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Top 10 Children’s e-Books February 2016

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Overdrive has some pretty popular children’s titles right now.  It’s not in the Top 10, but Frank Cottrell-Boyce, of Millions fame has The Unforgotten Coat newly added to the overdrive selections, along with Diary of a Wimpy Kid and The 39 Clues series.  Found a favourite of your’s as an eBook? let us know in the comments.

 

1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, By J.K. Rowling

2. The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 2, by Rick Riordan

3. The Crown of Ptolemy: Percy Jackson & The Kane Chronicles Crossover Series, Book 3, by Rick Riordan

4. The Lost Hero: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 1, by Rick Riordan

5. The Mark of Athena: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 3, by Rick Riordan

6. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, By J.K. Rowling

7. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, By J.K. Rowling

8. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, By J.K. Rowling

9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, By J.K. Rowling

10. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, By J.K. Rowling

Top 10 Children’s e-Books January 2016

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The new year’s e-books have some really popular titles.  It’s great to know that if you really want o read something you can get hold of a copy through your library, or your library’s online portal. Harry Potter is as strong as ever in this medium (pretty popular since we started the e-book Top 10).  J.K. Rowling has written a play with Jack Thorn and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the cursed child, opening in London in July this year.  It’s great to have an evolving story unfold since the last book came out.

Have you ever written a story or play with some of your favourite characters? Let us know in the comments.

1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, by J.K.Rowling

2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, by J.K.Rowling

3. Mr. Popper’s Penguins, by Richard Atwater

4. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by J.K.Rowling

5. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by J.K.Rowling

6. The Crown of Ptolemy: Percy Jackson & The Kane Chronicles Crossover Series, Book 3, by Rick Riordan

7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, by J.K.Rowling

8. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by J.K.Rowling

9. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J.K.Rowling

10. The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien

Top 10 Children’s E-books November 2015

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There is some great world building to be found in November’s favourite E-books.  From doyenne J. K. Rowling to the venerable Tolkien and November’s favourite author Cat Winters  These writers have created detailed, believable worlds, that have come to influence the way we think of magic and incorporate it into our own lives.  Do you have a favourite magical writer? Let us know your favourite authors in the comments.

Great variety in November’s top ten; the spooky intrigue of Harry Potter and In the shadow of the Blackbirds is offset set by some great laughs and doodles from Big Nate author Lincoln Pierce and David Walliams bringing his comedy talents to the page.

 

  1. In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters
  2. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
  3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
  4. Big Nate and Friends by Lincoln Peirce
  5. Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridi by Dav Pilkey
  6. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
  7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
  8. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
  9. Billionaire Boy by David Walliams
  10. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling

Top 10 Children’s E-Books for October 2015

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Fantasy saga fans have really taken to the E-Books.  Rick Riordan has become the favourite with his myth influenced series inspiring a lot of Wellington readers. There are some great resources in the library about Greek myths, non-fiction, comics, more comics,  audio books, movies and some other great stories.  If you’re enjoying the Rick Riordan Heroes of Olympus series try the Pegasus series by Kate O’Hearn (she has also written books on the Norse Myths).

Did you know that many of the heroes and heroines of the Greek myths were immortalised in constellations? Take a look here for some of their stories and place in the night sky.

1.   Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling

2.   Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling

3.   Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling

4.  The Mark of Athena: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 3 by Rick Riordan

5.   The House of Hades: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 4 by Rick Riordan

6 .  The Lost Hero: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 1 by Rick Riordan

7.   The Son of Sobek: Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover Series, Book 1 by Rick Riordan

8.   Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling

9.   The Red Pyramid: The Kane Chronicles, Book 1 by Rick Riordan

10. The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 2 by Rick Riordan

 

      

Top 10 Children’s eBooks August 2015

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Online borrowing fans love adventure! These titles have abound with  heroines, heroes and derring-do. Whether your tastes run to fantasy, re-visted myth, or regular school drama take a look at these favourites.  Ebooks are free to down load with your library card.  The audio books are a great option for listening to on road trips, commutes to school, or late at night with the headphones on (maybe not too late at night!).

