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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

October 12, 2025

1

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)

2

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)

3

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

4

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

5

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)

6

Scarlet Morningby ND Stevenson
Viola and Wilmur set off on a high seas adventure aboard the Calamary Rose with Capt. Cadence Chase. (Ages 8 to 12)

7

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)

8

Dreamby Barbara O'Connor
Idalee Lovett dreams of becoming a country songwriter. (Ages 8 to 12)

9

Impossible Creaturesby Katherine Rundell. Illustrated by Ashley Mackenzie
A young boy is enlisted to save a place where magical creatures reside. (Ages 10 and up)

10

The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luliby Karina Yan Glaser
Parallel stories that take place in 731 China and 1931 Chinatown, N.Y., about the struggles of two Chinese families. (Ages 8 to 12)

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Children’s Picture Books

October 12, 2025

1

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

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)

4

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

5

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)

6

Hansel and Gretelby Stephen King. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
A reimagining of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale. (Ages 6 and up)

7

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

8

Zombie and Brain Are Friendsby Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic. Illustrated by Laan Cham
Zeb the zombie and Brian the brain become friends. (Ages 4 to 8)

9

Grumpy Monkey Don't Be Scaredby Suzanne Lang. Illustrated by Max Lang
Jim Panzee and his friends brave the dark jungle to collect Halloween treats. (Ages 4 to 8)

10

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