Here we round up new and forthcoming children’s titles out over the next two weeks including a graphic novel series addition about a dragon and her new ally, a picture book about the joys of companionship, a YA romance following a pair of exes solving a riddle, and more.
December 23
Escaping Peril by Tui T. Sutherland, illus. by Mike Holmes. Scholastic/Graphix, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-339-00123-4. In the eighth installment of the Wings of Fire graphic novel series, Peril heads off in search of her former queen with a new ally whom she hopes to help but also fears accidentally harming with her powers.
December 31
Between You and Me by Rob Sanders, illus. by Raissa Figueroa. Clarion, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-323959-3. In a stirring picture book centering friendship, Sanders highlights the reassuring sentiments and moments that can exist between contrasting ideas.
Ex Marks the Spot by Gloria Chao. Viking, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-59369-271-4. Taiwanese American 18-year-old Gemma Sun enlists the help of her popular ex-boyfriend Xander Pan to decipher elaborate clues left behind by her late grandfather.
The Losting Fountain by Lora Senf. Union Square, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-4549-5528-3; $12.99 paper ISBN 978-1-4549-5529-0. Three teens from different time periods discover a mythical island of lost things in this dark fantasy.
We Are Lion Dancers by Benson Shum. Penguin Workshop, $10.99; ISBN 978-0-593-65887-1; $5.99 paper ISBN 978-0-593-65886-4. Siblings Lily and Noah spot a colorful lion dance costume and learn about the traditional costume’s historical impact.
For more children’s and YA titles on sale throughout the month of December, check out PW’s full On-Sale Calendar.
