Most Anticipated Children's Books of Spring 2025

by Jacqueline Alcántara ; illustrated by Jacqueline Alcántara

This thoughtful and meaningful look at extended familia is a true gem. Full review >

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by Kwame Alexander ; illustrated by Charly Palmer

A work whose lyrical and artistic genius only becomes more apparent upon rereads. Full review >

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by Kate Beaton ; illustrated by Kate Beaton

A scaly new hero sure to save the day—and to endear herself to readers. Full review >

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by Patricia Morris Buckley ; illustrated by E.B. Lewis

Awe-inspiring. Full review >

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by Christian Cooper ; illustrated by Kristen Adam

A breezy, appealing whoo’s whoo. Full review >

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by Carmen Agra Deedy ; illustrated by Raúl Colón

Exceptionally lovely, like a gentle tug at the heartstrings. Full review >

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by Matt de la Peña ; illustrated by Loren Long

Simply divine. Full review >

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by Thomas Harding ; illustrated by Britta Teckentrup

Deeply moving, powerful, and breathtaking. Full review >

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by Shawn Harris ; illustrated by Shawn Harris

Let’s be readers and explore this book together—again and again. Full review >

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by Travis Jonker ; illustrated by Ruth Chan

Don’t bring up the rear! Be the first in line to read this laugh-out-loud story. Full review >

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by Julia Kuo ; illustrated by Julia Kuo

Elegantly constructed yet warmly comforting—a soothing balm for children undergoing similar changes. Full review >

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by Kiese Laymon ; illustrated by Alexis Franklin

A heartfelt, elegantly wrought, and triumphant tribute to Black boy kinship. Full review >

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by Kyle Lukoff ; illustrated by Levi Hastings

A historical look at the importance of community, now more relevant than ever. Full review >

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by Vivian Mansour ; illustrated by Emmanuel Valtierra ; translated by Carlos Rodríguez Cortez

A gripping, thought-provoking migration saga. Full review >

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by Linda Sue Park ; illustrated by Lenny Wen

Eye-catching and inspiring. Full review >

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