The Best New Children's Books of the Month

Make room for exciting new titles your whole family will love! With so many new stories to savor this season, there's no better time to refresh your child's home library and encourage them to build a reading routine.

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Whether your child is exploring picture books, graphic novels, or chapter books, there are plenty of titles they won't want to miss this month. These books, which cover important themes like confidence and kindness among others, are full of rich narratives and unforgettable characters.

Young Pokémon fans will delight in the new Pokemon: 5-Minute Stories, featuring six fun stories in one padded storybook collection! These simple tales are perfect for reading aloud anytime, anywhere — even if you only have five minutes after school or before bedtime.

Have a reader that loves video games? Connect their interests to stories with Press Start! #16: Super Rabbit Boy vs. the Gigabot!, the latest action-packed installment to the beloved Press Start series packed with full-color artwork on every page.

For older readers and graphic novel fanatics, introduce them to The Cartoonists Club: A Graphic Novel! Four friends come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures!

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