The On-Sale Calendar: January 2026 Children’s Books

January 1

Extraordinary Eliana and the Magnificent Hmong New Year by V.T. Bidania, illus. by Suji Park (Capstone/Picture Window, $7.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-8752-1382-3).

Going Viral by Emma Carlson Berne, illus. by Chelen Ecija (Capstone/Stone Arch, $8.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-8752-4685-2).

How to Teach Your Monster the ABCs by Christianne Jones, illus. by Katya Longhi (Capstone, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-68436-380-3).

Just Like Rabbit by Katy Hudson (Capstone, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-68436-459-6).

January 6

16 Forever by Lance Rubin (Harper, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-333036-8). 50,000 copies.

The Academy III: Tournament of Champions by T.Z. Layton (Sourcebooks, $9.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-4642-6718-5). 75,000 copies.

The Academy IV: Title Fight by T.Z. Layton (Sourcebooks, $9.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-4642-6722-2). 75,000 copies.

The Beatles: Baby Edition (A Little Golden Book Biography) by Judy Katschke, illus. by Maike Plenzke (Golden Books, $8.99 board; ISBN 979-8-217-11893-9). 60,000 copies.

The Cat in the Hat's Super-Dee-Dooper Seek and Find! by Random House, illus. by Tom Brannon (Random House, $12.99 board; ISBN 979-8-217-12049-9). 60,000 copies.

The Claiming (The Last Resort #2) by Jasmine Warga (Scholastic, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-546-16284-1). 75,000 copies.

Best Bunny Brother Ever by Marilyn Sadler, illus. by Tim Bowers (Random House, $9.99, ISBN 979-8-217-03246-4). 300,000 copies.

Beth Is Dead by Katie Bernet (S&S/Sarah Barley, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-98869-8). 150,000 copies.

Bink and Gollie Three in One by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, illus. by Tony Fucile (Candlewick, $14.99, paper; ISBN 978-1-536-25057-2). 50,000 copies.

Book of Loves by Cynthia Rylant (S&S/Beach Lane, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-665-98794-3). 50,000 copies.

Bored by Felicita Sala (Holiday House/Neal Porter, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-823-46114-1). 50,000 copies.

Bunny and Clyde by Megan McDonald, illus. by Scott Nash (Candlewick, $6.99, paper; ISBN 978-1-536-23819-8.) 50,000 copies.

Bunny and Clyde on the Lam by Megan McDonald, illus. by Scott Nash (Candlewick, $18.99 and $6.99, simultaneous hardcover and paper, ISBN 978-10536-24030-6 and ISBN 978-1-536-25178-4). 65,000 copies combined.

Do I Love You? Yes I Do! by Ruth Forman, illus. by Raissa Figueroa (Little Simon, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93940-9). 100,000 copies.

Dolly Parton Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book Biography by Deborah Hopkinson, illus. by Monique Dong (Golden Books, $10.99; ISBN 979-8-217-22330-5). 75,000 copies.

Fairy Door Diaries: Eliza and the Flower Fairies by Megan McDonald, illus. by Lenny Wen (Candlewick, $6.99, paper; ISBN 978-1-536-24394-9). 50,000 copies.

The Goodnight Train Baby on Board by June Sobel, illus. by Laura Huliska-Beith (Clarion, $10.99; ISBN 978-0-06-344951-0). 100,000 copies.

Hairstory by Sope Martins, illus. by Briana Uchendu (S&S/Caitlyn Dlouhy, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93810-5). 60,000 copies.

I Am the Birthday Bird: Based on Dr. Seuss’s Happy Birthday to You! by Astrid Holm, illus. by Tom Brannon (Random House, $8.99 board; ISBN 978-0-593-90589-0). 60,000 copies.

I Am the River: Sarah E. Ray and the Bob-Lo Boat by Patricia Lee Gauch and Leah Henderson, illus. by Kristle Marshall (Levine Querido, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-646-14580-5).

