Best Children’s Books of the Month

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The Best Children's and YA Books of July 2021

Send your child outside to enjoy the sunshine armed with a popsicle and a few good books to read. Here are a few of our favorites coming out in July!

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of June 2021

From interactive board books for busy toddlers to riveting novels for teens, we’ve rounded up our favorite children’s and YA books appearing on shelves this month.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of May 2021

Whether you’re drooling over stunning picture books or looking for heartfelt novels for your kids, you’ll find more of what you’re craving in this month's selection of new reads.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of April 2021

Whether you’re in the mood for a hilarious picture book, an exciting middle grade fantasy novel, or a sweet YA romance, here are the best books publishing this month.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of March 2021

We could all use a little sunshine in our lives, so we've rounded up the best and brightest children's and YA books coming out this month.

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The Best Children’s and YA Books of February 2021

Fall in love with a heartfelt story from your favorite creators, dive back into a beloved series, or get lost in a memorable novel. From poignant picture books to exciting middle grade and young adult novels, here are the must-read books of the month.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of January 2021

Whether you want to educate or entertain, here are the best children’s and YA books hitting bookstore shelves this month.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of December 2020

From board books about American icons to must-read middle grade series and YA books both thrilling and poignant, December’s best new titles will inspire holiday smiles.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of November 2020

November's best new books for kids and teens feature quirky characters, powerful lessons, and otherworldly journeys. Take your pick, and enjoy the trip!

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The Best Children's and YA Books of October 2020

October’s best new books are all treats and no tricks (though there’s plenty of mischief afoot — we’re looking at you, Underwear Dragon). Poignant and playful, fascinating and festive, these new releases can’t be missed.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of September 2020

September will bring with it the first day of fall, and with fall comes a veritable treasure chest of the year’s best new books for kids and teens.

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The Best Children's and YA Books of August 2020

From explorations into space to crucial talks on race and a queer love story sequel set in Iran, these exciting new titles for young readers will usher you through to cooler days ahead.