Over the course of three instalments, Q&Q presents the young readers titles we’re most excited about this fall. This week’s instalment features board books and picture books. Middle grade and graphic novels will be featured next week, with young adult and nonfiction to be featured on Aug. 5. 

Q&Q’s fall preview covers books published between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2026. All information (titles, publication dates) was supplied by publishers.

With topics ranging from the phases of the moon, to the greatest game, to all things spooky, these board books are sure to become classics.

Moon Lullaby
Briana Corr Scott
Nimbus Publishing, Oct.

The Hockey Song
Stompin’ Tom Connors and Gary Clement, ill.
Greystone Kids, Oct.  

The House with Nobody in It
Jon Klassen  
Candlewick, July

The wonder of the great outdoors is on full display in these picture books that explore the seashore and the northern lights.

Bompa’s Intertidal Adventure
David Suzuki and Sarika Cullis-Suzuki with Tanya Lloyd Kyi; Qin Leng, ill.
Greystone Kids, Sept.  

Umingmak and Fox: What’s Going On with the Sky?
Jamesie Fournier and Tim Mack, ill.
Arvaaq Press, Nov.

From the playful to the serious, these titles illustrate the power of poetry.

Mother Boo: Poems from Spookytown
Vikki VanSickle and Jennica Lounsbury, ill.
Tundra Books/Penguin Random House Canada, July 

Boogy & Tee and Twinkle & Hew 
Kathy Stinson and Mark Hoffmann, ill.
Groundwood Books, Sept.

Young readers will see the world in a whole new way with these new offerings by fan favourites Thao Lam, Sid Sharp, and Kyo Maclear.

Different Good
Thao Lam
Owlkids Books, Oct.

Midnight Manor
Sid Sharp
Annick Press, Sept.  

The Inactivity Book
Kyo Maclear and Tracy Subisak, ill.
Random House Studio, Sept.

Kidlit powerhouses join forces in these stories about identity, resilience, and the milestones of growing up.

I Am Indigenous
Anne Tenning and Aedan Corey, Emily Côté, Lynne Hardy, Emma Hassencahl-Perley, Aaron Kaleinani Kai, Soni López-Chávez, Kelsey Mata Foote, Lannie McCullough, Onedove, Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley, Madeson Singh-Whiteknife, Jordan Stranger, and Kameron White, ill.
Orca Book Publishers, Sept.

Rebecca
Kate Beaton and Sydney Smith, ill. 
Roaring Brook Press/Macmillan Publishers, Sept.

I Wonder If I’m Growing
Raffi and Jon Klassen, ill.
Tundra Books/PRHC, Oct. 

Our furry friends take the lead in this duo about food exploration and breaking stereotypes.

Carrots Make Me Suspicious
Robin Mitchell Cranfield
Greystone Kids, Oct. 

Because I’m Big
Kim Fernandes 
Firefly Books, Sept.

The beauty of the human experience is on full display in this collection that celebrates community, friendship, and love. 

My Neighborhood
Delano Brown and Briana Mukodiri Uchendu, ill.
Random House Studio, Sept. 

Have You Ever Seen a Ghost?
Daniel Kwan and Julia Pott; Sean Lewis, ill.
Atheneum Books for Young Readers/Simon & Schuster, Aug.

The Skeleton and the Cat
Brandon James Scott
HarperCollins, July

Being Different
Miali Coley-Sudlovenick and Alex Aldrich Barrett, ill.
Inhabit Media, Oct.

Love in Every Language
Anoosha Syed 
Viking Books for Young Readers/Penguin Random House, Sept.