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NYTimes Best Sellers: Children's Picture Books

Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States.

Most links below are to print books; check Overdrive for eBooks. Book covers provided by Syndetics depending on availability.

Data provided by The New York Times

1

25 weeks on the list

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!

by Mo Willems

Union Square Kids

The pigeon has his sights set on driving Santa's sleigh. (Ages 3 to 5)

2

46 weeks on the list

How to Catch an Elf

by Adam Wallace.

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

A tiny narrator dodges traps while making the Christmas rounds. (Ages 3 to 6)

3

10 weeks on the list

Christmas at Hogwarts

by J.K. Rowling.

Scholastic

Harry Potter celebrates his first Christmas at Hogwarts. (Ages 6 and up)

4

9 weeks on the list

Taylor Swift

by Wendy Loggia.

Golden

A biography of the pop star. (Ages 4 to 8)

5

14 weeks on the list

How to Catch Santa Claus

by Alice Walstead.

Sourcebooks Wonderland

The How to Catch Kids attempt to snare Santa Claus. (Ages 4 to 10)

6

4 weeks on the list

How to Catch a Snowman

by Adam Wallace.

Sourcebooks Wonderland

Kids build a snowman that comes to life! (Ages 4 to 10)

7

12 weeks on the list

Ms. Rachel and the Special Surprise

by Ms. Rachel.

Random House

Children help Ms. Rachel look for a surprise. (Ages 0 to 3)

8

17 weeks on the list

Little Red Sleigh

by Erin Guendelsberger.

Sourcebooks Wonderland

Little Red Sleigh dreams of becoming Santa's sleigh one day. (Ages 4 and up)

9

462 weeks on the list

Dragons Love Tacos

by Adam Rubin.

Dial

What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)

10

7 weeks on the list

Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho

by William Boniface.

Beach Lane

The Christmas edition of "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom." (Ages 4 to 8)