Fall arrived which means more coziness, more food, and best of all, more books.  The adults seem to already have their top-picks for the upcoming season, but we don’t want to forget about the kids! From adorable bedtime stories for children to adventure-packed, middle grade fantasies, here are some wonderful books releasing this autumn.

The Blue Witch by Alane Adams

Destined to be the greatest witch of all when she grows up, Abigail Tarkana’s magic has yet to be summoned. In fact, she’s about to fail her Spectacular Spells class, and it doesn’t help that Endera, her enemy, is trying to get her thrown out. However, a frantic Abigail manages to call upon her magic when her new friend Hugo’s life is threatened by a stampeding sneevil. To her surprise, she ends up having the most unique abilities at the Tarkana Witch Academy! Just as Abigail is seeking her true parents’ identity, among other mysteries, she gets stuck trying to undo one of her spells before it’s too late, and the coven kicks her out forever!

Re-releasing this September, The Blue Witch is getting a companion readalong on YouTube featuring 38-episodes, full animation, professional narration and more. This is the perfect pick for book-loving teachers and parents who are trying to bridge the gap between books and screens. Join the adventure September 16, 2026!

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson

After more than twenty years, bestselling author Julia Donaldson introduces a brand new Gruffalo book for children to enjoy! Meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits Gruffalo and his daughter in the deep dim wood. This classic, cherished story is perfect for both new and old audiences.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

Lucy Lancaster and the Library Cats by Willow Coven

All is going well as Lucy Lancaster cat-sits at Brewster’s Magical Library until the three kittens suddenly start shapeshifting! Now Lucy has to catch the cats before everyone in the library discovers her and the cats’ secret. The eighth book of this adorable chapter series is packed with magical, childhood adventures.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

Pumpkin and Beetle: Super Secret Garden by Jannie Ho

The two vampire cat best friends are at it again! This time, something mysterious has been found by Beetle, but Pumpkin believes this newfound treasure is only a pile of crumbs. When they choose to bury it anyway, it doesn’t take long for their entire town to be covered in vines! Now Pumpkin and Beetle must try to contain their curiosity and save their town. Along with the delightful art by Ho, this graphic novel also includes a map and a growing activity with seeds.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

The Very Unusual Pumpkin by Marilyn Singer

Lulu’s grandma is different from the others… she’s not the best at telling stories. When her grandma begins telling a boring story about an ugly pumpkin, Lulu decides to help her. After Lulu insists the pumpkin is “unusual” and not ugly, the two of them embark on a storytelling adventure, creating new narratives and exploring the true essence of imaginative storytelling. From the award-winning author Marilyn Singer, this heartwarming book is a wonderful choice for bedtime.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers by Beth Lincoln

The Swift children have worked hard to earn their reputation of expert detectives, especially after capturing a killer at a family reunion and unraveling a one-hundred-year-old art heist. However, Shenanigan is suspicious when Atrocious, their cousin, asks for help solving a New York City murder mystery. Well, that’s until she finds out their longtime friend Daisy DeMille and her family’s flower empire are associated with the victim. When caught in the DeMille’s greenhouse headquarters because of a snowstorm, the concealed poisoner will have to be eliminated by Shenanigan.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

The Neverfear by Katherine Rundell

The word bandits is crawling on everyone’s lips during the enchanting evening of the Midsummer Feast on the islet of Gimt. Archipelago is filled with reports of masked men causing chaos all throughout. After an ambush and a kidnapping of someone close to them, Christopher and Anya realize they haven’t faced this kind of danger before. The ransom they must pay takes them on a wild adventure across Glimouria where they are challenged with giants, pirate duels, and deadly karkadann races. They’ve almost reached success, but not before they face their most formidable task.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

Quetzal’s Labyrinth by Karla Arenas Valenti

His abuelo used to tell stories of gods and monsters and the Mexican history tied to ancient magic, but twelve-year-old Diego never believed him. However, he has no choice but to believe when he finds himself being chased down a shadowy hallway by a beast that could only be of lore and legends. Not only are the myths actually real, they’re spilling into Diego’s world! When abuelo’s dog Cholo begins to speak, he reveals that the God Quetzel and Tezca, his brother, have entangled them in their centuries-old rivalry. Tezca is conjuring an army, but Quetzal, the only one powerful enough to stop his scheming, is nowhere to be found. With no time to spare, Diego has to embark on a journey to Quetzal’s labyrinth along with his friends Cholo and Violeta, a cheeky rubber chicken, and a ferocious kitten.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

A Beginner’s Guide to Leveling Up by Elizabeth Agyemang

Sixth grade is supposed to be a fun year filled with joining clubs, acquiring the best spot at lunch, and hanging out with friends after school playing video games. However, when Lexie’s treasured grandfather passes away and her friendships begin to drift, she feels like her life has been set to hard mode. Then Lexie discovers her grandfather’s old journal filled with obscure notes and cheat codes from Warrior’s Quest, an unfinished video game he was working on. The thin line between real life and fantasy becomes clouded when Lexie and her older sister, Eunice, are suddenly summoned into the game’s grainy, pixelated world.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

The Unusuals by Gail Carson Levine

Winchester, England inhabits three unusual people: Chera, Lummie, and Joan. It’s rather strange for one boy and two girls plus a Christian and two Jews to be friends. The majority of their days consist of studying with Rabbi Baruch and then journeying through the fearsome forest nearby, a forest home to ne’er-do-wells and sprites. Here, they meet a starving outlaw who then becomes an unusual friend of theirs. However, when Chera’s wealthy, widowed grandmother and Joan’s mother, her maid, are killed, the trio’s happiness is gone with the wind. A suspect is introduced, but he flees before anything is concluded. But the Unusuals believe anyone could have done it, and even worse, they think Lummie’s grandmother will be killed next. They conceive a plan with necessary allies, but everyone else thinks their idea is insane. Even without help, this trio must work together to bring justice to the lives lost.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

Mexikid Dreams by Pedro Martín

After spending every weekend and summer since he was seven picking strawberries under the hot sun, Pedro Martín is officially tired of the berries. Sometimes he enjoys himself, though, when a fun song spreads across the field or when he’s playing “strawberry wars” with his siblings. But his true desires are to watch Saturday cartoons, play at the beach, and not stress about immigration watches. Freedom suddenly feels close to Pedro when his older brother begins working somewhere else, and now he must convince his father to let him try a new path! But as Pedro begins learning about his family’s past and the sacrifices they made, he discovers that freedom isn’t just leaving, it’s about knowing your history and having courage.

Buy the book now: Bookshop.org | Amazon

Sponsored Post