Top 20 Best Children's Books for Ages 9-12 (2026)

Kids, parents, and teachers will love this handy-sized booklet missal featuring colorful illustrations throughout. Each part of the Mass is clearly explained in simple language with the prayers and responses according to the new translation of the Roman Missal. Supplemental sections contain material on making a visit to the Blessed Sacrament and on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including the examination of conscience and the Ten Commandments.About the AuthorDateno, Maria: - Sister Maria Grace grew up in Springfield, Virginia, and has one older brother and four younger sisters (and twenty-two nieces and nephews-so far). She met the Daughters of Saint Paul when she was fifteen years old and felt God calling her to help people know and love him. Since then, Sister Grace has edited a Catholic children's magazine (My Friend), authored several children's books, and now serves in the Pauline Books & Media Center in Alexandria, Virginia. She'd love to recommend a good book to you!

Book 1 in the Armor of God Catholic children's fantasy-adventure chapter book series.George Pennington wants to be a knight!He bravely faces the fearsome head knight at the annual "tryouts," hoping to be among the few accepted to Knight School for Boys and Girls. When he accidentally burns his mother's cherished tapestry, is his chance at Knight School over? A lie seems like the best solution. As lying becomes easier for George, he discovers that students must earn the first piece of armor: The Belt of Truth.

Good Night, Indiana University takes a whimsical journey through IU's Bloomington campus as the sun is slowly setting. The perfect bedtime book for IU alums and their little ones, Good Night, Indiana University whispers good night and sweet dreams to beloved campus landmarks such as Sample Gates, Dunn's Woods, and Memorial Stadium. For Hoosiers of all ages, Good Night, Indiana University is sure to become a cherished family favorite. So "Good night cream and crimson, under the light of a crescent moon. Good Night Indiana University, in my dreams I'll see you soon."About the AuthorAfter studying video production, Joey Lax Salinas expanded into photography and travels across Indiana and throughout the United States to capture landscapes and cityscapes. Joey has also worked as a collegiate licensed photographer of Indiana University campus photos. He is a 2003 Indiana University graduate with a B.A. in Telecommunications.

Goosebumps now on Disney+! Reader beware--it's the original scare!Included in this retro collector's tin are five of the all-time bestselling books, each with their original cover: Monster BloodWhy I'm Afraid of BeesA Night in Terror TowerThe Beast From the EastLegend of the Lost Legend Give yourself Goosebumps!About the AuthorR.L. Stine is the creator of the bestselling Goosebumps series, which has more than 400 million copies in print worldwide and celebrated 25 years in 2017. Goosebumps is one of the bestselling children's series of all-time and inspired a popular television show, as well as a feature film starring Jack Black that opened at #1 at the box office. His other popular children's books include the series Fear Street, Mostly Ghostly, The Nightmare Room, and Rotten School, and his picture books, with Marc Brown, The Little Shop of Monsters and Mary McScary. R.L. Stine lives in New York City. You can connect with him on Twitter at @RL_Stine or Facebook: facebook.com/rlstine. For more information, visit rlstine.com and scholastic.com/goosebumps.

Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this activity book, and the concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in true accounts of the distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen, and hardworking farm wives and children who created the new nation.About the AuthorJanis Herbert is the author of The Civil War for Kids, Leonardo da Vinci for Kids, Lewis and Clark for Kids, and Marco Polo for Kids.

