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Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Jul 18

The New York Times Children’s Picture Books bestseller list, week of July 18, 2026.

10 books
MAC & CHEESE by Michael L. Benner
Sing the 50 United States! by Dr. Seuss
SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR! by Sally Hopgood
Disney and Pixar Toy Story 5 Little Golden Book by Golden Books
Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson
1
MAC & CHEESE by Michael L. Benner
MAC & CHEESE
by Michael L. Benner

“Mac & Cheese search for true friendship.”

Weeks on list
1
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
7↓
3
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
29↓
4
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
5
5
Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson
Don't Trust Fish
by Neil Sharpson

“A hilarious and educational manifesto about the treachery of fish. (Ages 3 to 7)”

Weeks on list
1
6
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
469↓
7
Butt Or Face? by Kari Lavelle
Butt Or Face?
by Kari Lavelle

“Can you identify which end of the creature you are looking at? (Ages 4 to 8)”

Weeks on list
1
8
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
9↓
9
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS by Adam Rubin
DRAGONS LOVE TACOS
by Adam Rubin

“What to serve your dragon-guests. (Ages 3 to 5)”

Weeks on list
498↓
10
On the First Day of Kindergarten by Tish Rabe
On the First Day of Kindergarten
by Tish Rabe

“A little girl's first 12 days of kindergarten. (Ages 4 to 8)”

Weeks on list
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