2026 Book Releases For the Christian Family
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If you love being intentional about what fills your family’s bookshelves, this guide gathers noteworthy 2026 releases for Christian families in one place.
Below you’ll find a curated list of 100+ 2026 book releases for Christian families, organized by release window so you can easily browse throughout the year. This includes picture books, read-alouds, early chapter books, and a few thoughtfully chosen resources for parents, too.
Most of the books below are explicitly Christian titles, though I’ve also included a small number that aren’t directly Christian in content but still feel like a natural fit for many Christian homes — books by Christian authors or publishers, or simply stories that are wholesome, beautiful, and likely to appeal to Christian families (think Winnie-the-Pooh).
Every book shown here is one I’ve personally flagged as worth paying attention to — whether for your home library, gifting, or church and school use.
January 2026 Releases
Prayers for My Baby Boy by Katie Kenny Phillips
Prayers for My Baby Girl by Katie Kenny Phillips
Ten Minutes at Home by Nell Branum
The Easter Story: Brick by Brick by Rachel Hood
The Easter Story: Celebrating the Greatest Love of All by Janice Emmerson
Just As He Said by Sam Brewster
February 2026 Releases
Deep Breath, Little Whisper by Scott James
Who Is God? by Kate Hox
J Is For Jesus by Alistair Begg
Science and God by John C. Lennox and Katy Morgan
Adventures in the Friendly Forest by Amanda Jass
It’s Good To Be A Boy by Champ Thorton
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing by Harvest House Publishers
Sing the Bible by Randall Goodgame
Seth and the Very Scary Storm by Courtney Reissig
Our Little Adventures At Easter by Tabitha Paige (*non-religious title)
That Holy Week So Long Ago by Matthew Boswell
The Mansoul Chronicles Book 2 by Tyler Van Halteren (use code “LEXI” for 10% off at Lithos Kids)
March 2026 Releases
The Story of Harriet Tubman by Shar Walker
The Story of John Bunyan by Champ Thorton
The Hunt for the Kraken by Kathryn Butler
Big Thoughts For Tiny Tots by Jared Kennedy
God Loves Me by Kristen Wetherell
Yara the Brave and the Swirling Worry by Blair Linne
The Dragon Slayer and His Super Special Suit by Kyle Worley
The Beginner’s Gospel Story Curriculum by Jared Kennedy
Help! I’m Ruining My Kids by Abbey Wedgeworth
Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality & Gender Identity by Hilary Morgan Ferrer and Amy Davison
See For Yourself Bible Study For Women by Kelly Needham
See For Yourself Bible Study For Men by Jimmy Needham
April/May 2026 Releases
God’s Wide Wonderful World by Jennifer Jahn
Abigail and the Summer Situation by Bethany McIlrath
God’s Great Big Global Church by Tim Challies
10 Questions About The Bible by Todd R. Chipman
The Adventures of Bo & Mr. Quillery Book 3: The Lizards of Baskstone by Andrew K Johnston
Jude and the Extraordinary, Spectacular, Miraculous Day by Jessica Dennis Bush
Let’s Explore Spectacular Science by Harvest House Publishers
Let’s Explore Amazing Animals by Harvest House Publishers
Capable by Sissy Goff and David Thomas
Strong in the Lord by Winfree Brisley
ESV Gracelaced Bible, Journaling Bible by Ruth Chou Simons
June 2026 Releases
Jonathan Edwards: The Boy Who Sparked Revival by David Mathis
Elisabeth Elliot: The Brave Girl Who Chose To Love by Ellen Vaughn
All About The Bible by Alison Mitchell
Storing Up Treasure by Kyle Bjerga
An Alphabet Book: God Loves Me from A to Z by Katie Kenny Phillips
Daddy, How Much Do You Love Me? by Matt Markins
Stories Woven in Silver by Kathryn Butler and Korrie Johnson
5 Habits of the Tech-Ready Family by Chris McKenna
The Spirit in You by Jordan Raynor
The Big Brave Choice by Joby Martin
Parable Port: The Captain’s Clue by Brock Eastman and Shaun Stevenson
July 2026 Releases
Escape From Rome (Book 2) by Kathryn Butler
Guess What: God Knows You by Catherine McKenzie
This Seat’s Yours (Book 4) by Heather Holleman
Busy Bodies, Busy Brains by Kristie Anyabwile
Sunday Scribbles by Tyndale House
The Pumpkin Thief by Alice Hemming (*non-religious title; this series always leaves my kids chuckling!)
