Staff Picks + Upcoming Titles: July

By Kat La Mantia | June 16 2026 | AdultsAllBlogChildren'sGeneralGiftPop Culture

🏖️ July 2026 Staff Picks

Our July staff picks are full of hands-on activities to spend the rest of the summer gloriously offline, plus scary fun titles for Summerween lovers! For customers looking for more analog entertainment, help them escape into coloring with the their favorite characters in the official KPop Demon Hunters Coloring Book, cozy autumnal scenes in the October Woods Coloring Book, and adorably creepy critters in Coco Wyo’s new Spooky Cutie. Get an early start on your children’s Halloween assortment with pumpkins, puzzles, and Pokémon, or help savvy kids learn more about their favorite pop culture heroes like Taylor Swift, the Kelce brothers, and John Cena!

July’s upcoming titles are all about fun, with games, crafts, and whimsical gifts perfect for summer downtime and Summerween vibes. Explore the links below to dive into everything publishing in July!

More Moments in July

America 250 / July 4th

Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence
Children’s Books for America 250
Dr. Seuss’s Sing the 50 United States! Collection – Out of Print

Disability Pride Month

Disability Pride – Adult
Disability Pride – Young Readers

Moana – July 10

All Things Moana

The Odyssey – July 17

All Versions of Homer’s Odyssey

Spider-Man: A Brand New Day – July 31

Books for Spider-Man: a Brand New Day

 

