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Children’s Picture Books
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of May 2
The New York Times Children’s Picture Books bestseller list, week of May 2, 2026.
10 books
1
WHY A SON NEEDS A MOM
by Gregory E. Lang
“The special bond between mother and son. (Ages 4 to 7)”
Weeks on list
11—
3
Why a Daughter Needs a Mom
by Gregory E. Lang
“The special bond between mother and daughter. (Ages 4 to 8)”
Weeks on list
9↑
4
Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
“The insatiable insect's pedagogue appreciation. (Ages 3 to 6)”
Weeks on list
21↑
5
The Sun Thief
by Alice Hemming
“Squirrel suspects someone has stolen the sun! (Ages 4 to 8)”
Weeks on list
1
6
Construction Site: Firefight!
by Sherri Duskey Rinker
“Firefighting vehicles come to the rescue when a fire breaks out at the construction site. (Ages 3 to 5)”
Weeks on list
1
7
IT'S MY BIRD-DAY!
by Mo Willems
“The pigeon celebrates his birthday, but he’s not the only one. (Ages 3 to 5)”
Weeks on list
5↓
8
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by Emily Winfield Martin
“A celebration of future possibilities.”
Weeks on list
460↓