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
Letter from Fred Gipson regarding Old Yeller
Old Yeller is the beloved tale of a boy and his loyal, clever, “big yeller” dog. 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
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
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. 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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Red Scarf Girl
Searing memoir set during the height of the Cultural Revolution in China. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. 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
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Social Change: Sex in the 20th Century
In between the two world wars, Harper authors tackled the then taboo subject of sex. More
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More