The On-Sale Calendar: September 2026 Children’s Books
September 1
Absent by Rex Ogle (Norton Young Readers, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-324-12489-4).
The Bad Guys in Alien vs. Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #6 Color Edition) by Aaron Blabey (Scholastic, $12.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-225-07659-7). 75,000 copies.
Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by Pat Schories (HarperCollins, $8.99 board; ISBN 978-0-06-351651-9). 100,000 copies.
Biscuit’s Day in the Woods (I Can Read Phonics) by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by Pat Schories (HarperCollins, $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-349911-9). 50,000 copies.
Blightfall (Riftwake #1) by Brandon Sanderson, illus. by Janci Patterson (Delacorte, $22.99; ISBN 978-0-593-70705-0). 200,000 copies.
Catching Feelings by Emily Charlotte (S&S/McElderry, $12.99 paper, ISBN 978-1-665-98537-6). 100,000 copies.
Cheeky Book of Bear Butts by Jonathan Fenske (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, $14.99; 978-1-4642-3953-3). 75,000 copies.
Cursebreaker (Nightweaver #3) by R.M. Gray (Little, Brown, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-316-58342-8). 100,000 copies.
Detective Baby: Dance Team Drama by Meg Cabot, illus. by Amelia Allore (HarperAlley, $13.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-325496-1). 100,000 copies.
A Dog Feels Like Sitting (Grim Falls Academy #1) by David Wapner, illus. by Isol (Tapioca Stories, $18.95; ISBN 979-8-993-082028-0).
Don't Eat the Soup (Grim Falls Academy #2) by Louise Forshaw (Flowerpot, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-486-73199-2).
Don't Feed the Glob (Grim Falls Academy #3) by Louise Forshaw (Flowerpot, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-486-73198-5).
Don't Open the Box (Grim Falls Academy #1) by Louise Forshaw (Flowerpot, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-486-73128-2).
Double Trouble: Lost in Japan (Bounce Back 4) by Misako Rocks! (Feiwel and Friends, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-90143-9; $22.99; ISBN 978-1-250-90142-2). 60,000 copies.
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas… According to Max! by Alastair Heim, illus. by Aristides Ruiz (Random House, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-217-22807-2). 500,000 copies.
Dr. Seuss’s Jolly Things (Dr. Seuss’s Things) by Dr. Seuss (Random House, $8.99 board; ISBN 979-8-217-22369-5). 125,000 copies.
Dragon Dog by Suzanne Lang, illus. by Max Lang (Random House Studio, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-217-22371-8). 75,000 copies.
Dream Big by Shannon Hale, illus. by Marcela Cespedes (Roaring Brook, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-84311-1; $22.99; ISBN 978-1-250-84310-4). 280,000 copies.
The Duck Can’t Sleep by E.B. White, foreword by Martha White, illus. by Melissa Sweet (Quill Tree, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-330429-1). 200,000 copies.
Earth, Wind, Fire, Water by Cameron Walker, illus. by Thomas Bass (Wide Eyed Editions, $24.99; ISBN 978-1-83600-310-6).
Ege and Ávra by Evgenia Mantikas and Elifgül Büyükoral, illus. by Nazli Tarcan (Charlesbridge, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-62354-667-0).
Extreme Engineering with Mark Rober by Mark Rober (Scholastic, $12.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-225-03055-1). 50,000 copies.
Firstborn by M.J Hastings (Stonefruit Studio, $19.99, 978-1-4642-4451-3). 150,000 copies.
Flight: A Story of Seeking Refuge by Alan Gratz (Scholastic Press, $10.99; ISBN 979-8-225-06319-1). 100,000 copies.
Follow Me, Moon by Colleen Larmour (Nosy Crow, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-88777-298-1).
Formula He’s the One by Andie J. Christopher (Avon A, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-348708-6). 50,000 copies.
Gabby Torres Knows What You Did by Angela Dominguez (Roaring Brook, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-39080-6; $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-39081-3). 100,000 copies.
Ghost Light (The Last Resort #3) by Sara Farizan (Scholastic Press, $17.99; ISBN 979-8-225-01742-2). 75,000 copies.
Golden Flight by S.K. Ali (Kokila, $22.99; ISBN 978-0-593-53127-3). 50,000 copies.
The Gods Will Sing Our Song by Autumn Krause (Delacorte, $20.99; ISBN 979-8-217-02766-8). 50,000 copies.
Good Morning, Crayons (The Crayons Celebrate) by Drew Daywalt, illus. by Oliver Jeffers (Philomel, $9.99; ISBN 978-0-593-69484-8). 100,000 copies.
Goodnight, Herdy (Herdy and Friends: Felt Flaps #2) by the Herdy Company (Happy Yak, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-80570-211-5).
The Goodnight Train Gives Thanks by June Sobel, illus. by Laura Huliska-Beith (Clarion, $10.99; ISBN 978-0-06-348095-7). 75,000 copies.
The Great Gift Swap (Owl Diaries #23) by Rebecca Elliott (Scholastic/ Branches, $7.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-546-12713-0). 75,000 copies.
Greta Grimsdark and the Normal New Neighbor by Haley Neil, illus. by Anna Daviscourt (Bloomsbury, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61735-7). 40,000 copies.
