From the powerhouse creator of Nimona comes a breathtaking illustrated novel, the start of a duology, following two orphans who leave the only home they’ve ever known to sail with an eccentric crew of pirates.

Fairy tale heroes and fantasy villains chase one another across the multiverse in this clever middle grade debut that sparkles with bookish magic and quick-witted humor.

The timeless story of a magical nanny is “practically perfect in every way” now that it’s accompanied by the charming, quirky collage art of Lauren Child in this beautiful gift edition. — Hannah P.

Beware of bad things in beautiful packages! The book that launched the New York Times bestselling Series of Unfortunate Events is getting an unbelievable transformation. In this limited-run deluxe edition, The Bad Beginning will receive a luxurious soft touch cover with gold foil stamping, full-color digital edges and endpapers, and bonus content written by the elusive Lemony Snicket and illustrated by his esteemed associate, Mr. Brett Helquist.

Science meets design in this graphically stunning tour of our universe from the team behind the global bestseller Exploring the Elements. This artful and accessible guide to space allows young readers ages eight and up to understand everything in the universe, from Earth to our solar system to the Milky Way and beyond.

What is the Milky Way? What is a shooting star?  Is there sound on the moon? This fascinating space book is filled with facts and fun! The explanatory illustrations, giant tear-out poster and six large fold-out pages will inspire young learners to discover the mysteries and amazing facts of outer space. A one-of-a-kind series that will keep youngsters engrossed for hours on end.

This book is an interstellar portal, and the aliens inside want to get to know you! To Activate Space Portal, Lift Here is an interactive treat sure to delight young galactic explorers. Antoinette Portis’s bright lines and bold colors pair perfectly with humor that also offers a subtle message of acceptance. Whether for bedtime or circle time, this is a portal you’ll want to open!

Is There Anybody Out There? turns our collective gaze skyward: What’s the likelihood of life on other planets? Or that aliens have already made the trip to visit us? How would they get here? Why do we want to find them? And what does it mean if we do (or don’t)? Using critical thinking and the scientific method, journalist Laura Krantz investigates the science, culture, and philosophy of a universe where we’re not alone—and why the idea of alien life has abducted our imaginations.

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series comes a race across the country full of rousing riddles and laugh-out-loud humor as two brothers try to solve the million-dollar puzzle of an eccentric genius!

This adventure is based on the secret Bletchley Park where cryptologists decoded the German Enigma machine and helped win WWII. Now that this upper middle grade book is released in paperback it can be enjoyed by any reader who enjoys exciting intrigue and smart characters. — Cheryl

Jump on the Murdle craze with hours of immersive puzzle- and mystery-solving fun for kids, teens, and families! Complete a series of intergalactic mini-mysteries in this puzzle book packed with illustrations, clues, codes, and a helpful mystery-solving logic grid. Think Clue meets Sudoku!

Join P.I. Hartigan Brownesolve in this fantastic, festive, interactive puzzle adventure story—perfect for code-cracking families and skillful young super sleuths. Can you figure out Cluedunnit at Christmas?

Finley is just getting settled in Alaska again after four years in the lower 48, until a house party turns deadly in this thriller full of icy suspense. — Rae Ann

From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder series and Five Survive comes a gripping mystery thriller following one girl’s search for the truth about her mother’s shocking disappearance—and even more shocking reappearance—during the filming of a true crime documentary.

The Mummy meets Death on the Nile in this lush, immersive historical fantasy set in Egypt filled with adventure, a rivals-to-lovers romance, and a dangerous race…where everything is on the line!

A powder keg of dark secrets and mind-bending puzzles, this must-read thriller is “addictively suspenseful” (The Washington Post) and “full of atmospheric thrills” (Los Angeles Times).

The ruthless and romantic New York Times bestselling fantasy novel by Sabaa Tahir, the author of the beloved An Ember in the Ashes series, is now available as a stunning collector’s edition. This deluxe hardcover features brand new character art on the edges, an elegant gold spine, a pearlescent endpaper map, a sewn-in bookmark ribbon, and hand-annotated chapters by Sabaa Tahir, only available in this edition!