I Would Love You Still by Adrea Theodore, illus. by Ken Wilson-Max (Holiday House, $10.99 and $8.99, simultaneous board book and paper, ISBN 978-0-823-46242-1 and ISBN 978-0-823-46265-0). 50,000 copies.

If It Were My Birthday Party—By the Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss (Random House, $9.99; ISBN 979-8-217-11764-2). 300,000 copies.

Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass by Philippa Leathley (Storytide, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-337656-4). 50,000 copies.

Little Bunny’s To-Do List by Helen K. Zax, illus. by Kiersten Eve Eagan (Abrams, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-7948-0). 50,000 copies.

Love Goes Viral by Alexander Berman (S&S, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-95062-6). 60,000 copies.

Love Like River and Sky by Julie Kim (Blue Star/Little Bigfoot, $10.99 board; ISBN 978-1-63217-615-8).

Magicalia: Thief of Shadows by Jennifer Bell (Candlewick, $19.99 and $12.99, simultaneous hardcover and paper; ISBN 978-1-536-24161-7 and ISBN 978-1-536-25140-1). 50,000 copies.

Momo Sees the Sea: A Seuss Studios Book by Avani Dwivedi (Random House, $9.99; ISBN 978-0-593-64627-4). 60,000 copies.

More Than a Million by Grace Farris (Bloomsbury, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61791-3). 100,000 copies.

The Most Wonderful Gift in the World by Mireia Olivé Obradors, illus. by Anastasia Wessex (Red Comet, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-636-55168-5).

Out and About in 100 Words: A Guess How Much I Love You Book by Anita Jeram (Candlewick, $12.99, board; ISBN 978-1-536-24432-8). 150,000 copies.

Pizza and Taco: Go Viral! by Stephen Shaskan (Random House Graphic, $10.99; ISBN 978-0-593-81454-3). 100,000 copies.

Prince: A Little Golden Book Biography by Nikki Shannon Smith, illus. by Don Tate (Golden Books, $5.99; ISBN 979-8-217-02545-9). 75,000 copies.

The Rise of the Robots by Madeline Tyler, illus. by Martyn Cain (Cicada, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-835-694626-0).

Rock and Roll by Ruby Amy Thompson (Tiger Tales, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-66430-092-7).

Room to Breathe by Kasie West (Delacorte Romance, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-89772-0). 60,000 copies.

A Sea Monster Conundrum (The Misfits) by Lisa Yee, illus. by Dan Santat (Random House, $14.99; ISBN 979-8-217-02377-6). 75,000 copies.

Secrets of the Broken House by Taryn Souders (Sourcebooks, $7.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-7282-7144-6). 50,000 copies.

Surprise for Willow by Bea Jackson (Simon Spotlight, $6.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-665-94108-2). 75,000 copies.

This Superhero Needs Your Help! by David LaRochelle (Candlewick, $10.99 board; ISBN 978-1-536-23844-0). 50,000 copies.

Sweet Valley Twins: Three's a Crowd by Francine Pascal, illus. by Claudia Aguirre (Random House Graphic, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-80728-6). 150,000 copies.

Taylor Swift: Baby Edition (A Little Golden Book Biography) by Wendy Loggia, illus. by Elisa Chavarri (Golden Books, $8.99 board; ISBN 979-8-217-11892-2). 100,000 copies.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Clover! by Lucille Colandro, illus. by Jared Lee (Scholastic/Cartwheel, $7.99 board; ISBN 979-8-225-03808-3). 50,000 copies.

Thick as Thieves by Dan Santat (Scholastic/Graphix, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-338-87918-6). 50,000 copies.

Tidespeaker by Sadie Turner (Delacorte, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-217-02422-3). 50,000 copies.

Unicornia: The Frozen Palace by Ana Punset, illus. by Diana Vicedo (Candlewick, $17.99 and $6.99, simultaneous hardcover and paper; ISBN 978-1-536-24816-6 and ISBN 978-1-536-24817-3). 50,000 copies.

