Happy 2025! With a coming year, we’re kicking off a new series of horoscope-themed content here at Bookstr. And what better way to introduce the signs of the zodiac to newcomers big and small than through the most universally age-accessible form of literature: board books.
A perfect place to start is Clever Publishing’s adorable Clever Zodiac Signs series, which features twelve titles that cover each of the signs in the Western zodiac. Little bookworms can discover the traits of their sign, from diligent Capricorns to visionary Pisces to charming Libras. These books also detail information, such as each star sign’s constellation, symbol, colors, ruling planets, and lucky trees and flowers.
The cheerful and colorful illustrations by Alyona Achilova feature an incredibly diverse cast of child characters, representing a wide range of skin tones, hair textures, body types, gender presentations, and abilities. Lastly, interactive features such as cutouts and a spinning wheel create engagement opportunities for little eyes and hands, making this a fun book for the very youngest of readers.
Check out all the Clever Zodiac titles below, and learn some fun facts about each sign along the way!
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Incoming: big brain moment! Capricorns are known for being pragmatic, preferring to make decisions based on facts and evidence.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
While Aquarians may appear aloof, they are very often social and can connect with diverse groups of people. This sign may be based on the aquatic, but these kiddos are social butterflies.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Break out the “awwws” for this sign! Pisces are known for their intuitive nature and can often sense the unspoken needs of others. This can make them sensitive kids, but caring and nurturing friends as well.
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Aries are known for their straightforward communication and are prone to speaking their mind without hesitation. These kids will absolutely say the darndest things.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Watch out for the meltdown! While known for their abundant patience, once a Taurus reaches their limit, their reactions can be intense.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Geminis thrive on conversation and are excellent at expressing themselves, making them natural storytellers. These kiddos are likely to prefer being the center of attention.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Snuggle in and get comfy! Cancers are dedicated homebodies and love to create cozy, safe spaces for themselves and others.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Leos usually have natural leadership abilities and tend to feel comfortable in positions of authority. There’s a reason they call little Leos lionhearted.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Virgos have a natural ability to spot errors and inconsistencies, as well as identify potential problems. These detail-oriented kiddos are unlikely to let anything get past them.
Libra (September 23 – October 23)
Fair is fair! Libras are natural mediators due to their ability to see both perspectives in a disagreement.
Scorpio (October 24 – November 21)
Scorpios have a strong sense of right and wrong and won’t hesitate to stand up to injustice. The good news is that you’ll never catch them sneaking their hand into the cookie jar!
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Travel is a huge part of the Sagittarius life, as they love to wander and discover new places. Baby Sagittarians are likely to be avid explorers!
For zodiac completionists, Clever Publishing also offers a collected volume, Big Book of Zodiac Signs, which features excerpts from all twelve of the individual board books.
From all of us at Bookstr, we wish you a Happy New Year! Start checking those horoscopes and checking off that list of resolutions. And add these to your TBR pile — whatever gets your new year started right.
To see more of our favorites in children’s literature, check out our picks for The Best Picture Books of 2024.
To see all of our recommendations for mini bookworms, check out our Bookshop bookshelf.
