Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
James Dean
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Letter from Ursula Nordstrom regarding Frog and Toad Are Friends
This humorous letter from 1970 was written by Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, to Frog and Toad Are Friends author and illustrator Arnold Lobel. More
Letter from Arnold Lobel regarding Frog and Toad Are Friends
This handwritten letter from Arnold Lobel to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the Harper Children’s division in the U.S., accompanied the submission of his manuscript for the now-classic Frog and Toad Are Friends. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Original artwork suggested by Syd Hoff for Danny and the Dinosaur
Illustrator Syd Hoff sent these sketches to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, as suggestions for the now-classic Danny and the Dinosaur. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
Letter from Katharine White (E. B. White’s wife) regarding Stuart Little’s illustrations
This letter from E. B. White’s wife, Katharine White, to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, expresses her husband’s excitement... More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Award-winning first book in the If You Give series, which has sold more than 15 million copies. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Kevin Henkes
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More