A War of Wyverns by S.F. Williamson (Harper, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-335386-2). 150,000 copies.

The Wildest Thing by Emily Winfield Martin (Random House, $19.99, ISBN 979-8-217-02398-1). 75,000 copies.

Wish for Lily by Bea Jackson (Simon Spotlight, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-665-98400-3). 75,000 copies.

You Are a Diamond, illus. by Staci Bryant (Odd Dot, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-250-38636-6). 100,000 copies.

Your Truck and Tu camioneta by Jon Klassen (Candlewick, $8.99, simultaneous English and Spanish board; ISBN 978-1-536-24822-7 and ISBN 978-1-536-25063-3). 80,000 copies.

Zamzam for Everyone: Sharing Water at Hajj by Razeena Omar Gutta, illus. by Bassent Dawoud (Barefoot, $17.99; ISBN 979-8-888-59236-6).

January 13

A Barista’s Guide to Love & Larceny by Caroline Bonin (Feiwel and Friends, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-38461-4). 50,000 copies.

Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game by Kadir Nelson (Little, Brown, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-316-20940-3). 100,000 copies.

Clothes to Make You Smile by Eric Darnell Pritchard, illus. by Shannon Wright (Abrams, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-6886-6). 50,000 copies.

Eyes, Knees, Boundaries, Please! by Krupa Bhojani Playforth, illus. by Julia Bereciartu (Callisto, $12.99; 979-8-8865-0735-5). 50,000 copies.

Foote Was First!: How One Curious Woman Connected Carbon Dioxide and Climate Change by Jen Bryant, illus. by Amy June Bates (Quill Tree, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-295706-1). 50,000 copies.

Frog: A Story of Life on Earth by Isabel Thomas, illus. by Daniel Egnéus (Bloomsbury, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61167-6). 50,000 copies.

Girl Scouts: The Amazing Daisies Hunt for Colors by Girl Scouts, illus. by Tiffany Everett (Harper, $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-331792-5). 50,000 copies.

Gumshoe by Brenna Thummler (HarperAlley, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-325493-0). 60,000 copies.

A Good Hide by Karina Iceberg, illus. by Natasha Donovan (Heartdrum, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-325493-0). 50,000 copies.

I Love My People: A Child's Celebration of Black Culture by Kim Singleton, illus. by Kim Holt (Beaming, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-889-83158-7).

I, in the Shadows by Tori Bovalino (Page Street, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-890-03311-6).

If Animals Said I Love You, Mama by Ann Whitford Paul, illus. by David Walker (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-374-39194-2). 50,000 copies.

Love Me to Death by Toonimated (LB Ink, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-58719-8). 75,000 copies.

Oprah Winfrey by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, illus. by Sara Latterell (Frances Lincoln, $15.99; ISBN 978-1-83600-750-0).

A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes by Jake Halpern and Peter Kujawinski (Roaring Brook, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-250-91108-7). 75,000 copies.

Unfunny Bunny by Kenan Thompson and Bryan Tucker, illus. by Tony Neal (Feiwel and Friends, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-36481-4). 100,000 copies.

We’ve Hit Turbulence by Jessica L. Cozzi (Delacorte Romance, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-90485-5). 50,000 copies.

January 20

Bunny in Disguise by Cynthia Platt, illus. by Josh Cleland (Clarion, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-348303-3). 50,000 copies.

Chicka Chicka Peep Peep by Julien Chung (S&S/Beach Lane, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-99064-6). 250,000 copies.

Could That Be the Easter Bunny? by Hannah Eliot, illus. by Saoirse Lou (Little Simon, $8.99 board; ISBN 978-1-665-98899-5). 50,000 copies.

Destiny of the Diamond Princess by Sherri Winston (Bloomsbury, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61702-9). 75,000 copies.

