The On-Sale Calendar: September 2024 Children's Books (2024)

September 1

Around the World on 80 Horses by Jill Newton (Child’s Play, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-786-28808-0).

September 3

5 More Sleeps ’til Halloween by Jimmy Fallon, illus. by Rich Deas (Feiwel and Friends, $19.99; ISBN 9781250857798) 1,000,000 copies.

39 Clues: One False Note (39 Clues Graphic Novel #2) by Gordon Korman, illus. by Hannah Templer (Scholastic/Graphix, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-339-02647-3). 75,000 copies.

50 True Tales from Our Great National Parks by Stephanie Pearson, illus. by Madeline Kloepper (Quarto/Wide Eyed Editions, $24.99; ISBN 978-0-711-28582-8).

Aldo Ghost Dog by Joaquin Camp (Tapioca Stories, $18.95; ISBN 979-8-988-74992-9).

All About the Brain by Gabriel Dabscheck, illus. by Kim Siew (Berbay, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-922610-78-2).

Anne of Green Gables by Katherine Woodfine, illus. by Isabelle Follath (Nosy Crow, $24.99; ISBN 979-8-887-77085-7).

Become a Chess Champion by James Canty III, illus. by Brian Lambert (Neon Squid, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-68449-387-6). 60,000 copies.

Bedtime Blitz! by Matthew Van Fleet (S&S/Wiseman, $24.99; ISBN 978-1-665-95829-5). 200,000 copies.

Black Girl, Black Girl by Ali Kamanda and Jorge Redmond, illus. by Amanda Quartey (Sourcebooks Explore, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-7282-7114-9). 50,000 copies.

Bookie and Cookie by Blanca Gómez (Penguin/Rocky Pond; $18.99; 978-0-593-69680-4; 50,000 copies)

Carla’s Glasses by Debbie Herman, illus. by Sheila Bailey (Flashlight Press, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-947277-71-7).

Cat Chat: How Cats Tell Us How They Feel by Jess French, illus. by Penelope Dullaghan (Nosy Crow, $14.99; ISBN 979-8-887-77101-4)

The Chainbreakers by Julian Randall (Henry Holt, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-250-88202-8). 50,000 copies.

Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody by Patrick Ness, illus. by Tim Miller (Walker Books US, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-3593-7). 50,000 copies.

Compound Fracture by Andrew Joseph White (Peachtree Teen, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-68263-612-1). 100,000 copies.

Cookie Time by Jessie Sima (S&S, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-665-93674-3). 150,000 copies.

D Is for Dogs by Greg Paprocki (Gibbs Smith, $12.99 board book; ISBN: 978-1-4236-6755-1.

The Daggers of Ire by J.C. Cervantes (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-331207-4). 100,000 copies.

Doña Quixote: Flight of the Witch by Rey Terciero, illus. by Monica M. Magaña (Henry Holt, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-79551-9; $22.99 hardcover; ISBN 978-1-250-79549-6). 90,000 copies.

Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial (Dungeon Runners) by Joe Todd-Stanton, illus. by Kieran Larwood (Nosy Crow, $17.99; ISBN 979-8-887-77107-6).

Dungeon Runners: Level One: Hero Trial by Kieran Larwood, illus. by Joe Todd-Stanton (Nosy Crow, $17.99; ISBN 979-8-88777-107-6).

Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book Biography by Lisa Jean Rogers, illus. by Luke Flowers (Golden, $5.99; ISBN 978-0-593-70828-6). 100,000 copies.

Gifts from the Garbage Truck by Andrew Larson, illus. by Oriol Vidal (Sourcebooks Explore, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-7282-8351-7). 75,000 copies.

Giga Town: A Guide to Manga Iconography by Fumiyo Kouno (Udon Entertainment, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-772-94308-5).

Giraffes Can’t Dance: Jingle Bells by Giles Andreae, illus. by Guy Parker-Rees (Cartwheel, $8.99; ISBN 978-1-339-04563-4). 75,000 copies.

God Flare: The Reckoner Rises #3 by David A. Robertson, illus. by Scott B. Henderson (HighWater Press, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-77492-044-2).

Good Night Thoughts by Max Greenfield, illus. by James Serafino (Putnam, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-593-69789-4). 150,000 copies.

Goth Moth by Kai Lüftner, illus. by Wiebke Rauers, trans. by Marshall Yarbrough (NorthSouth, $19.95; ISBN 978-0-7358-4555-8).

Guava and Grudges by Alexis Castellanos (Bloomsbury, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1371-7). 100,000 copies.

Halima, Superhero Princess by Emily Joof, illus. by Åsa Gilland (Floris, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-78250-884-7).

Hearing Things by Ben Sears (TOON, $12.99; ISBN 978-1-662-66543-1).

Harry Styles: A Little Golden Book Biography by Wendy Loggia, illus. by Ruth Burrows (Golden, $5.99; ISBN 978-0-593-71026-5). 300,000 copies.

The Haunted Mask (Goosebumps Graphix) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic/Graphix, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-338-87939-1). 150,000 copies.

How to Be a Super Awesome Artist by Henry Carroll, illus. by Rose Blake (Laurence King, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-510-23097-2).

