Children's Books > Growing Up & Facts of Life > Difficult Discussions > Runaways
Monthly median sales (top 30)
$251
The median book price
$8.99
Bestseller's daily sales
57
50th book's daily sales
1
Average number of pages per book
64
Monopoly/Olygopoly detected
No
Performance tracking
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New releases
Self published
Matching KDP categories
juvenile > nonfiction > social issues > runaways
29.81%
juvenile > nonfiction > lifestyles > country life
29.81%
juvenile > nonfiction > animals > marine life
29.81%
juvenile > fiction > social issues > runaways
29.81%
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Best selling keywords
Median title & subtitle length is 4 words:
- Ali Cross (Ali Cross, 1)
- Andrew Henry's Meadow
- The Bridge Home
- Beverly, Right Here
- Lotta on Troublemaker Street
- Indie success
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20%
- Volatility
- New releases
- KDP Select
100%
5.26%
16.67%
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Front-page bestsellers:
Binny's Diwali
Thrity Umrigar
Join Patrick Picklebottom on the adventure of a lifetime, as his amazing new book unleashes the power of his imagination!Young Patrick Picklebottom gets the surprise of his life when a kind-hearted store owner sells him his favorite book for only one penny: "Would you like to buy this?" asked an elderly man. "I'd like to," said Patrick, "but I don't think I can. I've only one penny, and not one penny more," then he hung his head low, and he turned toward the door. "As it happens," replied the kind-hearted gent, "This book only costs a single red cent.”But will he get to read its incredible stories? His journey home may be harder than it looks! Written lyrically with vibrant, colorful illustrations, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is a story about the magic of books and the love of reading, highlighting how a child's imagination and creativity can soar by simply reading a great book. From the best-selling author of Ricky, the Rock that Couldn't Roll, Tess, the Tin that Wanted to Rock, The Bear and the Fern and Tyrannosaurus Hex comes a new cast of lovable characters and a story you and your children will cherish for years, and read over and over again. Combining the spirit of She Silverstein, the heart of Mo Willems, and the rhyme and rhythm of Dr. Seuss, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book is ideal for children ages 3-9 and Pre K-3rd grade. Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 Read more
On the Far Side of the Mountain
Jean Craighead George
The classic story of wilderness survival continues in this action-packed sequel. Filled with authentic woodland lore and exciting adventure, On the Far Side of the Mountain takes listeners back to Sam Gribley's treehouse in the Catskill Mountains, where he begins a dangerous fight for his pet falcon's freedom. Read more
Beating nighttime fears is what this book is all about.Benny Goes to Bed by Himself introduces a unique roadmap.For parents: Simple strategies based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy principles.For kids: A humorous and intriguing bedtime story that illustrates how children and their parents can easily overcome nighttime fears."Mom, Dad, I’m scared. Please don’t leave until I’m asleep""I heard a scary noise and thought that something was here""I'm scared of having nightmares again"Sounds familiar?These are all things Benny the lion cub used to say to his parents every time he went to bed or woke them up in the middle of the night. But that was a long time ago, before Benny learned how to go to sleep on his own.This book’s goal is to engage children in getting rid of nighttime fears while giving parents a roadmap for helping them through that process. This is done by using simple, proven, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy strategies, based on Dr. Kushnir’s years of experience.Going to bed and falling asleep can be a serious and stressful challenge, especially for young children. Many children experience the night and the "getting to sleep" moments as an anxious process, in a way that makes them feel distressed and many times dependent on their parents.Parents, in turn, think that nighttime fears will probably go away if they just attend to the child’s need for a few nights. Unfortunately, in many cases, the anxiety children suffer persists and intensify. The child’s parental dependency at bed time increases, which often leads to frustration and anger.This book tells the story of Benny and his family and of how they were able to work together to get rid of Benny’s nighttime fears. The journey was not easy, and along the way, they had to overcome challenge after challenge, until they finally succeeded. Today Benny and his parents enjoy much better sleep. Benny is not only totally independent, but he also teaches other cubs how to overcome their own nighttime fears!Newly Launched!A comprehensive parents guide, accompanying this book in beating kids' nighttime fears,Children and Parents Beating Nighttime Fears: A Parents Guide. Check it out on Amazon.Please visit our Facebook page for more information, or if you have any questions or suggestions:https://www.facebook.com/NIghttimeFears/Enjoy the book and sleep well! Read more
Ali Cross (Ali Cross, 1)
