Most Anticipated Children’s Books For Fall 2022

Best New Books For Babies And Toddlers

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's Peekabook Christmas by Eric Carle

Ring in the holidays in this Christmas tree-shaped board book perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

We Love Books! by Ingela P Arrhenius

Discover an immersive world of stories and learn first words with this lovely board book as each page overlaps with the next.

Hello, Beautiful You! by Andrea Pinkney

Let your little ones know how magnificently beautiful they are with this precious book.

Best New Picture Books

Green Is For Christmas by Drew Daywalt

When Green Crayon claims that green is the only color for Christmas, other crayons let him know that there would be no Christmas without them either.

The Sour Grape by Jory John

Here comes another one by Jory John! Learn about forgiveness and compassion from the sour grape himself.

The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool As It Gets by Jory John and Pete Oswalt

Based on the New York Times bestselling picture book sensation The Cool Bean, comes a brand new colorful book for your little ones to indulge in!

Gold! by David Shannon

An interesting retelling of the Midas myth by the Caldecott Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of No, David!

Hey, Bruce! by Ryan T. Higgins

As readers turn the page, flip the book, and follow the main characters increasingly silly instructions, Bruce is sent flying and falling!

Busy Betty by Reese Witherspoon

Busy Betty, a story about a creative, and curious young girl who has big plans and an even bigger heart.

Best New Books For Early Readers

If I were Saint Nick by The Cat in the Hat

A sequel to If I Had Your Vote by the Cat in the Hat - is a perfect addition when reading and learning about Christmas and gift giving!

Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer by James and Kim Dean

In Pete the Cat and the Sprinkle Stealer, Secret Agent Meow (also known as Pete the Cat) is ready to crack another case: a cat burglary hits too close to home when someone steals Pete’s parents’ secret recipe for rainbow sprinkle cookies!

Uni’s Wish for Wings by Amy Krause Rosenthal

Another exciting adventure for children who can’t get enough of Uni and friends!

Best Books For More Confident, Emerging Readers

Cat Kid Comic Club #4: Collaborations by Dav Pilkey

Another creative graphic novel from the creator of Dog Man showcases a story filled with excitement and with a lot of imagination.

InvestiGators: Heist and Seek by John Patrick Green

New York Times bestsellers are back with the sixth volume in John Patrick Green’s smash hit series.

Magnolia Flower by Zora Neale Hurston

From beloved African American folklorist Zora Neale Hurston, Magnolia Flower follows a young Afro Indigenous girl who longs for freedom.

Dragon Masters: Guarding the Invisible Dragon by Tracey West

Drake and the other Dragon Masters must help save a nest of baby Invisible Dragons in the latest installment of this New York Times bestselling series!

Pirates Past Noon (Magic Tree House Graphic Novel) by Mary Pope Osbourne

When Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house, they arrive on a beautiful beach. Life is amazing, until the pirates arrive...

The Frustrating Book by Mo Willems

From Mo Willems, creator of the award-winning Elephant & Piggie books, comes this breakout beginning-reader series, Unlimited Squirrels.

Best New Books For Avid Middle-Grade Readers

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde by Jeff Kinney

Now on its 17th book, its main character Greg Heffley will be learning a thing or two about the rock and roll lifestyle.

Moongarden (Plotting the Stars Vol. 1) by Michelle Barry

A story filled with heart and adventure, with a little science-fiction, a lot of magic, a vibrant heroine, and a spunky robot sidekick.

Stellarlune by Shannon Messenger

Perfect for Harry Potter fans! In the stunning ninth book from the bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, the main characters discover the true meaning of power — and evil.

Best New Books For Young Adult Readers

A Million to One by Adiba Jaigirdar

Adiba Jaigirdar, author of one of Time‘s Best YA books of all time The Henna Wars, gives Titanic an Ocean’s 8 makeover in a heist for a treasure aboard the infamous ship that sank in the Atlantic many years ago.

Cursed by Marissa Meyer

New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer finishes her young adult retelling of Rumpelstiltskin in Cursed, the sequel to Gilded.

This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy

The sequel to These Feathered Flames, the main characters find themselves separated again. What's about to come is going to their utmost challenge yet.