I Am a Potato by Ziggy Hanaor, illus. by Elliot Kruszynski (Cicada, 16.99; ISBN 978-1-800-66051-9).

Immortal Dark by Tigest Girma (Little, Brown, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-316-57038-1). 100,000 copies.

I Spy Christmas Treats by Jean Marzollo, photographs by Walter Wick (Scholastic/Cartwheel, $6.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-546-12929-5). 50,000 copies.

Jacob’s Missing Book by Sarah and Ian Hoffman, illus. by Chris Case (Magination Press, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-4338-4458-4).

Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President by Doris Kearns Goodwin, illus. by Amy June Bates (S&S, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-92572-3). 300,000 copies.

LeBron James: A Little Golden Book Biography by Shasta Clinch, illus. by Kingsley Nebechi (Golden, $5.99; ISBN 978-0-593-70830-9). 125,000 copies.

Let’s Put That Away! My First Book of Organizing by Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, illus. by Hsinping Pan (Random House, $8.99 board; ISBN 978-0-593-71218-4). 75,000 copies.

Little Moons by Jen Storm and Ryan Howe, art by Alice RL. (HighWater Press, $20.95; ISBN 978-1-77492-107-4).

Look Touch Baby! (Cartwheel, $8.99, ISBN 978-1-546-13803-7). 50,000 copies.

Makers by Young Vo (Levine Querido, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-64614-449-5).

Marvelous Margot by Lou Peaco*ck, illus. by Ingela P Arrhenius (Nosy Crow, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-887-77091-8).

The Monstrous Kind by Lydia Gregovic (Delacorte, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-57237-5). 60,000 copies.

My Vampire vs. Your Werewolf by Paul Tobin (Bloomsbury, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-6196-3901-0). 100,000 copies.

Night of the Living Mummy (House of Shivers #3) by R.L. Stine (Scholastic, $7.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-339-01501-9). 50,000 copies.

No More Señora Mimí by Meg Medina, illus. by Brittany Cicchese (Candlewick, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-1944-9). 75,000 copies.

No Thanks, Said Turkey by Jeffrey Burton, illus. by Florence Weiser (Little Simon, $6.99 board book, ISBN 978-1-665-96599-6). 50,000 copies.

Oodles of Poodles and Doodles by Stephanie Calmenson, illus. by Hollie Hibbert (Bloomsbury, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1227-7). 50,000 copies.

Open Wide! Shark Teeth, Cat Tongues, Frog Spit, and Other Jaw-Dropping Mouths of the Animal World by Letizia Diamante, illus. by Ed Brown (What on Earth, $21.99; ISBN 978-1-804-66136-9).

Out of My Dreams by Sharon M. Draper (Atheneum/Dlouhy, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-94954-5). 500,000 copies.

Pablo and Splash by Sheena Dempsey (Bloomsbury, $12.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1617-6). 75,000 copies.

Pascal the Very Hungry Penguin by Nishani Reed, illus. by Junissa Bianda (Nosy Crow, $17.99; ISBN 979-8-88777-058-1).

The Panda’s Child by Jackie Morris, illus. by Cathy Fisher (Otter-Barry, $24.99; ISBN 978-1-915-65905-7).

Pinkalicious: Lost in Paris by Victoria Kann (HarperCollins, $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-325737-5). 100,000 copies.

The Princess in Black and the Kitty Catastrophe by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illus. by LeUyen Pham (Candlewick, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-3409-1). 100,000 copies.

The Queen of Ocean Parkway by Sarvenaz Tash (Knopf, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-593-80978-5). 50,000 copies.

Reina Ramos: Neighborhood Helper by Emma Otheguy, illus. by Andrés Landazábal (HarperCollins, $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-322324-0). 50,000 copies.

Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks Sound Book by Richard Scarry (Random House, $20.99 board book; ISBN 978-0-593-80822-1). 50,000 copies.

Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks Touch-and-Trace by Richard Scarry (Random House, $10.99 board book; ISBN 978-0-593-80833-7). 60,000 copies.

Roar for Reading by Beth Ferry, illus. by Andrew Joyner (S&S, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-94055-9). 50,000 copies.

Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer by Johnny Marks, illus. by Louis Shea (Scholastic, $12.99; ISBN 978-1-546-13404-6). 50,000 copies.

Save the... Penguins by Anita Sanchez and Chelsea Clinton (Philomel, $6.99; ISBN 978-0-593-62450-0). 50,000 copies.

Seasons of Flesh and Flame by A.G. Howard (Bloomsbury, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-0812-6). 50,000 copies.

Sea Snooze by Sarabeth Holden, illus. by Emma Pedersen (Inhabit Media, $17.95; ISBN 978-1-772-27518-6).

A Second Chance on Earth by Juan Vidal (Holiday House, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-8234-5711-3). 50,000 copies.

Seriously HAPPY by Ben Aldridge (Quarto/Holler, $12.99; ISBN 978-0-711-29780-7).

Seven Small Inventions That Changed the World by Roma Agrawal, illus. by Jisu Choi (Laurence King, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-5102-3076-7).

Shadows of Perl by J. Elle (Razorbill, $20.99; ISBN 978-0-593-52773-3). 150,000 copies.