Want your child to be ahead of their class?This workbook has over 100 days of reproducible multiplication practice problems for digits 0-12, and also multiple digits! Discover how just a few minutes of math practice a day can help students tremendously.Which is why we created these worksheets to be used as timed tests to improve fluidity and build a strong foundation of multiplication facts. Math difficulty will increase as students progress through the book so they stay engaged and can continually see their improvement with each page.*Answer key included* in the back of this book, so students can check their answers easily.About Scholastic Panda EducationScholastic Panda Education is a passionately run single mom + daughter publishing company! We love creating cute and practical books for kids!The Book Contains: Premium glossy cover design Printed on high quality 60lb interior stock Perfectly sized at 8.5" x 11" Scroll back up and click "Add to Cart" to help your child confidently step into the fun world of multiplication.About the AuthorPanda Education, Scholastic: - Helping kids grow and learn is our ultimate goal. Which is why we build fun into learning without sacrificing content. We know what is difficult and what is exciting for them, what sparks their imagination and makes them smile. Mixing challenge with reward is critical to your child's success. We cherish the feedback we receive from parents and teachers. And, based upon what we hear, we create fun and engaging learning materials that help prepare kids for success in school and life. Scholastic Panda Education brings quality practical books for kids with creativity and meticulous attention to detail, as well as a collective commitment to kids' well-being, education, and entertainment. In the end, our passion is to inspire children to become the best versions of themselves.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In this essential Star Wars Legends novel--the first ever to take place after the events of the original trilogy--Grand Admiral Thrawn makes his debut on the galactic stage.Five years ago, the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Death Star, defeated Darth Vader and the Emperor, and drove the remnants of the old Imperial Starfleet to a distant corner of the galaxy. Princess Leia and Han Solo are married and expecting twins. And Luke Skywalker has become the first in a long-awaited line of Jedi Knights. But thousands of light-years away, the last of the Emperor's warlords, Grand Admiral Thrawn, has taken command of the shattered Imperial fleet, readied it for war, and pointed it at the fragile heart of the New Republic. For this dark warrior has made a vital discovery that could destroy everything the courageous men and women of the Rebel Alliance fought so hard to build.About the AuthorTimothy Zahn is the author of more than sixty novels, nearly ninety short stories and novelettes, and four short-fiction collections. In 1984, he won the Hugo Award for Best Novella. Zahn is best known for his Star Wars novels (Thrawn, Thrawn: Alliances, Thrawn: Treason, Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising, Heir to the Empire, Dark Force Rising, The Last Command, Specter of the Past, Vision of the Future, Survivor's Quest, Outbound Flight, Allegiance, Choices of One, and Scoundrels), with more than eight million copies of his books in print. Other books include StarCraft: Evolution, the Cobra series, the Quadrail series, and the young adult Dragonback series. Zahn has a BS in physics from Michigan State University and an MS from the University of Illinois. He lives with his family on the Oregon coast.

All five books in the blockbuster Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, in paperback, collected in a boxed set fit for demigods, complete with a bonus poster! Read the books that inspired the live-action adventure series on Disney+! With glorious cover art and a special poster by John Rocco, this value-priced set includes Rick Riordan's best-selling novels The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian. Accompany the son of the sea god Poseidon and his other demigod friends as they go on a series of quests that will have them facing monsters, gods, and conniving figures from Greek mythology. Do they have what it takes to save the Olympians from an ancient enemy? Complete your Rick Riordan collection with these series: The Heroes of Olympus The Kane Chronicles Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard The Trials of Apollo About the AuthorRick Riordan, dubbed "storyteller of the gods" by Publishers Weekly, is the author of five New York Times #1 best-selling middle grade series with millions of copies sold throughout the world: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Heroes of Olympus, and the Trials of Apollo, based on Greek and Roman mythology; the Kane Chronicles, based on Ancient Egyptian mythology; and Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard, based on Norse mythology. Rick collaborated with illustrator John Rocco on two #1 New York Times best-selling collections of Greek myths for the whole family: Percy Jackson's Greek Gods and Percy Jackson's Greek Heroes. He also wrote a modern take on Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea entitled Daughter of the Deep. His most recent novel is The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure, which he co-wrote with award-winning author Mark Oshiro. In addition to his work as an author and executive producer, Rick is the publisher of an imprint at Disney-Hyperion, Rick Riordan Presents, dedicated to finding other authors of highly entertaining fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. He lives in Boston, Massachusetts with his wife Becky and their two sons. Follow him on Twitter at @camphalfblood.

Over 450,000 copies sold! Packed with dozens of the most difficult Hidden Pictures puzzles Highlights has ever created, this seek-and-find book is perfect for advanced puzzlers ages 8-12 looking for a next-level challenge! This jam-packed collection includes over 80 advanced Hidden Pictures puzzles, including some of the hardest image puzzles, puzzles without clues, puzzles with scrambled clues and more. A great gift for anyone who loves a puzzle challenge, this engaging activity book is filled with more than 1,500 total objects to find. Kids (and grown-ups, too) will need to keep their eyes peeled searching through hilarious scenes like sloths playing ping pong, dogs enjoying a fiesta, and a fishy carnival. There are both full-color and classic black-and-white scenes to solve. Over 125 pages of puzzles adds up to hours of screen-free fun, great for keeping kids engaged during road trips or rainy afternoons at home. Plus, this children's book is crafted by puzzle experts to include learning benefits parents can count on. Searching for hidden objects is a great way for kids to develop important school skills like vocabulary, concentration and visual perception. Every puzzle solved will boost kids' confidence and encourage them to take on new challenges.About the AuthorHighlights is the trusted brand that believes children are the world's most important people. Our flagship magazine, Highlights, is the #1 most-read children's magazine in the country. With over 80% brand recognition, our award-winning magazines, bestselling story and puzzle books, and groundbreaking education books deliver on the Highlights promise of helping children become their best selves through exceptional, high-quality products for children.