August 2026 Releases
God Returns For Me by Kristen Wetherell
God Changes Me by Kristen Wetherell
Every Heart: Knowing My Part in God’s Plan by Sarah Nunnally
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Josh and Larissa Coscombe
Blades of Eternity and the Curse of the Black Saber by Zach Fox
God and Me: The First Story Genesis 1-3 by Marty Machowski
Elisabeth Elliot: The Woman Who Did Hard Things For God by Megan Hill
I’ve Loved You From The Start by Tabitha Paige (*non-religious title)
Books Up The Mountain by Caroline Starr Rose (*non-religious title)
I Love You, Little Light by Logan Pyron
Grow Wild, My Child by Ainsley Arment (*non-religious title)
Hey There, Blue Bird, Why Do You Chirp? by Sue Irwin
The Gospel Way Catechism For Kids by Trevin Wax
The Mystery of the Ancient Map: The Epic Battle (Book 3) by M.J. Thomas
The Story of Phillis Wheatley by K.A. Ellis
The Story of Eric Liddell by Champ Thorton
California or Dust by Mindy Nicholls Wendell (*non-religious title; author of Light and Air)
Everyday Hallelujah by Phil Wickham
September 2026 Releases
Becoming You For Girls by Darby Strickland
Becoming You For Boys by Darby Strickland
Tales of Buttercup Grove by Wendy Dunham
The Caring Creator by Carine MacKenzie
Awesome Good Clean Jokes For Kids by Bob Phillips
The God Party by Jimmy Needham
This Side of the Sky by Laura Wifler
Andy and His Big Questions by Courtney Doctor
God Gives Sleep by Betsy Childs Howard
Winnie-the-Pooh Finding Feelings by Tabitha Paige (*non-religious title)
Our Little Adventures at Thanksgiving by Tabitha Paige (*non-religious title)
BumbleTea: A Cup Full of Friendship by Sydney Hanson
Manny and the Garden of Gratitude by Micheal R. Emlet
Where Wonder Leads by Eryn Lynum
The Good Farmer and the Worried Donkey by Hannah E. Harrison
All Kinds of Weather by Abbey Wedgeworth
The Pilgrim’s Progress: Graphic Novel by John Bunyan adapted by Tyler Van Halteren (use code “LEXI” for 10% off at Lithos Kids)
The Wingfeather Saga: The Graphic Novel by Andrew Peterson
New Morning Mercies For Kids by Paul David Tripp
Zara and the Mean Girl by Rebekah Hannah
I’m Amazed By You, Jesus by Clare Luther (use code “GOODBOOKHUNT” for 10% off at 10ofThose)
I’m Known By You, Jesus by Clare Luther (use code “GOODBOOKHUNT” for 10% off at 10ofThose)
I Trust In You, Jesus by Clare Luther (use code “GOODBOOKHUNT” for 10% off at 10ofThose)
October 2026 Releases
Made Like Me by Jen Wilkin
Count it All Joy by Melissa B. Kruger
O Holy Night by Harvest House Publishers
Kwan and the Armor of Light (Book 3: Lightglider Origins) by Derek Holser
10 Questions About Growing In Christ by William R. Osborne
The Charlatan’s Boy by Jonathan Rogers
Seek and Find Bible Storybook by Sarah Parker
Counting My Blessings by Seph Schluter
Winnie-the-Pooh: The Graphic Novel by A.A. Milne adapted by Kevin Chandler and Joe Sutphin
The Biggest Story: Christmas Lessons by Don Clark
Bible Infographics Bible Handbook For Kids by Harvest House Publishers
November 2026
Elsewhere in Odyssey by Focus on the Family
Pilgrim’s Progress: The Graphic Novel by John Bunyan adapted by Jeremy Patenaude
The King of All Feelings by Rousseaux Brasseur
The Ology Curriculum by Marty Machowski
Winnie-the-Pooh Water Reveal by Tabitha Paige