Guess How Much I Love You: Shapes by Sam McBratney, illus. by Anita Jeram (Candlewick, $8.99 board; ISBN 978-1-5362-5222-4). 75,000 copies.
Hamburger Soup by Samantha Benyon, illus. by Kelsey Fitzgerald (Harbour, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-998526-50-5).
Hank Goes Ho Ho Honk by Maudie Powell-Tuck, illus. by Duncan Beedie (Tiger Tales, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-66430-099-6).
Hawk & Sparrow by Ayana Gray (Macmillan/Balzer + Bray, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-250-41123-5). 175,000 copies.
The Heart Trials by J. Elle (Putnam, $21.99; ISBN 979-8-217-23822-4). 150,000 copies.
Herdy’s Fun Day (Herdy and Friends: Felt Flaps #2) by the Herdy Company (Happy Yak, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-83600-916-0).
How to Do (Almost) Everything by Becky Baines, illus. by Laurie Avon (What on Earth, $30.00; ISBN 978-1-804-661758-0).
I Am a Squirrel by Scott Rothman, illus. by Tom Tinn-Dinsbury (Happy Yak, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-83600-003-7).
I Spy Imagine Photographs by Walter Wick, riddles by Dan Marzollo and Dave Marzollo (Cartwheel, $14.99; ISBN 979-8-225-00663-1). 50,000 copies.
I Want by Ziggy Hanaor, illus. by Charlotte Ager (Cicada, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-800-660670-0).
Into the Deep We Go! Alvin the Sub Journeys to the Seafloor by Emma Carlson Berne, illus. by Stephan Lomp (Insight Editions/Weldon Owen, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-886-74395-1).
Island of Skulls (The School for Thieves #2) by Peter Burns (Aladdin, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-98234-4). 75,000 copies.
It’s Almost Time for… Thanksgiving! by Miasha Oso, illus. by Tom Knight (S&S/McElderry, $10.99; ISBN 979-8-347-10801-5). 100,000 copies.
It’s Thanksgiving, Curious George! by Margret and H.A. Rey (Clarion, $10.99; ISBN 978-0-06-351387-7). 75,000 copies.
Jasmine the Shimmer Dragon (Dragon Girls Special Edition #2) by Maddy Mara (Scholastic, $8.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-225-01840-5). 50,000 copies.
The Land Remembers by Courtney Defriend (Medicine Wheel, $13.95; ISBN 978-1-778-540981-0).
The Last Boy Above Ground by Rodrigo Reyes Rico (Graphic Universe, $17.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-7656-7137-5).
Laugh If You Dare (Highlights, $10.99; ISBN 978-1-639-62520-8).
Lava vs. Lasers by Mark Rober (Scholastic, $10.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-225-03056-8). 50,000 copies.
Legends of Japanese Mythology (Legends of the Past #2) by Thersa Matsuura, illus. by Tomii Masako (Wide Eyed Editions, $24.99; ISBN 978-1-83600-474-5).
Let’s Play Soccer! (Let’s Play! #2) by Gordon D’Arcy and Paul Howard, illus. by Ashwin Chacko (Little Island, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-912417-46-9).
Lily-May’s Joyful Day by John Schu, illus. by Holly Hatam (Candlewick, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-3862-4). 50,000 copies.
Little Bookworm: Fantasy Worlds by Gabbi Calabrese, illus. by Helen Dardik and Thamires Paredes (duopress, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-4626-5), 50,000 copies.
Little Red Sleigh Soars with Santa by Erin Guendelsberger, illus. by Elizaveta Tretyakova (Sourcebooks Wonderland, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-5920-3). 150,000 copies.
Love in Every Language by Anoosha Syed (Viking, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-217-04113-8). 75,000 copies.
Mary E. and the Apple Tree by Cynthia Cliff (Greenwillow, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-344973-2). 60,000 copies.
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms (Vol. 4) by Yoshino Koyoka (Graphix, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-546-14264-5). 75,000 copies.
Merry Christmess by Tegan Quinn (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-374-39234-5). 60,000 copies.
Mexikid Dreams: A Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín (Dial, $24.99; ISBN 979-8-217-00248-1). 250,000 copies.
Monsterlogica (Ancient Lore #3) by Martin Maudsley, illus. by Victoria Topping (Wide Eyed Editions, $30; ISBN 978-1-83600-593-3).
My Grandparents Were Dinosaurs by Steve and Anne Brusatte, illus. by Enrico Lorenzi (Sourcebooks Explore, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-9196-8). 60,000 copies.
My Paryushana: Festival of Forgiveness by Priya Kumari, illus. by Urvashi Dubey (Eternal Tree, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-953-38450-8).
The Neverfear (Impossible Creatures #3) by Katherine Rundell, illus. by Ashley Mackenzie (Knopf, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-80994-5). 500,000 copies.
Ninja vs. Cats by Diego Vaisberg (duopress, $18.99; 978-1-4642-4708-8). 60,000 copies.
Oops! I Just Ate You by Ævar þór Benediktsson, illus. by Joaquín Camp (Barefoot, $17.99; 979-8-88859-665-4).
Our Strange Duet: Inspired by Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera by Erin A. Craig (Delacorte, $24.99; ISBN 979-8-217-12418-3). 150,000 copies.