James Patterson
James Patterson's blockbuster Alex Cross series has sold over 100 million copies—and now he's bringing those thrills to a new generation! Alex's son Ali is eager to follow in his father's footsteps as a detective, but when his best friend goes missing, what price will he have to pay to solve the mystery? Ali Cross has always looked up to his father, former detective and FBI agent Alex Cross. While solving some of the nation's most challenging crimes, his father always kept his head and did the right thing. Can Ali have the same strength and resolve? When Ali's best friend Gabe is reported missing, Ali is desperate to find him. At the same time, a string of burglaries targets his neighborhood—and even his own house. With his father on trial for a crime he didn't commit, it's up to Ali to search for clues and find his friend. But being a kid sleuth isn't easy—especially when your father warns you not to get involved!—and Ali soon learns that clues aren't always what they seem. Will his detective work lead to a break in Gabe's case or cause even more trouble for the Cross family? Read more
Andrew Henry's Meadow
Doris Burn
A classic reissued for a new generation Andrew Henry has two younger brothers, who are always together, and two older sisters, who are always together. But Andrew Henry is in the middle--and he's always with himself. He doesn't mind this very much, because he's an inventor. But when Andrew Henry's family doesn't appreciate him or his inventions, he decides it's time to run away. Many children in the neighborhood feel the same way and follow him to his meadow, where he builds each of his friends a unique house of their very own. But in town the families miss their children and do everything they can to find them. And the kids realize that it feels a little lonely out in the meadow without their parents. Just as relevant today as it was in 1967, this is a heart-warming story about children who want to feel special and appreciated for who they are. With a new jacket and expanded trim size, Andrew Henry is ready to enchant the next generation of kids. Read more
The Bridge Home
Padma Venkatraman
"Readers will be captivated by this beautifully written novel about young people who must use their instincts and grit to survive. Padma infuses her story with hope and bravery that will inspire readers."--Aisha Saeed, author of the New York Times Bestseller Amal UnboundFour determined homeless children make a life for themselves in Padma Venkatraman's stirring middle-grade debut.Life is harsh on the teeming streets of Chennai, India, so when runaway sisters Viji and Rukku arrive, their prospects look grim. Very quickly, eleven-year-old Viji discovers how vulnerable they are in this uncaring, dangerous world. Fortunately, the girls find shelter--and friendship--on an abandoned bridge that's also the hideout of Muthi and Arul, two homeless boys, and the four of them soon form a family of sorts. And while making their living scavenging the city's trash heaps is the pits, the kids find plenty to take pride in, too. After all, they are now the bosses of themselves and no longer dependent on untrustworthy adults. But when illness strikes, Viji must decide whether to risk seeking help from strangers or to keep holding on to their fragile, hard-fought freedom. Read more
Beverly, Right Here
Kate DiCamillo
As featured on The Today Show’s Read with Jenna Jr. Book ClubRevisiting once again the world of Raymie Nightingale, two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo turns her focus to the tough-talking, inescapably tenderhearted Beverly.Beverly put her foot down on the gas. They went faster still.This was what Beverly wanted — what she always wanted. To get away. To get away as fast as she could. To stay away.Beverly Tapinski has run away from home plenty of times, but that was when she was just a kid. By now, she figures, it’s not running away. It’s leaving. Determined to make it on her own, Beverly finds a job and a place to live and tries to forget about her dog, Buddy, now buried underneath the orange trees back home; her friend Raymie, whom she left without a word; and her mom, Rhonda, who has never cared about anyone but herself. Beverly doesn’t want to depend on anyone, and she definitely doesn’t want anyone to depend on her. But despite her best efforts, she can’t help forming connections with the people around her — and gradually, she learns to see herself through their eyes. In a touching, funny, and fearless conclusion to her sequence of novels about the beloved Three Rancheros, #1 New York Times best-selling author Kate DiCamillo tells the story of a character who will break your heart and put it back together again. Read more
Sadness happens for many reasons. It can happen when a child misses a loved one, loses a favorite toy or gets hurt. This story shows a child how to visual their sadness as a SADNESS SPOT so that they can control it better. It walks them through several situations and offers guidance on how to help manage a SADNESS SPOT when it gets TOO BIG or stays for TOO LONG. It also shows how to help others with their SADNESS SPOT, too! It teaches EMPATHY, COMPASSION, FRIENDSHIP and much more! It offers creative strategies for children on how to bring themselves back to a PEACEFUL SPOT! Circle the spot, in the middle of your palm, count the swirls down to calm.Around and around, and around twice more .One, then two, then three, then four.Each time you trace around the SPOTS,take a deep breath to CALM your thoughts.The goal of this series of books is to give children the tools needed to identity what emotion they are feeling and how to properly manage that emotion. Don't forget to check out the rest in the series! A Little SPOT of AnxietyA Little SPOT of AngerA Little SPOT of KindnessA Little SPOT of Confidence Read more
