Best Selling Kids’ Books & New Releases
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: January 2, 2013
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review and the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
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Hot New Releases
Some of the most coveted books that release this month …
Chu’s Day By Neil Gaiman; illustrated by Adam Rex
Ages 4-8
Emeraldalicious By Victoria Kann
Ages 4-8
Inside Out and Back Again (Paperback) By Thanhha Lai
Ages 8-12
Bad Kitty School Daze By Nick Bruel
Ages 7-10
Shades of Earth: An Across the Universe Novel By Beth Revis
Ages 14 and up
The Best Sellers
Picture Books
This Is Not My Hat By Jon Klassen
Ages 4-8
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas By Eric Litwin
Ages 4-8
Llama Llama Time to Share By Anna Dewdney
Ages 3-5
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site By Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
Ages 4-8
Olivia and the Fairy Princesses By Ian Falconer
(Ages 3-7)
Middle Grade Books
I Funny: A Middle School Story By James Patterson
Ages 9-12
“Who Could That Be at This Hour?” By Lemony Snicket
Ages 9-12
LEGO Ninjago: Character Encyclopedia By DK Publishing
Ages 6-12
Lincoln’s Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever By Bill O’Reilly
Ages 10-15
Wonder By R.J. Palacio
Ages 8-12
Young Adult Books
The Perks of Being a Wallflower By Stephen Chbosky
Ages 14 and up
The Fault in our Stars By John Green
(Ages 14-17)
Divergent By Veronica Roth
(Ages 14 and up)
Looking for Alaska By John Green
(Ages 14-17)
Insurgent (Divergent) By Veronica Roth
Ages 14 and up
Series Books
Hunger Games Trilogy By Suzanne Collins
Ages 12 and up
Dork Diaries By Rachel Renee Russell
Ages 9-12
Diary of a Wimpy Kid By Jeff Kinney
Ages 9 to 12
The Heroes of Olympus: The Demigod Diaries By Rick Riordan
Ages 10-14
Matched Trilogy By Ally Condie
Ages 14-17
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 full list.