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Explore children’s books including picture book favorites, classic stories and beloved tales — reading is vital for kids, and this is the best place to start. Young minds can dive into graphic novels, feel the rhythm of a Dr. Seuss picture book, share a board book for story time or go on an epic adventure in The Chronicles of Narnia. Start their reading adventure today.
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Shop Children’s Books for Kids of All Ages & Interests
Shop the best selection of kids’ books at Barnes and Noble, whether you’re looking for a picture book or board book for bedtime, a new series installment or a graphic novel for older children, there is something for every young reader. From children’s books about history, animals and space to fairy tales, art books and more, find books that will capture every child’s imagination, including award-winning favorites from our Children’s & YA Book Awards.
Explore Picture Books and Board Books
Discover beloved picture books and board books for toddlers and babies 0 to 5-years-old and older children. Find timeless classics like Where the Wild Things Are and popular kids’ book series like Pete the Cat and Peppa Pig. Whether you’re looking for new favorites like Beware the Sock Monkeys! and Mac & Cheese, or books by famous children’s book authors like Mo Willems, Roald Dahl, Eric Carle and Katherine Rundell, we’ve got you covered.
Chapter Books for Early Readers
Introduce your 6 to 8-year-old to popular kids’ series like The Magic Treehouse, Junie B. Jones and The Bad Guys. From hilarious hijinks that heartwarming adventures, explore our large selection of chapter books for early independent readers.
Middle Grade Books for Young Readers
If you’re looking for children’s books for middle grade readers (ages 9-12), fantasy adventures, thrilling mysteries and heartwarming stories await. Discover favorites like Coraline and Charlotte’s Web as well as popular kids’ series likePercy Jackson and the Olympians and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Graphic Novels for Kids
Kids and preteens love graphic novels these days. From the popular Warriors Graphic Novel series and Wings of Fire to coming-of-age stories like The New Girl, shop kids’ graphic novels featuring fantasy, adventure, humor and brave superheroes like Captain Underpants.
10 Popular Kids’ Books to Read Right Now
- The Wild Zone by Rick Riordan, Annabelle Oh
- The School for Thieves by Peter Burns
- A Raven of the Rainforest by Rosanne Parry
- The Secret Astronomers by Jessica Walker
- The Swifts: A Garden of Vipers by Beth Lincoln
- Astra Fox and the Rise of the Wonderworkers by Isaac Fitzsimons
- The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King by Max Brallier
- Baby-sitters on Board!: A Graphic Novel by Ann M. Martin, Raina Telgemeier
- Kiki and the New Magic (Kiki's Delivery Service #2) by Eiko Kadono
- InvestiGators: Weather or Not by John Patrick Green
Looking for even more great kids’ books? Explore our children’s book recommendations on our blog or browse in person at your local Barnes & Noble bookstore.