Like every year, there is an abundance of gorgeous new picture books coming out in 2026. I’m sure I’ve overlooked plenty of my soon-to-be favorites, but below you’ll find a varied collection of books that have already caught my eye. They are listed in release date order. If you would like more details, you can click the book title typed below each cover. All are available to buy now or to preorder for a later surprise. Let me know in the comments if you see anything you like or if I’ve left out your favorite new title. Enjoy!
ROVER ROLLED OVER released on March 3, 2026.
AHOY, MATE, AHOY! MISS MOLLY MOLLOY released on April 7, 2026.
FLY ROD WAS FIRST: Cornelia Crosby’s Adventures in Angling released on April 13, 2026.
MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT: A Book About Asthma released on April 14, 2026.
ROADRUNNER FRAN released on April 21, 2026.
THE STORY OF EVERYTHING: The Story of You! is scheduled to release on May 5, 2026.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! is scheduled to release on May 7, 2026.
UNDER THE CLAM MOON will release on May 12, 2026.
THE LEGEND OF LEO: A Dandy-Lion Tale is scheduled to release on June 30, 2026.
MY PONY WONDER is scheduled to release on July 7, 2026.
THE PUFFIN WHO WHISPERED is scheduled to release on July 28, 2026.
MONSTER MANNERS A to Z is scheduled to release on August 18, 2026.
I WISH THAT YOU KNEW is scheduled to release on August 25, 2026.
DELE & AMINATA’S JOLLOF WAR is scheduled to release on October 6, 2026.
WINTER SOLSTICE HILL is scheduled to release on October 20, 2026.
FUNCLES is scheduled to release on November 3, 2026.
MONKEY DRAGON RABBIT! is scheduled to release on December 1, 2026.
You made it to the bottom of the post! Yay, good going! Hope these cheery covers brightened your day and, as always, thanks for reading.❤️
Congratulations, Marcia!
Thanks, so many great new books this year!
Thank you so much for including FLY ROD WAS FIRST in this incredible round up of spring books! I hope my library doesn’t mind when I send them another batch of suggested titles to acquire! It is wonderful to see so many unique and interesting new books to keep readers turning the page!
You’re welcome, Cathy! My pleasure, your latest book looks wonderful and I’m looking forward to reading it.😀
I loved seeing all these new and upcoming books!
Yes, and I can’t wait to get hold of the ones I haven’t read yet. I did get to read about half of them already and they were great!
So many wonderful picture books to read!! I especially look forward to reading your picture book!! I can’t wait to meet Abigale!
Oh, thank you! I almost didn’t add mine to the post, but then thought, ‘well, that would be silly’. 😅
Dear Marcia – so glad to see your book with all the others. Congratulations on being published. Children are our most precious resource. Makes my heart happy to see so many talented artists and writers focusing on the upcoming generation. Hugs!
Thanks so much, Debbie! I appreciate your thoughts on the importance of books for the next generation. Hope you’re doing well!
Beautiful, as usual, I always love your previews of upcoming children’s books, Marcia. And look at you, quietly including your own THE PUFFIN WHO WHISPERED among the others. Congratulations!!! Wishing you great success with this book!!
Great to hear from you, Ramona! Thanks very much for you kind words.🤗
I always look forward to your new book lists, and come back to them when shopping for birthday gifts for grandchildren.
Thanks so much, Sheryl! Great to know these posts are useful to you.😀
Love seeing all of these covers! They are all new to me- so I look forward to checking these out. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Stephanie! Hope you’re doing well. Thank you for checking out this post and for reminding me I should be posting something new by now!😀
I have read some of these and can vouch that they are amazing! Thanks for this spectacular roundup, Marcia!
You’re welcome, Hilary! Thanks for stopping by!
I see some beautiful books here! Thanks, Marcia!
You’re welcome, Ashley! Enjoy!