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Children’s Picture Books
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of May 23
The New York Times Children’s Picture Books bestseller list, week of May 23, 2026.
10 books
1
We Are Mighty 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing
by Sharon McMahon
“Ordinary Americans who have accomplished extraordinary things. (Ages 4 to 8)”
Weeks on list
1
3
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
by Gregory E. Lang
“A father's love for his daughter. (Ages 4 to 8)”
Weeks on list
26↑
4
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
“Celebrating dad with help from that insatiable insect. (Ages 3 to 5)”
Weeks on list
39↑
6
Why a Son Needs a Dad
by Gregory E. Lang
“The bond between father and son. (Ages 4 to 7)”
Weeks on list
19
7
SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR!
by Sally Hopgood
“A departing tortoise says goodbye to all his animal friends. (Ages 3 to 6)”
Weeks on list
22↓
8
Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
by Eric Carle
“The insatiable insect's pedagogue appreciation. (Ages 3 to 6)”
Weeks on list
23