1.    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling

2.   The Son of Neptune: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 2 by Rick Riordan

3.   I Can’t Take It! by Lincoln Pierce

4.   The Lost Hero: The Heroes of Olympus Series, Book 1 by Rick Riordan

5.   The Son of Sobek: Percy Jackson & Kane Chronicles Crossover Series, Book 1 by Rick Riordan

6.   Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling

7.   A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

8.   Big Nate Flips Out: Big Nate Series, Book 5 by Lincoln Pierce

9.   From the Top by Lincoln Pierce

10. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling

Top 10 children’s eBooks for June 2015

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Popular online reading still has Harry Potter cresting the wave. Any problems locating a series title on the shelves? Then try the online lending through Borrow Box or Overdrive. Check out the great tutorials on the help pages to get started through the apps on any device =)

1.  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
2.  Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
3.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
4.  Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
5.  Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
6.  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
7.  Stink and the Incredible Super-Galactic Jawbreaker by Megan McDonald
8.  Big Nate Makes the Grade by Lincoln Peirce
9.  Big Nate Out Loud by Lincoln Peirce
10.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

Top 10 children’s eBooks for May 2015

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I feel very odd looking at the order of these favourite eBooks….anyone else have a similar feeling…? The order is not the order!

Harry Potter fans really have this eBook thing down. Great way to get your series where and when you want it. Read as you go – great for wifi or download and read on your device even when you’re not online.

1.    Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J. K. Rowling
2.   Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
3.   Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
4.   Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling
5.   Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling
6.   Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J. K. Rowling
7.   Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
8.   Girls Under Pressure by Jacqueline Wilson
9.   A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
10. Big Nate and Friends by Licoln Peirce

Top 10 children’s eBooks for April 2015

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Downloading titles is a great way to access books where and when you want them.  April was a popular month for Harry Potter – J. K. Rowling’s inventive world has captured so many hearts and minds. Explore this world further online through Pottermore.

Paddington’s recent movie has sparked interest in this sagacious character and his adventures.

1.  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
2.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
3.  A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
4.  Disney Frozen Cinestory: Based on the Disney Film
5.  Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.  Rowling
6.  Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
7.  Day of Doom: The 39 Clues by David Baldacci
8.  Paddington Here and Now by Michael Bond
9.  Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
10. The Magician’s Nephew: The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis

Top 10 Children’s E-Books for February 2015

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Download and read your favourite Children’s books, or explore new titles, wherever, whenever

1.    Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone: Harry Potter Series, Book 1, by J. K.  Rowling

2.    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets:Harry Potter Series, Book 2, by J. K. Rowling

3.    Big Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild! by Lincoln Pierce

4.    The Emperor’s New Clothes, by Hans Christian Andersen

5.    Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, by Ransom Riggs

6.    A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond

7.    The Maze Runner, by  James Dashner

8.   Dibs on This Chair, by Lincoln Pierce

9.   The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers: Super Diaper Baby Series, Book 2, by Dav Pilkey

10.  Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince: Harry Potter Series, Book 6, by J. K. Rowling

 

 

 

 

November’s Top 10 Children’s fiction

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This month’s favourite library lends include author Jeff Kinney.  As popular online as in print, “To date, the online version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid has more than 80 million visits, and is typically read by more than 70,000 kids a day.”

1.   Diary of a wimpy kid by Jeff Kinney.
2.   Where’s Wally? by Martin Handford
3.   Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan
4.   Dirty Bertie by Alan MacDonald
5.   Harry Potter and the philosopher’s stone by J. K. Rowling
6.   Awful Auntie by David Walliams
7.   Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl
8.   Matilda by Roald Dahl
9.   Conspiracy 365 by Gabrielle Lord
10. Puzzle pirates by Leigh, Susannah.