Black Beauty is the autobiography of a horse. This gentle book follows the life a well bred horse, from his early childhood in a pleasant meadow, through a myriad of owners-some kind and some cruel-until fate returns him to the meadow in which he was born. A wonderful story that will remain with you and your child.

Readers of all ages will welcome the chance to be reunited with Dorothy Gale and such beloved characters as the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, as well as to meet new favorites such as the Hungry Tiger, whose appetite is never satisfied; Princess Langwidere, who has thirty heads; Billina, a talking chicken; and Tiktok, a mechanical man.Blown overboard while sailing with her uncle, Dorothy finds herself in the fairy realm of Ev. She sets out with her friends to rescue the Queen of Ev and her ten children, who have been imprisoned by the cruel Nome King. But even Ozma, the wise Ruler of Oz, is no match for the clever king, and it's up to Dorothy to save everyone from terrible danger. But will the Nome King's enchantments be too much even for the plucky little girl from Kansas?Ozma of Oz has delighted children and adults for over eighty years, and now new generations can enjoy the unforgettable characters and the surprising and funny story in this deluxe facsimile of the rare first edition, featuring forty-two of John R. Neill's full-color plates and twenty-one two- color illustrations, as well as a colorful pictorial binding.Afterword by Peter Glassman. New generations can enjoy this surprising and funny story of the rescue of the royal family of Ev from the evil Nome King in a deluxe facsimile of the rare first edition. A Books of Wonder(R) Classic.About the AuthorNeill, John R.: - John R. Neill was born in Philadelphia in 1877. In 1904, at the age of twenty-six, Neill received his first major book assignment, as illustrator for The Marvelous Land of Oz. From then until his death in 1943, Neill would illustrate over forty Oz books, including three he wrote himself. Today, his fabulous illustrations are synonymous with Oz.Baum, L. Frank: - L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) published The Wonderful Wizard of Oz in 1900 and received enormous, immediate success. Baum went on to write seventeen additional novels in the Oz series. Today, he is considered the father of the American fairy tale. His stories inspired the 1939 classic film The Wizard of Oz, one of the most widely viewed movies of all time.MinaLima is an award-winning graphic design studio founded by Miraphora Mina and Eduardo Lima, renowned for establishing the visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series. Specializing in graphic design and illustration, Miraphora and Eduardo have continued their involvement in the Harry Potter franchise through numerous design commissions, from creating all the graphic elements for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando Resort, to designing award-winning publications for the brand. Their best-selling books include Harry Potter and the Philospher's Stone, Harry Potter Film Wizardry, The Case of Beasts: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Archive of Magic: Explore the Film Wizardry of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, and J.K. Rowling's Fantastic Beasts screenplays. MinaLima studio is renowned internationally for telling stories through design and has created its own MinaLima Classics series, reimagining a growing collection of much-loved tales including Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, and Pinocchio.Glassman, Peter: - Peter Glassman is the owner of Books of Wonder, the New York City bookstore and publisher specializing in new and old imaginative books for children. He is also the editor of the Books of Wonder Classics, a series of deluxe facsimiles and newly illustrated editions of timeless tales. And he is the author of The Wizard Next Door, illustrated by Steven Kellogg. Mr. Glassman lives in New York City.

The excitement continues. Complete your Pok mon Adventures collection All your favorite Pok mon game characters jump out of the screen into the pages of this action-packed manga Contains Pok mon Adventures vols 8-14 and a color posterAbout the AuthorHidenori Kusaka is the writer for VIZ Media's Pokémon Adventures. Running continuously for over 20 years, Pokémon Adventures is the only manga series to completely cover all the Pokémon games and has become one of the most popular series of all time. Kusaka is currently working on the 14th story arc, Pokémon: Sun & Moon. In addition to writing manga, he also edits children's books and plans mixed-media projects for Shogakukan's children's magazines. He uses the Pokémon Electrode as his author portrait. Mato was born in Aichi Prefecture on November 27. Her astrological sign is Sagittarius. Her first manga story, "New Year X-mas," appeared in 1993 in the magazine Shonen Sunday. Her best-known works include the title Nightingale. Satoshi Yamamoto is the artist for VIZ Media's Pokémon Adventures, which he began working on in 2001, starting with volume 10. Yamamoto launched his manga career in 1993 with the horror-action title Kimen Senshi, which ran in Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday magazine, followed by the series Kaze no Denshosha. He is currently working on the 14th story arc in the Pokémon series, Pokémon: Sun & Moon. Yamamoto's favorite manga creators/artists include Fujiko Fujio (Doraemon), Yukinobu Hoshino (2001 Nights) and Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira). He loves films, monsters, mysteries, punk rock music and livin' the good life. He uses the Pokémon Swalot as his artist portrait.

