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Children’s Picture Books
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Aug 1
The New York Times Children’s Picture Books bestseller list, week of August 1, 2026.
10 books
1
MAC & CHEESE
by Michael L. Benner
“Mac & Cheese search for true friendship. (Ages 4 to 8)”
Weeks on list
3—
2
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
7↑
3
SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR!
by Sally Hopgood
“A departing tortoise says goodbye to all his animal friends. (Ages 3 to 6)”
Weeks on list
31↑
4
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
9↓
5
The Pumpkin Thief
by Alice Hemming
“Squirrel and Bird investigate the disappearance of pumpkins from the vegetable garden. (Ages 4 to 8)”
Weeks on list
1
6
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by Emily Winfield Martin
“A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)”
Weeks on list
471—
7
The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
by Mo Willems
“Pigeon deals with the anxieties of going to school for the first time. (Ages 3 to 5)”
Weeks on list
69↑
8
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
11↑