Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. 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
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. 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
Social Change: Sex in the 20th Century
In between the two world wars, Harper authors tackled the then taboo subject of sex. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Michael Morpurgo
I like above all to share the excitement of my dreams and discoveries, my doubts and fears, my joys and my sorrows, to take my readers on new journeys with me. More
The Graveyard Book
Winner of the Newbery Medal, the Carnegie Medal, and the Hugo Award for Best Novel. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Garth Williams, Illustrator
Garth Williams was a little-known but talented young illustrator when he was commissioned by Ursula Nordstrom, head of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls, to illustrate the classic Stuart Little by E. B. White. More
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. More
1926: The Department of Books for Boys and Girls is established at Harper & Brothers…
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls is established at Harper & Brothers. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. 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
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
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Kevin Henkes
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Sabriel
A revolutionary story that made Nix a rising star in the fantasy genre. More