She Persisted: Dolores Huerta by Monica Brown, introduction by Chelsea Clinton, illus. by Alexandra Boiger and Gillian Flint (Philomel, $6.99; ISBN 978-0-593-62357-2). 50,000 copies.

Sherlock Society by James Ponti (Aladdin, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93253-0). 125,000 copies.

Silly Santa by Sandra Magsamen (Cartwheel, $9.99, ISBN 978-1-546-14008-5). 75,000 copies.

The Snow Thief by Alice Hemming, illus. by Nicola Slater (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-2678-6). 100,000 copies.

So Much Slime by Jason Lefebvre, illus. by Zac Retz (Flashlight Press, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-947277-33-5).

Songlight by Moira Buffini (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-335821-8). 50,000 copies.

Stephen King by Bev Vincent (Quarto/becker&mayer!, $16.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-760-38772-6).

A Stray Dog for Christmas by Jack Jokinen, illus. by Wendy Tan (Sourcebooks Explore, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-7282-8392-0). 75,000 copies.

Sunset of the Sabertooth Graphic Novel by Mary Pope Osborne, adapted by Jenny Laird, illus. by Kelly and Nichole Mathews (Random House, $9.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-70600-8), 100,000 copies; + ($17.99 hardcover ISBN 978-0-593-70601-5), 25,000 copies.

Taxi Ghost: A Graphic Novel by Sophie Escabasse (Random House Graphic, $13.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-56597-1; hardcover, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-593-56598-8).

Team Canteen 1: Rocky Road by Amalie Jahn (Pixel+Ink, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-64595-256-5). 50,000 copies.

This Book Kills by Ravena Guron (Sourcebooks Fire, $11.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-7282-9690-6). 75,000 copies.

The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings by Jolie Taylor, illus. by Brandon Dorman (Shadow Mountain, $22.99; ISBN 978-1-63993-307-5).

Trains & Trainers by Sarah Musa, illus. by Rania Hasan. (Kube, $9.95; ISBN 978-0-860-37903-4).

The Vincent van Gogh Atlas by Nienke Denekamp & René van Blerk, illus. by Geert Gratama, trans. by Laura Watkinson (Thames & Hudson, $24.95; ISBN 978-0-500-65372-2).

Wallace and Grace and the Owl-o-ween Mystery by Heather Alexander, illus. by Laura Zarrin (Bloomsbury, $8.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-5476-1613-8). 50,000 copies.

Warriors Super Edition: Ivypool’s Heart by Erin Hunter (HarperCollins, $20.99; ISBN 978-0-06-335736-5). 100,000 copies.

We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen (Candlewick, $10.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-5362-1702-5). 100,000 copies.

What Is the Story of Smokey Bear? by Steve Korté, illus. by Robert Squier (Penguin Workshop, $7.99; ISBN 978-0-593-38570-8) 50,000 copies.

What to Do When Climate Change Scares You: A Kid’s Guide to Dealing with Climate Change Stress by Leslie Davenport, illus. by Irma Ruggiero (Magination Press, $16.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-4338-4482-9).

When Frankie Made a Human by Rachel Delahaye, illus. by Maïté Schmitt (Sweet Cherry, $7.95 paper; ISBN 978-1-782-26906-9).

When Haru Was Here by Dustin Thao (Wednesday, $20; ISBN978-1-250-76206-1).

Where’s Bearry? by Joe Gatto, illus. by Luke Flowers (Penguin Workshop, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-593-75019-3). 50,000 copies.

We Could Be Something by Will Kostakis (Allen & Unwin, $15.99; ISBN 978-1-761-18017-0).

Wisdom Weavers by James Vukelich Kaagegaabaw, illus. by Marcus Trujillo (Quarto/becker&mayer!, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-760-38719-1).

The Witching Wind by Natalie Lloyd (Scholastic Press, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-338-85860-0). 50,000 copies.

The World Is Awaiting You by Marianne Richmond, illus. by Sally Garland (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-7282-9152-9). 100,000 copies.

A World of Dogs: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers by Carlie Sorosiak, illus. by Luisa Uribe (Nosy Crow, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-88777-096-3).

Zendaya: A Little Golden Book Biography by Lauren Clauss, illus. by Alyah Holmes (Golden, $5.99; ISBN 978-0-593-71150-7). 200,000 copies.

September 5

The Festival of Lights: 16 Hanukkah Stories edited by Henry Herz (Albert Whitman, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-8075-3121-1).

Miso Magic by Moni Ritchie Hadley, illus. by Mizuho Fujisawa (Albert Whitman, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-8075-5187-5).

September 10

5 More Sleeps ’til Christmas by Jimmy Fallon, illus. by Rich Deas (Feiwel and Friends, $14.99; ISBN 9781250365538) 150,000 copies.

After the Wallpaper Music by Jean Mills (Pajama Press, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-772-78322-3).

All Aboard the Bedtime Bus by Karl Newson, illus. by Tim Budgen (Tiger Tales, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-66430-042-2).

All By My Elf: A Festive Touch-and-Feel Book by Jeffrey Burton, illus. by Nanette Regan (Little Simon, $9.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-665-96659-7). 50,000 copies.

