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January 23, 2026
Children and teens roundup
Caring canines; daring donuts; a golden monkey; a boy from another planet; a dark take on Little Women and more
TL;DR
- Picture books like 'The Good Deed Dogs' and 'Auntie's Bangles' offer charming stories about animal helpers and remembrance.
- Environmental themes are present in 'Grandad's World,' while 'Jake in the Middle' provides gentle chapter book adventures.
- Interstellar capers like 'Postman Planet' and graphic novel sequels such as 'Donut Squad 2' promise humor and excitement.
- Historical adventure and mysteries are featured in 'The Golden Monkey Mystery,' with a touch of magic and danger.
- Sci-fi narratives like 'The Experiment' and 'The Monsters at the End of the World' explore identity and empathy.
- Time-traveling adventures and poignant family stories are found in 'The Night I Borrowed Time.'
- Powerful adaptations like 'Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel' and 'Beth Is Dead' offer thought-provoking retellings.
- YA fantasy debuts like 'Arcana: The Lost Heirs' and 'Queen of Faces' introduce magic, societal commentary, and diverse characters.
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