New York Times Children’s Picture Books Best Sellers 2020

There are 20 books listed as #1 best seller in New York Times Children’s Picture Books Best Sellers 2020. Grumpy Monkey written by Suzanne Lang. is listed as the #1 best seller for 7 weeks.

There are 85 books in the New York Times Children’s Picture Books Best Sellers 2020 list. The Wonderful Things You Will Be written by Emily Winfield Martin is in this list for 41 weeks.

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#1 New York Times Best Sellers 2020

1. Grumpy Monkey

Weeks listed as #1: 7

by: Suzanne Lang.
Release date: Oct 15, 2019
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Jim Panzee is having a bad day.

2. I Promise

Weeks listed as #1: 7

by: LeBron James
Release date: Aug 11, 2020
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An inspirational poem for children by the NBA superstar.

3. 5 More Sleeps ‘Til Christmas

Weeks listed as #1: 5

by: Jimmy Fallon
Release date: Oct 27, 2020
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A young boy anticipates the arrival of Christmas.

4. How To Catch A Unicorn

Weeks listed as #1: 4

by: Adam Wallace.
Release date: Feb 15, 2019
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Children attempt to capture the mythical creature.

5. Pete The Cat: Big Easter Adventure

Weeks listed as #1: 4

by: James Dean Kimberly Dean
Release date: Jan 28, 2014
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A certain rabbit needs Pete’s help.

6. I Wish You More

Weeks listed as #1: 3

by: Amy Krouse Rosenthal.
Release date: Mar 31, 2015
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A bounty of good wishes.

7. The World Needs More Purple People

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Kristen Bell Benjamin Hart.
Release date: Jun 01, 2020
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Embracing the things that bring us together as humans.

8. Antiracist Baby

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Ibram X Kendi
Release date: Jan 01, 2020
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Nine steps to raising an antiracist child.

9. The Office: A Day At Dunder Mifflin Elementary

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Robb Pearlman
Release date: Oct 06, 2020
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A kid-friendly adaptation of the workplace comedy.

10. The World Needs Who You Were Made To Be

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Joanna Gaines.
Release date: Jan 01, 2020
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An inspirational message of acceptance and celebrating uniqueness.

11. Love From The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Eric Carle
Release date: Jan 01, 2015
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A ravenous insect returns with its appetite intact.

12. Creepy Pair Of Underwear

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Aaron Reynolds.
Release date: Aug 15, 2017
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Jasper Rabbit deals with a pair of glowing underwear that won’t go away.

13. I Am Enough

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Grace ers.
Release date: Mar 06, 2018
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A poetic affirmation of self-esteem.

14. The Day You Begin

Weeks listed as #1: 2

by: Jacqueline Woodson.
Release date: Aug 28, 2018
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On the first day of school, outsiders embrace their differences.

15. The Crayons’ Christmas

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Drew Daywalt
Release date: Oct 15, 2019
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Duncan’s crayons prepare for Christmas.

16. The Serious Goose

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Jimmy Kimmel
Release date: Dec 03, 2019
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A goose is not as serious as she seems.

17. Pete The Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: James Dean
Release date: Jan 15, 2019
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Pete opens a leprechaun catching business.

18. How To Catch A Leprechaun

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Adam Wallace.
Release date: Feb 01, 2016
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This is the year you’ll finally catch a leprechaun.

19. The Wonderful Things You Will Be

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Emily Winfield Martin
Release date: Jan 01, 2015
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A celebration of future possibilities.

20. All Are Welcome

Weeks listed as #1: 1

by: Alex ra Penfold Suzanne Kaufman
Release date: Jul 10, 2018
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A celebration of kindness, inclusivity and diversity at a school.

Last updated on December 9, 2021