Best Selling Kids’ Books & New Releases
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 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 …
Elephant and Piggie: ABig Guy Took My Ball! By Mo Willems
Ages 6-8
Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach By James Dean
Ages 4-8
Theodore Boone: The Activist By John Grisham
Ages 8-12
Big Nate: Genius Mode by Lincoln Peirce
Ages 8-12
LEGO Minifigures Character Encyclopedia By DK Publishing
Ages 5-10
The Best Sellers
Picture Books
Steam Train, Dream Train By Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
Ages 4-8
Emeraldalicious By Victoria Kann
Ages 4-8
This Is Not My Hat By Jon Klassen
Ages 4-8
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site By Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
Ages 4-8
Press Here by Herve Tullet
(Ages 4-8)
Middle Grade Books
The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book For Older Girls By Dr. Cara Natterson
Ages 10 and up
The One and Only Ivan By Katherine Applegate
Ages 8-12
I Funny: A Middle School Story By James Patterson
Ages 9-12
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
Heroes of Olympus 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.