Peekaboo: Party by Ingela P Arrhenius (Candlewick, $9.99 board; ISBN 978-1-5362-5536-2). 50,000 copies.
President of the Anime Club by Stephanie Evangelista Fukuda and Daigo Fukuda (First Second, $17.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-34893-7; $26.99; ISBN 9781250348920). 52,500 copies.
Princess Pony Says Nay by Jordan Morris, illus. by Charlie Mylie (Stonefruit Studio, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-3695-2). 50,000 copies.
Rebel: The Graphic Novel by Marie Lu, adapted by Kyla Vanderklugt, illus. by Kaari (Roaring Brook, $17.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-82781-4; $25.99; ISBN 978-1-250-82780-7). 65,000 copies.
Roses & Ruin by Hazel Cross (Putnam, $12.99; ISBN 979-8-217-11125-1). 100,000 copies.
Set Sail for School by Daryl-Lynne Gottier, illus. by Gal Weizman (Flashlight, $19.95; ISBN 978-1-962269-29-2).
Singing Tamales Present: 'Tis the Season for Tamales! by Andrea Campos (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-6609-6). 50,000 copies.
Snake & Bat: What Will We Find in This Box? by Mo Willems (Union Square Kids, $10.99; ISBN 978-1-454-96678-4). 150,000 copies.
Snowfall by Park Sun-jung (Floris, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-83575-004-9).
Spells to Cast on Your Parents by Pete Holmes (Doubleday, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-217-11903-5). 75,000 copies.
Starman: The Cosmic Voyage of David Bowie by Matthew Cordell (Holiday House/Porter, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-8234-5155-5). 50,000 copies.
S’Witch Back: A Graphic Novel (Witches of Brooklyn #6) by Sophie Escabasse (Random House Graphic, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-593-81347-8; $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-81346-1). 60,000 copies.
Tell the Ghosts I’m Gone by Kalynn Bayron (Bloomsbury, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61589-6). 200,000 copies.
Thankful Gnomes by Kelly Green, illus. by Lisa Alderson (Little Simon, $8.99, ISBN 979-8-347-11416-0). 50,000 copies.
That You Are Here Is No Small Thing by Traci N. Todd, illus. by Vashti Harrison (Viking, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-593-35302-8). 250,000 copies.
This Is Not a Christmas Book* (*This Is a Book About Rocks) by Jory John, illus. by Pierre Collet-Derby (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-374-39401-1). 100,000 copies.
Tiddly and Winks: Don’t Be Scared by R.L Stine, illus. by Marc Brown (HarperCollins, $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-348294-4). 100,000 copies.
Twisted Paths (Skibidi Original Novel #2) by Lyndsay Ely (Scholastic, $12.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-225-01234-2). 50,000 copies.
We're Better Together by Eileen Spinelli, illus. by Ekaterina Trukhan (Highlights, $10.99; ISBN 978-1-639-62527-7).
We're Going on a Bear Hunt Pop-Up Carousel Book by Michael Rosen, illus. by Helen Oxenbury (Candlewick, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-5641-3). 50,000 copies.
What Does Ñ Sound Like? by Mike Alfaro, illus. by Gerardo Guillén (Blue Star, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-963183-87-0).
What NOT to Do in Outer Space by Anna Crowley Redding, illus. by Victoria Stebleva (Happy Yak, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-83600-638-1).
When I Want to Be Silent by Zornitsa Hristova, illus. by Kiril Zlatkov (Helvetiq, $19.95; ISBN 978-3-03-964148-2).
Wish You Well by Jamie Sumner (Atheneum, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-665-90574-9). 75,000 copies.
Witness: Poems to Address the Past, Present, and Future of Policing by Ari Tison and Ty Chapman, illus. by Damon Davis (Zest, $21.99; ISBN 979-8-7656-4724-0).
You Are My Hero! (Kat & Mouse #3) by Salina Yoon (Bloomsbury, $12.99; ISBN 978-1-547-62042-5).
Your Boyfriend Needs an Exorcist by Justine Pucella Winans (Bloomsbury, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61881-1). 75,000 copies.
September 8
Adam, Mine by K. Ancrum (Harper, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-344902-2). 50,000 copies.
All the Jingle Ladies: A Countdown to Christmas Advent Novel by Beth Garrod (Sourcebooks Fire, $19.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-4642-9811-0). 125,000 copies.
Art Attack (The Sherlock Society #3) by James Ponti (Aladdin, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-98356-3). 125,000 copies.
Cemetery Boys: Espiritu by Aiden Thomas (Feiwel and Friends, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-250-89493-9). 150,000 copies.
Christmas Wish by Lee Heart (Simon Spotlight, $7.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-347-11215-9). 75,000 copies.
Click! Snap! Picture That! by Dieter Böge, illus. by Benjamin Gottwald, trans. by David Henry Wilson (NorthSouth, $19.95; ISBN 978-0-7358-4638-8).
Destination Antarctica: The Frozen Continent Bursting with Life by Guillaume de Rémacle, illus. by Adrienne Barman (Helvetiq, $22.95; ISBN 978-3-03-964146-8).
