By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: June 1, 2011
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases and bestsellers.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development
Author Interview: Gary Paulsen
The 39 Clues: Book One: Maze of Bones: Rick Riordan
Where to Find Free eBooks for Children Online
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by Mo Willems
(Ages 4-8)
by Kevin Henkes
(Ages 8-12)
by John Grisham
(Ages 8-12)
by Lauren Kate
(Ages 12 and up)
by Alyson Noël
(Young Adult)
Septimus Heap, Book Six: Darke
by Angie Sage
(Ages 9-12)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad
by Jacky Davis
(Ages 3-7)
by Victoria Kann
(Ages 5-8)
by Phillip C. Stead
(Ages 2-6)
LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary
by Simon Beecroft
(Ages 7 and up)
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters
by Barack Obama
(Ages 5-8)
CHAPTER BOOKS
The Kane Chronicles, Book Two: The Throne of Fire
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9-11)
by Sarah Dessen
(Ages 12 and up)
The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide
by Stephenie Meyer
(Ages 12 and up)
The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost Hero
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9-12)
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9-11)
PAPERBACK BOOKS
by John Grisham
(Ages 8-12)
by Sarah Dessen
(Ages 12 and up)
by Alex Flinn
(Ages 13 and up)
by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
(Ages 13 and up)
by Markus Zusak
(Ages 14 and up)
SERIES BOOKS
Ranger’s Apprentice, Book 10: The Emperor of Nihon-ja
by John Flanagan
(Ages 9-12)
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9 to 12)
by Suzanne Collins
(Ages 12 and up)
by Jeff Kinney
(Ages 9 to 12)
by Cassandra Clare
(Ages 14 and up)
This information 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.
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4 Comments
I have a birthday coming, its on the 9th of June. I loved the first book Fallen but I would like to know what are the other ones in the series??
Happy Birthday for the 9th, Lani. Book 2 is Torment and book 3 is Passion.
Looking forward to get more on best selling children’s books. Thanks,
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