I love to see what books are also popular here at our school library and sometimes I see one I don't have yet and really need to order. So, I thought I'd run some reports and see what's a hit halfway through the year here at my school and post it by category: nonfiction, chapter books, picture books, and graphic novels. Here goes!
10. Pteranodon : the giant of the sky by David West
I love that this book made the list! It's a nonfiction picture book length book in a graphic novel format and my young ones love it.
9. Origami Birds and Butterflies by Lisa Miles
We are in the middle of an origami craze in the library. My free origami paper when you check out an origami book might have something to do with it...
8. Miami Heat by K.C. Kelley
Can't beat the basketball books. No brainer.
7. I Spy Extreme Challenger by Walter Wick
The I Spy books remain a perennial favorite. Definitely need to replace a few of our well-loved copies.
6. Lego Harry Potter: Building the Magical World by Elizabeth Dowsett
Although the Harry Potter books themselves are not moving off the shelves much these days, anything LEGO is HUGE!
5. Tennessee Titans by Tim Robinson
With the Titans playing about 45 minutes north of us, it's no surprise this book remains in pretty much constant circulation.
4. Minecraft Combat Handbook (and others in the series)
Frankly, I'm surprised this one isn't in the #1 slot! These books are never on the shelf, and the hold list for all the Minecraft titles is a mile long.
3. Ripley's Believe It Or Not: Strikingly True
Ahh Ripley's...the reluctant reader's best friend. I love it when a group is gathered around a table during checkout time and says, "Mrs. Counts! You've gotta come see this!" Books like these really highlight the communal side of reading and of sharing our reading experiences with others.
2. Minecraft Essential Handbook
There you are again, Minecraft!
1. Ripley's Believe It Or Not 2014
Snakes in nose = genius.
Also check out the Chapter Book and Picture Book Top 10 Lists!