NYTimes Best Sellers: Children's Picture Books

Authoritatively ranked lists of books sold in the United States.

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#1 5 weeks on the list

Why a Son Needs a Mom

by Gregory E. Lang. | Sourcebooks Wonderland

The special bond between mother and son. (Ages 4 to 7)

#2 7 weeks on the list

Will the Pigeon Graduate?

by Mo Willems | Union Square Kids

The Pigeon questions his academic future. (Ages 3 to 5)

#3 New this week

Leo's Lunch Box

by Raphael G. Warnock. | Philomel

In this story based on a passage from the Bible, Leo learns the value of sharing. (Ages 4 to 8)

#4 5 weeks on the list

Little Blue Truck and Racer Red

by Alice Schertle. | Clarion

Red challenges Blue to a race. (Ages 4 to 8)

#5 2 weeks on the list

Grumpy Monkey: Mom for a Day

by Suzanne Lang. | Random House Studio

Jim Panzee offers his babysitting services. (Ages 4 to 8)

#6 3 weeks on the list

Why a Daughter Needs a Mom

by Gregory E. Lang. | Sourcebooks Jabberwocky

The special bond between mother and daughter. (Ages 4 to 8)

#7 12 weeks on the list

Why a Son Needs a Dad

by Gregory E. Lang. | Sourcebooks Wonderland

The bond between father and son. (Ages 4 to 7)

#8 22 weeks on the list

I Love Mom with the Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle | Grosset & Dunlap

That ravenous insect is brimming with motherly love. (Ages 3 to 5)

#9 24 weeks on the list

Because I Had a Teacher

by Kobi Yamada. | Compendium

An ode to teachers. (Ages 4 to 7)

#10 424 weeks on the list

The Wonderful Things You Will Be

by Emily Winfield Martin | Random House

A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)