The book that inspired the global film phenomenon, starring Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson. In honor of the 20th anniversary of the genre-defining tale, this vintage-inspired collector’s edition features a foil-stamped slipcase, stunning new cover with lush, romantic artwork, sew interior art and beautifully illustrated endpapers, an elegant ribbon marker, and a one-of-a-kind, interactive, gilded-edge design

This gorgeous collector’s edition of Sunrise on the Reaping — the fifth book in the Hunger Games series — includes brand new cover art, premium metallic foil cover details, stained edges with stenciled art, full-color endpapers, and exclusive back matter.

This deluxe paper over board edition features foil on the cover, new cover art, stenciled edges, a ribbon bookmark, and exclusive content! Nora finds forbidden love with her fallen angel in the first book in the New York Times bestselling Hush, Hush saga.

Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this dark and fierce reimagining of Cinderella by the bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess—for fans of Holly Black, Tahereh Mafi, and Stephanie Garber.

Cast in a land of darkness, below the magical floating world, a mercenary looking for his brother and a performer with a secret stumble upon one another. Is it by accident or by fate? Either way, they’ll need each other to find the light above in this fantastical tale of magic, danger, and deception. — Aly

In a world where past lives determine your future, a sharp-witted girl confronts a major twist of destiny, embroiling her in a high-stakes political game in this “clever, thrilling, and impossible to put down” (Kirkus Reviews) young adult speculative romance perfect for fans of Scythe and Matched.

It all starts with a painting, a bad bet, and a cursed dragon lord. In this Beauty and the Beast–inspired fantasy, a clever con artist must marry a man she’s never met to pull off the ultimate scam. But the price of failure is more than death — it’s everything. — Raegyn

In this all-new Christmas tale, Dasher the reindeer discovers that the only thing better than making Christmas magic is making a new friend to share it with.

Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton.

Celebrate Hanukkah with the crew from the bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series in this heartwarming seasonal board book—the perfect addition to any young reader’s holiday library!

From Sydney Taylor Award winner and National Jewish Book Award honoree Laurel Snyder comes a warm, reverential, surprising, and fresh story of one very special Hanukkah.

Parnassus shop dogs are friends…except when treats are involved…then it’s who can get there first! This is a book about friends, pretend dog friends, who have their own ideas but find a way to make friendship more important. Maybe that is more important than treats. — Ashby & Shop Dog Roxy

A delightful follow-up to Strictly No Elephants, this is a sweet story about being truly welcoming to all. This would be a great readaloud for children of all ages. — Chelsea

The shindig is coming! But is it a party or a monster? The animals of the forest find out in the quirky tale full of chaos, snacks, and one dictionary. — Rae Ann

Every friendship faces challenges. Orris and Timble are back in a poignant and evocatively illustrated tale of trust from a two-time Newbery Medalist.

The December 2025 Sprout Book Club selection is The Old Sleigh by Jarrett Pumphrey and Jerome Pumphrey. The old sleigh brings warmth and light to a small town that grows larger. The town grows and changes, along with the sleigh, but the service it provides remains the same, to make things “merry and bright”. The Pumphrey brothers delightful story is beautifully illustrated in their signature style, making it the perfect holiday book for Sprout Book Club subscribers.

Early praise for the book:

“A thought-provoking tale of growth and change.” – Kirkus

Sprout Book Club is the book subscription box for picture book lovers. Every month members will receive a first edition picture book. Set up a subscription for yourself or buy a gift membership for your favorite picture book lover for 3, 6, or 12 months. 

The December 2025 ParnassusNext selection is I’ll Find You Where the Timeline Ends by Kylie Lee Baker. This is a magical YA romance about a teen descendant of a Japanese dragon god who must find out the truth of what happened to her missing sister while trying not to fall for a handsome rogue agent as she travels through time.

Early praise for the novel:

“An entertaining time-travel romance with intricate worldbuilding.” – Kirkus

ParnassusNext is the book subscription box for YA lovers. Every member of ParnassusNext receives a first edition hardcover of each month’s selected book, signed by the author. There is no membership fee to join — and no line to stand in for the autograph. Not only will you have one of the best YA books of the month when it comes out, you’ll have it straight from the author’s hands, with an original, authentic signature! Set up a subscription for yourself or buy a gift membership for your favorite YA reader for 3, 6, or 12 months.