Baby Dunks-a-Lot by Jayson Tatum and Sam Apple, illus. by Parker-Nia Gordon (Abrams, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-7146-0). 150,000 copies.

Bear’s Big Idea by Sandra Nickel, illus. by Il Sung Na (Lerner/Carolrhoda, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-7656-1017-6).

Becoming Margaret Leng Tan: The Toy Piano Virtuoso Who Couldn’t Stop Counting by Low Lai Chow, illus. by Dan Kuah (Marshall Cavendish, $16.99; ISBN 978-9-815-08491-.7)

Before You Were Here by Scott Westerfeld, illus. by Jessica Lanan (Roaring Brook, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-250-79932-6) 50,000 copies.

Between The Pipes by Albert McLeod, Elaine Murdoch and Sonya Ballantyne (HighWater Press, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-77492-104-3).

The Big Flappy Ears: A Mini and Milo Book by Venita Dimos, illus. by Natashia Curtin (Walker Books Australia, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-76065-938-7).

Birthday Soup by Grace Seo Chang, illus. by Jaime Kim (Viking, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-593-62161-5). 50,000 copies.

The Case of the Forest Fingers: Book 1 by Chi-hyeon Ahn, illus. by Gyung-hyo Kang (Lerner/Graphic Universe, $16.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-7656-2752-5).

The Christmas Snow Globe by Sibylle Delacroix (Floris, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-78250-909-7).

A City Full of Santas by Joanna Ho, illus. by Thai My Phuong (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-328753-2). 50,000 copies.

Clutch Time by Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-306964-0). 125,000 copies.

The Crayons Give Thanks by Drew Daywalt, illus. by Oliver Jeffers (Philomel, $9.99; 978-0-593-69057-4). 200,000 copies.

Desert Echoes by Abdi Nazemian (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-333963-7). 50,000 copies.

This Fatal Kiss by Alicia Jasinska (Peachtree Teen, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-68263-736-4). 50,000 copies.

Freedom Braids by Monique Duncan, illus. by Oboh Moses (Lantana, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-915-24480-2).

Greta by J. S. Lemon (FSG, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-374-39217-8). 60,000 copies.

Hannah Edwards Secrets of Riverway by Ashley Hards (Fabled Films, $16.99; ISBN 978-1-944020-91-0).

Have You Heard of Taylor Swift?, illus. by Una Woods (Silver Dolphin, $10.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-667-20705-6).

How to Lose a Best Friend by Jordan K. Casomar (MTV Books, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93209-7). 50,000 copies.

I Felt Myself Slipping by Ray Nadine (Oni Press, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-63715-496-0).

I Heard a Bird by Rob Ramsden (Scallywag, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-915252-61-6).

Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell, illus. by Ashley Mackenzie (Knopf, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-80986-0). 300,000 copies.

Inkflower by Suzy Zail (Walker Books Australia, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-76065-939-4).

Jo Jo Makoons: Rule School by Dawn Quigley, illus. by Tara Audibert (Heartdrum, $6.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-331556-3). 50,000 copies.

Kwame Crashes the Underworld by Craig Kofi Farmer (Holt/Godwin, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-250-90026-5). 75,000 copies.

The Language of Flowers by Shyala Smith, illus. by Aaron Asis (Lantana, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-915-24486-4).

Let's Get Festive!: Celebrations Around the World by Joanna Konczak, illus. by Ewa Poklewska-Koziełło, trans. by Kate Webster (NorthSouth, $27.95; ISBN 978-0-7358-4570-1).

Library Girl by Polly Horvath (Holiday House/Ferguson, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-8234-5567-6). 50,000 copies.

Light by Ruth Forman, illus. by Katura Gaines (Little Simon, $8.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-665-93938-6). 100,000 copies.

Little Hare Finds a Gift by Oleksandr Shatokhin (Red Comet, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-636-55116-6).

Mamá’s Magnificent Dancing Plantitas by Jesús Trejo, illus. by Eliza Kinkz (Astra/Minerva, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-66265-106-9).

The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals by Deborah Underwood, illus. by LeUyen Pham (Clarion, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-35-856713-4). 50,000 copies.

Mousetronaut Saves the World: Based on a (Partially) True Story by Mark Kelly, illus. by C.F. Payne (S&S/Wiseman, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-91022-4). 50,000 copies.

Mr. Smarty Pants: Aww Nuts! by Charity Reid, illus. by Astronym (Soaring Kite, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-958372-49-4).

Mysteries of Trash and Treasure: The Stolen Key by Margaret Peterson Haddix (Quill Tree, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-308986-0). 100,000 copies.

Our Camping Trip: Physics, Chemistry, and Fun by Lenka Chytolova & Helena Harastova, illus by Xenia Teimoy (Albatros, $16.95; ISBN 978-8-000-07285-2).

Peekaboo: Santa by Camilla Reid, illus. by Ingela P Arrhenius (Candlewick, $9.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-5362-3763-4). 50,000 copies.

The Pinchers and the Dog Chase by Anders Sparring, illus. by Per Gustavsson (Gecko Press, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-776-57587-9).

