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Reading is so important for young minds, and there’s a book for every child here. Revel in the sequential art of kids’ graphic novels, feel the rhythm of a Dr. Seuss picture book, share a board book with the whole family or go on an epic adventure in The Chronicles of Narnia. Get silly with Mac Barnett, or bask in the brilliance of Eric Carle.

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by Ross Montgomery

An inspirational tale of courage, loyalty and sacrifice, I Am Rebel follows one pooch's impossible journey across battlefields to find his beloved human. This is a timeless story of determination and hope that is sure to inspire young readers. And good news: the dog survives.

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by Beth Ferry, Terry Fan (Illustrator), Eric Fan (Illustrator)

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by Beth Ferry, Terry Fan (Illustrator), Eric Fan (Illustrator)

Grab your cheese puffs. We are thrilled to announce Growing Home by Beth Ferry, illustrated by The Fan Brothers, as the Barnes & Noble Children’s Book of the Year! This is a sweet story of quirky friendships, found family and a touch of magic that readers of all ages will want to revisit for years to come.

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Taking young readers back to WWII, this is the story of two brilliant siblings making a big difference in a dangerous world.

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Shop for the best children’s books at Barnes and Noble®, whether you’re looking for a new series to get lost in, a picture book bedtime story or a childhood favorite, there are endless reading possibilities.

In the picture book and board book space (ages 0-5), you can find timeless classics like Where the Wild Things Are or popular children's book series like Pete the Cat and Peppa Pig. You’ll also find new kids book favorites with gorgeous illustrations like Knight Owl or The Baddies, or you can browse the complete works of favorites like Mo Willems and Eric Carle.

In the chapter book and easy reader space (ages 6-8), you can’t go wrong with children's classics like The Magic Treehouse and its adventures in history or the renowned sass of Junie B. Jones. Be sure to check out the delightful ongoing series The Bad Guys and revel in the hijinks that this not-so-bad baddy crew gets themselves into.

If you’re looking for middle grade books (ages 9-12), there's so much to choose from. You can go on an adventure with Coraline or The Girl Who Drank the Moon; get hit with all the feels in Hello, Universe or Song for a Whale; or enjoy a snappy read like The Swifts or The Mortification of Fovea Munson.

And if you’re looking for graphic novels for young readers, you can’t beat a fantastical adventure series like Amulet or the witchy delights of Hooky. Then there are beautiful standalones like the thoroughly engrossing The Magic Fish and the magic and mythology of Ichiro. You’ll even find Marvel and DC superheroes here in Green Lantern Legacy and Miles Morales Shock Waves.

Our kids’ bookstore is stocked with all your children's favorites and their soon-to-be favorites like Impossible Creatures. From board books to the latest young reader series, find the perfect book for kids today at Barnes & Noble®.

10 of the Best Books for Kids to Read Right Now

Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment by Anna James
Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #2 by Erin Hunter
The Cartoonists Club: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud
The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes
Away by Megan E. Freeman
I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery
The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter
Growing Home by Beth Ferry
J vs. K by Kwame Alexander and Jerry Craft
The Gate, the Girl, and the Dragon by Grace Lin

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