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Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Jun 13

The New York Times Children’s Picture Books bestseller list, week of June 13, 2026.

10 books
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad by Gregory E. Lang
Sing the 50 United States! by Dr. Seuss
America, I'm So Glad You Were Born - Celebrating the Country We Love by Ainsley Earhardt
I Love Dad with The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
GIGANTIC by Rob Biddulph
1
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
29
2
Sing the 50 United States! by Dr. Seuss
Sing the 50 United States!
by Dr. Seuss

A song that helps children remember the names of the 50 states of America. (Ages 3 to 7)

Weeks on list
2
3
America, I'm So Glad You Were Born - Celebrating the Country We Love by Ainsley Earhardt
America, I'm So Glad You Were Born - Celebrating the Country We Love
by Ainsley Earhardt

A celebration of America’s birthday. (Ages 4 to 8)

Weeks on list
2
4
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
42
5
GIGANTIC by Rob Biddulph
GIGANTIC
by Rob Biddulph

A minuscule blue whale shows bravery despite his size. (Ages 3 to 7)

Weeks on list
2
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
25
7
Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5 Little Golden Book by Golden Books
Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5 Little Golden Book
by Golden Books

It's toys versus tech in this adaptation of the latest "Toy Story" film. (Ages 2 to 5)

Weeks on list
1
8
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
40
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
3
10
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
465