Planning Grandma’s Party: Measurement, Fractions, and Fun by Lenka Chytolova & Helena Harastova, illus. by Xenia Teimoy (Albatros, $16.95; ISBN 978-8-000-07286).

It’s Powwow Time! by Martha Troian, illus. by Hawlii Pichette (Greenwillow, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-311666-5). 50,000 copies.

Relish the Season: A Weenie Book by Katie Vernon, illus. by Katie Vernon (Little Simon, $7.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-665-96327-5). 50,000 copies.

The Remarkables by Clotilde Perrin (Gecko Press, $24.99; ISBN 978-1-776-57504-6).

The Serpent Rider by Yxavel Magno Diño (Bloomsbury, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1513-1). 60,000 copies.

Shock City by Aaron Alexovich (Viking, $13.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-52812-9). 50,000 copies.

Socks: A Kid’s Christmas Lament by JD McPherson, illus. by Anika Orrock (Walker Books US, $15.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-3702-3). 50,000 copies.

The Soul of the Violin by Nívola Uyá (Cuento de Luz, $19.95; ISBN 978-8-419-46470-5).

Speaking of America: United States Presidents and the Words That Changed History by Jared Cohen, illus. by Vivian Shih (Atheneum, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-92226-5). 50,000 copies.

Splinter & Ash by Marieke Nijkamp (Greenwillow, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-06-332626-2). 100,000 copies.

Spooky Celebrations Around the World by Matt Ralphs, illus. by Veronika Kotyk (Phaidon, $19.95; ISBN 978-1-838-66771-9).

The Time Travel Twins by James Patterson and Tad Safran (Little, Brown/Patterson, $17.99; 978-0-316-44701-0). 100,000 copies.

Trigger by C.G. Moore (Little Island, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-915071-53-8).

The Unfinished by Cheryl Isaacs (Heartdrum, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-328738-9). 60,000 copies.

Uprooted by Ruth Chan (Roaring Brook, $14.99 paper; ISBN 9781250855343; hardcover $22.99; ISBN 9781250855336).

¡Viva el aguacate! by Taltal Levi, trans. by Achy Obejas (NorthSouth/Ediciones NorteSur, $19.95; ISBN 978-0-7358-4565-7).

Where’s the Reindeer? by Ingela P Arrhenius (Candlewick, $9.99 board book; 978-1-5362-3771-9). 100,000 copies.

Who Said Merry Christmas? illus. by Yi-Hsuan Wu (Silver Dolphin, $8.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-667-20721-6).

Yours, Befana: A Letter from the Winter Witch by Barbara Cuoghi, illus. by Elena Beretta (Greystone Kids, $18.95, 9781778401466).

September 17

Atty in Love by Tim Lockette (Seven Stories/Triangle Square, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-64421-398-8).

Courage, Every Day by Wai Mei Wong, illus. by Kirsti Beautyman (Tilbury House, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-668-94511-7).

Creepers: Doctor Death by Edgar J. Hyde, illus. by Chloe Tyler (Flowerpot/Pushing Daisies, $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-486-72202-0).

That Curious Thing by Chris Raschka (HarperCollins/di Capua, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-06-285827-6). 50,000 copies.

Dad, I Miss You by Nadia Sammurtok, illus. by Simji Park (Inhabit Media, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-772-27482-0).

Desi, Mami, and the Never-Ending Worries by Eva Mendes. illus. by Abbey Bryant (Feiwel and Friends, $19.99; ISBN 9781250867438). 150,000 copies.

Fast Cheetah, Slow Tortoise: Poems of Animal Opposites by Bette Westera, illus. by Mies van Hout (Eerdmans, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-8028-5635-7).

Garland of Lights by Chitra Soundar, illus. by Amberin Huq (Bloomsbury, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1628-2). 50,000 copies.

Gracie Under the Waves by Linda Sue Park (Allida, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-06-334629-1). 150,000 copies.

The Gray City by Torben Kuhlmann, trans. by David Henry Wilson (NorthSouth, $22.95; ISBN 978-0-7358-4554-1).

Hank Goes Honk by Maudie Powell-Tuck, illus. by Duncan Beedie (Tiger Tales, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-66430-050-7).

Hello, I’m a Quokka by Hayley Rocco, illus. by John Rocco (Putnam, $16.99; ISBN 978-0-593-61818-9). 50,000 copies.

How to Talk Like a Chicken by Charlie Grandy; illus. by Alex G. Griffiths (Flamingo, $18.99; 978-0-593-35070-6). 50,000 copies.

How to Explain Robotics to a Grown-Up by Ruth Spiro, illus. by Teresa Martínez (Charlesbridge, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-62354-319-8).

I Am Stephen Hawking by Brad Meltzer, illus. by Christopher Eliopoulos (Rocky Pond, $16.99; 978-0-593-53339-0). 150,000 copies.

I’ll Love You Till the Crocodiles Smile by Kathryn Cristaldi, illus. by Kristyna Litten (HarperCollins, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-06-331551-8). 100,000 copies.

It’s Christmas, Curious George! by Margret and H.A. Rey (Clarion, $10.99; ISBN 978-0-06-338185-8). 100,000 copies.

The Lies We Conjure by Sarah Henning (Tor Teen, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-84106-3). 100,000 copies.

