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
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
The History of HarperCollins Children’s Books in the U.S.
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls at Harper was established in the U.S. in 1926. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
James Dean
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. 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
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Kevin Henkes
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. 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 Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
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