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    Best Selling Kids Series | April 2016

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Best Kids Stories Best Sellers Book Lists Teens: Young Adults
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    The Children’s Book Review | April 5, 2015

    Best Selling Books for Kids

    This month’s best selling kids series from The Children’s Book Review’s affiliate store Captain No Beard, by award-winning author Carole P. Roman, is an imaginative picture book series loved by all. Our list of hand-selected series from the nationwide best selling Children’s Series list, as noted by The New York Times, features Ransom Riggs’ Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.

    The Children’s Book Review’s Best Selling Kids Series

    Captain No Beard CoverCaptain No Beard

    Written by Carole P. Roman

    Illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire

    Captain No Beard and his pirate ship The Flying Dragon set sail for a voyage of the imagination with his fearless crew of four: First Mate Hallie, Mongo the Monkey, Linus the loudmouthed lion, and Fribbit the floppy frog. Normally a young boy named Alexander, his cousin Hallie, and three stuffed animals, once they board his bed their world is transformed into a magical vessel, sailing the seven seas on dangerous and exciting adventures! Captain No Beard – An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life named to Kirkus Reviews’ BEST OF 2012 for Children’s Indie Books, and garnered the star of remarkable merit! “Roman charms with an imaginative,whimsical picture book that will entertain even the oldest pirates.” Kirkus Review

    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

    Nationwide Best Selling Kids Series Books

    MissPeregrinesHomeForPeculiarPeopleMiss 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.

    Ages 12-17 | Quirk Books

    Harry Potter BooksHarry 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

    Big Nate: Great Minds Think Alike by Lincoln PierceBig Nate

    By Lincoln Peirce

    Two heads are better than one, except when they’re crashing into each other! But that won’t prevent Big Nate and his pals from hatching great ideas for fun.

    Nate Wright is a wisecracking 11-year-old who knows he’s destined for greatness. Nate is the star of Big Nate, the daily and Sunday comic strip that made its debut in 1991. Nate’s a sixth-grade chess prodigy, a self-described genius, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He’s often in hot water with his teachers and classmates, but Nate’s winning personality and can-do attitude always make him a big hit with readers.

    Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing

    Divergent Book and ReviewDivergent

    By Veronica Roth

    The Divergent series—dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance. A girl must prove her mettle in a dystopia divided into five factions.

    Ages 14 and up | Publisher: HarperCollins

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of BooksDiary 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

    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. Nothing beats a good series when you have an avid reader on your hands!

    What to Read Next:

    1. Best Selling Kids Series | March 2016
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    4. Best Selling Kids Series | December 2016

    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

    Amulet Books Andrews McMeel Publishing Arthur A. Levine Books Best Selling Books Best Selling Books For Kids Big Nate Bonnie Lemaire Captain No Beard Carole P. Roman Diary of a Wimpy Kid Divergent HarperCollins Harry Potter J.K. Rowling Jeff Kinney Kids Series Lincoln Peirce Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children Quirk Books Ransom Riggs The New York Times Veronica Roth
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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