Beneath
Roland Smith
What waits Beneath?Pat O'Toole has always idolized his older brother, Coop. Coop is... different. He doesn't talk on the phone, doesn't use email, and doesn't have friends. He's never really cared for anything but the thrill of being underground, and for Pat of course. So it's no surprise to anyone that after a huge fight with their parents, Coop runs away. One year later, Pat receives a package containing a digital voice recorder and a cryptic message from his brother. He follows the clues to New York City and soon discovers that Coop has joined the Community, a society living beneath the streets. Now it's up to Pat to find his brother -- and bring him home. Read more
In this rhyming story, Jackson gets upset and doesn't understand how his emotions are controlling his behavior. Through colorful illustrations and rhythmic rhymes, he learns coping mechanisms on how to deal with big emotions like anger.Does your child get upset easily? Developing tools that help you cope with everyday struggles can lead to a calmer well-being.”I Choose to Calm My Anger” is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by teachers and therapists worldwide.This story told from Jackson’s point of view will help open your child's mind to what it feels like to be angry and how to deal with it. Jackson will teach your child how we are empowered to change our mindset and how we deal with life’s setbacks.With Jackson in real life examples, your child will learn to develop their understanding of their own emotions. Throughout the story, Jackson will show you how it feels to be angry and then how to cope.Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions.A new book series developed in tandem with teachers and therapists to help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions.So Jackson thanked his friend for his help.He decided to be stronger than anger itself.He breathed in and out deeply, then counted to ten,And thought of a happy place to find his zen.”I Choose to Calm My Anger” was developed alongside counselors and parents to be used as a resource in a social emotional curriculum. Read more
Runaway Signs
Joan Holub
When the road signs take a vacation, chaos and hilarity ensue--and they quickly learn how important they are.School is ending for the summer, and the stick figures on the school crossing sign are jealous of all the vacation plans they hear the students making. The stick figures work hard--maybe they deserve a vacation, too! So they abandon their signpost and set off on an adventure, inviting along all the other underappreciated road signs they meet on the way. It's all fun and games for a while, especially when they stumble upon a fantastic amusement park. But the people they've left behind are feeling their absence, and soon there are traffic tangles and lost pedestrians everywhere. The signs are more important than they realized, and now it's time for them to save the day! Read more
Sometimes when your emotions get TOO Big it's hard to stay CALM and FOCUSED. A little Calm SPOT is a story about how using breathing, movement and mindset can help overcome some the biggest emotions. This book is full of fun illustrations that will inspire children to try belly breathing and yoga! Read more
Worry Ninja is a worry wart.Find out what happens in this comedic book about calming your worries.Life is hard! It's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. The new children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults.The Ninja Life Hacks book series is geared to kids 4-10. Perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, or toddlers. Excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.Collect all the Ninja Life Hacks books and download fun, free printables in the author's profile! Ninja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings Box SetNinja Life Hacks Growth Mindset Box SetNinja Life Hacks Leadership Box SetNinja Life Hacks Mover and Shaker Box SetNinja Life Hacks Self-Management Box SetNinja Life Hacks Self-Awareness Box SetNinja Life Hacks Decision-Making Box SetNinja Life Hacks Social Awareness and Relationship Skills Box SetNinja Life Hacks Ninjas Go! Box SetNinjas on Holiday Box SetNinja Life Hacks Mindsets Box SetNinja Life Hacks Behaviors Box SetAngry Ninja Toy Box SetNinja Life Hacks Emotions and Feelings Toy Box SetNinja Life Hacks Reversible Toy Box Set Read more
