The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Becoming Children’s Authors: Sendak, Silverstein And Ursula Nordstrom
Neither Maurice Sendak nor Shel Silverstein started their careers with children’s literature as a focus. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Ursula Nordstrom
When Anne Carroll Moore, the powerful and opinionated superintendent of children’s work at the New York Public Library, asked Harper & Brothers editor Ursula Nordstrom why she felt qualified to produce children’s books, Nordstrom said only this: “Well, I am a former child, and I haven’t forgotten a thing.” More
Letter from John Donovan submitting the manuscript for I’ll Get There. It Better Be Worth the Trip.
In June 1968, author John Donovan wrote to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, asking her to read the manuscript... More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Francesca Lia Block
It has been said that only two things helped survivors of the Holocaust: 1) massage and 2) telling their stories. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Tessa Duder
This week, I’ve been with Elena Ferrante in Naples, travelling The Silk Roads with Peter Frankopan... More
Cammie McGovern
As the younger sister of an adored (sometimes overly perfect) sister, discovering Ramona and Beezus and the gang on Klikitat Street was a life-changer for me. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. 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 Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Monster
Winner of the first Michael L. Printz Award and the Coretta Scott King Award. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More