New Releases and Featured Titles

Arcadia Children's Books (ACB) publishers engaging board books, picture books, and chapter books for children ages 0–12 that celebrate the people, places, and traditions that make each community unique. Our books are built for storytime, classroom connections, and joyful discovery—with strong ties to state history, local pride, and childhood wonder.

Whether you're looking for a state-themed picture books a local animal adventure, or an interactive board book for babies and toddlers, ACB titles offer something for every stage of early childhood reading.

• Board Books (Ages 0–2/3) – Sturdy, colorful, and perfect for little hands. Titles like Hello, Charleston and Local Baby: Georgia introduce babies and toddlers to the people and places around them.

• Picture Books (Ages 5–8) – Engaging narratives and vibrant illustrations covering everything from animals and geography to emotional development.

• Chapter Books (Ages 7–12) – Thoughtful nonfiction, historical fiction and early middle grade reads that build vocabulary, comprehension, and empathy.

🗺️ Lucky to Live In… – A heartwarming series celebrating what makes each state or hometown special.
🦉 Wise Animal Handbook – Animal-themed wisdom and affirmations for little learners.
📚 What’s So Great About This State? – A kid-friendly dive into each state’s history, geography, and famous people.
🍴 Cook Stuff Every Kid Should Know – Fun and confidence-building kitchen skills for curious kids.
👻 Spooky America – Ghost stories and legends from around the country—spooky, not scary.
👋 Hello Series – Friendly board books introducing iconic cities and states with rhymes and regional pride.
🍼 Local Baby Series – Celebrate hometowns with sweet board books for babies and toddlers.
🎨 Shankman & O’Neill – Zany, rhyming picture books with rich illustrations and big imaginations.
💤 Dreaming Of – Bedtime journeys through dreamy cityscapes and landscapes.
🏙️ Super Cities! – Exciting fact-packed books highlighting major U.S. cities.
🦥 On the Loose – Mischievous city animals on the run in playful, illustrated adventures.
🗺️ Journey Around – Beautiful, detailed books exploring major cities with historical and cultural context.
🔠 Alphabet Cities / Alphabet Places – Learn the ABCs through local landmarks and cultural features.
🎃 Creeps & Shrieks – Short and spooky stories for early readers.
📝 Little Limericks – Silly, rhyming introductions to rhythm and wordplay.

ACB books are trusted by parents and loved by teachers. Many titles include free classroom guides, activity sheets, or discussion questions that help bring stories into the learning space. These books support early literacy, state standards, and classroom connections—all with a local flair.

Whether you're planning a lesson on your state’s history or just want a bedtime book that’s truly local, Arcadia Children’s Books has something for every young reader.