Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. 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
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. 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
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Letter from Fred Gipson regarding Old Yeller
Old Yeller is the beloved tale of a boy and his loyal, clever, “big yeller” dog. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More
Marketing and publicity brochure for Charlotte’s Web
This 1963 marketing and publicity brochure for Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White includes a letter from White explaining how he got the idea for the story. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Essays of E. B. White
Classic collection by one of the greatest essayists of our time, Pulitzer Prize–winning author E. B. White. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Kevin Henkes
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
The Look of Stuart Little
In early 1945, Ursula Nordstrom, head of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls was awaiting completion of E. B. White’s manuscript for a children’s story about a talking mouse, titled Stuart Little. More
Bridge to Terabithia
Newbery Medal–winning novel; a true modern classic and touchstone of children’s literature. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
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
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. 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
