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From adventure to magic: the most popular children's books among children cover different genres.
Get inspired by our four favorites.
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This doesn't change anything for you.
Christmas wasn't that long ago.
Maybe there were one or two children's and young adult books under the Christmas tree as a gift.
The time between years was often used for extensive browsing.
But the current reading year will again offer interesting reading material.
What were the children's book bestsellers of 2023?
In addition to the bestselling novels on Amazon, there are also children's books that sold well last year.
We present four titles worth reading here.
Which children's books were bought the most on Amazon in 2023?
We present four titles to you.
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Andreas Steinhöfel “Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows”
The books about Rico and Oskar, which are set in Berlin, are a heartwarming ode to childhood that parents would love to read to their children again.
Andreas Steinhöfel is the first children's and young adult author to be a member of the German Academy for Language and Poetry.
His series about Rico and Oskar was very successfully filmed for the cinema.
The book definitely belongs on the bookshelf and should be picked up again and again.
Rico is actually only supposed to keep a vacation diary.
But for someone who constantly loses track of things, it's not that easy!
When he gets to know Oskar with the blue helmet and the two of them track down the infamous ALDI kidnapper, Rico no longer knows where the front and the back are.
At least with Oskar the Deep Shadows lose some of their terror - and out of all the chaos a wonderful friendship emerges.
Blurb/Carlsen
Andreas Steinhöfel “Rico, Oskar and the Deep Shadows”
2011 Carlsen, ISBN-13 978-3-551-31029-3
Price: Paperback €6.99, 224 pages
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Jeff Kinney "Greg's Diary 18"
Greg doesn't like the change of school at all.
But when he finds out that he won't be able to go to this school with his best friend, there's a lot of trouble.
If it weren't for the stupid homework that needs to be done.
It's clear to Greg that a plan is needed.
How can he possibly avoid having to change schools and start all over again?
The casual writing and cartoons by Jeff Kinney ensure funny reading moments for young and old.
Actually, Greg always thought school was pretty stupid.
Do homework?
Cramming for math tests?
Reading school books?
Zero enthusiasm!
So when his school performs so poorly on a national test that it is forced to close, Greg isn't too upset.
Blurb/Treehouse
Jeff Kinney "Greg's Diary 18"
Translated by Dietmar Schmidt
2023 Treehouse, ISBN-13 978-3-833-90790-6
Price: hardcover €16, 224 pages
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Marc-Uwe Kling “The Smart Ass”
The Theufels recently moved into their new home, an old building with an attic full of secrets.
Despite the fact that playing in the attic is not welcome, Tina and Theo are magically drawn there.
The children also stumble upon a strange discovery in the attic: a little creature with a big mouth lives in a box full of books.
A real know-it-all who claims to only be visible to his peers!
Kling’s “The Trace Finder” is also suitable for young people.
In August 2023, the author also announced another series of novels.
Tina and Theo Theufel are struggling with parents who don't have a dog but want to eat beetroot all the time.
Plus, they always know everything better.
So the parents.
The children too.
After all, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
But Theo and Tina at least admit that they are smartasses.
Mom and Dad deny it.
This is of course absolutely ridiculous.
Blurb/Carlsen
Marc-Uwe Kling “The Smart Ass”
2023 Carlsen, ISBN-13 978-3-551-52282-5
Price: hardcover €12, 72 pages
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Katja Brandi’s “Woodwalkers – The Return”
The next exciting chapter for the “Woodwalkers” begins!
With the continuation of Katja Brandis' series of successes, cougar shifter Carag, wolf girl Tikaani and their comrades from Clearwater High face even greater tests than before.
The animal fantasy series promises excitement right up to the last page.
Clearwater High's sophomore class prepares for an unusual final exam.
What is it about?
The teachers won't reveal that yet.
Before we get started, there's one more challenge waiting for puma boy Carag: On behalf of the Council of Shifters, Carag is supposed to get in touch with a group of young woodwalkers who call themselves the “Club of Mythical Animals”.
(...) Carag has his hands full trying to tame the mythical animal club and only realizes late that the Council of Shifters is facing a much greater danger.
Because an old enemy is gaining more and more influence there.
Blurb/Arena
Katja Brandis “Woodwalkers – The Return” Season 2, Volume 4
2024 Arena, ISBN-13, 978-3-401-60658-3
Price: hardcover €16, 334 pages
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The children's books offer many opportunities for reading together and reading aloud, which can strengthen the bond.
There are also young adult novels that you should still read as an adult.