Top 10 Circulated Beginning Chapter Books

What beginning chapter books were popular with students during the 2017-2018 school year?  Last spring, Travis Jonker of 100 Scope Notes inspired my first top ten beginning chapter book list (click here to see it).  I’m back to reveal my student’s favs this school year.  BTW, last year’s #1 pick is the champ again this year - kids love Andy Griffiths books!  

Here are my student’s top 10 most circulated beginning chapter books of the 2017-2018 school year:

10.  Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu by Tracey West

9.  Barbie: I Can be a Horse Rider by Mary Man-Kong

8.  Ninjago: Rise of the Snakes by Tracey West

7.  Dance! Dance! Underpants! by Bob Shea

6.  Fly Guy’s Ninja Christmas by Tedd Arnold

5.  The Cat on the Mat is Flat by Andy Griffiths

4.  Barbie: I Can be a Gymnast by Kristen L. Depken

3.  Barbie: I Can be a Teacher by Mary Man-Kong

2.  Barbie: I Can be a Ballerina by Christy Webster

1.  The Big Fat Cow Goes Kapow by Andy Griffiths

Top 10 Circulated Picture Books

What picture books were popular with students during the 2017-2018 school year?  Last spring, Travis Jonker of 100 Scope Notes inspired my first top ten picture book list (click here to see it).  I’m back to reveal my student’s favs this school year.  BTW, Elephant and Piggie continue to dominate!

Here are my student’s top 10 most circulated picture books of the 2017-2018 school year:

10.  Elephants Cannot Dance! by Mo Willems

9.  Sam & Dave Dig a Hole by Mac Barnett

8.  Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems

7.  I Will Take a Nap! by Mo Willems

6.  Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems

5.  I Broke My Trunk! by Mo Willems

4.  Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems

3.  Let’s Go For a Drive! by Mo Willems

2.  Watch Me Throw the Ball! by Mo Willems

1.  Pigs Make Me Sneeze! by Mo Willems

As you can see my students remain big fans of Mo Willems!  I was curious how far their love for Mo would go, so I ran the stats for the top 25 most circulated picture books.  It’s clear Mo Willems reigns as king in my school library!  Here are the titles from #11-#25:

11.  I’m a Frog by Mo Willems

12.  The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems

13.  Peanut Butter & Cupcake! by Terry Border

14.  Today I Will Fly! by Mo Willems

15.  I Really Like Slop! by Mo Willems

16.  My New Friend Is So Fun! by Mo Willems

17.  My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems

18.  We Are In a Book! by Mo Willems

19.  A Big Guy Took My Ball! by Mo Willems

20.  Dino-Baseball by Lisa Wheeler

21.  Dino-Basketball by Lisa Wheeler

22.  There is a Bird on Your Head!  by Mo Willems

23.  Uni the Unicorn by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

24.  Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity by Mo Willems

25.  Fancy Nancy and the Wedding of the Century by Jane O’Connor

Top 10 Circulated Nonfiction Books

What nonfiction books were popular with students during the 2017-2018 school year?  Last spring, Travis Jonker of 100 Scope Notes inspired my first top ten nonfiction book list (click here to see it).  I’m back to reveal my student’s favs this school year.  BTW, Minecraft and Raina Telgemeier continue to dominate!

Here are my student’s top 10 most circulated nonfiction books of the 2017-2018 school year:

10.  Coding Games in Scratch by Jon Woodcock

9.  Stone Rabbit #1: BC Mambo by Erick Craddock

8.  Minecraft: Combat Handbook by Stephanie Milton

7.  El Deafo by Cece Bell

6.  Ghosts by Raina Telegmeier

5.  Sisters by Raina Telegmeier

4.  The Ultimate Unofficial Encyclopedia for Minecrafters by Megan Miller

3.  Hacks for Minecrafters: Redstone by Megan Miller

2.  Minecraft: Essential Handbook by Stephanie Milton

1.  Smile by Raina Telegmeier

Top 10 Circulated Chapter Books

What chapter books were popular with students during the 2017-2018 school year?  Last spring, Travis Jonker of 100 Scope Notes inspired my first top ten chapter book list (click here to see it).  I’m back to reveal my student’s favs this school year.  BTW, Diary of a Wimpy Kid remains on top again this year!

Here are my student’s top 10 most circulated chapter books of the 2017-2018 school year:

10.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul by Jeff Kinney

9.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck by Jeff Kinney

8.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days by Jeff Kinney

7.  Wonder by R.J. Palacio

6.  Pax by Sara Pennypacker

5.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney

4.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney

3.  Dog Man by Dav Pilkey

2.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Old School by Jeff Kinney

1.  Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney