviews
“Parents beware. The fun to be had on these pages may entice young ones to seek out frosty frolics of their own.”
This series might appeal to fans of The Moomins by Tove Jansson, the Maisy books by Lucy Cousins, and Maybe by Chris Haughton.
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Author Bio
Claudia Rueda is a Colombian author and a New York Times bestselling illustrator of over thirty picture books for children. Rueda’s books have been published in the United States, Mexico, and Spain and have been translated into sixteen different languages for Asia and Europe. She’s a 2016 Hans Christian Andersen and Astrid Lindgren Awards nominee. Claudia went to Law and Art school and worked as a political cartoonist in Colombia. She then studied Children’s Book Illustration at UC Berkeley and she holds a MFA in Creative Writing from Lesley University. She currently teaches picture book storytelling at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Her most recent books include Redlocks and the Three Bears, Bunny Overboard, and Hungry Bunny. Visit Claudia at http://www.claudiarueda.com.
Languages Spoken by Creator
English, Spanish
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Bounce Back: Double Trouble: Lost in Japan
Bounce Back: Double Trouble: Lost in Japan
By Misako Rocks!
Middle grade “friendship drama” graphic novel series
Macmillan/Feiwel and Friends, September 1, 2026; 240 pages
Series: Bounce Back
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Twin sisters Angie and Kiara are spending part of their summer break in Japan, visiting their friend Lilico’s family and meeting new friends. Despite Kiara’s worries about the long flight, and not knowing how to speak Japanese, the girls are excited to take such a big trip with Lilico and other friends from their basketball team, and experience Japanese culture—the sights, the food, the fashion!
Until…one of the twins gets lost in the middle of Kyoto. Now it’s a race across the city to bring every back together. Friendships old and new are put to the test, and the girls discover that teamwork happens off the basketball court, too.
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Awards and Accolades
- 2018 to present: Featured in a radio show in Japan
- 2021: Taught manga to employees at Google and Montblanc
- 2021: Featured on The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna and NY1
- 2022: Bounce Back was the fourth best-selling children’s manga book in the United States
This book might appeal to fans of Real Friends by Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham, the Babysitters Club graphic novel series, and the Berrybrook Middle School series by Svetlana Chmakova.
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Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga! Sign up to get her free coloring book at misakorocks.com.
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English, Japanese
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Warriors: The New Prophecy, Part One of Three
Warriors: The New Prophecy, Part One of Three
By Gibson Twist
MG graphic novel
Harper Collins, June 30, 2026; 272 pages
Series: Warriors
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The next graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster, New York Times bestselling Warriors series covers the first two novels of the second arc, The New Prophecy (Midnight and Moonrise).
The wild cats of the forest have lived in peace for many moons—but when Brambleclaw, a warrior of ThunderClan, receives an ominous prophecy from StarClan that speaks of a mysterious danger, he must rally the fiercest warriors from all the Clans to seek answers in the mountains.
But the journey is long and hard, and tensions rise back in the forest as Firestar and Leafpaw watch ThunderClan’s world crumbling around them. As the questing cats struggle to uncover the meaning of the prophecy, turmoil threatens to overtake the Clans.
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Awards and Accolades
- hit #1 on NYT graphic novel list 2026
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Author Bio
Gibson Twist is a spicy bean from Atlantic Canada, currently living in St Louis, Missouri. His long-running 8-volume webcomic series Pictures of You received critical acclaim for its rich characters and honesty with sensitive subjects, reaching a diverse audience and continuing to make its cult following cry years after its conclusion. More recently, his graphic novel Queer Drunk Punk Romance, aimed at new adult audiences, has received glowing praise from queer and non-queer readers alike. He is currently working with his partner Rori on a graphic novel adaptation of Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights for Andrews McMeel and History Comics: The Titanic for First Second Books, as well as other stories for gloomy teens of all ages and genders. Visit Gibson at www.giantkittenhead.com.
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Do Bees Pee?
Do Bees Pee?
