We are over halfway through January (this is really hard to believe) and Sheaf & Ink is excited to share upcoming picture books for you and your young reader.
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Thoughts on these February Books
How are we already halfway through the month of January?
February is one of my favorite months, not only because it’s my birthday month, but February is where we get to really showcase acts of kindness. And in the publishing world, there are a number of new books for kids that will ask kids if crabs and crustaceans could survive anywhere to the joys of the library, these new books will fill your book shelves with fun facts and the love of reading.
Now, let’s dive in to our recommendations I have curated for you and your young reader:
Children’s Books – February 2026
Because of a Shoe
Julie Fogliano (Author) Marla Frazee (Illustrator)
Everybody has tantrums (kids and moms) in this tender yet funny picture book about an especially impossible-to-put-on pair of shoes—from New York Times bestselling author Julie Fogliano and three-time Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee, creator of The Boss Baby.
I’m So Happy You’re Here: A Celebration of Library Joy
Mychal Threets (Author) Lorraine Nam (Illustrator)
Dubbed “the Internet’s librarian”— and now host of the relaunched Reading Rainbow — Mychal Threets invites all to take a look and find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time.
Can Crabs and Crustaceans Survive Anywhere?: Discover the Science behind Carcinology (The Big Questions Answered)
Rosie Rowntree (Author) Valeria Abatzoglu (Illustrator)
It’s a big question―can crabs and crustaceans survive anywhere? These creatures and their impressive features help reveal fascinating facts about the animal kingdom!
Rumpelstiltskin
Mac Barnett (Author) Carson Ellis (Illustrator)
In the follow-up to the highly acclaimed, instant bestseller, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, comes the second brilliant and highly anticipated fairy tale retelling from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Award-winning creators, Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis.
Leo’s Lobo
Melissa Cristina Márquez (Author) Maria Gabriela Gama (Illustrator)
Melissa Cristina Márquez pens another story perfect for young readers and pet owners! Leo is on the search for the “perfect” pet and stumbles upon one in an unexpected place. But in this colorful and quirky picture book, he quickly learns that sometimes raising a pet requires a village.
All That Glimmers
Laura Baker (Author) Ramona Kaulitzki (Illustrator)
Celebrate the phenomenon of glimmers (the opposite of triggers) in this inspiring picture book about the moments in our lives that spark joy, bring peace, and inspire hope—with illustrations by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Ramona Kaulitzki.
Emily Saw a Door
Mel Rosenberg (Author) Orit Magia (Illustrator)
In this story about inclusion and acceptance, a girl goes from door to door, hoping to find one that will welcome her inside. But when each one turns her away, Emily realizes that the only door that will open for her is the one she creates herself.
Kitty Caterpillar
Annabeth Bondor-Stone (Author) Connor White (Author) Brigette Barrager (Illustrator)
Meet Kitty Caterpillar: She is a part kitty-cat, part caterpillar, 100% irresistible new picture book character, created by an Emmy-nominated writing duo and illustrated by the New York Times bestselling artist of Uni the Unicorn. Perfect for fans of Itty-Bitty Kitty-Corn and The Bad Seed.
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ABOUT THE CREATOR
CECE BECKMAN
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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