2026 Best Illustrated Book

Star the cat is visiting New York City for the first time and can’t wait to see the sights! From the towering buildings to the bustling streets, everything is new and exciting. But when Star meets a lost kitten named Jet, her adventure truly begins. She explores the city, visits the Natural History...

Silence was supposed to keep me — and my secrets — safe. So I accidentally became a spy… One mistake could mean none of us — me, Mama, or Kat — survive. If you like danger, secret missions, close calls, and real history — this is my diary. Just don’t tell anyone you read it.

One girl. One choice. One act of kindness that changes everything. When Sita starts at her new school, she wishes she could blend in. But all the comments about her long hair makes it hard . With gentle encouragement from her mom, she begins to see her hair not as something that sets her apart, but...

Follow the Chameleon across the road in Uganda! There are challenges on the way and doubts in his heart. Will he make it?

When Sam, a sensitive and imaginative sparrow, is born high atop a clock tower, he realizes he has a mortifying fear of heights and, at first ashamed he’s different, he ultimately finds that there is nothing wrong in both being himself and accepting a helping wing to gain confidence.