What’s under the covers in June 2026
The Littlest Graduate
By: Brandi Dougherty & Illustrated by: Denise Hughes
At Rainbow Village School, students are excitedly preparing for a party to celebrate their transition to big kid school. While Noah’s classmates are thrilled, he feels anxious about moving up. With the encouragement of friends and teachers, can Noah realize he’s not too small to graduate?
Age: 3-5 Published by: Cartwheel Books Pages: 24. Price: $6.99

Game Time
By: Stuart J. Murphy & Illustrated by: Cynthia Jabar
Game Time! is a fantastic resource for teaching time to second, third, and fourth graders, featuring the Huskies and Falcons in a championship soccer game. It covers weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds – focusing on game time!
Age: 6-10. Published by: Harper Collins Pages: 40 Price: $10.99

Nate the Great
By: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat & Illustrated by: Marc Simont
A young detective named Nate who solves everyday neighbourhood mysteries. Nate has a new case to crack! His friend Annie has lost a picture and needs his help to find it. Using his sharp detective skills, Nate gathers the facts, asks the right questions, and narrows down the suspects to solve the mystery.
Age: 6-9 Published by: Yearling Pages: 80 Price: $5.99
Don’t Push the Button
By: Bill Cotter
This interactive book will keep kids engaged. There’s one rule: don’t push the button. It may be tempting, but doing so could lead to surprises. Go ahead, no one is watching. push the button. A fun read for toddlers! It sparks curiosity with its silly monster story, is great for read-aloud and bedtime, and offers screen-free fun.
Age: 1-4 Published by: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky Pages: 24 Price: $13.50 Board Book

The Wonderful Things You Will Be
By: Emily Winfield Martin
From brave and bold to creative and kind, The Wonderful Things You Will Be celebrates the hopes parents hold for their children. With charming illustrations and playful touches, it’s a heartfelt, timeless story – perfect for baby showers, birthdays, graduations, and meaningful moments of love.
Age: 3-7 Published by: Random House Books for Young Readers Pages: 36 Price: $21.00 Hardcover

And Then Comes Summer
By: Tom Brenner & Illustrated by: Jaime Kim
As summer approaches with blooming Johnny-jump-ups, it’s time for flip-flops, hide-and-seek, fireworks, and ice cream trucks. This lively celebration includes lemonade stands, late-night fun, swimming, and roasting marshmallows. Tom Brenner’s poetic tribute to summer will resonate with those eager for the school year’s end, while Jaime Kim’s vibrant illustrations capture the season’s essence.
Age: 4-8 Published by: Candlewick Press Pages: 32 Price $24.99
