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New York Times Best Sellers - Children's

Children's Middle Grade Hardcover

New York Times Children's Best SellersMay 5, 2024
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)
Heroes by Alan Gratz
The friends Frank and Stanley give a vivid account of the Pearl Harbor attack. (Ages 8 to 12)
Odder by Katherine Applegate.
After a shark attack, Odder recuperates at the aquarium with the scientists who raised her. (Ages 8 to 12)
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)
A deeper dive into the legends of the 10 dragon tribes. (Ages 8 to 12)
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)
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)
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)
Refugee by Alan Gratz
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)
A Horse Named Sky by Rosanne Parry.
The coming-of-age story of a young colt named Sky. (Ages 8 to 12)

Picture Books

New York Times Picture Books Best SellersMay 5, 2024
Giving a new idea the room to grow. (Ages 5 to 8)
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin
A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)
Bluey: Sleepytime by Joe Brumm
Bingo wants to do a big girl sleep and wake up in her own bed. (Ages 4 to 8)
Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin.
What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)
My Lost Freedom by George Takei.
The actor George Takei tells the story of his family’s incarceration in Japanese internment camps during World War II. (Ages 6 to 9)
That ravenous insect is brimming with motherly love. (Ages 3 to 5)
Silly songs and sound effects. (Ages 4 to 8)
The Big Cheese by Jory John.
The Big Cheese learns a lesson in humility. (Ages 4 to 8)
The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt.
Problems arise when Duncan’s crayons revolt. (Ages 3 to 7)
The Smart Cookie by Jory John.
Cookie builds up her self-confidence. (Ages 4 to 8)
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