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 Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Kevin Henkes
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. 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
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
I Can Read!
Inspired by an occasion in which she attempted to find an appropriate book for a young boy who had just learned to read, Boston librarian Virginia Haviland telephoned her friend Ursula Nordstrom, the head of children’s publishing at Harper & Brothers. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. 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
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More