By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: January 1, 2012
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
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THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by Marissa Meyer
(Ages 12-17)
by John Green
(Ages 14-17)
by Anna Dewdney
(Ages 2-4)
by Lauren Kate
(Ages 12+)
by Beth Revis
(Ages 13-17)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
by Jon Klassen
(Ages 4-8)
by Sherri Duskey Rinker (Author), Tom Lichtenheld (Illustrator)
(Ages 4-8)
by Laura Numeroff (Author), Felicia Bond (Illustrator)
(Ages 3-7)
by Eric Carle
(Ages 0-5)
by Dr. Seuss
(Ages 6-9)
CHAPTER BOOKS
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9-11)
by Daniel Lipkowitz
(Ages 8-12)
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9-12)
by Brian Selznick
(Ages 9-12)
by Shel Silverstein
(Ages 8-11)
PAPERBACK BOOKS
(Ages 9-12)
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 10 and up)
by John Grisham
(Ages 8-12)
by Markus Zusak
(Ages 14 and up)
by Jay Asher
(Ages 12 and up)
SERIES BOOKS
by Christopher Paolini
(Young Adult)
by Stephenie Meyer
(Ages 12 and up)
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9 to 12)
by Suzanne Collins
(Ages 12 and up)
by Jeff Kinney
(Ages 9 to 12)
This information 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.