Don’t Be Scared by Saadia Faruqi, illus. by Shadia Amin (First Second, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-87924-0; $22.99; ISBN 978-1-250-87933-2). 62,500 copies
The Dragon Mountain by Mathieu Pierloot, illus. by François Maumont (Post Wave, $16.99; ISBN 979-8-89509-079-4).
Emily’s Great Idea (The World of Emily Windsnap) by Liz Kessler, illus. by Joanie Stone (Candlewick, $16.99 and $6.99, simultaneous hardcover and paper; ISBN 978-1-5362-4341-3 and ISBN 978-1-5362-5439-6). 65,000 copies combined.
First Christmas by Jeffrey Burton, illus. by Antonio Caparo (Little Simon, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-347-11291-3). 100,000 copies.
Holiday House: A Scratch-and-Sniff Adventure by Dori Elys, illus. by Maria Neradova (Little Simon, $8.99; ISBN 979-8-347-11634-8). 50,000 copies.
How to Draw Kawaii Manga Pets (Learn Manga with Misako #4) by Misako Rocks! (Walter Foster Jr., $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-57715-637-6).
I Am a Spicy Nugget by Loryn Brantz (Viking, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-217-04214-2). 100,000 copies.
Itsy Bitsy Nutcracker by Jeffrey Burton, illus. by Sanja Rescek (Little Simon, $6.99; ISBN 979-8-347-11074-2). 50,000 copies.
The Journey Seed: A Story of Roots, Home, and Growing Again by Sabbithry Persad, illus. by Chandrima Chatterjee (Eternal Tree, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-953-38451-5).
Lil Lizzo Meets Sasha B. Flootin' by Lizzo, illus. by Mark Pett (S&S, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-95144-9). 500,000 copies.
The Magnificent Book of Witches and Wizards (The Magnificent Books #33) by Diana Ferguson, illus. by Margarita Bourkova and Rémi Jacquot (Insight Editions/Weldon Owen Kids, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-886-74448-4).
The Mess Monster by Nura Khoori, illus. by Huseyin Sonmezay (Kube, $16.95; ISBN 978-6-255-888839-0).
Mind vs. Machine by Maurice Ashley and Steve Sheinkin, illus. by Thien Pham (Roaring Brook, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-33476-3; $22.99; ISBN 978-1-250-33477-0). 90,000 copies.
Moonlight Magic (Fairies Welcome #4) by Bea Jackson (Simon Spotlight, $6.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-347-11178-7). 75,000 copies.
My Own Kind of Person by Tim Manley (Rocky Pond; $19.99; ISBN 979-8-217-11448-1). 50,000 copies.
On Christmas Eve by Joel Stern, illus. by Joey Chou (Little Simon, $9.99; ISBN 978-1-665-98191-0). 50,000 copies.
On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness: The Graphic Novel (The Wingfeather Saga, Book 1) by Andrew Peterson, illus. by Alessia Trunfio (WaterBrook Children’s, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-593-58112-4; $14.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-217-44493-9). 100,000 copies.
Peek and Pop Christmas (Peek and Pop #3) (Insight Editions/iSeek, $10.99; ISBN 979-8-886-74454-5).
The Perfect Spot by Susana Torrubiano, illus. by Luisa Vera (NubeOcho, $17.99; ISBN 979-13-87834-92-0).
The Pizza Shape Book (Mog & Morris #1) by Adam Thompson, illus. by Erica Harrison (Messy, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-06-709852-0).
Princess Power Trip (Princess Bulldog #1) by Lovi Goyal Yu, illus. by Stephanie Laberis (HarperCollins, $9.99, paper; ISBN 978-0-06-307579-5). 50,000 copies.
Richard Scarry’s Busytown’s Busy People (Book Plus Wooden Play Pieces) by Richard Scarry (Random House, $16.99 board; ISBN 979-8-217-12375-9). 50,000 copies.
Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks in Busytown (Book Plus Wooden Play Pieces) by Richard Scarry (Random House, $16.99 board; ISBN 979-8-217-12352-0). 50,000 copies.
A Riddle of Eels by Nicholas Day, illus. by Corey R. Tabor (Random House Studio, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-90569-2). 50,000 copies.
Sea by John Canty (Berbay, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-76411-890-3).
The Things We Hold by Vanessa Lewis-Porter, illus. by Cornelius Van Wright, Lee & Low, $19.95; ISBN 978-164379-502-7.
Tomorrow Bright Before Us: An Inspiring Quote for Each Day of the Year, illus. by Victoria Ball (Nosy Crow, $40.00; ISBN 979-8-88777-098-7)
Very Far from Home by Hope Larson (HarperAlley, $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-331131-2). 60,000 copies.
The Vikings Are Coming! (Pablo & Splash #5) by Sheena Dempsey (Bloomsbury, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-547-62003-6).
Warriors Super Edition: Darktail’s Judgement by Erin Hunter (HarperAlley, $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-345986-1). 150,000 copies.
What a BIG Yawn! by Marc Majewski (Clarion, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-331424-5). 50,000 copies.
Wicked Endeavors by Kamilah Cole (Little, Brown, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-316-59421-9). 50,000 copies.
The Wild Season by Dashka Slater (Little, Brown, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-59627-5). 50,000 copies.
The Year the Corgis Saved Christmas by Sherri L. Smith, illus. by Nidhi Chanani (S&S, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-92526-6). 50,000 copies.
