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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

November 9, 2025

1

Troubling Tonsils!by Aaron Reynolds. Illustrated by Peter Brown
Charlie Marmot's infected tonsils have disappeared before surgery! (Ages 6 to 9)

2

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)

3

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)

4

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

5

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)

6

The Wheel of the Yearby Fiona Cook. Illustrated by Jessica Roux
An interactive guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs. (Ages 8 to 12)

7

War Gamesby Alan Gratz
During the 1936 Olympic Games, a young American gymnast is recruited to rob a Nazi bank. (Ages 4 to 8)

8

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)

9

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

10

Dragonbornby Struan Murray
Alex Evans, once thought to be only human, has the dragon within her awakened. (Ages 8 to 12)

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Children’s Picture Books

November 9, 2025

1

How to Catch a Monsterby Adam Wallace. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
A boy attempts to catch the monster in his closet. (Ages 4 to 8)

2

How to Catch a Witchby Alice Walstead. Illustrated by Megan Joyce
The Catch Club Kids attempt to snare a witch on Halloween. (Ages 4 to 7)

3

The Leaf Thiefby Alice Hemming. Illustrated by Nicola Slater
Squirrel attempts to figure out who has stolen his leaves. (Ages 4 to 8)

4

Creepy Pair of Underwearby Aaron Reynolds. Illustrated by Peter Brown
Jasper Rabbit deals with a pair of glowing underwear that won't go away. (Ages 4 to 8)

5

Chicka Chicka Tricka Treatby Julien Chung
The alphabet letters climb the creaky old tree for Halloween. (Ages 4 to 8)

6

Creepy Carrots!by Aaron Reynolds. Illustrated by Peter Brown
A rabbit’s comeuppance. (Ages 4 to 8)

7

The Bad Seed Presents: the Good, the Bad, and the Spookyby Jory John. Illustrated by Pete Oswald
Bad Seed seeks the perfect Halloween costume. (Ages 4 to 8)

8

Creepy Crayon!by Aaron Reynolds. Illustrated by Peter Brown
Jasper finds a crayon that helps him in school, or so it seems. (Ages 4 to 8)

9

How to Catch a Turkeyby Adam Wallace. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
Students try to catch a runaway turkey before their Thanksgiving play. (Ages 4 to 8)

10

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