Best Children's Books 2026

*NEW YORK TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR**FASTEST EVER SELLING GRAPHIC NOVEL**Read it before you see it: Heartstopper Forever movie coming soon fromNetflix*Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall...

From the #1 international bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, comes a rags-to-riches rom-com about a small-town girl and a big-city boy who is hiding an explosive secret.Julia is...

The first book in a searing new romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of A LANGUAGE OF DRAGONS and THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE.If he has the ability to wield...

The highly anticipated first book of The Wicked Powers, the final Shadowhunters trilogy! #1 New York Times bestselling author Cassandra Clare brings the saga that began with The Mortal Instruments...

On a mysterious, foggy island, way out at sea, stands an upside-down lighthouse. Here, fish fly and birds swim. Stars shine during the day and waterfalls fall upwards!Come with Grandad...

Order Gruffalo Granny, the brand-new Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler picture book the first Gruffalo story in over 20 years. In stock now at Chapters."Meet the newest member of the...

In this collection, #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black combines her signature wit and lush world-building with stunning full-colour art by Frostbite Studios in six irresistible tales that...

The second book in the searing HER HIDDEN FIRE romantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of S. F. Williamson, Lynette Noni and Samantha Shannon.What happens when a girl escapes her fate?The...

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! And it's CHRISTMAS!In THE COMPLETELY CHAOTIC CHRISTMAS OF LOTTIE BROOKS we spent...

*THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES WITH OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!*The Naturals are BACK! THE STORY CONTINUES WITH ALL-NEW NATURALS 5: DANGEROUS IMPULSES, COMING NOVEMBER 2026!No. 1 New York Times bestselling...

The Woods need a hero! There's a greased pig in a pickle, everyone is stuck in jelly and there's a zombie invasion happening! Only Bunny and friends can save the...

Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Mango and Brash are back with a brand new joke book. Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs Monkey.Join your favourite comic...

The brand-new book in the blockbuster bestselling Dog Man series is now available for pre-order! In the newest saga, our anti-hero, Grandpa, alters the fabric of time and space. Is...

An epic adventure of volcanoes, dragons and wild storms, with themes drawn from Irish legend. Written by the current Irish Children's Laureate, this is a celebration of the magic of...

Disaster Dad is back, and this time he''s heading to the wildlife park with Finn,Emma and their whole class!Dad has one mission: snap the perfect photo w ith the new...

A funny, magical and hugely original new series from internationally bestselling author Cecelia Ahern. Mia is ten years old and has just moved to her new foster home with Detective...

DELUXE EDITION WITH STUNNING SPRAYED EDGE The worldwide sensation as you've never seen it before. Step into a bold new Divergent series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica...

The boys have got a sinking feeling ...A school trip to the remote island of Inis Fola might be Jack, Jerry and Yash's idea of fun, but it sounds like...

From best-selling award-winner Judi CurtinIt's 1930. Twelve-year-old Gracie has always lived in a tiny cottage bursting with brothers and sisters, until she's sent to stay with her widowed Aunt Peg....

A gripping and suspenseful ecological fairy tale set in old Ireland, from two legendary Irish children's book-makers.Three fairy shapeshifter witches are the guardians of the Creedon Stone, the source of...

'A world of richly-imagined wonder' Cressida CowellIt's the Midsummer Feast on the Islet of Glimt and on this magical moonlit evening, the word on everyone's lips is bandits. Reports of...

Discover ten new stories inspired by Roald Dahl's nastiest characters in this star-studded collection for readers aged 8-12. What happens when Miss Trunchbull is sent to Crackleback Camp to deal...

A lonely autistic girl befriends a white wolf - but to save his life, she must first learn to trust her own strengths. A heart-warming, epic adventure across the snowy...

A hilarious, heartwarming twist on Greek mythology, perfect for anyone who has ever felt a little bit different.Alex is like any other twelve-year-old: he's trying to survive school, navigate awkward...

'I know about the visions. I have your camera. Call me. Please.'When Michael is uprooted to Belfast, he isn't just hoping for a fresh start. He's determined to discover the...

When the going gets tough, what''s a wimpy kid to do?Nobody knows how to survive the rough and tumble halls of middle school better than Greg Heffley. In fact, he''s...

Buy Black and Irish: Awesome Icons by Leon Diop, a picture book celebrating ten Black Irish icons like Rhasidat Adeleke. Order today at Chapters Bookstore.An illustrated celebration of Black Irishidentity...

A magical and uplifting story from a prize-winning author-illustrator duo, celebrating the importance of intergenerational friendships and the beauty in passing on treasured traditionsIn the little town of Gloam, every...

A beautiful celebration of the joy of reading from bestselling children's author Piers Torday."Perhaps the greatest gift is reading itself."Join Girl, her loyal companion Dog, and new arrival Baby Brother...

A brand-new lift-the-flap adventure series by best-selling picture book illustrator Mike Byrne.It's Christmas Eve and Santa is just about to embark on his annual journey around the world. There's just...

A dazzling new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars. Powerful and intensely romantic, The Pools tackles loss, coming-of-age and identity. A lyrical love...

A gorgeous, festive tale filled to the brim with warmth and Christmas magic "In the corner of the forest in a cosy, glowing house lived the kindest Mr Bear and...

Drift off to sleep with this soothing bedtime story about the magical friendship between a child and the moon, perfect for fans of Goodnight Moon.Have you ever wondered how the...

Have you ever woken up suddenly, in the middle of the night, without knowing why? A tender and magical modern fairy tale about the bravery of a little girl and...

Poor Little Otter can't swim.The deep, dark river is just too scary.But he has to learn to swim or he won't be a real otter.Maybe his new friend Tom Cat...

'The Cogsworths is everything you could possibly want in a children's book - it's funny, action-packed and filled with a charming cast of characters that you want to root for...

When Harry's big sister Frankie dies, his world shatters - until a baby raven arrives and changes everything. An enthralling and heartwarming story from the bestselling, award-winning creators of Julia...

Two girls forced to share a body as they hunt and destroy beasts. The irony? They're the very beast they must destroy. The first in an incredibly written and dazzlingly...

A perfect Christmas gift for the whole family, Once Upon a Stolen Sleigh is a snow-capped, present-filled choose-your-own Christmas adventure from the inimitable O'Hara sisters. You, the reader, are in...

The brand new feel-good, laugh-out-loud Tom Gates story featuring LOADS of doodles, starry-eyed dreams and some diva behaviour from Marcus. From Liz Pichon, the multi-million copy bestselling author and illustrator....

The mind-blowing new novel full of mystery, conspiracy and dark secrets from bestselling Holly Bourne, for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and e. lockhart"A voice of our generation." Samantha Shannon"Holly Bourne...

Dublin, 1937A gang of movie-mad kids meet at the Grand Central Cinema on O'Connell Street and form a club to make their OWN films!Jem, Juno, Sylvie and friends are thrilled...

Grub the cat loves to travel the world, jamming with his band.He wants to try something new, so he decides to enter a jam-making competition.Singing crazy music as the jam...

A vibrantly imaginative lift-the-flap story for young readers to pore over.When Mister Tibbles goes missing, his young owner has to ask his neighbours for help. Knocking on all their doors...

A poignant, timeless and uplifting tale from the bestselling author of The Lion Inside.In the quiet and still of the evening, a tall rabbit and a small rabbit sit on...