September 15
Anger Is Only a Shadow by Elizabeth Acevedo (Quill Tree, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-288279-0). 250,000 copies.
Ashes at the Altar (Blood at the Root #3) by LaDarrion Williams (Labyrinth Road, $20.99; ISBN 978-0-593-71200-9). 50,000 copies.
Baby-sitters on Board!: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-sitters Club Super Special #1) by Ann M. Martin, illus. by Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan (Graphix, $16.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-546-17436-3). 600,000 copies.
Be the Acorn by Jason Douglas Griffin (Roaring Brook , $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-41722-0). 100,000 copies.
Beneath the Same Round Moon by Jasmine Fang, illus. by Rồng Phạm & Vinh Nguyễn (Beaming, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-889-83718-3).
The Berenstain Bears’ Twelve Days of Christmas by Mike Berenstain (HarperCollins, $12.99; ISBN 978-0-06-335558-3). 75,000 copies.
Besties: Crush It! (The World of Click) by Kayla Miller and Jeffrey Canino, illus. by Sarah K. Turner (Clarion, $15.99; ISBN 978-0-06-328562-0). 100,000 copies.
Biscuit’s Pet & Play Hanukkah by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, illus. by Pat Schories (HarperCollins, $10.99; ISBN 978-0-06-162522-0). 50,000 copies.
The Continuation of Summer Dillon by Sarah Everett (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-344430-0). 50,000 copies.
Deadly Little Lessons by Danielle Valentine (Putnam, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-86041-0). 150,000 copies.
The Elf on the Shelf: Where Is Jingle McSprinkles? by Chanda A. Bell, illus. by Agnese Innocente (HarperPop, $5.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-332743-6). 50,000 copies.
Eliza and the Fairy Double (Fairy Door Diaries) by Megan McDonald, illus. by Lenny Wen (Candlewick, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-2539-6). 50,000 copies.
Flyaway Boy by Jane De Suza, illus. by Richa Bhembre (Lantana, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-836-29057-5).
Flyer McTire by Beth Ferry, illus. by Matt Myers (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-335210-0). 60,000 copies.
Gruffalo Granny by Julia Donaldson, illus. by Axel Scheffler (Dial, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-217-23873-6). 150,000 copies.
Heart of Thieves by Jessica S. Olson (Feiwel and Friends, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-250-32975-2). 50,000 copies.
I Am a Growl by Kari-Lynn Winters (Pajama, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-772-78380-3).
I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 (I Survived #26) by Lauren Tarshis (Scholastic, $7.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-225-06677-2). 200,000 copies.
Journey to the West: The Beginning by Cheng-en Wu, illus. by Julien Choy (Manga Classics, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-947-80833-1).
Julieta and the Cryptic Rose by Luisana Duarte Armendáriz (Tu, $19.95; ISBN 978-164379-744-1).
Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying (Junie B. Jones Graphic Novels #4) by Barbara Park, illus. by Colleen AF Venable (Random House, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-593-70673-2; $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-593-64572-7). 100,000 copies.
The Little Stone Buddha by Grace Lin (Little, Brown/Ling, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-47840-3). 100,000 copies.
Look What You Did by Kaitlin Reilly (Sourcebooks Fire, $13.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-7989-8). 50,000 copies.
Mama’s Wedding by Circle Yuen (Lantana, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-836-29047-6).
Mind vs. Machine by Maurice Ashley and Steve Sheinkin, illus. by Thien Pham (Roaring Brook, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-33476-3; $22.99; ISBN 978-1-250-33477-0). 90,000 copies.
Mr. Prickly by Betina Birkjaer, illus. by Anna Margarethe Kjærgaard (Transit, $20.95; ISBN 979-8-893-380712-0).
Nat Again: A Graphic Novel (Nat Enough #7) by Maria Scrivan (Graphix, $14.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-225-01172-7). 100,000 copies.
The Night by Mariachiara Di Giorgio (NorthSouth, $21.95; ISBN 978-0-7358-4628-9).
On the Day You Were Born by Debra Frasier (Beach Lane, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-347-12050-5). 75,000 copies.
On the First Night of Advent by Tish Rabe, illus. by Summer Macon (HarperPop, $12.99; ISBN 978-0-06-344423-2). 50,000 copies
Pretty Evil by Rebekah McKendry, illus. by Tim Seeley (S&S/McElderry, $16.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-665-92749-9). 50,000 copies.
Santa Is Stuck by Nikki Powers, illus. by Joseph Kuefler (HarperCollins, $12.99; ISBN 978-0-06-342738-9). 50,000 copies.
Sashimi and the Field Trip of Doom (Sashimi #2) by Dan Santat (Roaring Brook, $8.99 paper; ISBN 9781250359957; $17.99; ISBN 978-1-250-35996-4). 160,000 copies.
Secret to Belonging by Megan E. Freeman (Atheneum, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-665-98840-7). 60,000 copies.
Snickerdoodle by Victoria Kann (Little, Brown/Ottaviano, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-58391-6). 50,000 copies.
Some Body, Every Body by Roz MacLean (Bloomsbury, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61888-0). 75,000 copies.
