The March New Releases Kids Will Love

With a new season on the horizon, many families are looking for ways to refresh reading routines and build stronger habits — making this the perfect moment to bring new life to your child’s bookshelf. As kids gear up for the final stretch of the academic year, this season’s newest releases deliver exciting adventures, inspiring messages, laugh‑out‑loud stories, and interactive formats that make reading irresistible for every age.

Whether your child is just beginning their reading journey, racing through chapter books, or deep into fantasy worlds, these standout new titles offer something special for every kind of reader.

Books That Inspire Big Dreams

Kick off spring with When You Dream Big, a heartfelt picture‑book reminder that with confidence, creativity, and community, kids can achieve extraordinary things. Its uplifting message makes it a perfect family read‑aloud — especially for readers who could use some extra encouragement.

For little learners, How Do Dinosaurs Go from A to Z? brings beloved dinos on a brand‑new alphabet adventure. This early concept book is ideal for curious minds building letter recognition and vocabulary.

If your child loves adorable, quirky creatures, Could You Ever Smile with Axolotls? is full of big charm and gentle humor as kids learn fascinating facts about these endlessly interesting amphibians. It’s a delight for animal‑lovers and emerging readers alike.

Series Kids Can’t Get Enough Of

Fantasy fans and true FanWings will soar back into Pyrrhia with Wings of Fire #16, the latest epic installment of the bestselling series. And for collectors, creators, and superfans, Wings of Fire Stickerpedia is packed with dragons, details, and stickers perfect for decorating notebooks, water bottles, and more.

If your reader gravitates toward graphic novels, Hikaru in the Light! #3 continues the heartfelt, high‑energy story of friendship, confidence, and chasing your dreams onstage. It’s a perfect fit for kids who love expressive art, relatable characters, and the thrill of performance.

Spine‑Tingling Reads They’ll Tear Through

Spooky‑story lovers get their next can’t‑put‑down adventure with Goosebumps: House of Shivers #6 — the newest entry in the wildly popular new Goosebumps era. It delivers exactly what young horror fans crave: creepy twists and just the right amount of shivers, all set at a classic kid's summer camp.

Adventure, Action & Laugh‑Out‑Loud Fun

Get ready for mayhem, mischief, and maybe a dash of chaos with Super Villains in Training #1, the start of a hilarious new early chapter book series perfect for readers who love humor and unconventional heroes.

And for kids who enjoy stories packed with historical fiction and edge of your seat suspense, Jennifer Nielsen’s newest book Magnitude is a must read. Set during the Great San Francisco earthquake, you’ll race along with the protagonist Cora and her friends to find their family in the rubble, all while evading thieves who are after a valuable secret.

Must‑Have Books for Wizarding World Fans

For every young witch or wizard building their own magical library, the Pocket Potters guides are the ultimate collectible companions. Each portable guide is filled with detailed illustrations, fun facts, character insights, and surprises. With two guides all about Professor Dumbledore and Luna Lovegood — these are perfect for sharing or reading independently.

Read all about the collectible, must-have official guides to the Harry Potter books here.

This season, refresh your family's reading routine with books that meet your children right where they are — and help them dream bigger with every page.

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