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    The Children's Book Review

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

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read General
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    By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
    Published: May 2, 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:

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

    by Rick Riordan

    (Ages 9-11)

    The Warlock Book CoverThe Warlock (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel)

    by Michael Scott

    (Ages 12 and up)

    Book: The PenderwicksThe Penderwicks at Point Mouette

    by Jeanne Birdsall

    (Ages 8-12)

    The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland: Book CoverThe Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making

    by Catherynne M. Valente

    (Ages 12 and up)


    THE BEST SELLERS

    The best selling children’s books this month:

    PICTURE BOOKS

    A Friend for Einstein Book CoverA Friend for Einstein, the Smallest Stallion

    by Charlie Cantrell

    (Ages 3-8)

    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

    Young Adult BookThe Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide

    by Stephenie Meyer

    (Ages 12 and up)

    Book: The Emerald AtlasThe Emerald Atlas

    by John Stephens

    (Ages 8-12)

    I Am Number Four Book CoverI Am Number Four

    by Pittacus Lore

    (Ages 14 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

    Young Adult Book Along for the Ride

    by Sarah Dessen

    (Ages 12 and up)

    Book by James PattersonWitch & Wizard

    by James Patterson

    (Young Adult)

    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)

    The Twilight Saga CollectionThe Twilight Saga Collection

    by Stephenie Meyer

    (Ages 12 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 May or June? 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.

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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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