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    The Children's Book Review

    June, 2011: Best Selling Kids’ Books, New Releases, and More …

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 Best Sellers Teens: Young Adults
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    By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
    Published: June 1, 2011

    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:

    Mo Willems BookShould I Share My Ice Cream?

    by Mo Willems

    (Ages 4-8)

    Kevin Henkes Book: JunoniaJunonia

    by Kevin Henkes

    (Ages 8-12)

    Middle Grade BookTheodore Boone: The Abduction

    by John Grisham

    (Ages 8-12)

    Young Adult Book: PassionPassion

    by Lauren Kate

    (Ages 12 and up)

    Young Adult BookEverlasting

    by Alyson Noël

    (Young Adult)

    Book: DarkeSeptimus Heap, Book Six: Darke

    by Angie Sage

    (Ages 9-12)


    THE BEST SELLERS

    The best selling children’s books this month:

    PICTURE BOOKS

    Lady Bug Girl Book CoverLadybug Girl and the Bug Squad

    by Jacky Davis

    (Ages 3-7)

    Picture Book: Pinkalicious and SIlverlicious Silverlicious

    by Victoria Kann

    (Ages 5-8)

    Picture Book: A Sick Day for AMos McGeeA Sick Day for Amos McGee

    by Phillip C. Stead

    (Ages 2-6)

    LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary

    by Simon Beecroft

    (Ages 7 and up)

    Book: Of thee I singOf Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters

    by Barack Obama

    (Ages 5-8)

    CHAPTER BOOKS

    Book by Rick RiordanThe Kane Chronicles, Book Two: The Throne of Fire

    by Rick Riordan

    (Ages 9-11)

    Young Adult Book by Sarah DessenWhat Happened to Goodbye

    by Sarah Dessen

    (Ages 12 and up)

    Young Adult BookThe Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide

    by Stephenie Meyer

    (Ages 12 and up)

    The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero: The Heroes of Olympus, Book One      The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero

    by Rick Riordan

    (Ages 9-12)

    The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)

    by Rick Riordan

    (Ages 9-11)

    PAPERBACK BOOKS

    John Grisham BookTheodore Boone: Kid Lawyer

    by John Grisham

    (Ages 8-12)

    Young Adult Book Along for the Ride

    by Sarah Dessen

    (Ages 12 and up)

    Young Adult BookBeastly

    by Alex Flinn

    (Ages 13 and up)

    Young Adult BookRed Riding Hood

    by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright

    (Ages 13 and up)

    The Book Thief The Book Thief

    by Markus Zusak

    (Ages 14 and up)

    SERIES BOOKS

    Apprentice BookRanger’s Apprentice, Book 10: The Emperor of Nihon-ja

    by John Flanagan

    (Ages 9-12)

    Percy Jackson and the Olympians Paperback Boxed Set (Books 1-3)Percy Jackson & the Olympians,

    by Rick Riordan

    (Ages 9 to 12)

    Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset

    by Suzanne Collins

    (Ages 12 and up)

    Diary of a Wimpy Kid Box of BooksDiary of a Wimpy Kid

    by Jeff Kinney

    (Ages 9 to 12)

    Young Adult Book: City of Bones Boxed SetThe Mortal Instruments

    by Cassandra Clare

    (Ages 14 and up)

    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.

    Know of any kids’ literacy or author events that are happening during the month of June or July? Leave your suggestion in the comments field below.

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    *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.

    Alex Flinn Alyson Noel Angie Sage Barack Obama Cassandra Clare Jacky Davis Jeff Kinney John Flanagan John Grisham Kevin Henkes Lauren Kate Markus Zusak Mo willems Phillip C. Stead Rick Riordan Sarah Blakley-Cartwright Sarah Dessen Simon Beecroft Stephenie Meyer Suzanne Collins Victoria Kann
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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.

    4 Comments

    1. Lani Stoddard on June 5, 2011 10:45 am

      I have a birthday coming, its on the 9th of June. I loved the first book Fallen but I would like to know what are the other ones in the series??

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      • Bianca Schulze on June 6, 2011 11:05 am

        Happy Birthday for the 9th, Lani. Book 2 is Torment and book 3 is Passion.

        Reply
    2. Maxwell Michaels on June 15, 2011 8:13 pm

      Looking forward to get more on best selling children’s books. Thanks,

      Reply
      • Bianca Schulze on June 15, 2011 8:17 pm

        Stay tuned …

        Reply
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