Children's
Top 15 in Children's
Week of June 22, 2026
Top 15 in Children's
Week of June 22, 2026
by Gene Stratton-Porter
Elnora Comstock is a poor girl, living with her widowed mother on the edge of the Limberlost swamp. She begins high school despite lack of money and her painfully unfashionable dress. She faces cold neglect from her mother, a woman ruined by the death of her husband. Eventually, Elnora wins her mother's love. She then meets and falls in love with a young man who is already engaged.
by Elsa Beskow
Recounts the adventures of a family of small forest people throughout the four seasons.
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
A classic tale of love and morals in Puritan New England. The Scarlet Letter is set in 1850s Puritan Boston and tells the story of Hester Prynne, who conceives a daughter through an affair and struggles to create a new life of repentance and dignity. Throughout the book, Hawthorne explores themes of legalism, sin, and guilt. This book is required reading in many high school and college English courses and is an American classic by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes
by A. A. Milne
Escape into a fantastical fairy tale world created by A.A. Milne, author of the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh series. In Once on a Time, Milne stretches his creative wings and breathes into life a classic fable set in a pair of mysterious, far-away kingdoms populated by characters who don't always fit the stereotypical mode. It's a charming read for older children or adults.
by Jack Prelutsky
It's winter! The trees are bare, the days are short, and the first sparkling snowflakes are falling from the sky. Master of rhyme Jack Prelutsky creates a flurry of winter verse, just right for ushering in the season of ice and snow. Lively, warmth-filled illustrations by Yossi Abolafia enhance these sixteen delightful poems.
by R. L. Stine
Strange things happen when Greg starts using the camera he and his friends found.
by Veera Hiranandani
A 2019 NEWBERY HONOR BOOK "A gripping, nuanced story of the human cost of conflict appropriate for both children and adults." -Kirkus, starred review In the vein of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life comes a poignant, personal, and hopeful tale of India's partition, and of one girl's journey to find a new home in a divided country It's 1947, and India, newly independent of British rule, has been separated into two countries: Pakistan and India. The divide has created much tension between Hindus and Muslims, and hundreds of thousands are killed crossing borders. Half-Muslim, half-Hindu twelve-year-old Nisha doesn't know where she belongs, or what her country is anymore. When Papa decides it's too dangerous to stay in what is now Pakistan, Nisha and her family become refugees and embark first by train but later on foot to reach her new home. The journey is long, difficult, and dangerous, and after losing her mother as a baby, Nisha can't imagine losing her homeland, too. But even if her country has been ripped apart, Nisha still believes in the possibility of putting herself back together. Told through Nisha's letters to her mother, The Night Diary is a heartfelt story of one girl's search for home, for her own identity...and for a hopeful future.
by Jonathan London
Zap! Zip! Zoop! Froggy’s back! Spring is finally here, and Froggy can’t wait to go on a bike trip with his dad. But first he needs to find his bicycle helmet, butterfly net, and trading cards—will Froggy get on the road before sunset? With kid-pleasing sound effects and punchy illustrations, Let Go, Froggy! Is the perfect choice for the read-aloud crowd. “A fun-for-all, tongue-tangling, giggle-getting, rousing read-aloud. . . . Should be a storytime favorite.” —School Library Journal "Remkiewicz's illustrations are as punchy as ever, and his exaggeratedly expressive characters are almost infectiously eager." —Publishers Weekly An IRA-CBC Children's Choice A Children's Book of the Month Club Main Selection A Junior Library Guild Selection
by Todd Parr
It's okay to need some help. It's okay to be a different color. It's okay to talk about your feelings. It's okay to make a wish... It's Okay to Be Different cleverly delivers the important messages of acceptance, understanding, and confidence in an accessible, child-friendly format featuring Todd Parr's trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to celebrate their individuality through acceptance of others and self-confidence. Along with the four other bestselling Todd Parr picture books debuting in paperback this season, It's Okay to be Different is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, and promote character growth.
by Ludwig Bemelmans
Winner of the Caldecott Medal “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.” Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline stories are true classics that continue to charm readers even after 75 years! When Madeline falls into the river Seine and nearly drowns, a courageous canine comes to her rescue. Now Genevieve the dog is Madeline's cherished pet, and the envy of all the other girls. What can be done when there's just not enough hound to go around? Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) was the author of the beloved Madeline books, including Madeline, a Caldecott Honor Book, and Madeline's Rescue, winner of the Caldecott Medal.
by Charlotte Bronte
BE CLASSIC with Jane Eyre, introduced by New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman. As an orphan, Jane has a childhood full of trouble, but her sense of self and stubborn independence help her to steer through the miseries inflicted by cruel relatives and a brutal school. A position as governess at Thornfield Hall promises a kind of freedom. But Thornfield is a house full of secrets, its master a passionate, tomented man. When she falls in love with her sardonic employer, Jane faces her greatest struggle, in a choice between love and self-respect.
by Eleanor H. Porter
Pollyanna é uma alegre menina de onze anos de idade. Ao ficar órfã, é enviada à Nova Inglaterra para morar com a tia Polly, uma senhora abastada e rígida, incapaz de amar a criança. Pollyanna tem um coração feliz e trará alegria a todos na cidadezinha de Beldingsville, ensinando-os o "jogo do contente": procurar o lado bom mesmo nas mais árduas e desagradáveis situações. Porém, Pollyanna logo terá de enfrentar uma provação em que talvez essa estratégia não funcione.... Publicado originalmente em 1913, "Pollyanna" segue emocionando leitores de todas as idades, com sua tocante fábula sobre o otimismo diante das agruras da vida.
by L. Frank Baum
Published in 1908, this is the story of Dorothy, her cat Eureka, her cousin Zeb, and his horse Jim and how they get swallowed up by an earthquake and end up in Oz where they meet the Wizard again.
by Franklin W. Dixon
When their friends go missing under mysterious circumstances, teenage sleuths Frank and Joe Hardy embark on a thrilling adventure filled with danger, deception, and daring rescues. As they navigate through a web of clues and confront sinister adversaries, the Hardy boys must rely on their wits, courage, and unbreakable bond to uncover the truth and save their friends. Set against the backdrop of a seemingly peaceful town, "The Missing Chums" explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of justice, making it a timeless tale that resonates with readers of all ages. In a world where trust is often tested and the line between right and wrong can blur, this gripping mystery reminds us of the enduring power of teamwork and the importance of standing up for what is right.
by Steve Foxe
Meet Mario and his friends in the first-ever Super Mario(TM) Little Golden Book! It's game on for even the youngest gamers who love Super Mario when they meet Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and all their friends from the Mushroom Kingdom! Featuring stunning illustrations and beloved characters, this Little Golden Book is perfect for Nintendo, Super Mario--and Little Golden Book--fans of all ages. Mario first appeared in 1981 in the classic arcade video game Donkey Kong, and has since gone on to star in many adventures, allowing him to evolve into the beloved icon he is today. He is a video-game sensation, appearing across all genres--from action-platformers to sports to kart-racing and beyond.