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As a children’s librarian and newish parent, I read a lot of children’s books. Last year had wonderful releases—some of my faves from 2025 included picture books like Sue Soltis’ The Moon Moved In and Julie Flett’s My Friend May, plus Lisa Voisar’s fantastic work of nonfiction Our Big Table: What We Eat and Where It Comes From. Now that it’s officially 2026, I’m looking forward to the new January children’s book releases we have to come. It’s a great way to begin the year.
January has a whole bunch of upcoming releases; this is just a small sampling of the 10 titles I’m most excited about. There are informational books for young readers that will teach them about robots and technological breakthroughs, as well as two different books introducing Black icons. Picture books that I found delightful celebrated human connection, the magic of everyday existence, and a child’s imagination. Then we have the books for older kids, which tend to be about connecting with family and friends—even if those friends are a human girl with a troop of sweet fairies or cat and dog siblings who are solving cases as detectives.
These new January children’s book releases are sure to provide something to look forward to for shared reading moments. You’ll find something for everyone’s interest, regardless of whether your fave kiddo is into silly stories, real-life icons, or books about fairies and robots.
 Bored by Felicita Sala (January 6)Rita is bored. But she’s not just regular bored; she’s maybe the most bored that she’s ever been? She can’t even bring herself to snack, one of the ways she usually fights malaise. The art, which depicts Rita wiggling and climbing while looking deeply unimpressed, is as charming as the story’s resolution. As someone easily incapacitated by boredom, I loved this silly book. |
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