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Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of May 30

The New York Times Children’s Picture Books bestseller list, week of May 30, 2026.

10 books
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
BECAUSE I HAD A TEACHER by Kobi Yamada
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Why a Son Needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
Kindergarten Graduation! A Book for Soon-to-Be First Graders by Jennifer Liberts
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Why a Daughter Needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
by Gregory E. Lang

A father's love for his daughter. (Ages 4 to 8)

Weeks on list
27
2
BECAUSE I HAD A TEACHER by Kobi Yamada
BECAUSE I HAD A TEACHER
by Kobi Yamada

An ode to teachers. (Ages 4 to 7)

Weeks on list
38
3
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
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
40
4
Why a Son Needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
Why a Son Needs a Dad
by Gregory E. Lang

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

Weeks on list
20
5
Kindergarten Graduation! A Book for Soon-to-Be First Graders by Jennifer Liberts
Kindergarten Graduation! A Book for Soon-to-Be First Graders
by Jennifer Liberts

Matteo graduates from kindergarten! (Ages 2 to 5)

Weeks on list
3
6
SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR! by Sally Hopgood
SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR!
by Sally Hopgood

A departing tortoise says goodbye to all his animal friends. (Ages 3 to 6)

Weeks on list
23
7
The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by Emily Winfield Martin

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

Weeks on list
463
8
I WISH YOU MORE by Amy Krouse Rosenthal
I WISH YOU MORE
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

A bounty of good wishes. (Ages 5 to 8)

Weeks on list
102
9
Grumpy Monkey Father's Day Fuss Includes Fun Stickers! by Suzanne Lang
Grumpy Monkey Father's Day Fuss Includes Fun Stickers!
by Suzanne Lang

Jim, Chip and Grandpanzee celebrate Father’s Day differently. (Ages 4 to 8)

Weeks on list
1
10
IT'S MY BIRD-DAY! by Mo Willems
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
6