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
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 Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Gregory Maguire
One of the reasons HarperCollins has been my most frequent publisher for thirty-three years is that I admired three children’s books published by Harper & Row within a year of each other (the year I was turning nine). More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. 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
Kevin Henkes
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. 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
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. 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
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. 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
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More