Spooky Rivers by Geo Rutherford (Abrams, $25.99; ISBN 978-1-4197-7055-5). 100,000 copies.
Styx: The River (Goddesses of the Underworld #2) by Nikita Gill (Little, Brown, $21.99; ISBN 978-0-316-58185-1). 60,000 copies.
The Secret Bookstore Sleuth Society by Lindsay Currie (Sourcebooks, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-4126-0) 75,000 copies.
This Book Will Make You a Scientist by Sheila Kanani, illus. by Ellen Surrey (Nosy Crow, $24.99; ISBN 979-8-88777-229-5).
Tiger Terror (Max Beast #2) by Maddy Mara (Scholastic, $7.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-225-00278-7). 50,000 copies.
Tiny T. Rex and the Littlest Star by Jonathan Stutzman, illus. by Jay Fleck (Chronicle, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-797-23105-1). 75,000 copies.
True to Myself by Ziggy Marley, illus. by Ashley Evans (Clarion, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-328721-1). 100,000 copies.
Two Turtles by Kiah Thomas, illus. by Jake A. Minton (Charlesbridge, $17.99; ISBN 978-1-62354-840-7).
A Very Cranky Christmas by Phuc Tran, illus. by Pete Oswald (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-325632-3). 100,000 copies
A Very Slimy Christmas (Highlights, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-639-62513-0).
Always by Your Side by Jonny Lambert (Tiger Tales, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-66430-098-9).
War by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin, illus. by Giovanni Rigano (Sourcebooks, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-6125-1). 100,000 copies.
What a Baby Can Do by Jennifer Maruno (Pajama, $17.95; ISBN 978-1-772-78377-3).
What If There Are Alligators by Beverley Brenna (Pajama, $18.95; ISBN 978-1-772-78379-7).
Where's My Broomstick by Marta Moreno (NubeOcho, $17.99; ISBN 979-13-87834-96-8).
Where's Waldo? Santa's Sleigh Ride: Early Reader by Candlewick (Candlewick, $16.99 and $6.99, simultaneous hardcover and paper; ISBN 978-1-5362-5259-0 and 978-1-5362-5260-6). 55,500 copies combined.
Where's Waldo? The Golden Dragon Chase: Early Reader by Candlewick (Candlewick, $16.99 and $6.99, simultaneous hardcover and paper; ISBN 978-1-5362-5261-3 and 978-1-5362-5262-0). 55,500 copies.
Winterveil (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Ava Reid (HarperCollins, $25.99; ISBN 978-0-06-346227-4). 250,000 copies.
World at Midnight (Westfallen #3) by Ann Brashares and Ben Brashares (S&S, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-95087-9). 100,000 copies.
September 22
5-Minute Maisy Stories by Lucy Cousins (Candlewick, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-5643-7). 50,000 copies.
All About the Gut (All About the Body #3) by Liz Bannister, illus. by Beck Feiner (Berbay, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-922610-97-3).
All the Way Home by Alex Ritany (Norton Young Readers, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-324-08365-8).
Beware the Sock Monkeys! by Jonathan Stutzman, illus. by Heather Fox (Balzer + Bray, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-250-41438-0). 100,000 copies.
The Blanket by Marie Dorléans (Floris, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-78250-979-0).
The Blue Corn Kitchen by Alana Yazzie, illus. by Natalie Schnitter (Quarto/becker&mayer! kids, $16.99; ISBN 979-8-3179-0095-3).
The Captain's Christmas by Mathilde Tourbillon, illus. by Beatrice Cerocchi (Barefoot, $17.99; ISBN 979-8-89859-162-5).
Christmas! An Interactive Holiday Book by Lesley Barnes (Phaidon Kids, $19.95; ISBN 978-1-83729-212-7).
Dead Girls by Beck Kubrick (S&S, $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-665-95981-0). 60,000 copies.
Demonology for Overachievers by Lily Anderson (Holt, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-250-37041-9). 50,000 copies.
Empire (Heir Duology #2) by Sabaa Tahir (Putnam, $22.99; ISBN 978-0-593-61697-0). 250,000 copies.
The Fantastic Floating Mr. Finnegan by Rebecca Gugger and Simon Röthlisberger, trans. by Tammi Reichel (NorthSouth, $19.95; ISBN 978-0-7358-4631-9).
Flight of the G.E.M.S. (Genetically Engineered Mice in Space) by Marian Dealy, illus. by Pablo Ballesteros (Roaring Brook, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-85037-9; $22.99; ISBN 978-1-250-79837-4). 55,000 copies.
Foreigners by E.L. Shen (Quill Tree, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-323800-8). 50,000 copies.
Framed by Karina Evans (HarperAlley, $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-328251-3). 50,000 copies.
A Garden of Vipers (The Swifts #2) by Beth Lincoln (Dutton, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-217-00198-9). 75,000 copies.
Horizontal Crocodile by Scott Rothman, illus. by Brian Won (S&S, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-98867-4). 75,000 copies.
I Am a Good Dog (A Dogtown Book) by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, illus. by Wallace West (Feiwel and Friends, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-250-42353-5). 100,000 copies.
Keeper Chance and the Pigeon Predicament (Evil Villains International League #3) by Alex Evanovich (S&S, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-665-96010-6). 50,000 copies.
