This month’s best new children's books

Don't miss the best new children's books from the past month, hand-picked by our editors! We've rounded up this month's best and buzziest children's books — including the latest installment in the bestselling Little Blue Truck series, a delightful tale starring a grumpy chimpanzee, and more!

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	On your mark, get set, race through this zippy New York Times bestseller! WHY IT'S READWORTHY: When farm truck Blue meets a sports car with a need for speed, they decide to race for fun A dusty countryside competition leads to an important message about friendship This new entry in a beloved series playfully highlights noises, from car honks to farm animal sounds Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers Is life fun if everyone always agrees? WHY IT'S READWORTHY: A New York Times bestselling author-illustrator offers a perfect resource for socio-emotional learning Junior thinks his echo is his ideal friend… until a less amenable new girl moves in next door. Can he discover the upsides of disagreeing and admitting when he's wrong? "A valuable message" is "masterfully (and hilariously) conveyed without being heavy-handed" (Kirkus Reviews starred review) Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers While caring for the jungle's little animals for a day, Jim Panzee goes bananas WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Good thing Jim's mom is around to save the day! Another heartwarming and hilarious picture book from a #1 New York Times bestselling duo Celebrates caretakers everywhere who shower little ones with unconditional love Perfect Mother's Day reading Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers When Charlie finds his sister playing with his favorite truck, he sees red… WHY IT'S READWORTHY: An instant New York Times bestseller with tried-and-true lessons about gentle play, kindness, and managing big feelings From the clinical psychologist who wrote the hit parenting guide Good Inside and an expert illustrator A helpful resource for parents to manage one of the most common challenges: hitting Learn more... MEDIA MENTION: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers Fans of Shel Silverstein, this gorgeously illustrated collection of playful poems is for you WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Hailed as a Best Book of March 2025 that will "stay with readers for years to come" by Kirkus Reviews Step through the portal on the first page to discover an extraordinary world where alligators ride trains, jetpacks are attached to sneakers, and much more The perfect book to spark a lifelong love of reading in young ones Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers 'A picture book worth celebrating' (School Library Journal) WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Don't be fooled by how innocent fish look — they're underwater villains! Featuring a laugh-out-loud story and impressive illustrations from a Caldecott Medal winner, this is a joyful read-aloud Earned starred reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and Kirkus Reviews Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers Nellie the sea turtle is too scared to run into the ocean… But a wonderful new world awaits her WHY IT'S READWORTHY: Nellie learns to push past fear and take the plunge in this heartwarming picture book "A lovely tale of finding courage when embracing new adventures" (School Library Journal) From the New York Times bestselling author of The Rabbit Listened Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers This affecting fable 'delivers an unmistakably crucial message' (Publishers Weekly) WHY IT'S READWORTHY: When a fire starts up, everyone but a single hummingbird is too scared to act… "An inspiring example of the good that can result from one act, no matter how small" (Kirkus Reviews) Features late Caldecott Medal winner Jerry Pinkney's breathtaking final illustrations, completed by his son Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers A tender interpretation of the hit song 'A Thousand Years' WHY IT'S READWORTHY: As her mother looks on, a child bravely ventures into the world A moving story about embracing change and the power of love The collaboration between a multiplatinum singer-songwriter and a celebrated illustrator Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers A turtle in a bear suit claims he's the real deal — and sets out to prove it! WHY IT'S READWORTHY: When a dubious turtle challenges him, Bearsuit Turtle might discover something more real than his bear-ness "An impish delight that's certain to tickle readers" (Publisher Weekly) while imparting a timeless lesson about being yourself Learn more... MEDIA MENTIONS: GET EBOOK ON: Amazon See other formats and retailers
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