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Bestselling New Books on Amazon for Kids and Teens

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Amazon offers hundreds of thousands of print and electronic books. With a dizzying number of choices, how do you decide which books are worth it for your kid? We have reviews of Amazon's bestselling new books, from picture books for preschoolers to young adult novels. Make sure to check back often to see the newest popular reads, as we update this list every week. And for reading on the go, check out our picks for the Best Book Apps for Kids.

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Dad book cover: Penguin and chick illustration under bold "dad" text.
BOOK

Dad

age 2+

A tender, visually striking celebration of fatherhood.

Christian Robinson Picture Book (2026)
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Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer book cover: Tiny T. Rex, in soccer jersey and cleats, kicks a soccer ball on a green field
BOOK

Tiny T. Rex Tries Soccer

age 3+

Tiny dino doesn't give up on soccer in sweet sports tale.

Jonathan Stutzman Picture Book (2026)
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Construction Site: Firefight book cover: Red Turntable truck shoots water on a fire while a red truck and car and yellow Excavator look on.
BOOK

Construction Site: Firefight!

age 4+

Truck friends help firefighters in exciting action tale.

Sherri Duskey Rinker Picture Book (2026)
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Mei Mei the Bunny book cover: White bunny in a blue shirt plays a violin on a colorful stage with a backdrop of sea and stars
BOOK

Mei Mei the Bunny

age 4+

Rabbit learns to deal with mistakes in sweet concert tale.

Laufey Picture Book (2026)
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We Are Mighty book cover: Six of 12 "ordinary" Americans in the book appear on a teal background around the white title
BOOK

We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing

age 4+

Lively look at 12 extraordinary "ordinary" Americans.

Sharon McMahon Picture Book (2026)
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Styx and Stones book cover: Two running boys silhouetted against Greek-style school
BOOK

Styx and Stones

age 8+

Kid escapes underworld, lands in middle school in wild tale.

Gary D. Schmidt , Ron Koertge Fantasy (2026)
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The Academy Series book cover: View from behind of boy in soccer uniform holding ball, looking at a blue sky with tall buildings, bright yellow clouds
BOOK

The Academy Series

age 8+

Fast-paced soccer series about grit, growth, and teamwork.

T.Z. Layton Sports (2025)
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The Second Life of Snap book cover: Amid piles of rubble, young girl with messy hair perches on shoulder of adult-sized robot, which looks up at her
BOOK

The Second Life of Snap

age 8+

Poignant, powerful dystopian tale about friendship and tech.

Erin Entrada Kelly Science Fiction (2026)
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First Crush book cover: A girl with brown wavy hair smiles, holding an envelope, on a colorful book cover under title
BOOK

First Crush: The New Girl, Book 2

age 10+

Teen girl deals with first crush, heartbreak in sweet tale.

Cassandra Calin Graphic Novel (2026)
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Change of Plans book cover: A White woman from nose to chest with brown hair wearing a blue apron and sunglasses
BOOK

Change of Plans

age 12+

Lovely coming-of-age tale of family, friends, and breakfast.

Sarah Dessen Contemporary Fiction (2026)
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Rolls and Rivalry book cover: A teen couple dancing on a bright yellow and pink illustrated book cover
BOOK

Rolls and Rivalry

age 13+

Rivals to romance in fun, competitive marching band tale.

Kristy Boyce Romance (2026)
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She Knows All the Names book cover: Spears and a snake crossed in front of a desert and Ancient Egyptian mythological mask
BOOK

She Knows All the Names: Throne of Khetara, Book 2

age 14+

Exciting Ancient Egypt fantasy sequel has magic, executions.

Michelle Jabès Corpora Fantasy (2026)
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The Summer of Second Chances book cover: Illustration of a couple walking along the beach with a lighthouse in the distance
BOOK

The Summer of Second Chances

age 14+

Simple coming-of-age romance focuses on family and grief.

K. L. Walther Coming of Age (2026)
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The Ballad of Falling Dragons book cover: Dragon breathes fire in a dark, mystical setting
BOOK

The Ballad of Falling Dragons: The Moonfall Series, Book 2

age 16+

More gore, less sex in decent but bloody romantasy sequel.

Sarah A. Parker Fantasy (2026)
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