Mad Libs is the world's greatest word game and a great gift for anyone who likes to laugh Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories about grads of all ages. Put on your cap and NOUN because it's time to celebrate in style with Graduation Mad Libs. With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about final exams, the last day of school, and of course, graduation parties, this book is jam-packed with hours of fun. Play alone, in a group, or with your favorite teacher or professor. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER.About the AuthorRoger Price and Leonard Stern created Mad Libs in the 1950s and the series has been a favorite among kids of all ages ever since. Although Roger Price passed away in 1990, Leonard Stern keeps the tradition alive by writing new Mad Libs all the time. Roger Price and Leonard Stern are both well known for their comedywriting. In the 1950s Roger Price created and developed cartoons called Droodles, which were turned into a television show. Before that Price worked with Bob Hope on a newspaper humor column, and he even appeared on Broadway in Tickets, Please! Leonard Stern has an equally colorful and varied history. Before co-founding Price Stern Sloan with Roger Price (Sloan came later), Stern was a successful television writer. In addition to his creative involvement with over twenty television series and over ten motion pictures, Stern worked with Jackie Gleason in New York writing the Honeymooners. He also wrote for the Phil Silvers Show, The Steve Allen Show, and wrote and produced the original Get Smart television series. Recently, Stern published A Martian Wouldn't Say That, which compiled weird and wacky memos written by people in the entertainment industry. Currently, Stern serves as a senior vice president of Price Stern Sloan, where he still writes those hilarious Mad Libs.copyright (c) 2000 by Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers. All rights reserved.

Celebrate the Blue Blur's way-past-cool 30th birthday! This swank deluxe hardcover sends Sonic on electrifying all-new adventures inspired by the classic 2-D games with stories from bestselling authors Gale Galligan (The Babysitters Club series), The McElroy Brothers (The Adventure Zone) and series writer Ian Flynn! Join Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Knuckles the Echidna, Amy Rose, Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, and even more special guests as they travel through zones inspired by the seasons in search of Chaos Emeralds! It's a hilarious and hectic race against the clock in "Seasons of Chaos" by longtime Sonic writer Ian Flynn, with art by Aaron Hammerstrom. Plus bonus stories!"Dr. Eggman's Birthday" by Gale Galligan and Thomas Rothlisberger."Sonic Learns to Drive" by Justin, Travis & Griffin McElroy, with art by Mauro Fonseca. All this, as well as a ton of exclusive extras celebrating the Fastest Thing Alive: a bonus story from the team of Galligan and Rothlisberger, a special introduction, a script-to-page look at the making of Sonic comics, and more! This special anniversary collection is the perfect piece of pop culture memorabilia for all Sonic fans!About the AuthorIan Flynn is a freelance writer for multiple forms of media. He's also "that Sonic guy" as his portfolio of Sonic the Hedgehog work makes abundantly clear. He was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and is currently based out of Toronto, Ontario, with easy business ties to both sides of the border. In addition to writing, he's part of a podcast/gaming channel series called the BumbleKast.

The enchanting New York Times and USA Today bestselling series continues with installment number twelve!I really want the magic mirror in my basement to take me to my friend's sleepover party. But of course, I end up falling into a fairy tale -- Little Red Riding Hood!When my brother, Jonah, and I bump into Little Red in the forest, we try to warn her about the big, bad (and hungry) wolf who's coming after her and her grandmother.But at Little Red's grandma's house, there's a BIG surprise in store . . .Now we have to: - Avoid becoming a wolf snack- Hide out in the most epic tree house ever- Teach Little Red to stand up for herself- Discover a secret about our own familyOtherwise, we'll be in a HOWL lot of trouble!About the AuthorSarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm.com and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @sarahmlynowski.

