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Kids’ Books

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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The Chalice of the Gods (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series #6)

by Rick Riordan

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The Chalice of the Gods (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series #6)

by Rick Riordan

An adventure of epic proportions filled with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments from Percy, Annabeth and Grover as they work together to help Percy with his biggest quest yet — getting into college. This Exclusive Edition includes stenciled and stained edges.

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Papa Doesn't Do Anything! (B&N Exclusive Edition)

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Papa Doesn't Do Anything! (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Jimmy Fallon

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Why a Daughter Needs a Dad

by Gregory E. Lang, Susanna Leonard Hill, Sydney Hanson (Illustrator)

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Why a Son Needs a Dad

by Gregory E. Lang, Susanna Leonard Hill, Gail Yerrill (Illustrator)

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My Dad Is Awesome by Bluey and Bingo

by Penguin Young Readers

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Happy Father's Day from the Crayons

by Drew Daywalt, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator)

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I Love You to the Moon and Back

by Amelia Hepworth, Tim Warnes (Illustrator)

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Knight Owl (Caldecott Honor Book)

by Christopher Denise, Christopher Denise (Illustrator)

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On the Night You Were Born

by Nancy Tillman

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Oh, the Places You'll Go! (B&N Exclusive Limited Edition)

by Dr. Seuss

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The Wonderful Things You Will Be

by Emily Winfield Martin

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Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar

by Eric Carle, Eric Carle (Illustrator)

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What the Road Said

by Cleo Wade, Lucie de Moyencourt (Illustrator)

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The Dictionary Story (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Oliver Jeffers, Sam Winston, Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator), Sam Winston (Illustrator)

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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

by Dr. Seuss

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Will the Pigeon Graduate? (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Mo Willems

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Giraffes Can't Dance

by Giles Andreae, Guy Parker-Rees (Illustrator)

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Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Age of Enchantment (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Anna James

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by Anna James

A brand new fantastical world with a unique and exciting magic system. Rich in imagination and deeply immersive, this is a worthy addition to the magic school genre.

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Magic Tree House Books 1-4 Boxed Set

by Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator)

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Junie B. Jones First Boxed Set Ever!: Books 1-4

by Barbara Park, Denise Brunkus (Illustrator)

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Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)

by Bobby Lynn Maslen, Amy Jindra (Illustrator), Karen Wall (Illustrator)

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (new covers) (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Rick Riordan, Victo Ngai (Illustrator)

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Dog Man: The Epic Collection (Dog Man Series #1-3 Boxed Set)

by Dav Pilkey, Dav Pilkey (Illustrator)

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Browse Children’s Books Online or Visit Your Local Kid-Friendly Barnes & Noble Bookstore

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

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F. Steadman
The Three Billy Goats Gruff by Mac Barnett
Stellarlune by Shannon Messenger
Diper Overlode by Jeff Kinney
Knight Owl by Christopher Denise
Collaborations by Dav Pilkey
Hocus Pocus by A. W. Jantha and Gris Grimly
The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress by Max Brallier and Douglas Holgate
Nigel and the Moon by Antwan Eady
The Year We Learned to Fly by Jacqueline Woodson

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