By Linda Booth Sweeney illustrated by Ariel Rutland
Nonfiction concept picture book
Balzer & Bray/Harper Collins, August 18, 2026; 40 pages
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When you think of pee and poo, do you say ewww? If you’re a human, you probably flush your poo down the loo. But in the wild, animal poo and pee helps nature stay healthy, strong, and pollution-free!
This fun, informational picture book—just right for the youngest readers—pairs bright, graphic art and short, laugh-out-loud text to explore closed-loop, waste-free systems and celebrate the interconnectedness of the natural world.
Reviews
“A high-spirited info-dump, featuring some particularly choice new vocabulary for young nature lovers.”
Awards and Accolades
Bank Street College Best Children’s Books of the Year for 2020 for Monument Maker.
2024 Blueberry Honor Award for The Noisy Puddle
This book might appeal to fans of Green and other books by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner and illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal, Just In Case You Want to Fly by Julie Fogliano, illustrated by Christian Robinson, and Fourteen Animals (That Are Definitely Not an Octopus) by Gabe Pyle.
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Linda Booth Sweeney is a writer, educator, and game maker. She has worked in advertising and for Outward Bound, and got her PhD in Education at Harvard, where she specialized in how to teach about living systems. Currently, as a systems educator, Linda helps education, city government officials, nonprofit leaders, Fortune 500 companies, and people of all ages to “think about systems.” Her work encompasses everything from stories to experiential games, board games, websites, animations, puppet shows, museum exhibits, computer games, and simulations. She added augmented reality to the list through the launch of HuggerX, an immersive, whole-systems learning platform for young people to learn about complex living systems. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and three children. Visit Linda at https://lindaboothsweeney.com/.
Author Bio
Ariel Rutland is an award-winning designer and illustrator whose work focuses on themes of nature, curiosity, humor, and beauty in everyday objects. She grew up in a cozy central New Jersey suburb down the street from a great big house with a pond. Many weekends of her childhood were spent strolling the neighborhood with her grandma, who would often take the train from Manhattan down to “the country.” She credits their endless neighborhood walks spent storytelling about the squirrels, birds, and rocks that crossed their path as inspiration for her art…and ability to view nature and the world through the wondrous eyes of a child. Ariel graduated from University of Maryland with a degree in fine art and concentration in graphic design. She worked as a product designer at Martha Stewart, followed by lead designer at a boutique branding agency. Her artwork has been licensed to American Greetings, Minted, Target, and West Elm, being featured on greeting cards and home decor. She is currently illustrating a forthcoming children’s book. When she isn’t drawing and designing, she can be found playing in the backyard with her three young boys and husband in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Visit Ariel at http://arielrutland.com.
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The Faraway Forest: Hester's Big Dream
The Faraway Forest: Hester's Big Dream
By Debbie Fong
Early reader graphic novel series
Chronicle Books, September 15, 2026; 80 pages
Series: The Faraway Forest
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Hester has just moved to the Faraway Forest. As a night owl, she loves to rise just as the sun sets, and she keeps herself busy all night with her hobbies: dancing, cooking, writing, and costume making. But Hester wonders if there are new friends to be made when the sun is out. Can she stay awake long enough to find out? Or will she discover there is more to the mysterious forest night than she imagines? Either way, Hester is definitely going to have an adventure!
For readers who love The Faraway Forest: Wally’s Route or anyone new to this lively illustrated series, good feelings and great fun await in this delightful story.
Reviews
“An engaging, feel-good series entry, well worth collecting and recommending to young readers.”
“There is no time of day or night that is not magical here. The Faraway Forest’s denizens are universally kind.”
Awards and Accolades
- CCBC Starred Book of the Week 2026
This book might appeal to fans of Donut Feed the Squirrels by Mika Song, Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton, and Hilda and the Troll by Luke Pearson.
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Debbie Fong is a comic artist, illustrator, and designer from Brooklyn, NY. Currently, she runs POMMO Press, an online shop selling mini-comics, zines, prints, and many fun accessories. As an illustrator, she enjoys both commercial work as well as longer narrative projects. Past clients include Time Inc. Books, The Strand, and CreativeFeed. Her most recent books include the forthcoming Faraway Forest series, and she was the illustrator for Catherine Newman’s What Can I Say? and How To Be A Person. Visit Debbie at http://www.debbiefong.com/.
