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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 every Sunday. Below are best seller lists for middle grade hardcover and pictures books. For more lists, see our New York Times Best Sellers page or visit The New York Times's Best Sellers page.

Children's Middle Grade Hardcover

New York Times Children's Best SellersOctober 20, 2024

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon

Three sisters attend an unusual etiquette school. (Ages 8 to 12)

Impossible Creatures

Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell.

A young boy is enlisted to save a place where magical creatures reside. (Ages 10 and up)

Spooky Lakes

Spooky Lakes by Geo Rutherford

Geo takes you to 25 mysterious lakes around the world. (Ages 8 to 11)

Priceless Facts About Money

Priceless Facts About Money by Mellody Hobson.

Elucidating money for kids. (Ages 8 to 12)

The Last Dragon on Mars

The Last Dragon on Mars by Scott Reintgen

Lunar must save the planet of Mars with a dragon named Dread. (Ages 10 and up)

The Hotel Balzaar

The Hotel Balzaar by Kate DiCamillo.

A countess tells stories to a maid's daughter that may reveal her soldier father's fate. (Ages 7 to 10)

The Leadership Journey

The Leadership Journey by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

The young biographies of four former presidents. (Ages 8 to 12)

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs by America's Test Kitchen Kids

Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America's Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)

Wonder

Wonder by R.J. Palacio

A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

Odder

Odder by Katherine Applegate.

After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her. (Ages 8 to 12)

Picture Books

New York Times Picture Books Best SellersOctober 20, 2024

How to Catch a Witch

How to Catch a Witch by Alice Walstead.

The Catch Club Kids attempt to snare a witch on Halloween. (Ages 4 to 7)

The Leaf Thief

The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming.

Squirrel attempts to figure out who has stolen his leaves. (Ages 4 to 8)

Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise

Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise by Ms. Rachel.

Children help Ms. Rachel look for a surprise. (Ages 0 to 3)

How to Catch a Monster

How to Catch a Monster by Adam Wallace.

A boy attempts to catch the monster in his closet. (Ages 4 to 8)

Knight Owl

Knight Owl by Christopher Denise

A young owl must prove himself when an intruder comes to the castle. (Ages 4 to 8)

The Bad Seed Presents: the Good, the Bad, and the Spooky

The Bad Seed Presents: the Good, the Bad, and the Spooky by Jory John.

Bad Seed seeks the perfect Halloween costume. (Ages 4 to 8)

Creepy Pair of Underwear

Creepy Pair of Underwear by Aaron Reynolds.

Jasper Rabbit deals with a pair of glowing underwear that won't go away. (Ages 4 to 8)

Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue!

Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue! by Sherri Duskey Rinker.

The Construction Site crew meets the Garbage Crew while restoring an abandoned neighborhood. (Ages 3 to 5)

Creepy Carrots!

Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds.

A rabbit’s comeuppance. (Ages 4 to 8)

Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared

Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scared by Suzanne Lang.

Jim Panzee and his friends brave the dark jungle to collect Halloween treats. (Ages 4 to 8)