That rocks are born, not made, will have children sitting up with delight for these two fact-filled but funny origin stories.

In these five titles for new readers, pairs of friends share in adventures and have twice the fun.

QuizHub is a digital quiz platform that provides rapid reinforcement of core subjects for elementary students with a variety of quick, matching-style quizzes.

From nursery rhymes that soothe to spooky verses that thrill, these titles share a variety of poems for young readers to experience.

The first Sunday in August is designated as National Sisters Day, a time to celebrate the bond between and with sisters. These selections offer something for children of all ages and might just inspire a deeper appreciation for the sisters in their own lives.

“Connection is really the thing that we’re leaning into with this batch of picture books,” says Mary Kate Castellani, publishing director at Bloomsbury Children’s Books. “Connection to the past, connection across cultures, and that deep human connection.” Read on to see how the connection theme runs through other publishers’ new picture books, too.

From silly snouts to social-emotional smarts, this season’s board books are big on charm, heart, and purpose. Along with ABCs and animal antics, these titles foster empathy, celebrate identity, and reflect a wide range of families, cultures, and abilities.