Children's Books

Children’s Book Week: Reading is a Superpower

What better way to inspire children than by fostering a lifetime love of reading? Barnes & Noble is thrilled to be celebrating Children’s Book Week – an annual literary event that’s not only a celebration of books, but also of connection – a way to unite children (and their grown-ups) with books, authors, and illustrators to showcase the wonder and joy of reading.
Take the Superpower Challenge! Discover a new passion or reaffirm a current interest by exploring books and activities across various categories. And we have the perfect book recommendations to get you started. Let’s find your superpower! 

Ada Twist, Scientist (Questioneers Collection Series)

Ada Twist, Scientist (Questioneers Collection Series)

Hardcover $17.99 $19.99

Ada Twist, Scientist (Questioneers Collection Series)

By Andrea Beaty
Illustrator David Roberts

In Stock Online

Hardcover $17.99 $19.99

STEM and Science: Dive into science and STEM with activities and books that highlight technology, engineering, math, natural science, and more. 

STEM and Science: Dive into science and STEM with activities and books that highlight technology, engineering, math, natural science, and more. 

Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Hardcover $13.99 $15.99

Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

By Jason Reynolds , Ibram X. Kendi
Adapted by Sonja Cherry-Paul
Illustrator Rachelle Baker

In Stock Online

Hardcover $13.99 $15.99

Social Activism: Explore all the ways you can make positive change in society and find a cause you want to fight for. 

Social Activism: Explore all the ways you can make positive change in society and find a cause you want to fight for. 

The Chance to Fly: A Novel

The Chance to Fly: A Novel

Hardcover $14.49 $16.99

The Chance to Fly: A Novel

By Ali Stroker , Stacy Davidowitz

In Stock Online

Hardcover $14.49 $16.99

The Arts: Explore the arts including theater, dance, visual art, crafts, and writing. 

The Arts: Explore the arts including theater, dance, visual art, crafts, and writing. 

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

Paperback $8.99

Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks

By Jason Reynolds
Illustrator Alexander Nabaum

In Stock Online

Paperback $8.99

Community Engagement: Connect with your community and the people in it. 

Community Engagement: Connect with your community and the people in it. 

New Kid (Newbery Medal Winner)

New Kid (Newbery Medal Winner)

Paperback $12.99

New Kid (Newbery Medal Winner)

By Jerry Craft
Illustrator Jerry Craft

In Stock Online

Paperback $12.99

Identity and Culture: Learn about your own culture and the cultures of others as well as exploring who you are as a person and what is important to you. 

Identity and Culture: Learn about your own culture and the cultures of others as well as exploring who you are as a person and what is important to you. 

Roller Girl

Roller Girl

Paperback $13.99

Roller Girl

By Victoria Jamieson

In Stock Online

Paperback $13.99

Fitness and Sports: Get up and get moving!

Fitness and Sports: Get up and get moving!

We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

Hardcover $15.99 $17.99

We Are Water Protectors: (Caldecott Medal Winner)

By Carole Lindstrom
Illustrator Michaela Goade

In Stock Online

Hardcover $15.99 $17.99

Environment and the Climate: Focus on learning about and making positive change for the earth.

Environment and the Climate: Focus on learning about and making positive change for the earth.

Becoming a Good Creature

Becoming a Good Creature

Hardcover $15.99 $17.99

Becoming a Good Creature

By Sy Montgomery
Illustrator Rebecca Green

In Stock Online

Hardcover $15.99 $17.99

Guts: A Graphic Novel

Guts: A Graphic Novel

Paperback $12.99

Guts: A Graphic Novel

By Raina Telgemeier

In Stock Online

Paperback $12.99

Mental Health and Wellness: Focusing on wellness of mind and spirit, identify and express emotions and explore your own thoughts and feelings. 

Follow along in the fun with the official hashtag for Children’s Book Week #BookWeekSuperpower and join in the conversation wherever you are!
Virtual Events: Here’s a look at what’s coming to a screen near you this week.
Tuesday, May 4th at 7PM ET
Live on B&N Facebook & YouTube and on Channing Tatum’s Facebook & YouTube – 
Join Channing Tatum as he reads and discusses THE ONE AND ONLY SPARKELLA . BONUS: Purchase the book on bn.com and get an exclusive Sparkella print, while supplies last!
Saturday, May 8th at 3PM ET **Ticketed Event**
Live on Zoom Webinar, Tickets via Eventbrite – Join us as we welcome Goosebumps creator and bestselling author, R.L. Stine for a live virtual event to discuss THRILLS AND CHILLS. You must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite to join this event at https://bnrlstine.eventbrite.com.
Virtual Storytimes: Always available on our Barnes & Noble YouTube channel.
Saturday, May 8th Join us as we read Because of You, Mom written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Natalie Russell. Download activities here and follow along with #BNStorytime

Mental Health and Wellness: Focusing on wellness of mind and spirit, identify and express emotions and explore your own thoughts and feelings. 

Follow along in the fun with the official hashtag for Children’s Book Week #BookWeekSuperpower and join in the conversation wherever you are!
Virtual Events: Here’s a look at what’s coming to a screen near you this week.
Tuesday, May 4th at 7PM ET
Live on B&N Facebook & YouTube and on Channing Tatum’s Facebook & YouTube – 
Join Channing Tatum as he reads and discusses THE ONE AND ONLY SPARKELLA . BONUS: Purchase the book on bn.com and get an exclusive Sparkella print, while supplies last!
Saturday, May 8th at 3PM ET **Ticketed Event**
Live on Zoom Webinar, Tickets via Eventbrite – Join us as we welcome Goosebumps creator and bestselling author, R.L. Stine for a live virtual event to discuss THRILLS AND CHILLS. You must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite to join this event at https://bnrlstine.eventbrite.com.
Virtual Storytimes: Always available on our Barnes & Noble YouTube channel.
Saturday, May 8th Join us as we read Because of You, Mom written by Kobi Yamada and illustrated by Natalie Russell. Download activities here and follow along with #BNStorytime