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Children’s Picture Books
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Aug 8
The New York Times Children’s Picture Books bestseller list, week of August 8, 2026.
10 books
1
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
8↑
2
MAC & CHEESE
by Michael L. Benner
“Mac & Cheese search for true friendship. (Ages 4 to 8)”
Weeks on list
4↓
3
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
10↑
4
SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR!
by Sally Hopgood
“A departing tortoise says goodbye to all his animal friends. (Ages 3 to 6)”
Weeks on list
32↓
5
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
70↑
6
The Wonderful Things You Will Be
by Emily Winfield Martin
“A celebration of future possibilities. (Ages 3 to 7)”
Weeks on list
472—
7
The Crayons Go Back to School
by Drew Daywalt
“The crayons go back to school and can't wait for art class. (Ages 4 to 8)”
Weeks on list
24
8
Time for School, Little Blue Truck A Back to School Book for Kids
by Alice Schertle
“Blue gives a friend a ride to school. (Ages 4 to 7)”
Weeks on list
47↑