The most popular children books of 2026

Children's books are written for readers up to about twelve. Picture books to share, first chapter books, adventures, funny stories and facts about the world are all here. Each age group has books that match what a child can read and loves to hear. This list shows the ones first published in 2026.

See also Children's fiction, Children's nonfiction, and Children's poetry

Cover of What Ended the Golden Age of Airships? The Hindenburg Disaster A Who HQ Graphic Novel

What Ended the Golden Age of Airships? The Hindenburg Disaster A Who HQ Graphic Novel

Who HQ, Chris Kindred

Published 2026

64 pages

Cover of Deep Blue

Deep Blue

Dashka Slater

Published 2026

32 pages

Cover of Winning with Numbers Student's Book Kindergarten

Winning with Numbers Student's Book Kindergarten

Dorling Kindersley

Published 2026

208 pages

Cover of Career Clusters and Me

Career Clusters and Me

Diane Lindsey Reeves

Published 2026

24 pages

Cover of The Perfect Catch of Tattoo Fish

The Perfect Catch of Tattoo Fish

Editors of Storey Publishing

Published 2026

14 pages

Cover of Lucy Lancaster Wants a Rematch

Lucy Lancaster Wants a Rematch

Willow Coven

Published 2026

128 pages

Cover of Little Rabbit Wants the Moon

Little Rabbit Wants the Moon

Lauren Kukla

Published 2026

32 pages

Cover of Deep Breath, Little Whisper Praying Every Little Word Your Heart Wants to Say

Deep Breath, Little Whisper Praying Every Little Word Your Heart Wants to Say

James Scott

Published 2026

32 pages

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Atlanta Hawks

Brendan Flynn

Published 2026

64 pages

Cover of 96 Facts About Formula 1 Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! With Bonus Journal Pages for Writing!

96 Facts About Formula 1 Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! With Bonus Journal Pages for Writing!

Arie Kaplan

Published 2026

80 pages

Cover of 96 Facts About Chappell Roan Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! With Bonus Journal Pages for Writing!

96 Facts About Chappell Roan Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! With Bonus Journal Pages for Writing!

Arie Kaplan

Published 2026

80 pages

Cover of LEGO Ninjago

LEGO Ninjago

Cameron Chittock

Published 2026

144 pages

Cover of Grab a Pencil! Write, Draw, Create

Grab a Pencil! Write, Draw, Create

Elise Gravel

Published 2026

96 pages

Cover of Writing the U. S. Constitution Framework of a Nation

Writing the U. S. Constitution Framework of a Nation

Roberta Baxter

Published 2026

32 pages

Cover of The Brave Queen

The Brave Queen

M. J. Thomas

Published 2026

128 pages

Cover of The Thorn Queen

The Thorn Queen

Sasha Peyton Smith

Published 2026

368 pages

Cover of LEGO Books

LEGO Books

AMEET Publishing

Published 2026

48 pages

Cover of DK Super Readers Level 2 Lego Friends Pet Pals

DK Super Readers Level 2 Lego Friends Pet Pals

DK

Published 2026

32 pages

Cover of DK Super Readers Level 1 LEGO Ninjago Meet the Ninja

DK Super Readers Level 1 LEGO Ninjago Meet the Ninja

Dorling Kindersley

Published 2026

32 pages

Cover of LEGO City

LEGO City

AMEET Publishing

Published 2026

32 pages

Cover of Sweet Clarity

Sweet Clarity

Rhiannon Richardson

Published 2026

368 pages

Cover of Soccer Superstars

Soccer Superstars

Simon Mugford

Published 2026

128 pages

Cover of Greatest Stars of the World Cup

Greatest Stars of the World Cup

Kevin Pettman

Published 2026

112 pages

Cover of The Story of the San Diego Padres

The Story of the San Diego Padres

Jim Whiting

Published 2026

32 pages

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