Medusa’s Pet Rock by Steph Lau (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-344451-5). 50,000 copies.
Mischief and Monsters by Adrianna Cuevas (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-374-39438-7). 40,000 copies.
The Mole Construction Company by Shingo Nagasaki (Do Re Mi Books, $19.95; ISBN 978-1-917-933070-0).
More Trouble Than It’s Worth by Lisa Moore Ramée (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-346080-5). 60,000 copies.
O Holy Night by Alleanna Harris (Bloomsbury, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-547-61439-4). 60,000 copies.
Our Little Adventure at Thanksgiving by Tabitha Paige (Blue Star/Paige Tate, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-963183-88-7).
Owl Capone by Christy Ewers, illus. by Rob Sayegh Jr. (Flamingo, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-217-04232-6). 75,000 copies.
Pete the Cat and the Cookie Catastrophe by Kimberly Dean and James Dean (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-335058-8). 250,000 copies.
Piccolo and the Chicks (Piccolo #2) by Dan Yaccarino (Little, Brown/Ottaviano, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-57457-0). 50,000 copies.
Rebecca by Kate Beaton, illus. by Sydney Smith (Roaring Brook, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-250-34901-9). 50,000 copies.
Robot Takeover (Supa Nova #2) by Chanté Timothy (Nosy Crow, $9.99; ISBN 979-8-88777-266-0).
School Bus Graveyard, Volume 2: A Graphic Novel by Red (Ink Pop, $27.99; ISBN 979-8-217-12290-5. $18.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-217-12289-9). 65,000 copies.
A Season for Falling by Kate O’Shaughnessy (HarperCollins, $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-357025-2). 65,000 copies.
The Shape of Love by Carren Jao, illus. by Corinne Caro (Lee & Low, $20.95; ISBN 978-164379-692-5).
Small Magics by Emily Tetri (First Second, $14.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-250-85564-0; $22.99; ISBN 978-1-250-85565-9). 62,500 copies.
Stealing Saint Nick by M.T. Anderson (Dutton, $20.99; ISBN 978-0-593-69954-6). 50,000 copies.
Theia: The Little Planet Who Made the Seasons by Saskia Gwinn, illus. by Katie Cottle (Post Wave, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-89509-077-0).
To Our Untamed Core by Sonido Reyes (Versify, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-335844-7). 65,000 copies.
A Very Mercy Christmas by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Chris Van Dusen (Candlewick, $8.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-5362-5507-2). 50,000 copies.
The Voice of the Snow! by Yuko Ohnari, illus. by Koshiro Hata (Red Comet, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-636-55203-3).
WhoDunLit?: Jane Austen by Tracey West (HarperPop, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-349048-2). 65,000 copies.
WhoDunLit?: Sherlock Holmes by Maria S. Barbo (HarperPop, $12.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-349047-5). 65,000 copies.
Young Cat, Old Cat by Jillian Tamaki (Viking, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-593-69431-2). 100,000 copies.
Your Horse and Tu caballo by Jon Klassen (Candlewick, $8.99, simultaneous English and Spanish board; ISBN 978-1-5362-4826-5 and 978-1-5362-5535-5). 80,000 copies combined.
September 29
Astra Fox and the Rise of the Wonderworkers by Isaac Fitzsimons (Aladdin, $17.99; ISBN 979-8-347-11122-0). 50,000 copies.
A Book for Everyone (All the Books #2) by Haley and John Rocco (Little, Brown/Ling, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-316-58842-3). 50,000 copies.
The Bone Brides by Marley Rose-Teter (Page Street YA, $22.99; ISBN 979-8-890-03500-4).
Building 903 by Lois Lowry (Clarion, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-351510-9). 300,000 copies.
Cat & Cat Adventures: Realms Collide by Susie Yi (HarperAlley, $8.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-346545-9). 50,000 copies.
Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever (Animated Special Cover Edition) by Matt Tavares (Candlewick, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-5362-5505-8). 100,000 copies.
Drawn Inward by Daniel Nayeri, illus. by Matt Rockefeller (HarperAlley, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-327718-2). 50,000 copies.
Escape Me (Deluxe Limited Edition) by Tahereh Mafi (Storytide, $25.99; ISBN 978-0-06-351239-9). 250,000 copies.
Exchanged by Dan Perucco (Roaring Brook, $20.99; ISBN 978-1-250-40570-8). 50,000 copies.
The False Vow: Book 2 by Lydia Gregovic (Delacorte, $21.99; ISBN 979-8-217-12068-0). 50,000 copies.
For Always Friends by Tootie Nienow, illus. by Katherine Ahmed (Blue Dot Kids, $18.95; ISBN 979-8-9995676-9-7).
Game of Pets Episode One: The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Aaron Blabey (Odd Dot, $15.99; ISBN 978-1-250-42499-0). 500,000 copies.
Gathering the Light by Joy Harjo, illus. by Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley (Random House Studio, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-90155-7). 50,000 copies.
Get It Done & Have Fun! (ADHD Kids Are Awesome #2) by Penn and Kim Holderness (Little, Brown, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-316-59768-5). 75,000 copies.
Grandma Fina’s Wonderful Umbrella by Benjamin Alire Sáenz, illus. by Raúl the Third, colors by Elaine Bay (Allida, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-329412-7). 50,000 copies.
