2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK An interactive board book for young readers, Brooke Jorden’s adaptation of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea will take kids on an underwater adventure with Captain Nemo and the Nautilus “The sea is everything.” Jules Verne’s classic novel comes to life for young children! Wheels, pull tabs, and other interactive elements invite kids to steer the Nautilus, shoot harpoons, and unearth lost cities with Captain Nemo and his crew. Much more than a primer, Lit for Little Hands: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea tells the actual story in simple, engaging prose. Fans of the beloved novel will be delighted by the book’s attention to detail, clever use of original dialogue, and colorful illustrations by Olga Skomorokhova. And the book’s use of super-sturdy board means that everyone can go on an underwater adventure to explore the sea over . . and over . and over again!

Explore the visual story of 150 iconic and custom sneakers, like the Travis Scott Air Jordans and the N7 x Nike SB Dunk Low 1s, through the creative lens of photographer Andrew Dutton in this fresh collection that will look fly on your coffee table Every sneaker has a story to tell. From Nike Air Force 1s to the Chuck Taylor All Star, these kicks have gone from the courts to the streets, influencing both fashion and culture. In a tribute to their iconic silhouettes, photographer Andrew Dutton has captured the story of 150 limited-edition, classic, and custom sneakers by focusing solely on their form, texture, and colorway. Visually stunning and artistically fresh, The Art of the Sneaker is a collection of high-quality photographs essential for any sneakerhead, fashion designer, art enthusiast, or collector. Every page is a glimpse into a world of creative expression and visual storytelling that’s perfect for both display and inspiration. No long, convoluted narratives necessary—the sneakers speak for themselves.

2026 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICK A playful board book for golfing families, filled with golfing references, famous golfers, and more! Drive for show, putt for dough! Raise those duffers right with all the references and terminology they need to keep it in the fairway. Introducing 100 First Words for Little Golfers, a primer for golfer kids learning their first words from golfer parents. Forget apple and dog. Your little golfers are ready to move from ABC to OOB (don’t worry, they’ll get it on the recovery shot), and other golfing-specific words like bogey, caddie, and Gopher (if you know, you know). Packed with hilarious illustrations and 100 words every baby golfer needs to know, 100 First Words for Little Golfers is the perfect primer for families that spend time on the green. Fore!

You've seen the viral meme... now read the comic that it came from! Jesus Christ is back... and He's not cruci-f**kin' around. Witness the official sequel two-thousand years in the making! When He's not giving MASS, He's kicking ASS, putting the SIN back into synagogue! Hail to the King of the Jews, baby! This new editin has a sparkly cover... because the subject matter deserves to be celebrated, and so do you! Written by Z.M. Thomas, illustrated by Amelia Woo, lettered by Zach Matheny, with additional art by Kevin Bandt, J. Wichmann, and Anthony Tan and a cover by Amelia Woo.

Presenting the complete TMNT stories in recommended reading order, including one-shots, crossovers, and event series. Everything a beginner could need, everything a diehard could want. Agent Bishop’s long-gestating hunt for mutants begins in earnest, and no one is safe! The Mutanimals are the first targets, but the Turtles’ turn will come soon enough, and they’ll be hounded like never before. Alopex and Nobody are looking for a little rest and relaxation but get more than they ask for when they become the unwilling guests of a never-ending party thrown by the hedonistic Toad Baron! Plus, Karai has always embodied the Foot Clan. With the clan under the control of Splinter, what path will she take during her travels in Japan? Danger and intrigue await her, Koya, and Bludgeon! Collects issues #67–72 of the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe issues #9–15, and the TMNT/Usagi Yojimbo crossover.

Part sketchbooks, part biography, part tutorial, part memoir -- Hal Foster's Prince Valiant Sketchbooks are an unprecedented revelation of Foster's personal life and creative process during his final nine years on the strip, as well as a fascinating look behind the curtains as Foster coached and interacted with his chosen successor: John Cullen Murphy. Beautifully, meticulously designed and produced with the full participation of the Murphy family, this series is a testament to author and Prince Valiant historian Brian M. Kane's research prowess and determination to bring Foster's aesthetic and storytelling strategies to light. Over the course of these volumes, Kane annotates with painstaking clarity and thoroughness 366 penciled layout pages, 40 character sketches, and 577 text pages of Foster's descriptions of each panel. Also featured are an additional 143 pieces of art, mostly by Foster, 100 photographs detailing his life and career, and 123 personal letters and notes, all adding immeasurably to this exploration of Foster's life and art, as well as his collaboration with Murphy.