Kristy and the Walking Disaster (BSC Graphix #16) by Ann M. Martin, illus. by Ellen T. Crenshaw (Scholastic/Graphix, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-338-83555-7). 500,000 copies.

The Light from My Menorah by Robin Heald, illus. by Andrea Blinick (Pajama Press, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-772-78289-9).

Listen, Wonder, Ask by Elly Berke, illus. by Luciana Navarro Powell (Tilbury House, $18.99, ISBN 978-1-668-94510-0).

Little Night Songs by Sandra Boynton (Boynton Bookworks, $14.99 board book; ISBN 978-1-665-95263-7). 100,000 copies.

Little Wolf’s Howl by Nelly Buchet, illus. by Mathias Ball (Marble Press, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-958-32518-6).

Loneliest Place by Lora Senf, illus. by Alfredo Cáceres (Atheneum, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93460-2). 50,000 copies.

Matthew’s Birthday Party by Pato Mena (NubeOcho, $17.99; ISBN 978-8-410-07418-7).

Mercedes Sosa: Voice of the People by Aixa Pérez-Prado (Lee & Low/Children’s Book Press, $20.95; ISBN 978-0-892-39470-8).

Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad by Mercer Mayer (Random House, $7.99 board book; ISBN 978-0-593-81338-6). 50,000 copies.

Mouse and His Dog by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko (Feiwel and Friends, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-250-34500-4). 250,000 copies.

My First Book of Football (Sports Illustrated, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-637-27685-3).

My First Book of Hockey Sports Illustrated, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-637-27684-6).

Oliver’s Great Big Universe: Volcanoes Are Hot! by Jorge Cham (Amulet, $15.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-6410-3). 50,000 copies.

The Owlympic Games (Owl Diaries #20) by Rebecca Elliott (Scholastic, $6.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-338-88030-4). 100,000 copies.

PictureFace Lizzy by Josh Gad, illus. by Marta Kissi (Putnam, $19.99; 978-0-593-46312-3). 200,000 copies.

Pig the Pug: Cranky Pug by Aaron Blabey (Scholastic/Cartwheel, $7.99; ISBN 978-1-546-12269-2). 50,000 copies.

Pug the Sports Star (Diary of a Pug #11) by Kyla May (Scholastic, $6.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-338-87763-2). 50,000 copies.

Rani the Enchanted Dragon (Dragon Girls Special Edition #1) by Maddy Mara (Scholastic, $7.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-546-12194-7). 50,000 copies.

Real Siblings by Seamus Kirst, illus. by Karen Bunting (Magination Press, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-4338-4390-7).

The Rescues Best Day Ever by Tommy and Charlie Greenwald, illus. by Shiho Pate (Red Comet, $14; ISBN 978-1-63655-117-3).

Ruin Road by Lamar Giles (Scholastic Press, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-338-89413-4). 50,000 copies.

The Startup Squad: You’re the Boss by Brian Weisfeld and Bonnie Bader (Philomel, $17.99; 978-0-593-52836-5). 50,000 copies.

The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts by Ann Patchett, illus. by Robin Preiss Glasser (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-306455-3). 100,000 copies.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s 5-Minute Stories by Eric Carle (World of Eric Carle, $14.99; 978-0-593-75485-6). 100,000 copies.

We Are Hunted by Tomi Oyemakinde (Feiwel and Friends, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-86816-9). 150,000 copies.

We Wish You a Merry Christmas by Julianna Swaney (Bloomsbury, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1491-2). 60,000 copies.

Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr.. illus. by Jess and Cin Wibowo (First Second, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-77287-9; $22.99 hardcover; ISBN 978-1-250-77286-2).

Westfallen by Ann Brashares and Ben Brashares (S&S, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-95081-7). 100,000 copies.

When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman (Scholastic Press, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-338-85694-1). 250,000 copies.

Wishbone by Justine Pucella Winans (Bloomsbury, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-5476-1257-4). 60,000 copies.

​​The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook for Kids by David Borgenicht and Justin Heimberg (Quirk, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-68369-456-4).

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Amazing Grapes by Jules Feiffer (HarperCollins/di Capua, $21.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-296382-6). 100,000 copies.

Black Star by Kwame Alexander (Little, Brown, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-316-44259-6). 125,000 copies.

A Constellation of Minor Bears by Jen Ferguson (Heartdrum, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-06-333422-9). 50,000 copies.

Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue! by Sherri Duskey Rinker, illus. by AG Ford (Chronicle, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-79722-655-2). 200,000 copies.

Counting Winter by Nancy White Carlstrom, illus. by Claudia McGehee (Eerdmans, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-8028-5570-1).

Curious George: Scavenger Hunt by Margret and H.A. Rey (Clarion, $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-334316-0). 50,000 copies.

​​Dr. Seuss Graphic Novel: The Grinch Takes a Vacation: A Grinch Story by Kaeti Vandorn (Random House Graphic, $10.99; ISBN 978-0-593-70306-9). 300,000 copies.

Eighteen Flowers for Grandma by Alison Goldberg, illus. by Jesse White (Red Comet, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-636-55121-0).

