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New York Times Best Sellers - Children's

Children's Middle Grade Hardcover

New York Times Children's Best SellersApril 21, 2024
Heroes
Heroes by Alan Gratz
The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack. (Ages 8 to 12)
Wonder
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)
The Sun and the Star
The Sun and the Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
The demigods Will and Nico embark on a dangerous journey to the Underworld to rescue an old friend. (Ages 10 to 14)
Wings of Fire: a Guide to the Dragon World
Wings of Fire: a Guide to the Dragon World by Tui T. Sutherland.
A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes. (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)
The Mystery of Locked Rooms
The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay Currie
Sarah, West and Hannah seek a hidden treasure inside of an abandoned fun house. (Ages 8 to 12)
The Eyes and the Impossible
The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers. Illustrations Shawn Harris
A dog who serves as the eyes for three bison in a park enclosure devises a plan to free them. (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)
Ferris
Ferris by Kate DiCamillo
During the summer before fifth grade, 10 year-old Ferris contends with friends’ and family’s bouts with love. (Ages 8 to 12)
Wonka
Wonka by Sibéal Pounder
The movie novelization and prequel to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," written by Roald Dahl. (Ages 8 to 12)

Picture Books

New York Times Picture Books Best SellersApril 21, 2024
Dragons Love Tacos
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin.
What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)
Bluey: Sleepytime
Bluey: Sleepytime by Joe Brumm
Bingo wants to do a big girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. (Ages 4 to 8)
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin
A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)
The Day the Crayons Quit
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt.
Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)
The Book with No Pictures
The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak
Silly songs and sound effects. (Ages 4 to 8)
The Big Cheese
The Big Cheese by Jory John.
The Big Cheese learns a lesson in humility. (Ages 4 to 8)
From My Head to My Toes
From My Head to My Toes by Aly Raisman.
A gymnast’s ode to caring for and loving our bodies. (Ages 4 to 8)
Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever
Grumpy Monkey Spring Fever by Suzanne Lang.
Jim Panzee catches a bad case of spring fever. (Ages 4 to 8)
The Rabbit Listened
The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
A rabbit consoles a young child. (Ages 3 to 5)
Piper Chen Sings
Piper Chen Sings by Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran.
Piper conquers stage fright. (Ages 4 to 8)
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