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Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's Surprise
Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen's Surprise
By Shauna J. Grant
Middle grade graphic novel series about adolescence and coming of age
Scholastic/Scholastic Graphix, May 5, 2026; 128 pages
Series: Baby-Sitters Little Sister
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Karen and her classmates are putting on a play about a grand Thanksgiving feast. She wants the starting role, of course, but she is given the worst part of all—the Thanksgiving turkey! All she gets to do is walk across the stage in a big brown costume and say one or two lines.
Will everyone laugh at Karen the Turkey? Not when they see her big surprise!
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Awards and Accolades
- 2026 New York Times Bestseller
- B&N Best Books May 2026
- 2026 USA Today bestseller
Part of the Baby-Sitters Little Sister / Baby-Sitters Club universe—an established, beloved children’s franchise with strong name recognition and existing fanbase.
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Shauna J. Grant is a cartoonist and illustrator with the magical power to create cuteness. Born and raised in NYC during the boom of Japanese anime and manga, her artwork is heavily influenced by shoujo and magical girls, with a mix of Western cartoon flare. Adding diversity into the comic world is her biggest goal and she’s on a mission to create stories starring Black girls being the adorable heroines of their own tales. Visit Shauna at https://www.shaunadraws.com/.
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Welcome to the Forest: The Lake Trip
Welcome to the Forest: The Lake Trip
By Katie Risor
Early reader fantasy graphic novel series
Andrews McMeel, June 23 2026; 80 pages
Series: Welcome to the Forest
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The quirky, lovable creatures of the Forest return in this heartwarming and beautifully illustrated graphic novel, perfect for beginning readers, English-language learners, and fans of cozy comics. Includes a fun fact sheet about lakes.
Mossman, Wallace, and friends are off on a lakeside adventure! When Fiona’s friend, Sue Ellen, invites Fiona and the gang to come visit her at Lake Sunny Splash, Mossman and Wallace are eager to see a new place and meet a new face! Lake Sunny Splash is full of surprises, and Wallace and Mossman could never have guessed what Sue Ellen would be like. Join the Forest gang as they experience the ups and downs of road tripping, survive a surprising fishing adventure, and celebrate summer with an island picnic.
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This book might appeal to fans of Fox and Rabbit by Beth Ferry, Little Witch Hazel by Phoebe Wahl, and Thunder Pug by Kim Norman.
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Katie Risor is an illustrator, author, and graphic novelist making books for kids. In 2021, her illustrations for Month of the Military Child won a Texas Advertising Award, and her debut author/illustrator early reader, Welcome to the Forest: The Harvest Party, was published in August 2025, the first in a four-part series. Katie grew up in Texas, but now lives in Syracuse, York with her partner, three cats, and the groundhog who lives under the porch. Visit Katie at katierisor.com.
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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets
How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets
By Misako Rocks!
Activity/how-to book of manga drawing techniques
Quarto, September 8, 2026; 80 pages
Series: Learn Manga With Misako
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Have you ever wanted to draw your pet or the pet you wish you had? Now you can! In this fun and interactive guide, award-winning manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists to draw their favorite furry and fantastic friends in kawaii manga style.
In How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets, Misako shows kids how to create their own irresistibly cute cats, dogs, bunnies, amphibians, and even magical pets like dragons and unicorn bunnies! With easy step-by-step lessons and QR codes linking to Misako’s video tutorials, young artists can follow along and draw right beside a real manga pro.
Reviews
“An easy-to-follow yet thorough guidebook for artists of all skill levels, this is sure to delight anyone who is a fan of cute manga animals and are looking to learn how to create their own.”
Awards and Accolades
- 2018 to present: Featured in a radio show in Japan
- 2021: Taught manga to employees at Google and Montblanc
- 2021: Featured on The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna and NY1
- 2022: Bounce Back was the fourth best-selling children’s manga book in the United States
This book might appeal to fans of Make Art Kawaii by Ellen Philpott, illustrated by Ilaria Ranauro and Drawing Chibi Pets by Tessa Creative Art.
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Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga! Sign up to get her free coloring book at misakorocks.com.
