Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: June

By Kat La Mantia | May 12 2026 | AdultsAllBlogChildren'sGeneralGiftPop Culture

🌈 June 2026 Staff Picks

Our June staff picks are full of bright, giftable summer-ready finds with plenty of personality! There are activities to keep kids busy on long afternoons, from Neon Crafts and K-Pop Fandom Coloring Pages to 250 Facts About America and Richard Scarry’s Busy, Busy Activity Deck; conversation starters for summer gatherings, including American History Trivia from the Smithsonian just in time for July 4th; and cookbooks made for warm-weather hosting, like Caribbean Cocktails and Jamie Oliver’s Grill. We also love the mix of nostalgia and novelty coming in June, whether it’s a return to Busytown with Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks and Things That Go: 1000-Piece Puzzle, a joyful gift book like Compendium’s This Isn’t a Book (It’s Good Vibes in Disguise), or the adorably snarky Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book.

June’s upcoming titles are perfect for beach trips, backyard get-togethers, road-tripping downtime, and all the little gifting moments that make summer feel special. Explore the links below to dive into everything publishing in June!

More Moments in June

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride – Gift & Non-fiction
Pride Collection from Out of Print
Pride – Children’s
Pride – Teen & YA
Pride – Trending & Bestselling Fiction

Juneteenth

Juneteenth – Children’s
Juneteenth – History, Cooking, and Gift

Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Books to Celebrate Caribbean-American Heritage Month

Immigrant Heritage Month

Books on the Immigrant Experience

 

Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go: 1000-Piece Puzzle
Richard Scarry's Cars and Trucks and Things That Go: 1000-Piece Puzzle
A Nostalgic Jigsaw Puzzle Inspired by the Timeless Classic: Jigsaw Puzzles for Adults
Richard Scarry
9798217034215
Return to Busytown with this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle featuring adorable characters and vehicles by Richard Scarry.
$22.99 US
Jun 02, 2026
8 x 10
Game
1000 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Age 12 and up
Pasta Therapy
Pasta Therapy
Over 100 nourishing recipes for relaxation, calm and healing
Isabella Barbato
9781848994492
Find peace and joy in life's tumultuous journey through the delicate art of pasta-making. Written by the Instagram influencer behind Isabella.Sicily, discover over 100 recipes to slow down - knead, roll, craft, stir and simmer your way to a sense of tranquility.
$32.95 US
Jun 09, 2026
7-7/16 x 9-11/16
Hardcover
280 Pages
Nourish
Hedgehog Plush
Hedgehog Plush
A companion to the book Living Brave
COMPENDIUM
9781966077091
Based on the book Living Brave by New York Times bestselling Kobi Yamada and Charles Santoso, this adorable hedgehog plush is an adventurous friend, here to help you find your courage and face your fears.
$16.95 US
Jun 02, 2026
4 x 6
Toy
Compendium
Age 3-7 years
Sibley Birding Sticker Book
Sibley Birding Sticker Book
With More Than 300 Stickers: Stickers for Journals, Water Bottles, Laptops, Planners, and More
David Allen Sibley
9780593800140
A vibrant collection of more than 300 unique stickers of common and rare North American birds, from beloved birding expert and nature artist David Sibley
$22.00 US
Jun 02, 2026
6 x 8
Hardcover
112 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Solid Wiggles
Solid Wiggles
Recipes and Techniques for Phenomenal Jelly Shots and Cakes
Jena Derman, Jack Schramm
9780593838143
Learn how to make over 45 mouthwatering boozy and alcohol-free jelly shots and cakes, from the cofounders of Solid Wiggles.
$19.99 US
Jun 23, 2026
7 x 9
Hardcover
176 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Sing the 50 United States!
Sing the 50 United States!
Dr. Seuss
9798217228560
With this newly discovered and never-before-seen picture book by Dr. Seuss himself, celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America! From Alabama to Wyoming, learn the names of all 50 states with a little help from the Cat in the Hat.
$19.99 US
Jun 02, 2026
8 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
40 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 3-7 years
American History Trivia from the Smithsonian: Trivia Cards
American History Trivia from the Smithsonian: Trivia Cards
200 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Smithsonian Institution
9780593800959
Test your knowledge of America's great inventions, natural wonders, milestones, and pop culture with this 200-card trivia deck from Smithsonian, featuring an instructional booklet with variations on ways to play.
$25.00 US
Jun 02, 2026
5-1/2 x 3-1/2
Cards
200 Pages
Clarkson Potter
The Brownie Book
The Brownie Book
Wickedly Irresistible Chocolatey Treats
Kate Jenkins
9798217307876
“A beautiful collection of recipes from the absolute doyen of brownies … a must-have for sheer chocolate indulgence!” Matt Tebbutt“A book every bit as delectable as those legendary brownies.” Tom Parker BowlesThis is the ultimate guide to decadent brownies and blondies, a treasure trove of fudgy, gooey, and fabulously chocolatey creations.
$21.99 US
Jun 23, 2026
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Hardcover
160 Pages
DK
Neon Crafts
Neon Crafts
20 Projects to Create
9781639624270
Bold colors. Big ideas. Even bigger creativity. Inside this vibrant neon craft box are 80+ supplies and 20+ real, buildable projects—fuzzy-stick creatures, pom-pom pets, miniature gnomes, and press-out pieces that actually look finished. Everything stores in a magnetic-closure box with a pull-out drawer, so it’s organized, reusable, and always ready to create. No prep. No missing pieces. Just bold, screen-free creativity kids come back to again and again.
$24.99 US
Jun 23, 2026
8 x 10
Hardcover
24 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 6-9 years
The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book
The Official Dumpster Fire Coloring Book
Truck Torrence
9798217273072
Laugh your way through life’s disasters as you get to know the world of Dumpster Fire in this humorous and snarky official coloring book featuring 38 illustrations printed on high-quality, bleed-resistant perforated pages.
$14.99 US
Jun 23, 2026
8 x 8
Adult Coloring Book
80 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Caribbean Cocktails
Caribbean Cocktails
Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora [A Cocktail and Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipe Book]
Nelson German, Andréa Lawson Gray
9780593837740
Sip and savor the bold flavors and vibrant culture of the Afro-Latino diaspora with over 40 drink recipes and 20 food recipes from Top Chef alum and acclaimed chef-restaurateur Nelson German, the culinary visionary behind Meski, Sobre Mesa, and alaMar Kitchen and Bar.
$24.00 US
Jun 02, 2026
6-1/2 x 9
Hardcover
176 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Winnie-The-Pooh's ABC Book
Winnie-The-Pooh's ABC Book
A. A. Milne, Ernest H. Shepard
9780525472803
Learn the ABCs with Winnie-the-Pooh! A fresh cover look and standardized trim size make these classic concept board books perfect for the very youngest Pooh fans—right in time for the 100th anniversary of the Hundred Acre Wood.
$9.99 US
Jun 10, 2004
7 x 7
Board Book
28 Pages
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
This Isn't a Book (It's Good Vibes in Disguise)
This Isn't a Book (It's Good Vibes in Disguise)
Katie Vernon, M.H. Clark
9781957891842
A delightful addition to the This Isn't a Book series, this playful, illustrated, rhyming gift book will instantly share a smile and boost someone’s mood.
$12.95 US
Jun 02, 2026
7-3/4 x 6-3/8
Hardcover
40 Pages
Compendium
The College Kitchen
The College Kitchen
70 Budget-friendly Meals for Your Air-fryer, Microwave, or Slow Cooker
DK
9798217309986
Hungry? New to the kitchen? Every student needs to fill their bellies as well as their brains.
$21.99 US
Jun 09, 2026
6-11/16 x 8-9/16
Paperback
176 Pages
DK
K-Pop Fandom Coloring Pages: Kawaii Special
K-Pop Fandom Coloring Pages: Kawaii Special
Nadine Alff
9781427888648
Did you enjoy KPop Demon Hunters? Then you’ll love these K-Pop inspired coloring pages!Grab your colored pencils and markers, put on your favorite playlist, and bring these adorable characters to life. More than 60 K-Pop themed coloring pages!❤️ Illustrations by Pandi Peachy ❤️
$11.99 US
Jun 23, 2026
7-7/8 x 9-1/2
Paperback
64 Pages
TOKYOPOP Kids
Age 7 and up
Renaissance Dogs
Renaissance Dogs
A Litter of Hilarious Pups, Mutts, and Hounds
Taylor Wagmore
9798217273133
Delight in over 100 hilarious depictions of man’s best friend—from sweetly puppish to downright demonic—produced between 1400–1700 by the Renaissance’s greatest painters.
$15.99 US
Jun 16, 2026
5 x 6-7/8
Hardcover
208 Pages
Ten Speed Press
Cooking the Borderlands
Cooking the Borderlands
Spice and Smoke Between Mexico and the States
Claudette Zepeda
9780593796139
A culinary journey along the Mexican American border, telling the story of its intertwined cultures and communities with more than 100 vibrant, flavor-packed recipes from Top Chef star, Iron Chef Mexico finalist, and Tijuana-San Diego border kid Claudette Zepeda.
$35.00 US
Jun 02, 2026
7-7/16 x 10
Hardcover
288 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Sounds of the Beach
Sounds of the Beach
Mark Jasper, Adam Gamble
9781649071729
Young beachgoers will enjoy exploring the vibrant pictures and authentic sounds of the beach throughout this interactive sound book. Push the buttons and hear the iconic sounds of seagulls, waves, lifeguard whistles, digging in the sand, snorkeling, boats, crackling beach bonfires, and more. This book is part of the Good Night Our World Series, which includes hundred of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting themes.
$17.95 US
Jun 23, 2026
8-7/16 x 7-7/8
Board Book
16 Pages
Good Night Books
Age 0-3 years
Good Character
Good Character
Design with Intention to Reveal Your Home's Personality
David St. Russell, Stephen St. Russell
9780593968727
Any house can become a home with character.
$30.00 US
Jun 30, 2026
8-3/8 x 10-1/16
Hardcover
256 Pages
DK
The Classic Cocktail Sessions
The Classic Cocktail Sessions
A Bartender's New-Fashioned Approach to the World's Most Beloved Recipes
Toby Maloney, Emma Janzen
9780593798584
A convivial master class in classic cocktails from the James Beard Award-winning authors of The Bartender’s Manifesto
$35.00 US
Jun 16, 2026
7 x 9-1/2
Hardcover
320 Pages
Clarkson Potter
The Wise Pickle
The Wise Pickle
Sarah Howden, Sabina Hahn
9781774886984
A hilariously absurd and philosophical picture book for 3-to-7-year-olds about a pickle slowly withering in the sun, sharing its hard-earned wisdom with the local animal population and preparing to be eaten by a dog (its preferred way to go). For fans of I Want My Hat Back and The Skunk.
$18.99 US
Jun 23, 2026
9-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
48 Pages
Tundra Books
Age 4-8 years
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