The Children’s Book Review | December 7, 2018

Best Selling Books for Kids

Each month, we have fun checking out which kids book series’ were the best sellers from our affiliate bookstore. This month the most popular kids book series sold was FANCY NANCY. Our list of hand-selected series from the nationwide best selling Children’s Series list, as noted by The New York Times, features Dog Man from best selling author Dav Pilkey. Nothing beats a good series when you have an avid reader on your hands!

The Children’s Book Review’s Best Selling Kids Book Series

Fancy Nancy

Written by Jane O’Connor

Illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser

Publisher’s Synopsis: In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way!

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Ages 3-8 | HarperCollins

Nationwide Best Selling Kids Series Books

Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children

Written by Ransom Riggs

Publisher’s Synopsis: It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience.

Harry Potter

Written by J. K. Rowling

The Harry Potter series has been hailed as “one for the ages” by Stephen King and “a spellbinding saga’ by USA Today. And most recently, The New York Times called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the “fastest selling book in history.”

Ages 10 and up | Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books

Dog Man

Written and Illustrated by Dav Pilkey

Publisher’s Synopsis: New from the creator of Captain Underpants, it’s Dog Man, the crime-biting canine who is part dog, part man, and ALL HERO!

Ages 7-14 | Publisher: Graphix

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

By Jeff Kinney

An exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to.

Ages 9 to 12 | Publisher: Amulet Books

Captain Underpants

Written by Dav Pilkey

Publisher’s Synopsis: Fourth-grade class clowns George Beard and Harold Hutchins have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school — and now they’re going to bring him to life! Meet Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn’t know who he is!

Read an excerpt of The Adventures of Captain Underpants (in full color!)

Ages 7-10 | Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

This information for the best selling books was gathered from the New York Times Best Sellers list, which reflects the sales of books from books sold nationwide, including independent and chain stores. It is correct at the time of publication and presented in random order. Visit www.nytimes.com for their most current and up-to-date list.

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