CHILDREN’S BESTSELLERS

Rankings are based on a Times poll of Southland bookstores.

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*--* 1 Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss (Random House, $17) A pajama-clad hero finds adventure in the world. Ages 4-8

2 I Like It Like That by Cecily von Ziegesar (Little, Brown, $3.99) A new Gossip Girl novel. Ages 12-older

3 Shadowmancer by G.P. Taylor (Putnam, $10.99) Two orphans try to stop a power-crazed vicar in England in the 1700s. Ages 12-older

4 Mr. Seahorse by Eric Carle (Philomel, $16.99) After mother seahorse lays her eggs, dad carries them around in his pouch. Ages 4-8

5 Away Laughing on a Fast Camel by Louise Rennison (HarperTempest, $15.99) Georgia meets a dreamboat. Ages 12-older

6 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic, $7.99) Sirius Black stalks Harry. Ages 9-12

7 Summer of the Sea Serpent by Sal Murdocca (Random House, $11.95) Children go on a mission for Merlin. Ages 9-12

8 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic, $9.99) Harry is caught in a rift among wizards. Ages 9-12

9 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (Scholastic, $8.99) Rival schools of magic face off. Ages 9-12

10 What’s Happening to Grandpa by Maria Shriver (Little, Brown, $15.95) A child copes with grandpa’s Alzheimer’s disease. Ages 4-8

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