Looking for independently published children’s books? Every month, we sample books from this growing corner of the publishing industry.
Our weekly self-published bestsellers list is often dominated by the popular genres of romance and erotica. In an effort to help GalleyCat readers find other kinds of independent authors, we will offer regular genre-focused bestseller lists for other kinds of indie writers–we’ve highlighted three top children’s books from three different marketplaces.
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Bestselling Children’s Books by Self-Published Authors for April
Amazon Books
A Quest of Heroes by Morgan Rice: “the epic coming of age story of one special boy, a 14 year old from a small village on the outskirts of the Kingdom of the Ring. The youngest of four, the least favorite of his father, hated by his brothers, Thorgrin senses he is different from the others. He dreams of becoming a great warrior, of joining the King’s men and protecting the Ring from the hordes of creatures on the other side of the Canyon.”
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja by Marcus Emerson: “My name is Chase Cooper, and I’m a 6th grade ninja. It’s my first day at a different school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe (but she might be a little too cool for me).”
I Am Not Afraid of Monsters! by Sharlene Alexander: “full of surprises and there is a fun twist at the end of the story. This interactive book with a great message is definitely one that will keep children’s attention as they anticipate what will happen next.”
Barnes & Noble Books
The Dig for Kids: Luke Vol. 1 by Patrick Schwenk: “The Dig for KIds is a simple and easy way for parents to study through books of the Bible with their children. The Dig takes the guesswork out of teaching for parents.”
Maggie and the Perfect Puppy by Courtney Ruffalo: “Maggie is an extremely bright and imaginative 5 1/2 year old (although she tells everyone she meets “I’m practically six”). Maggie wants to imagine a world more fantastic than her own. She wishes for impossible, fairy tale-like experiences but accepts the world as it is.”
Dolphins: Playmates of the Sea by Caitlind Alexander: “Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. They have smooth, gray skin. Their skin feels like rubber. The dolphin’s mouth is filled with rows and rows of sharp teeth.”
Smashwords Books
Jocomo by Timothy Cohorst: “In this tale, written entirely in verse for the intermediate to advanced reader, Jocomo’s journey takes him afar, not in a plane, or a train, or a car, to a place where his differences trump “fitting in”, and his talents inspire a Kingdom to grin.”
Stories That Crafted The Earth by Adrian Beckingham: “a rare collection of tales from the firesides, carried across thousands of years of oral tradition, about how our world was made. It tells the beginnings of the first rivers, mountains, forests, valleys, oceans, stars, sun, moon, animals,and people.”
Will Hallam – Hop 2 Mercury by Tracey Dickson: “Will Hallam and his best friend at the time Zac made a pact to prove TILOAP’s. Circumstances tore the friendship apart but the pact was never forgotten. A gift of an ordinary magnifying glass from his now best friend Amy Spurt coupled with an extraordinary experiment leads to a fierce battle and an epic adventure!”
This list was created by collecting the three most popular self-published books in three different marketplaces: the “Children’s Books” Best Sellers list at Amazon, the “Kids & Young Readers” bestsellers at Barnes & Noble and the bestselling “Children’s Books” category at Smashwords.
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