Best Selling Kids’ Books & New Releases
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: March 1, 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 …
Middle School: My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar By James Patterson
Ages 10-13
Magic Tree House #49: Stallion by Starlight By Mary Pope Osborne
Ages 7-12
Exclamation Mark By Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Ages 5-8
Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling By Tom Angleberger
Ages 8-12
Requiem (Delirium) By Lauren Oliver
Ages 14 and up
The Best Sellers
Picture Books
My Brother’s Book By Maurice Sendak
Ages 4 and up
Emeraldalicious By Victoria Kann
Ages 4-8
This Is Not My Hat By Jon Klassen
Ages 4-8
Tea Time with Sophia Grace and Rosie By Sophia Grace Brownlee, Rosie McClelland
Ages 3-6
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site By Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
Ages 4-8
Middle Grade Books
The One and Only Ivan By Katherine Applegate
Ages 8-12
I Funny: A Middle School Story By James Patterson
Ages 9-12
Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer By Jane O’Connor
Ages 7-10
Wonder By R.J. Palacio
Ages 8-12
LEGO Ninjago: Character Encyclopedia By DK Publishing
Ages 6-12
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
The Beautiful Creatures By Kami Garcia
Ages 12 and up
Hunger Games Trilogy By Suzanne Collins
Ages 12 and up
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
Big Nate By Lincoln Peirce
Ages 8-12
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.