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New York Times Kids Best Sellers

Hardcover Fiction and Non-Fiction Best Sellers

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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)