It’s time for PJ Library’s annual “sneak preview!” Interested in learning more about new titles coming to PJ Library and PJ Our Way over the next year? Here’s a quick look at some of the fantastic picture books and middle-grade books going out to subscribers in 2026.
Don’t forget, if you want to help us in the quest for great Jewish children’s books, spread the word about our submission guidelines and author tools.
Picture Books
In 2026, we’re excited to be sending PJ Library subscribers a variety of books from around the Jewish kidlit scene. Some are new to our collection, and some are new to the world. Travel through Israel, explore Jewish culture, and embrace miracles with some of our upcoming selections:
Bless the World
Written by Lesléa Newman
Illustrated by Noa Miskin
Published by PJ Publishing
With its soothing rhyme and illustrations, this is a perfect book to read to a baby. They’ll fall asleep to the sweet sound of your voice expressing gratitude for beautiful things in the world.
A Cat in Tel Aviv
Written by Tammar Stein
Illustrated by Sabina Hahn
Published by PJ Publishing
A Cat in Tel Aviv gently follows a day in the life of an adorable kitty who wanders through Tel Aviv, seeing the sites and getting lots of love. Did you know that Tammar Stein and Sabina Hahn also collaborated on the PJ Library book Jonah?
The Discovery of Dragons
Written by Leah Cypess
Illustrated by Sarah Lynne Reul
Published by Abrams Books
The Discovery of Dragons is a chapter book that’s part of the Miriam’s Magical Creature Files series. In this installment, Miriam’s class is on a trip to the zoo, but she’s less focused on their animal assignment than on investigating her sister’s claim that in this zoo, there be dragons.
The Hula Painted Frog
Written by Amber Novak
Illustrated by Maya Gonen
Published by Green Bean Books
An incredible but true conservation story set in Israel, this picture book is about the extraordinary return of a unique species of frog that humans thought was extinct for half a century.
Joyful Song: A Naming Story
Written by Lesléa Newman
Illustrated by Susan Gal
Published by Levine Querido
Subscribers in our age four group will come along with a proud new sibling trying really hard to keep the new baby’s name a secret as they meet their curious friends and neighbors in town. Readers will get an introduction to the special rituals and traditions surrounding Jewish naming in this award-winning story.
Purim Possibilities
Written by Barbara Kimmel
Illustrated by Irina Avgustinovich
Published by PJ Publishing
This is a special first for PJ Library and PJ Publishing—the book features reusable stickers that children can use to create Purim costumes for the main characters (a child and a dog)!
Sarah & Abraham: A Torah Story (with Goats)
Written and illustrated by Varda Livney
Published by PJ Publishing
Babies will love the goats (and the mirror at the end); parents will love that it’s an introduction to the very first Jews, Sarah and Abraham.
Welcome Moon: A Rosh Chodesh Story
Written and illustrated by Amalia Hoffman
Published by PJ Publishing
This sweet story by beloved author and artist Amalia Hoffman will go to some of our age three subscribers later this year. Little ones will enjoy the beautiful, soothing night scenes in Hoffman’s signature style, as they meet a group of nocturnal animal friends who gather each night to see what new shape the moon will take.
Middle Grade and Graphic Novels
One Little Goat: A Passover Catastrophe
Written by Dara Horn
Illustrated by Theo Ellsworth
Published by Norton Young Readers
What do a time-traveling goat, an impossible-to-find afikomen, and a seder have in common? Find out in this graphic novel.
Two Tribes
Written and illustrated by Emily Bowden Cohen
Published by Heartdrum
Inspired by the author’s own life growing up as Muscogee and Jewish, this powerful graphic novel explores what it means to embrace every part of one's identity.
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December 22, 2025