Spooky Cutie
Spooky Cutie
Coloring Book for Adults and Kids
Coco Wyo
9798217232789
Perfect for Summerween, Halloween, and all year long!  Spooky and cheerful creatures are waiting on every page in this new edition of Coco Wyo's bestelling and beloved Spooky Cutie!
$9.99 US
Jul 07, 2026
8 x 8
Paperback
96 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 7 and up
Equal Parts Cocktails
Equal Parts Cocktails
The Simple Ratio for Spectacular Drinks [A Cocktails Recipe Book]
Fred Siggins
9780593838815
Ditch the measuring cup and easily mix up delicious drinks with this collection of 50 cocktail recipes made with equal part components.
$22.00 US
Jul 07, 2026
6-1/2 x 9
Hardcover
160 Pages
Ten Speed Press
The House with Nobody in It
The House with Nobody in It
Jon Klassen, Jon Klassen
9781536248289
From the peerless Jon Klassen comes a board book for young readers who relish things that go bump in the night—while feeling safely tucked into their own house, with plenty of somebodies around.
$14.99 US
Jul 14, 2026
8 x 8-3/4
Board Book
18 Pages
Candlewick
Age 3-7 years
Little Felted Friends: Labrador Retriever
Little Felted Friends: Labrador Retriever
Dog Needle-Felting Beginner Kits with Needles, Wool, Supplies, and Instructions
Alyson Gurney
9781969889080
Create your own adorable Labrador Retriever with this beginner-friendly needle felting kit from Little Felted Friends!
$14.95 US
Jul 28, 2026
5 x 8
Other Formats
36 Pages
Blue Star Press
Feeding Tiny Bellies: School Lunches
Feeding Tiny Bellies: School Lunches
Over 100 Lunch Boxes and Snacks for Kids
Lily Payen
9798217140282
100+ simple and creative lunch box recipes for kids, from Lily Payen, author of Feeding Tiny Bellies
$28.00 US
Jul 28, 2026
7-1/2 x 10
Paperback
256 Pages
DK
Wonderful Halloween
Wonderful Halloween
Emily Winfield Martin, Emily Winfield Martin
9798217233175
A magical, giftable board book celebrating the wonder, whimsy and togetherness of Halloween from #1 New York Times bestselling creator of The Wonderful Things You Will Be!
$9.99 US
Jul 28, 2026
7 x 7-3/4
Board Book
28 Pages
Random House Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years
How Lucky Am I
How Lucky Am I
Christian Watson
9798217036370
In this poignant, affirming, and beautifully illustrated journey, social media sensation Mr Skelly explores the ups and downs of existence and discovers the makings of a meaningful life.
$25.00 US
Jul 28, 2026
6-1/2 x 8-1/2
Hardcover
128 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Wartime Recipes
Wartime Recipes
45 Tasty and Nutritious Recipes from the Dig for Victory Years
9781837330713
A fascinating and nostalgic collection of over 40 wholesome recipes from the Second World War.
$12.95 US
Jul 14, 2026
5-1/4 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
48 Pages
Pitkin
Where Do Possibilities Live?
Where Do Possibilities Live?
Kobi Yamada, Juan Pablo Neira Zúñiga
9781957891774
An awe-inspiring picture book that invites readers to follow their imaginations into mesmerizing worlds of adventure—written by New York Times bestselling author Kobi Yamada, with paintings by fine artist Juan Pablo Neira Zúñiga.
$18.95 US
Jul 21, 2026
8-3/4 x 12
Hardcover
52 Pages
Compendium
Age 7 and up
Just Some of the Reasons I Like You So Much
Just Some of the Reasons I Like You So Much
M.H. Clark
9781957891859
A perfect keepsake gift, this modern and bright fill-in book includes thoughtful prompts to celebrate someone wonderful—and the connection you share.
$15.95 US
Jul 21, 2026
6-1/4 x 8-1/4
Hardcover
64 Pages
Compendium
Richard Scarry: Lowly Worm Apple Car Hat
Richard Scarry: Lowly Worm Apple Car Hat
Out of Print
9798217489053
Richard Scarry: Lowly Worm Apple Car cap
$29.00 US
Jul 14, 2026
Merchandise
Out of Print
No-Sew Snack Pals
No-Sew Snack Pals
9781639624966
Soft, squishy, and almost too cute to handle—these kawaii snack pals are the kind of craft kids can’t wait to hug. This no-sew craft kit helps kids create 3 adorable plush friends that feel like real stuffed toys, not just a craft project.
$24.99 US
Jul 28, 2026
7-1/2 x 9-3/4
Hardcover
24 Pages
Highlights Press
Age 6-9 years
The World of the Bronte Sisters: A Conversation Puzzle
The World of the Bronte Sisters: A Conversation Puzzle
500-Piece Puzzle: A Jigsaw Puzzle for Adults
Jacqui Oakley
9798217034550
This unique 500-piece jigsaw puzzle has a mystery at its heart! Read the clues and figure out the logic to build the final image, featuring timeless characters from Charlotte, Anne, and Emily Brontë’s greatest stories.
$22.00 US
Jul 21, 2026
10 x 8
Game
500 Pages
Clarkson Potter
Witchy Cat Socks - Small
Witchy Cat Socks - Small
Out of Print
9798217432660
Witchy Cat adult socks
$12.50 US
Jun 15, 2026
Merchandise
Out of Print
Taylor and Travis: A Love Story Album
Taylor and Travis: A Love Story Album
Draw, Write, and Celebrate Your Own Happily Ever After
Erik Forrest Jackson, Yenna Mariana
9798217250554
Celebrate Taylor and Travis's love story from their first meeting to their unforgettable wedding day—while creating your own memories along the way in this keepsake activity book!
$18.99 US
Jul 14, 2026
7 x 10
Hardcover
64 Pages
Tinker: An Imprint of Penguin Workshop
Age 7 and up
National Geographic The Photo Ark
National Geographic The Photo Ark
Animals of Earth
Joel Sartore
9781426224881
An expanded edition of this animal photography bestseller, with 64 more pages, 127 new photos, and 20 new essays by beloved writer Sy Montgomery. Celebrating the 20th year of the author’s lifelong project to photograph every species in human care—in zoos, aquariums, wildlife centers, and private collections—around the world.
$45.00 US
Jul 14, 2026
9-7/8 x 9-7/8
Hardcover
464 Pages
National Geographic
Monsters Play... Hide-and-Seek!
Monsters Play... Hide-and-Seek!
Flavia Z. Drago, Flavia Z. Drago
9781536252255
Come out, come out, wherever you are! A monstrously sweet lift-the-flap book from the acclaimed creator of Gustavo, the Shy Ghost is perfect for Halloween—or any day.
$8.99 US
Jul 14, 2026
6-11/16 x 6-11/16
Board Book
18 Pages
Candlewick
Age 0-3 years
Matisse
Matisse
The Bigger Picture
Anne Sefrioui
9783791394015
This lavishly produced volume explores Matisse’s lifelong reinvention of art through some fifty works, six extraordinary fold-out spreads, and illuminating essays.
$45.00 US
Jul 21, 2026
8-1/2 x 10-1/2
Hardcover
172 Pages
Prestel
The Cranky Cranberry
The Cranky Cranberry
A Thanksgiving Story About Gratitude and Friendship
DK
9798217306589
From the successful series The Happy Pumpkin comes a new fall adventure for Thanksgiving! Introduce your little one to the wonders of the season with this colorful and engaging board book. Join adorable characters as they celebrate all the things that make Thanksgiving special, from yummy food and family gatherings to sharing and gratitude.
$8.99 US
Jul 21, 2026
6-5/16 x 6-5/16
Board Book
18 Pages
DK Children
Age 0-3 years
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