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Candlewick’s top bestsellers include board books that encourage and captivate babies’ developing minds, outstanding read-aloud stories for toddlers and preschoolers, nonfiction that can’t help but satisfy the curiosity of children of every age, and young adult fare with proven appeal to teenage readers. full bestsellers list
Eternal Eternal
Now in papberback! With diabolical wit, the author of TANTALIZE revisits a deliciously dark world where vampires vie with angels -- and girls just want to have fangs. (Age 14 and up)
The Magician's Elephant The Magician's Elephant
In a highly awaited new novel, Kate DiCamillo conjures a haunting fable about trusting the unexpected -- and making the extraordinary come true. (Ages 7 and up)
Yummy Yummy Eight Favorite Fairy Tales
Beware -- these fairy tales are not for the faint of heart! Maisy creator Lucy Cousins shifts gears to retell her favorites with vivid, rousing illustrations. (Age 3 and up)

Oceanology Oceanology
Follow the fascinating journey of Captain Nemo and explore the ocean’s wonders, both real and imagined ... or are they? (Age 8 and up)
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves
Volume II of the National Book Award Winner and NEW YORK TIMES bestseller -- a stunning resolution to the epic tale that "fascinates, appalls, condemns, and enthralls." (Ages 14 and up)
The Tale of Despereaux The Tale of Despereaux Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread
The beloved, best-selling Newbery Medal winner -- now in paperback! (ages 7-12)

Congratulations to our gifted authors and illustrators whose talents have earned Candlewick books hundreds of awards since 1991! Here's a look at our most recent awards:
SIBA (Southern Independent Booksellers Association) Children’s Book Award
The Secret World of Walter Anderson
Wanda Gág Book Award
Felicity Floo Visits the Zoo
Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction
The Storm in the Barn
Michael L. Printz Honor Book
Punkzilla
Sibert Medal
Almost Astronauts
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