Analysis of best-selling translated children's novels in the context of universal values

The aim of this study is to determine the level of universal values present in bestselling translated children's novels. The population of the study consists of the bestselling translated children's novels of the year 2023. In identifying these novels, the online sales figures from the most preferred and reliable sales websites have been taken into account. For this purpose, popular online book sales sites in Turkey have been identified, and the commonly listed translated novels in the children's and young adult literature category on these sites have been determined. The preferred sites for the study are: İdefix, Kitap Yurdu, BKM, D&R, and Kitap Seç. The books subject to this examination include: The Orange Girl, The Little Prince, Pal Street Kids, The Quest to Save the Queen, This is Called Findel, The Flying Classroom, The Music Inside Me, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, and Momo. This thesis is an example of qualitative research, utilizing the document analysis method. The identified universal values are presented in the findings section in tabular form. The selected works have been read again by two different individuals at different time intervals to ensure validity and reliability. The research identifies universal values such as "peace, freedom, justice, love, respect, trust, courage, perseverance, responsibility, altruism, enjoyment of life, honesty, friendship, tolerance, humility, kindness, success, and cooperation" in the works examined. The theoretical framework of the study consists of values education, universal values, translated children's literature, and related research. values Keywords: Children's literature, bestselling novels, translated novels, universal values