By Jessica Sanders
What were the best children’s books of 2014? We tallied up the books that got the most likes from kids using Whooo’s Reading and Reading-Raiser to create a list of epic proportions. Check out the top picks and don’t miss their adorable reviews as well!
The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #3), Rick Riordan
Top read for grades: 2-4, 8
Total likes: 13,262
Student review: “Full of action, betrayal, and humor, the third book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is suddenly changing. The Titans are rising and Camp Half-Blood may lose against them. Someone is betraying Camp Half-Blood and the camp may be lost forever.” – Reenie, Grade 5
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J.K. Rowling
Top read for grades: 2-4
Total likes: 9,816
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, Lauren Tarshis
Top read for grades: 2-4
Total likes: 4,568
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #1), Rick Riordan
Top read for grades: 1-4, 8
Total likes: 3,908
Student review: “Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heart beats.” – Jin, Grade 4
The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #2), Rick Riordan
Top read for grades: 1-4, 8
Total likes: 3,036
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1, Jeff Kinney
Top read for grades: 2-6
Total likes: 2,804
Student review: “This book had a lot of epic things. Greg was staking toilet paper in his locker, but when the teacher came to inspect everyone’s locker he had to act quick and hide them somewhere else. So he picked a great place…the bathroom stall!!!” – Justine, Grade 5
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, J.K. Rowling
Top read for grades: 3-5
Total likes: 1,754
The Hunger Games #1, Suzanne Collins
Top read for grades: 4-6
Total likes: 1,754
Student review: “I would call this book a page turner, the excitement and the anticipation kept me turning pages by the minute!” – Camille, Grade 5
Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2), Jeff Kinney
Top read for grades: 3-6
Total likes: 1,470
The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3), Jeff Kinney
Top read for grades: 3-5
Total likes: 1,425
Student Review: “Greg works on New Year resolutions for people but they don’t listen.” – John, Grade 3
Hard Luck (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #8), Jeff Kinney
Top read for grades: 3-5
Total likes: 1,359
Student Review: “This book was weird and interesting but also really funny. I was so happy when I finished the book but the problem is I read the last book but now I really want to read the next book but I cant so I feel like I will DIE!!!!!!!!” – Mary K, Grade 5
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, J.K. Rowling
Top read for grades: 2-4
Total likes: 1,285
Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss
Top read for grades: K-4
Total likes: 1,236
Wonder, R.J. Palacio
Top read for grades: 4-5
Total likes: 1,210
Student review: “I would recommend this book to other students because it helps young people think twice before making fun of other people. I really enjoyed this book.” – Bella, Grade 5
Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4), Jeff Kinney
Top read for grades: 3-5
Total likes: 1,135
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Top read for grades: 2-4
Total likes: 1,074
Student Review: “I really loved this book because the book had lots of fictional stuff witch is my favorite kind of genre. I also loved this book because it is in a series so when I finish one book I don’t get mad at the book or author because I can just move on to the next book in the series..” – Matteo, Grade 5
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Top read for grades: 2-4
Total likes: 994
The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5), Jeff Kinney
Top read for grades: 3-5
Total likes: 944
The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss
Top read for grades: 1-5
Total likes: 936
Student Review: “This book is awesome because it has awesome characters.”– Logan, Grade 3
Catching Fire, Suzanne Collins
Top read for grades: 4-6
Total likes: 915
Bonus Books!
Minecraft (The Ultimate Players Guide), Scholastic
Top read for grade: 1
Total likes: 863
Because of Winn-Dixie, Kate DiCamillo
Top read for grades: 4-5
Total likes: 805
Charlotte’s Web, E.B. White
Top read for grades: 3-5
Total likes: 698
Vacation Under the Volcano (Magic Tree House Series #13), Mary Pope Osborne
Top read for grade: 1
Total likes: 696
The Adventures of Captain Underpants, Dav Pilkey
Top read for grades: 3-6
Total likes: 627
Student review: “This is a super funny book about one of my favorite book characters—Captain Underpants! He is indeed a silly guy, especially since he walks around in his tightey whiteys with a cape on. Who would do that on a regular basis? Not me, for sure!” – Allyson, Grade 5
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