In this Forecast episode, Chrissie is sharing 10 kidlit books releasing in April 2025 that she is looking forward to.

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Picture Books

• Earl and Worm: The Bad Idea by Greg Pizzoli (4/1)
• Oh, Carrots! by Mariajo Ilustrajo (4/1)
• Warm and Fuzzy by Scott Rothman, illustrated by Brian Won (4/15)
• Just One Wave by Travis Jonker (4/15)
• The Bear Out There by Jess Hannigan (4/29)

Graphic Novels

• Avery and the Fairy Circle by Rowan Kingsbury (4/1)
• The Cartoonist's Club by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud (4/1)

Middle Grade

• Candle Island by Lauren Wolk (4/22)
• The Barking Puppy by Lori Lobenstine, illustrated by Il Sung Na (4/22)
• The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner (4/29)

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