Children's Books from 2017

Last updated: January 28, 2025

Find 2017 books for kids and tweens age 2 through 12 right here: picture books, chapter books, young adult novels, graphic novels, and nonfiction. The most recent releases are at the top. For more great kids' books, check out our list of New Children's Books of 2018.

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Everything Is Mama

age 2+

Baby animals call all things Mama in cute word lesson.

Jimmy Fallon Picture Book (2017)

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Little Excavator

age 2+

Fun, fast-paced construction story is truck lover's delight.

Anna Dewdney Picture Book (2017)

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Mighty, Mighty Construction Site

age 2+

Cheerful trucks show teamwork at its best.

Sherri Duskey Rinker Picture Book (2017)

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Say Zoop!

age 2+

Joyfully noisy book sparkles with creative energy.

Hervé Tullet Picture Book (2017)

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Goldfish Ghost

age 3+

Lonely ghost fish finds a friend in charming seaside tale.

Lemony Snicket Picture Book (2017)

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Goodnight, Numbers

age 3+

Rhyming bedtime book has sweet art and lots to count.

Danica McKellar Picture Book (2017)

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Here Comes Teacher Cat

age 3+

Funny sub teacher tale shows classroom routines in fun way.

Deborah Underwood Picture Book (2017)

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Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth

age 3+

A dad's witty guide to the world his baby's been born into.

Oliver Jeffers Picture Book (2017)

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I Am (Not) Scared

age 3+

Two scaredy bears who face their fears are relatably funny.

Anna Kang Picture Book (2017)

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Ladybug Girl's Day Out with Grandpa

age 3+

Museum trip sparks love of learning in fun tale.

David Soman , Jacky Davis Picture Book (2017)

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BOOK

Princesses Wear Pants

age 3+

Spunky tale of active princess dressed to get the job done.

Savannah Guthrie , Allison Oppenheim Picture Book (2017)

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Rory the Dinosaur Needs a Christmas Tree

age 3+

Dad comes through in sweet Christmas tale.

Liz Climo Holiday (2017)

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Santa Rex

age 3+

Holiday havoc and merry mayhem when dinosaurs are guests.

Molly Idle Picture Book (2017)

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The Only Fish in the Sea

age 3+

Strong, spunky girl takes lead in quirky rescue tale.

Philip C. Stead Picture Book (2017)

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When's My Birthday?

age 3+

Jubilant book conveys giddy anticipation of a birthday.

Julie Fogliano Picture Book (2017)

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After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)

age 4+

Encouraging Humpty Dumpty story helps kids face fears.

Dan Santat Picture Book (2017)

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All Ears, All Eyes

age 4+

Poetic ode to animals in the night woods great for bedtime.

Richard Jackson Picture Book (2017)

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All the Way to Havana

age 4+

Celebration of Cuban family and ingenuity has gorgeous art.

Margarita Engle Picture Book (2017)

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BOOK

Antoinette

age 4+

Fun with pups in Paris as girl pooch saves the day.

Kelly DiPucchio Picture Book (2017)

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Blue Sky White Stars

age 4+

Stirring, poetic take on America and flag has majestic art.

Sarvinder Naberhaus Picture Book (2017)

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