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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

4 weeks on the list

Christmas at Hogwarts

by J.K. Rowling.

Scholastic

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

2

20 weeks on the list

How to Catch a Turkey

by Adam Wallace.

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Students try to catch a runaway turkey before their Thanksgiving play. (Ages 4 to 8)

3

3 weeks on the list

Taylor Swift

by Wendy Loggia.

Golden

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

4

7 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)

5

New this week

Chicka Chicka Ho Ho Ho

by William Boniface.

Beach Lane

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

6

19 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)

7

New this week

Bluey: Bartlebee's First Christmas

by Joe Brumm and Emily Baulch

Penguin Young Readers

Bartlebee joins the Heeler family on their annual Christmas swim. (Ages 3 to 7)

8

7 weeks on the list

Grumpy Monkey Oh, No! Christmas

by Suzanne Lang.

Random House

Jim Panzee tries to get into the Christmas spirit. (Ages 3 to 7)

9

8 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)

10

New this week

The Snow Thief

by Alice Hemming.

Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

Squirrel experiences his first snowfall. (Ages 4 to 8)