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New York Times Best Sellers – Children’s

The New York Times Best Seller list is widely considered the preeminent list of best-selling books in the United States. It is updated online every Wednesday evening. Below are best seller lists for children's middle grade hardcover books and picture books. For more lists, visit our New York Times Best Sellers page, our NYT Times Best Sellers for Teens page , or The New York Times's Best Sellers page.

Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover

March 8, 2026

1

Wonderby R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

2

Growing Homeby Beth Ferry. Illustrated by Terry Fan and Eric Fan
Talking plants, a grumpy goldfish and an inquisitive spider save the Tupper family from utter ruin. (Ages 6 to 9)

3

Refugeeby Alan Gratz
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)

4

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefsby America's Test Kitchen Kids
Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America's Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)

5

Unsettling Salad!by Aaron Reynolds. Illustrated by Peter Brown
Thadeus and Oliver take a bite out of a salad that may bite back! (Ages 6 to 9)

6

The Court of the Deadby Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
Nico, Will and Hazel delve into the mysterious disappearances of monsters at Camp Jupiter. (Ages 10 to 14)

7

Pocket Bearby Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Charles Santoso
Zephyrina brings a rare stuffed bear back to the Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured. (Ages 8 to 12)

8

The Lions' Runby Sara Pennypacker. Illustrated by Jon Klassen
A young, orphaned boy’s courage emerges amid the Nazi occupation of his French village during World World II. (Ages 8 to 12)

9

The Poisoned Kingby Katherine Rundell. Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie
Christopher and Anya must save the dragons of the Archipelago from a strange new threat. (Ages 10 and up)

10

War Gamesby Alan Gratz
During the 1936 Olympic Games, a young American gymnast is recruited to rob a Nazi bank. (Ages 9 to 12)

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Children’s Picture Books

March 8, 2026

1

How to Catch a Leprechaunby Adam Wallace. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
This is the year you'll finally catch a leprechaun. (Ages 4 to 10)

2

Mother Bruceby Ryan T. Higgins
Bruce the Bear acquires a flock of goslings. (Ages 3 to 5)

3

For the Fans!by Angela Song
Meet the members of the K-pop group Huntrix. (Ages 2 to 5)

4

How to Catch the Easter Bunnyby Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton
The Easter Bunny avoids traps in order to deliver eggs and candy. (Ages 4 to 8)

5

Dragons Love Tacosby Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)

6

See You Later, Alligator!by Sally Hopgood. Illustrated by Emma Levey
A departing tortoise says goodbye to all his animal friends. (Ages 3 to 6)

7

The Wonderful Things You Will Beby Emily Winfield Martin
A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)

8

The Day the Crayons Quitby Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)

9

How to Catch a Unicornby Adam Wallace. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Children attempt to capture the mythical creature. (Ages 4 to 8)

10

How to Catch a Loveosaurusby Alice Walstead. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
The Catch Club Kids attempt to catch a dinosaur that wants to spread love and kindness. (Ages 4 to 8)