The Children’s Book Review | November 8, 2018
Best Selling Books for Kids
Each month, we have fun checking out which kids book series’ were the best sellers from our affiliate bookstore. This month the most popular kids book series sold was the Indestructibles. Our list of hand-selected series from the nationwide best selling Children’s Series list, as noted by The New York Times, features Dog Man from best selling author Dav Pilkey. Nothing beats a good series when you have an avid reader on your hands!
The Children’s Book Review’s Best Selling Kids Book Series
Indestructibles
Written by Amy Pixton
Illustrated by Maddie Frost
Publisher’s Synopsis: Built for the way babies read. Sweet, soothing books, uniquely designed for safety and convenience, Indestructibles are printed on lightweight, nontoxic paper material, easy to clean (even dishwasher safe), and 100% chew, rip, bend, and drool proof.
Order a Copy Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble
Ages 0-3 | Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Nationwide Best Selling Kids Series Books
Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children
Written by Ransom Riggs
Publisher’s Synopsis: It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience.
Order Now: Indiebound | Amazon | Barnes and Noble
Ages 12-17 | Quirk Books
Harry Potter
Written by J. K. Rowling
The Harry Potter series has been hailed as “one for the ages” by Stephen King and “a spellbinding saga’ by USA Today. And most recently, The New York Times called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the “fastest selling book in history.”
Ages 10 and up | Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books
Dog Man
Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey
Publisher’s Synopsis: New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it’s Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!
Ages 7-14 | Publisher: Graphix
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
By Jeff Kinney
An exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to.
Ages 9 to 12 | Publisher: Amulet Books
Captain Underpants
Written by Dav Pilkey
Publisher’s Synopsis: Fourth-grade class clowns George Beard and Harold Hutchins have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school — and now they’re going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn’t know who he is!
Read an excerpt of The Adventures of Captain Underpants (in full color!)
Ages 7-10 | Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
This information for the best selling books was gathered from the New York Times Best Sellers list, which reflects the sales of books from books sold nationwide, including independent and chain stores. It is correct at the time of publication and presented in random order. Visit www.nytimes.com for their most current and up-to-date list.
For more great kids series, check out our articles tagged with Kids Series Books.
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