Local bestsellers are based on recent sales at Austin bookstores selected to reflect varied reading interests. This week’s list of bestsellers is from Toad Hall Children’s Bookstore, 1206 W. 38th.

1. Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales by Ludwig Bemelmans and John Bemelmans Marciano

2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (paperback) by J.K. Rowling

3. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

4. The Quiltmaker’s Gift by Jeff Brumbeau

5. Gingerbread Baby by Jan Brett

6. Stuart Little by E.B. White

7. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (hardback) by J.K. Rowling

8. Eloise at Christmas by Kay Thompson

9. Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

10. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling

This article appears in January 14 • 2000.

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