Happy New Year readers! Welcome to the next chapter with Sheaf & Ink. We are excited to share a number of new children’s books hitting shelves this month for you and your your reader to enjoy.
Make sure to add these titles to your TBR or online shopping cart.
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Thank you for supporting Sheaf & Ink. – Cece
Thoughts on these January Books!
2026 is here!
The publishing world has a number of fantastically wonderful books for your young reader to find themselves exploring, whether it’s embracing your hair, discovering new friendships, or seeking adventures in boredom, readers will find a number of new January books to love and read over and over again.
Now, let’s dive in to our recommendations I have curated for you and your young reader:
Children’s Books – January 2026
Bored
Felicita Sala (Author & Illustrator)
Utter boredom leads one imaginative girl to inspiration in this clever story from much-loved creator Felicita Sala.
A celebration of the richness of the African heritage behind braids, locs, cornrows, and all manner of crowning glory, from ancient times to present day—perfect for fans of Sulwe and We Are the Ship.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be comes an enchanting picture book about a child finding their “wild” self.
Drew Daywalt (Author) Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)
he hilarious Crayons from the #1 New York Times bestseller The Day the Crayons Quit are ready to make a splash in the bath in this mini hardcover book perfect for bath time, bedtime, or any time!
JaNay Brown-Wood (Author) Erin K. Robinson (Illustrator)
With lyrical verse and dazzling illustrations, this joyful ode to Black hair will empower readers ages 4–8 to celebrate the historical, cultural, and emotional significance of their natural hair.
Tina was fearless. Tina was resilient. Tina was kind. And Shay is determined to follow in her footsteps in this lyrical and encouraging picture book inspired by the life of Tina Turner.
Celebrate the beginning of Ramadan with a young boy and his father in this nighttime sensory picture book that celebrates the wonder, excitement, and peace of the holiday!
Cece holds a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Writing from California State University, Long Beach. She lives in California with her husband and children. When she’s not reading or writing reviews she can be found wandering book aisles at local bookshops, drinking iced cold lattes with cold cream foam, or passing the time with her cats.
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