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2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKAn interactive board book for young readers, Brooke Jorden’s adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will take kids on an underwater adventure with Captain Nemo and the Nautilus“The sea is everything.”Jules Verne’s classic novel comes to life for young children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to steer the Nautilus, shoot harpoons, and unearth lost cities with Captain Nemo and his crew. Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose. Fans of the beloved novel will be delighted by the book’s attention to detail, clever use of original dialogue, and colorful illustrations by Olga Skomorokhova. And the book’s use of super-sturdy board means that everyone can go on an underwater adventure to explore the sea over . . . and over . . . and over again!

2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKA high-contrast board book full of farm animals designed for babies’ developing eyes by artist Janna SteagallBaby sees cows. Baby sees pigs. Baby sees chickens. Created for the youngest readers and their developing eyes, this high-contrast board book introduces all your favorite farm animals, including horses, dogs, and more! With simple text and trendy images and patterns by Janna Steagall, Baby Sees Farm Animals is a tummy-time companion that’s sweeter than cherry pie.

A lift-the-flap board book full of all your favorite monsters from author Annemarie Riley Guertin, featuring scare-tastic illustrations by Hannah Wood Some monsters are hiding inside of this book. Do you think you can find them? Go have a look! The monsters are coming out to play in this delightfully spooky lift-the-flap book! Open the sarcophagus to find the mummy inside. Peek inside the kitchen cupboards for a ghostly surprise. Ghosts, vampires, werewolves, skeletons, zombies, and more haunt the colorful pages. Perfect for Halloween, but not holiday-specific, so you can read it to your monster-lover all year long!

She is the Queen. The matriarch. She leads her daughters and their daughters. Inspiring text and striking illustrations follow the empowering journey of an elephant matriarch as she leads her family through the wilds of Africa. With facts about African elephants on every spread and a message that will encourage young girls to be the trailblazers of their generation, She Leads offers an incredible story and an unforgettable tribute to the strength of a true leader. Open your eyes, princess. One day you will lead.