Faeries Never Lie by Zoraida Córdova and Natalie C. Parker (Feiwel and Friends, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-82384-7). 50,000 copies.

Fart’s Favorite Smells by Zoe Foster Blake, illus. by Adam Nickel (Penguin Workshop, $9.99 board book; ISBN 978-0-593-88700-4). 50,000 copies.

Flamboyants by George M. Johnson, illus by Charly Palmer (FSG, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-374-39124-9). 100,000 copies.

The Flicker by H.E. Edgmon (Feiwel and Friends,$9.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-87396-5; $19.99 hardcover; ISBN978-1-250-87397-2). 60,000 copies.

Girl Scouts: Maven Takes the Lead by Yamile Saied Méndez (HarperCollins, $9.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-331781-9). 75,000 copies.

The Glass Scientists: Volume Two by S.H. Cotugno (Putnam, $17.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-52448-0). 75,000 copies.

Grumpy Monkey Play All Day by Suzanne Lang, illus. by Max Lang (Random House Studio, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-70928-3). 300,000 copies.

My Guardian by Azahara Castillo, illus. by Maite García Lliso (Cuento de Luz, $19.95; ISBN 978-8-419-46474-3).

Goodnight, Starry Night by Joseph Coelho, illus. by Allison Colpoys (Thames & Hudson, $19.95; ISBN 978-0-500-65333-3).

Head in the Clouds by Rocío Araya (Archipelago/Elsewhere Editions, $19.95; ISBN 978-1-953-86190-0).

Ho Ho Ho! A Pirate’s Christmas for Me by Red, illus. by Jack Button (Sweet Cherry, $16.95; ISBN 978-1-802-63473-0).

The Idea in You by Questlove, illus. by Sean Qualls (Abrams, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-3826-5). 150,000 copies.

InvestiGators: Class Action by John Patrick Green (First Second, $12.99; ISBN 978-1-250-84990-8). 500,000 copies.

Lily’s Just Fine (Galloway Girls #1) by Gill Steward, illus. by Lucia Types (Sweet Cherry, $9.95 paper; ISBN 978-1-802-63550-8).

Little Hare Finds a Gift by Oleksandr Shatokhin (Red Comet, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-63655-116-6).

Michael Vey 10 by Richard Paul Evans (Simon Pulse, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-91958-6). 200,000 copies.

The Most Boring Book Ever by Brandon Sanderson, illus by Kazu Kibuishi (Roaring Brook, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-84366-1). 150,000 copies.

Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise: Encouraging Speech and Learning Through Play and Music by Ms. Rachel, illus. by Monique Dong (Random House, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-81125-2). 750,000 copies.

The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Marci Kay Monson, illus. by Greg Paprocki (Gibbs Smith, $18.99; ISBN: 978-1-4236-6756-8).

The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien by John Hendrix (Abrams/Fanfare, $24.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-4634-5). 50,000 copies.

Rafa and the Wrong Legs by Angie Lucas, illus. by Ana Sanfelippo (Marble, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-958-32522-3).

Rise of the Spider by Michael P. Spradlin (McElderry, $7.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-665-94721-3). 50,000 copies.

The Secret in the Tower (Tales from the Middle Ages #1) by Andrew Beattie, illus. by Elena Dall’aglio (Sweet Cherry, $8.95 paper; ISBN 978-1-802-63553-9).

The Secrets of Lunis by Janelle McCurdy (Aladdin, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-665-90133-8). 75,000 copies.

Sherlock Bones: Mischief in Manhattan by Tim Collins, illus. by John Bigwood (Michael O’Mara, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-916-76318-0).

Signed Sealed Dead by Cynthia Murphy (Delacorte, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-80966-2). 60,000 copies.

Spooky Lakes: 25 Strange and Mysterious Lakes That Dot Our Planet by Geo Rutherford (Abrams, $24.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-7053-1). 75,000 copies.

Spy School Entrance Exam: A Spy School Book of Devious Word Searches, Clever Crosswords, Sly Sudoku, and Other Top Secret Puzzles! by Stuart Gibbs and Jeff Chen (S&S, $10.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-665-95136-4). 150,000 copies.

Spy School Goes Wild by Stuart Gibbs (S&S, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93477-0). 250,000 copies.

Stacey Speaks Up by Stacey Abrams, illus. by Kitt Thomas (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-327187-6). 250,000 copies.

Stella and Roger Can’t Wait to Grow Up by Clothilde Ewing, illus. by Lynn Gaines (S&S/Millner, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93332-2). 75,000 copies.

The Thirteenth Child by Erin A. Craig (Delacorte, $20.99; ISBN 978-0-593-48258-2). 150,000 copies.

This Is My Treehouse by Guillaume Guéraud, illus. by Alfred (Floris, $17.95; ISBN 978-1-78250-855-7).

A Two-Placed Heart by Doan Phuong Nguyen (Lee & Low/Tu Books, $24.95; ISBN 978-1-643-79642-0).

Victor Hugo’s Wondrous Feast by David Warner (Shadow Mountain, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-63993-324-2).

We’re Off to the Forest by Katarina Macurova. (Albatros, $17.95; ISBN 978-8-000-07289-0).