Languages Spoken by Creator
English, Japanese
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How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi Big Emotions
How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi Big Emotions
By Misako Rocks!
Activity/how-to book of manga drawing techniques
Quarto, February 3, 2026; 80 pages
Series: Learn Manga With Misako
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Have you ever wanted to draw the cutest chibi characters? Now you can with How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi Big Emotions! In this fun and interactive guide, renowned manga artist and educator Misako Rocks! teaches young artists how to transform their favorite manga figures into adorable chibi versions with oversized heads, big eyes, and expressive emotions.
Perfect for aspiring artists, manga fans, and kids who love kawaii-style art, How to Draw Kawaii Manga Chibi Big Emotions makes learning to draw fun, easy, and exciting. Find even more fun-loving manga instruction in How to Draw Kawaii Manga Fashion and How to Draw Kawaii Manga Characters, also from the Learn Manga with Misako series.
Reviews
“With a cheery tone and lots of examples to reference, this is a great how-to book for budding manga artists.”
Awards and Accolades
- 2018 to present: Featured in a radio show in Japan
- 2021: Taught manga to employees at Google and Montblanc
- 2021: Featured on The Today Show with Hoda & Jenna and NY1
- 2022: Bounce Back was the fourth best-selling children’s manga book in the United States
- 2025: Literarti Advertised Product
This book might appeal to fans of How to Draw Cute Stuff by Angela Nguyen and How to Draw Super Cute Things With Bobbie Goods by Bobbie Goods.
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Misako Rocks is a Japanese manga artist who has published books worldwide. Her ongoing graphic novel series, Bounce Back, was selected for the American Library Association’s Best Graphic Novels for Children list. She also creates the activity book series How to Draw Kawaii Manga with Misako Rocks, which teaches young readers how to draw cute manga characters and fashion. Beyond making books, she teaches online manga classes for kids through her community, Learn Manga with Misako. She loves to share her passion for drawing manga! Sign up to get her free coloring book at misakorocks.com.
Languages Spoken by Creator
English, Japanese
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Acception Vol. 2: Friendship
Acception Vol. 2: Friendship
By Coco Ouwerkerk
A high school comedy drama graphic novel series
Webtoons, December 2, 2025; 168 pages
Series: Acception
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For fans of high school dramedies filled with quirky, lovable characters, comes a comic all about love, acceptance, and navigating the chaos of high school—while keeping your secrets safe. With his rainbow-colored hair and love of all things fashion, Arcus is anything but your average teenager. It’s the start of his sophomore year and Arcus is still trying his best to make lasting friendships (especially with Maud), pass math class, and keep his secret fashion blogger identity concealed, all while staying true to his unique sense of self.
Between hijinks at the zoo, sweet coming-out moments, and a whole lot of unrequited crushes, there’s never a dull moment at Apollo High. Everything is leading up to prom at the end of the year, where all the misunderstandings of the year will come to light, and Arcus and his classmates realize they still have a lot to discover about themselves. This volume collects Season 2 (episodes 43 to 88) of the charming WEBTOON comic Acception.
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This book might appeal to fans of True Beauty by Yaongyi and Welcome to St. Hell: My Trans Teen Misadventure by Lewis Hancox.
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Coco Ouwerkerk (known online as Colourbee) is a comic artist/animator, born and raised in Arnhem (Netherlands). Studied two years at ArtEZ Comic Design and three years at HKU 2D animation and obtained her HBO diploma there. She has published “Small Press” comic books since 2016, including: Colourbee in de Pocket, L.O.C.O, The Meeting, together with two friends the manga Oyasumi. Her debut album, Acception #Losers, was released in December 2017 by Uitgeverij Syndikaat. This album was nominated for “Youth Album of the Year” in 2018. Since January 2019, Acception has been published together with WEBTOON as a digital comic, which can be read for free in English, French, and Spanish on the WEBTOON app. With more than 900k followers, Acception is Coco’s greatest success yet. In the Netherlands, Volume 1: #Losers, and Volume 2: #Friendship, are now available as Dutch comic albums.
Languages Spoken by Creator
Dutch, English
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