Harlow the Highland Cow Doesn’t Know How to Moo by Brooke Hartman, illus. by Nancy Leschnikoff (HarperCollins, $14.99; ISBN 978-0-06-351351-8). 85,000 copies.
Here Comes the Band by Shadra Strickland, illus. by John Hoyfield (S&S/Millner, $19.99, ISBN 978-1-665-96588-0). 50,000 copies.
The House of Gardenias by Isabel Cañas (Dutton, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-593-62041-0). 100,000 copies.
It’s Christmas Crime! An Advent Romance by Anouk Filippini (S&S, $22.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-347-11896-0). 250,000 copies.
The Jungle of Carabanana (The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science #3) by Kate McKinnon (Little, Brown/Ling, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-316-55581-4). 200,000 copies.
The Legend of Mrs. Claws by Lance Bass, illus. by Anémone Durhin (Union Square Kids, $18.99; ISBN 978-1-454-96800-9). 250,000 copies.
Let’s Play a Game (Fatal Glitch #2) by Erin Entrada Kelly and Eliot Schrefer, illus. by Jeannette Arroyo (Stonefruit Studio, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-4642-4107-9). 75,000 copies.
Little Owl's Shapes (Little Owl) by Divya Srinivasan (Viking, $7.99 board; ISBN 978-0-593-69119-9). 50,000 copies.
A Little Pop of Joy by Amanda Wood, illus. by Juliana Oakley, pop-ups by Jonny Lambert (Little, Brown, $13.99; ISBN 978-0-316-61028-5) 50,000 copies.
Lost Evangeline by Kate DiCamillo, illus. by Sophie Blackall (Candlewick, $8.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-5362-5370-2). 75,000 copies.
The Lost Three (Ghost Guild #1) by Annie Barrows (Little, Brown, $17.99; ISBN 978-0-316-59390-8). 50,000 copies.
Mia’s Cheetah by Amelia Bothe (Clarion, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-347266-2). 60,000 copies.
Mysterious Reindeer: An Advent Novel by Natacha Godeau, illus. by Tristan Gion (S&S, $16.99 paper; ISBN 979-8-347-11945-5). 250,000 copies.
The Mystery Box by Edward Packard and R.A. Montgomery, illus. by Paul Granger (Chooseco, $35.99 paper; ISBN 978-1-937-13326-9).
Night of Madness by Ryan Douglass (Simon Pulse, $21.99; ISBN 978-1-665-98304-4). 75,000 copies.
Night Ride by Christopher Myers (Kokila, $19.99; ISBN 979-8-217-23846-0). 100,000 copies.
Our Favorite Day of the Week by Ashley Franklin, illus. by Rahele Bell (Salaam Reads, $21.99; ISBN 978-1-665-93567-8). 50,000 copies.
P.D. Eastman's Go, Dog. Go! With 12 Silly Sounds!: An Interactive Read and Listen Book by P.D. Eastman (Random House, $20.99 board; ISBN 979-8-217-11883-0). 75,000 copies.
Pete the Cat by Kimberly Dean and James Dean (HarperCollins, $8.99 shaped board book; ISBN 978-0-06-351710-3). 100,000 copies.
Puma Concolor: In Search of Patagonia's Wild Pumas by René Araneda, illus. by Julio Antonio Blasco, trans. by Lawrence Schimel (Eerdmans, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-8028-5660-9).
A Quilt of Stars by Karen Nyberg and Ann McCallum Staats, illus. by Alida Massari (Familius, $17.99; ISBN 979-8-89396-001-3).
A Raven of the Rainforest by Rosanne Parry (Greenwillow, $18.99; ISBN 978-0-06-342431-9). 200,000 copies
Ribbon by Tessa Blackham (Atheneum, $19.99; ISBN 978-1-665-97168-3). 50,000 copies.
The Secret Santa Setup by Sarah Hutt (Clarion, $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-357330-7). 150,000 copies.
Seriously, Celia? (Emmie & Friends) by Terri Libenson (HarperAlley, $15.99 paper; ISBN 978-0-06-348140-4). 100,000 copies.
The Siren by Tomi Adeyemi (Holt, $24.99; ISBN 978-1-250-40475-6). 500,000 copies.
The Velvet Knife by Maureen Johnson (HarperCollins, $19.99; ISBN 978-0-06-325601-9). 100,000 copies.
The Wump by Tony DiTerlizzi (Dial, $18.99; ISBN 979-8-217-00491-1). 60,000 copies.
Trust Fall by Lynn Painter (S&S, $21.99; ISBN 979-8-347-10021-7). 500,000 copies.
Ugo by Habib Sadeghi, illus. by Abraham Matias (Roaring Brook, $18.99; ISBN 9781250359674) 50,000 copies.
When a Moose Has a Mustache, illus. by Sam Caldwell (Gibbs Smith, $12.99; ISBN 978-1-4236-7119-0).
When the World Was Happy by Benjamin Alire Sáenz (S&S, $21.99; ISBN 979-8-347-10405-5). 100,000 copies.
Winnie-the-Pooh: Finding Feelings by Tabitha Paige (Blue Star/Paige Tate, $14.99; ISBN 978-1-969889-17-2).