My Heart Knows Love by Yuli Yav, illus. by Sydney Hanson (Little Simon, $8.99 board; ISBN 979-8-347-10076-7). 50,000 copies.

If All the Stars Go Dark by S.G. Prince (Godwin, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-40646-0). 50,000 copies.

It’s Almost Time for … Easter! by Maisha Oso, illus. by Tom Knight (McElderry, $10.99, ISBN 978-1-665-98010-4). 100,000 copies.

Melodies of the Weary Blues: Classic Poems Illustrated for Young People by Langston Hughes, compiled by Shamar Knight-Justice (Harper, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-332705-4). 50,000 copies.

My Little Chick by Hannah Eliot, illus. by Jess Bircham (Little Simon, $7.99 board; ISBN 978-1-665-98888-9). 50,000 copies.

Old MacDonald’s Easter Farm by Hannah Eliot, illus. by Olivia Chin Mueller (Little Simon, $6.99 board; ISBN 978-1-665-98886-5). 50,000 copies.

Troubled Waters: A River’s Journey Toward Justice by Carole Boston Weatherford, illus. by Bryan Collier (Bloomsbury, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-681-19818-7). 75,000 copies.

Welcome, Spring! by Apryl Stott (S&S/Beach Lane, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-95105-0). 75,000 copies.

A Wild Radiance by Maria Ingrande Mora (Peachtree, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-682-63756-2). 50,000 copies.

Wrong Friend by Charise Mericle Harper, illus. by Rory Lucey (First Second, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-85197-0 $22.99; ISBN 978-1-250-85196-3). 65,000 copies.

January 27

The Beasts of Winter by J.C. Cervantes (Storytide, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-331213-5). 100,000 copies.

Chicka Chicka You You: A Mirror Book by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault, illus. by Daniel Roode (Little Simon, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-665-98821-6). 150,000 copies.

Cool Buds: Treasure Map! by Barbara Lehman (Clarion, $5.99, paper; ISBN 978-0-06-338908-3). 50,000 copies.

Crouton: One Cat’s Adoption Tale by Kristine A. Lombardi (Random House, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-217-02916-7). 50,000 copies.

Dr. Zeus by James Patterson and Chris Tebbetts (Little, Brown/Patterson, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-316-41032-8). 100,000 copies.

Formula Fast: Your Ultimate Guide to Formula One Racing by Matt Ralphs, illustrated by Dragan Kordic (Phaidon Kids, $19.95; ISBN 978-1-83729-124-3).

The Great Disillusionment of Nick and Jay by Ryan Douglass (Harper, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-331248-7). 50,000 copies.

I’ve Got a Dog!: A Happy Little Tune by Sandra Boynton (Boynton Bookworks, $7.99 board; ISBN 979-8-347-11023-0). 150,000 copies.

Mungo on His Own by Matthew Burgess, illus. by Julie Benbassat (Clarion, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-321671-6). 50,000 copies.

Richard Scarry's Easter Cars and Trucks by Richard Scarry (Random House, $4.99 board; ISBN 979-8-217-11592-1). 60,000 copies.

Serendipity by Gabbie Benda (Holiday House, $24.99 and $14.99, simultaneous hardcover and paper, ISBN 978-0-823-45789-2 and ISBN 978-0-823-46290-2). 50,000 copies.

Sparking Fire Out of Fate by Brigid Kemmerer (Bloomsbury, $22.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61345-8). 300,000 copies.

Stronger Than by Nikki Grimes, illus. by E.B. Lewis (Heartdrum, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-326475-5). 50,000 copies.

Together, Right Now by Olga Fadeeva (Blue Dot Kids, $18.95; ISBN 979-8-9858494-5-5).

What a Small Cat Needs by Natalia Shaloshvili, trans. from Russian by Lena Traer (Enchanted Lion, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-59270-477-4).

Zeb and Bel: A Case of Bird Problems by Rachel Elliott (HarperAlley, $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-335429-6). 50,000 copies.