What Do We Know About the Yeti? by Ben Hubbard, illus. by Manuel Gutierrez (Penguin Workshop, $6.99; ISBN 978-0-593-75211-1). 50,000 copies.

When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson (Dial, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-525-42909-8) 200,000 copies.

You Will Always Have Me by Todd Parr (Little, Brown, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-37622-8). 60,000 copies.

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FAQs

What has been the best selling children's book of all time? ›

The best-selling children's book of all time is The Little Prince, which was written by French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The book has sold approximately 200,000,000 copies since it was published in 1943. The story is about a prince who visits various planets and explores themes of friendship, love, and loss.

What is the value of children's books? ›

Children react to what they read in ways beyond your wildest imagination. They grow to appreciate and value their roots, understand their ancestry and gain a clear perspective of the world they live in. When children read or are read to, they hear more than mere words.

What is the US Children's Book Award for the most outstanding illustrations published in the previous year? ›

The Caldecott Medal "shall be awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year.

How many books does the average children's book sell? ›

The Bottom Line

Generally, most picture books sell around 5,000 to 10,000 copies in hardcover form, and few are made into paperback. Most will also go out of print within about two years.

What is the #1 book ever sold? ›

Words Rated predicts there are currently 6 billion copies of the Bible in circulation. The site says that 6.4 Bibles are sold every 10 seconds. The Guinness Book of World Records highlights a 2021 study by the British and Foreign Bible Society that offered a similar figure.

Who is the richest children's book author? ›

The statistic shows a ranking of the highest paid children's authors worldwide. In the period from June 2015 to June 2016, Jeff Kinney - author of the 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' series - was the wealthiest children's author worldwide, with earnings amounting to 19.5 million U.S. dollars.

What types of children's books are in demand? ›

10 Children's Book Trends to Watch in 2023:
  • Diversity and Inclusion. ...
  • Interactive Storytelling. ...
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing. ...
  • Sustainable Living. ...
  • Non-Fiction. ...
  • STEM Education. ...
  • Social Justice. ...
  • Graphic Novels.

Is there a market for old children's books? ›

It's super easy to sell second hand children's books with Decluttr! Just follow these steps: Get an instant price for your old children's books by entering the barcode on the back of the book or use our super fast barcode scanner on our FREE app to scan your barcodes.

What is the most rare book? ›

The rarest book in the world is a 1593 first edition of Venus and Adonis by William Shakespeare. The Bodleian's copy "is the only known copy of this book in existence."

What is the most prestigious children's book award? ›

Awarded by the American Library Association since 1922, the Newbery Medal is the most coveted award given to an author for America's Best Children's Book of the Year.

What is the oldest children's book award? ›

The Newbery Award thus became the first children's book award in the world. Its terms, as well as its long history, continue to make it the best known and most discussed children's book award in this country.

What is the US Children's book Award for the most distinguished picturebook published in the previous year and its British equivalent? ›

The Randolph Caldecott Medal, frequently shortened to just the Caldecott, annually recognizes the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children".

What age do children's books sell the most? ›

Middle-grade books (ages nine through 12) are seeing the highest absolute gains in sales. In 2021, middle-grade books sales were up by 5 million units. Examples of popular authors in this category include Dav Pilkey (Dog Man series) and, again, Jeff Kinney (Wimpy Kid).

What size book sells best? ›

Most Common Book Trim Sizes
  • General Fiction: 6" x 9"
  • General Nonfiction: 5.5" x 8.5"
  • Thrillers/Mysteries: 5.25" x 8"
  • YA General Fiction: 5" x 7"
  • YA Dystopian, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi: 5.5" x 8.5"
  • General Self Help: 5.25" x 8"
  • Inspirational/Spiritual: 5" x 8"
  • Memoir: 5.25" x 8"
Dec 8, 2021

Can you make a lot of money selling children's books? ›

But history has proved them wrong. Popular children's authors such as Hannah Holt, Ronnie Sydney, Karen Inglis, Darcy Pattison, and many more have all built full-time careers as self-published children's writers. Darcy Pattison has published over 60 books and now earns a six-figure income.

What is the most popular baby book of all time? ›

Goodnight Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd. This might be the most famous baby book of all time, and for good reason. Bidding goodnight to each object in the room (“goodnight bears, goodnight chairs”) makes bedtime feel safe and cozy.

What is the most sold out book of all time? ›

According to Guinness World Records as of 1995, the Bible is the best sold book of all time with an estimated 5 billion copies sold and distributed. Sales estimates for other printed religious texts include at least 800 million copies for the Qur'an and 190 million copies for the Book of Mormon.

What is the best book ever written for kids? ›

Best Children's Books Ever
  • Where the Wild Things Are. by Maurice Sendak. ...
  • Green Eggs and Ham. by Dr. ...
  • The Very Hungry Caterpillar. by Eric Carle. ...
  • Charlotte's Web. ...
  • The Giving Tree. ...
  • The Cat in the Hat (The Cat in the Hat, #1) ...
  • Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) ...
  • Goodnight Moon.

Who is the greatest children's author of all time? ›

Roald Dahl is probably the best loved children's author ever, creator of iconic characters like Matilda, Willy Wonka and the BFG!

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