"The Day the Phones Went on Vacation"A screen-free Adventure to be enjoyed by the whole family!About "The Day the Phones Went on Vacation":In the bustling town of Gizmoville, where everyone relies on their mobile phones for almost everything, a surprising and comical event takes place one sunny morning. The phones decide to take a vacation! As the screens display colorful patterns and the buttons refuse to work, chaos erupts, and the town is left in disarray!Enter Timmy and Emma, two adventurous siblings who embark on a mission to save the day. Guided by their determination and curiosity, they journey through the Enchanted Forest in search of the legendary Phone Wizards; who might just have the solution to the phone predicament.As they traverse the Enchanted Forest, filled with talking animals and magical wonders, Timmy and Emma discover the importance of real-life connections and the value of spending time with each other. Along their journey, they meet quirky characters and have uproarious adventures that will have young readers giggling with delight.With the help of the Phone Wizards, Timmy and Emma unravel the mystery behind the phones' unexpected behavior. They return to Gizmoville with a newfound realization—sometimes the most magical moments in life happen when screens are put down, and real-life connections are embraced."The Day the Phones Went on Vacation" is a heartwarming and hilarious children's book that reminds readers of the power of imagination, the beauty of nature, and the joy of genuine human interactions. Join Timmy and Emma as they embark on an enchanting adventure that will leave readers young and old with a smile on their faces and a newfound appreciation for the wonders of the world around them. Read more
Always, Clementine
Carlie Sorosiak
From the author of I, Cosmo comes a humor-filled, heart-tugging tale of a genius mouse, secretly freed from a lab, who’s in search of a real home—and a way to free her old friends. Clementine is different from other mice: she can calculate the speed of light and she dreams in Latin. The scientists say she’s a genius and put her through test after test. Clementine is proud of being a good lab mouse, but she’s lonely. Her only snatches of friendship occur during her late-night visits with a chimpanzee named Rosie. When a compassionate lab technician frees Clementine, the mouse discovers an outside world full of wonders: Brussels sprouts, games of speed chess, television fame, and a chance for a real home. But for Clementine, it’s not enough to be free when she knows that Rosie and the other mice are not. This tender, lively adventure story, narrated in letters from a mouse to a chimpanzee, shows us that goodness is something we have to define for ourselves—and that courage and wisdom aren’t proportionate to size. Read more
Lotta on Troublemaker Street
Astrid Lindgren
Little Lotta has Big troubles Poor Lotta is having a very bad day. First, she wakes up mad because in her dream her older brother and sister were mean to her. Then, Mother expects her to wear a sweater that "scratches and tickles." Madder than ever, Lotta decides to run away and find a new place to live. After all, everyone at her house is mean, so she won't miss her family at all -- will she? This hilarious and authentic look at a very bad day in the life of a very spunky five-year-old is sure to resonate with every reader. Read more
What baby pangolin wants to stay indoors being safe all the time? Not this one! Pangopup is convinced he is old enough to leave his burrow and explore the great big world outside. When his mother disagrees, the naughty pup waits for her to fall asleep and sneaks away. Outside, he meets a mischievous dik dik who is eager to show him some fun. However, dik dik’s idea of fun isn’t necessarily pangolin proof and Pangopup finds himself in more and more danger as their explorations of the African landscape take them further from his burrow.“There was a little PANGOLIN whose name was Pangopup. He rode upon his mother’s tail and dreamt of growing up. He practiced all his pango ways to keep him safe and sound, yet mother wouldn't let them leave, their burrow in the ground. ” Read more
A Girl Named Disaster
Nancy Farmer
This Newbery Honor book by award-winning, bestselling author Nancy Farmer is being reissued in paperback!Eleven-year-old Nhamo lives in a traditional village in Mozambique, where she doesn't quite fit in. When her family tries to force her into marrying a cruel man, she runs away to Zimbabwe, hoping to find the father she's never met. But what should have been a short boat trip across the border turns into a dangerous year-long adventure, and Nhamo must summon her innermost courage to ensure her survival. Read more
Always, Clementine
Carlie Sorosiak
“A heartwarming and hopeful story. . . . A reminder that there is a lot of goodness and friendship in the world.” —School Library Connection (starred review) Clementine is different from other mice: she can calculate the speed of light and she dreams in Latin. The scientists say she’s a genius and put her through test after test. Clementine is proud of being a good lab mouse, but she’s lonely. Her only snatches of friendship occur during her late-night visits with a chimpanzee named Rosie. When a compassionate lab technician frees Clementine, the mouse discovers an outside world full of wonders: Brussels sprouts, games of speed chess, television fame, and a chance for a real home. But for Clementine, it’s not enough to be free when she knows that Rosie and the other mice are not. This tender, lively adventure story, narrated in letters from a mouse to a chimpanzee, shows us that goodness is something we have to define for ourselves—and that courage and wisdom aren’t proportionate to size. Read more