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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Get a $10 Gift Card* With Every $100 of Gift Cards Purchased. *See page for details. Big Jim Believes (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Dog Man Series #14) by Dav Pilkey. Shop Now

Hold onto your cape: Dog Man is back. Big Jim Believes (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Dog Man Series #14) by Dav Pilkey. Shop Now

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Our Children's Book of the Year finalists are I Am Rebel, Growing Home and There Are No Silly Questions.

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I Am Rebel (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Ross Montgomery

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Growing Home (B&N Exclusive Edition)

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

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There Are No Silly Questions: More than 200 Weird and Wacky Questions, Expertly Answered!

by Mike Rampton, Guilherme Karsten (Illustrator)

Our Children's Book of the Year finalists are I Am Rebel, Growing Home and There Are No Silly Questions.

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Barnes & Noble Our Monthly Kids' Pick - Only $9.99 With Purchase* *See page for details. The Littlest Yak (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Lu Fraser. Shop Now

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Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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It's Greg's birthday — and you're invited to the chaos. 30% Off. Partypooper (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #20) by Jeff Kinney. Shop Now

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The Bletchley Riddle (B&N Exclusive Edition)

by Ruta Sepetys

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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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Journey to the SeaWing kingdom for a story of magic and destiny. Darkstalker: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire: Legends Graphic Novel) by Tui T. Sutherland. Shop Now

Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Awards Overall Winner: The Bakery Dragon by Devin Elle Kurtz. Shop Now

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Evil is afoot at the Archipelago. The Poisoned King (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Impossible Creatures #2) by Katherine Rundell. Shop Now

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Let the Tournament begin — now in full color. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Interactive Illustrated Edition (Harry Potter Series #4) by J. K. Rowling. Shop Now

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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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