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Hardcover Fiction and Non-Fiction Best Sellers

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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover

March 8, 2026

1

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

2

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)

3

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

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

Unsettling Salad!by Aaron Reynolds. Illustrated by Peter Brown
Thadeus and Oliver take a bite out of a salad that may bite back! (Ages 6 to 9)

6

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)

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 Lions' Runby Sara Pennypacker. Illustrated by Jon Klassen
A young, orphaned boy’s courage emerges amid the Nazi occupation of his French village during World World II. (Ages 8 to 12)

9

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)

10

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

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Children’s Picture Books

March 8, 2026

1

How to Catch a Leprechaunby Adam Wallace. Illustrated by Andy Elkerton
This is the year you'll finally catch a leprechaun. (Ages 4 to 10)

2

Mother Bruceby Ryan T. Higgins
Bruce the Bear acquires a flock of goslings. (Ages 3 to 5)

3

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

4

How to Catch the Easter Bunnyby Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton
The Easter Bunny avoids traps in order to deliver eggs and candy. (Ages 4 to 8)

5

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

6

See You Later, Alligator!by Sally Hopgood. Illustrated by Emma Levey
A departing tortoise says goodbye to all his animal friends. (Ages 3 to 6)

7

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

8

The Day the Crayons Quitby Drew Daywalt. Illustrated by Oliver Jeffers
Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)

9

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

10

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)