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Hardcover Fiction and Non-Fiction Best Sellers

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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover

February 8, 2026

1

Wonderby R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity enters a mainstream school.

2

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

3

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)

4

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)

5

Growing Homeby Beth Ferry. Illustrated by Terry Fan and Eric Fan
Talking plants, a grumpy goldfish and an inquisitive spider save the Tupper family from utter ruin. (Ages 6 to 9)

6

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)

7

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)

8

The Moon Without Starsby Chanel Miller
Luna struggles with the social dynamics of middle school. (Ages 10 and up)

9

War Gamesby Alan Gratz
During the 1936 Olympic Games, a young American gymnast is recruited to rob a Nazi bank. (Ages 9 to 12)

10

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

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Children’s Picture Books

February 8, 2026

1

Little Blue Truck's Valentineby Alice Schertle. Illustrated by Jill McElmurry
Little Blue Truck delivers Valentine's Day cards to all his farm animal friends. (Ages 4 and up)

2

For the Fans!by Angela Song
Meet the members of the K-pop group Huntrix. (Ages 2 to 5)

3

How to Catch a Loveosaurusby Alice Walstead. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
The Catch Club Kids attempt to catch a dinosaur that wants to spread love and kindness. (Ages 4 to 8)

4

Grumpy Monkey Valentine Gross-outby Suzanne Lang. Illustrated by Max Lang
Jim Panzee believes that Valentine's Day is gross, especially kissing! (Ages 4 to 8)

5

Chicka Chicka I Love Youby Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. Illustrated by Julien Chung
The alphabet letters express their love. (Ages 0 and up)

6

Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillarby Eric Carle
A ravenous insect returns with its appetite intact. (Ages 3 to 5)

7

Love Finds a Wayby Vern Kousky
Oscar the bird hires a guard dog to protect his heart. (Ages 3 to 6)

8

Love from Blueyby Suzy Brumm
The love between parents and their children. (Ages 5 to 8)

9

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

10

Dragons Love Tacosby Adam Rubin. Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri
What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)