The Best New Children's Books of the Month

Dive into the best new releases for April that kids, and families, will love.

Apr 14, 2023

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The Best New Children's Books of the Month

Apr 14, 2023

With so many great new books hitting the shelves this month, there's no better time to encourage your child to build a reading habit. Whether your child is exploring picture books, graphic novels, or young adult books, there are plenty of titles they won't want to miss. These books, which cover important themes like self-esteem and kindness among others, are full of rich narratives and unforgettable characters. 

For instance, Princess Truly #7: I Am Curious is perfect for young readers, and will help boost your child's reading confidence and fluency. This sweet book will empower your little one to believe in themselves and their abilities, and foster imagination and curiosity

For graphic novel enthusiasts and fans of coming-of-age books, there's Parachute Kids, a compelling story about three siblings living on their own after immigrating to California from Taiwan. Readers will be captivated as they follow along the journey of Feng-Li and her older siblings as they navigate a strange new world and overcome challenges together as a family. 

Meanwhile, animal lovers will adore the new and highly anticipated Diary of a Pug #8: Pug's New Puppy. This charming chapter book series, part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, features fun adventures and teaches kids about doing the right thing.

Shop the best new books for kids of all ages to read this April below! You can find more new releases and activities at The Scholastic Store

Board Books

Picture Books

Early Elementary Books

Middle Grade Books

Graphic Novels

Young Adult Books

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