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    Bestselling Picture Books | April 2020

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze6 Mins Read Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Best Kids Stories Best Sellers Book Lists Picture Books
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    The Children’s Book Review’s Best Selling Picture Book

    This month the best selling picture book from our affiliate store is an excellent choice for homeschooling and online learning: Matter: Physical Science for Kids from the Picture Book Science series.

    Book Matter and ScienceMatter: Physical Science for Kids

    Written by Andi Diehn

    Illustrated by Hui Li

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Everything you can touch and hold is made up of matter―including you, your dog, and this book! Matter is stuff that you can weigh and that takes up space, which means pretty much everything in the world is made of matter.

    In Matter: Physical Science for Kids, kids ages 5 to 8 explore the definition of matter and the different states of matter, plus the stuff in our world that isn’t matter, such as sound and light! In this nonfiction picture book, children are introduced to physical science through detailed illustrations paired with a compelling narrative that uses fun language to convey familiar examples of real-world science connections. By recognizing the basic physics concept of matter and identifying the different ways matter appears in real life, kids develop a fundamental understanding of physical science and are impressed with the idea that science is a constant part of our lives and not limited to classrooms and laboratories.

    Simple vocabulary, detailed illustrations, easy science experiments, and a glossary all support exciting learning for kids ages 5 to 8. Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book!

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    Ages 5-8 | Publisher: Nomad Press | March 1, 2018 | ISBN: 978-1619306448

    Nationwide Best Selling Picture Books

    You’ll also find our hand-selected titles of the most popular picture books from the nationwide best-selling picture books listed by The New York Times. We’re happy to see Mo Willems’ new Pigeon story on this list—everyone loves Pigeon!

    Grumpy MonkeyGrumpy Monkey

    Written by Suzanne Lang

    Illustrated by Max Lang

    Publisher’s Synopsis: The hilarious New York Times bestselling picture book about dealing with unexplained feelings…and the danger in suppressing them!

    Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can’t understand it–how can he be in a bad mood when it’s SUCH a beautiful day? They encourage him not to hunch, to smile, and to do things that make THEM happy. But Jim can’t take all the advice…and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy?

    Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson. This picture book is an excellent case study in the dangers of putting on a happy face and demonstrates to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings (though they should be careful of hurting others in the process!).

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    Ages 5-6 | Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers | May 15, 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-0553537864

    Dragons Love Tacos By Adam RubinDragons Love Tacos

    Written by Adam Rubin

    Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

    Publisher’s synopsis: This scrumptious New York Times bestseller has a whole lot of kick!

    Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa . . . oh, boy. You’re in red-hot trouble.

    The award-winning team behind Those Darn Squirrels! has created an unforgettable, laugh-until-salsa-comes-out-of-your-nose tale of new friends and the perfect snack.

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    Ages 3-5 | Publisher: Dial | June 14, 2012 | ISBN-13: 978-0803736801

    The Good Egg by Jory JohnThe Good Egg

    Written by Jory John

    Illustrated by Pete Oswald

    Publisher’s Synopsis: From the bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, a timely story about not having to be Grade A perfect!

    Meet the good egg. He’s a verrrrrry good egg indeed.

    But trying to be so good is hard when everyone else is plain ol’ rotten.

    As the other eggs in the dozen behave badly, the good egg starts to crack from all the pressure of feeling like he has to be perfect.

    So, he decides enough is enough! It’s time for him to make a change…

    Dynamic duo Jory John and Pete Oswald hatch a funny and charming story that reminds us of the importance of balance, self-care, and accepting those who we love (even if they are sometimes a bit rotten).

    Perfect for reading aloud and shared story time!

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    Ages 3-7 | Publisher: HarperCollins | February 12, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-0062866004

    Book Good night little blue truckGood Night, Little Blue Truck

    Written by Alice Schertle

    Illustrated by Jill McElmurry

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Beep! Beep! Beep! It’s time for sleep. Say goodnight with Little Blue Truck and friends—a perfect bedtime read-aloud in this bestselling series!

    A storm is brewing and Little Blue Truck and his good friend Toad are hurrying home for bed. But who can sleep with all that racket? It’s not long before other friends show up seeking safety from the storm. Thunder and lightning sure can be scary, but it’s easy to be brave together. When the clouds roll on and the sky is clear, it’s all aboard for a bedtime ride! Beep! Beep! Shhh…

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    Ages 4-8 | Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers | October 15, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1328852137

    Book How to Catch a UnicornHow to Catch a Unicorn

    Written by Adam Wallace

    Illustrated by Andy Elkerton

    Publisher’s synopsis: Try to catch one of the world’s most elusive mythical creatures―the unicorn! Filled with zany traps and lots of rainbow unicorn fun, this is the unicorn book of the year!

    Can you catch the unicorn?
    You’ll have to use your brain,
    So set your traps and prep your team
    To pet that rainbow mane!

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    Ages 4-10 | Publisher: Sourcebooks Wonderland | March 5, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1492669739

    The information for the best-selling picture books was gathered from the New York Times Best Sellers list, which reflects the sales of picture 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.

    The header image is an interior illustration from Dragons Love Tacos (Dial, 2012), written by Adam Rubin and llustrated by Daniel Salmieri.

    For more books like these best-selling picture books, follow along with our Picture Book category!

    What to Read Next:

    1. Bestselling Picture Books | February 2020
    2. Bestselling Picture Books | May 2020
    3. Best Selling Picture Books | March 2019
    4. Bestselling Picture Books | June 2020

    *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.

    Adam Rubin Adam Wallace Alice Schertle Andi Diehn Andy Elkerton Best Selling Books Best Selling Books For Kids Daniel Salmieri Dial HarperCollins HMH Books for Young Readers Hui Li Jill McElmurry Jory John Max Lang Nomad Press Pete Oswald Picture Books Random House Books for Young Readers Sourcebooks Wonderland Suzanne Lang The New York Times
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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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