Our New York Times and USA Today bestselling series rolls on with Book 11, which fractures the beloved fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. Now in paperback!I've landed -- along with my brother, Jonah, and our dog, Prince -- in the fairy tale of The Princess and the Pea! When I can't fall asleep on top of a hundred mattresses, the kingdom decides I must be the princess they're looking for. Talk about royal treatment -- I'm suddenly being waited on hand and foot. Plus, I get unlimited ball gowns, sparkly jewelry, and ice cream. But can we find a REAL princess to run the kingdom?Now we have to: - Hold a princess contest- Defeat an obnoxious prince- Escape hungry alligators- Make it back home There's no time to snooze -- may the best princess win!About the AuthorSarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm.com and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @sarahmlynowski.

The magical and FREEZING sixth installment in the New York Times bestselling series Now in paperback Even though my brother and I had decided to stay away from the magic mirror, our puppy had other plans -- he bounded right in. What choice did we have but to go in after him? When we land in a winter wonderland, we realize we must be in the story of The Snow Queen. And this fairy tale is nothing like the movie. This Snow Queen is super-mean, and she turns our dog into an ice sculpture To get home we'll have to: - Defrost our furry friend- Ride a very chatty reindeer- Learn to ice-skate- Escape from a band of robbersAnd if we're not careful . . . we could end up frozen ourselvesAbout the AuthorSarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm.com and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @sarahmlynowski.

Kumon Middle School Math workbooks introduce math subjects with explanations of topics, definitions of terms, and practice problems designed to improve your child's math skills. Using Kumon's step-by-step method your child will advance through algebra, geometry, and word problems topics without feeling frustrated or overwhelmed when faced with new problems. These workbooks will help your child develop confidence in his or her math abilities.

The ninth installment of the New York Times bestselling series takes Abby and Jonah into the story of Aladdin, now in paperback!Be careful what you wish for...When my brother, Jonah, and I travel through our mirror into the story of Aladdin, we're excited. There will be magic lamps and genies granting wishes. Right?Wrong.The genie we meet isn't QUITE as helpful as we expected. And if Aladdin's wishes don't come true, he won't get to marry the princess and live happily ever after!Now we have to: - Escape an enchanted cave- Find forty buckets of jewels- Plan a parade- Learn to fly a magic carpetOtherwise we'll run out of wishes... and never get home!About the AuthorSarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm.com and find her on Instagram, Facebook, and X at @sarahmlynowski.

Based on Science of Reading research, The Yak Pack Comics is a series of beginner readers that builds foundational literacy skills in students of a broad age range and abilities.The entire series includes five phonics comic books and five sight word comic books. These decodable beginner readers can be used as a stand-alone program or with other research-based programs (Tier 1, 2, 3) and are ideal for K-2 students, special education students, and English Language Learners. Each story is a complete lesson targeting the five pillars of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) while facilitating daily lesson planning.The Yak Pack provides a thorough and engaging learning experience, captivating students with dynamic graphics, quirky recurring characters, and fully developed hilarious storylines.With over 25 years of early literacy teaching experience, our educators have developed these books to be the ultimate no-tears early reading program for the classroom and at home.The Yak Pack is officially aligned with the UFLI Foundations Scope & Sequence (University of Florida Literacy Institute) and can be found in their Decodable Text Guide. The Yak Pack is also included in the Reading League's Decodable Text Resources List.This book is part of the Comics & Phonics series: Book 1 of 4 - Short VowelsThe first comic book in the series features 6 fully decodable sequential stories that each introduce a different short vowel sound. Comprehension and phonological awareness practice are included with each story.Sounds include: Story 1: Short AStory 2: Short OStory 3: Short IStory 4: Short EStory 5: Short UReview story for all the short vowels*** The Yak Pack Comics & Phonics series is most effective when all four books in the series are taught in sequence.Looking for a more phonics-based approach to sight words? Check out The Yak Pack Sight Word Comics featuring Heart Words. A decodable approach to sight words, more effective than rote memorization.About the AuthorResources, Rumack: - Rumack Resources is the publishing division of Ruth Rumack's Learning Space (RRLS), an educational support company specializing in early literacy. Since 1996, Ruth Rumack and her team have been providing individualized academic and special education support to students in Toronto, Canada. RRLS's approach to teaching through sensory and motor activities that are tailored to specific learning styles is evident in every Rumack Resources product. All products are developed and written by certified teachers with extensive experience in the early reading process.Makwana, Jennifer: - Author Jennifer Makwana is a certified teacher at Ruth Rumack's Learning Space. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a diploma in Early Childhood Education. Jennifer lives in Toronto with her husband and two children.