Tag: E. B. White

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

Social Change: Sex in the 20th Century

In between the two world wars, Harper authors tackled the then taboo subject of sex. More

Little Bear

The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. 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

A Bear Called Paddington

The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More

Flat Stanley

This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one 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

Danny and the Dinosaur

I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More

Beezus and Ramona

Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More

Patricia MacLachlan

I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. More

Patricia MacLachlan

Judith Kerr

Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More

Judith Kerr

Julie of the Wolves

Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More

Old Yeller

Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More

Sarah, Plain and Tall

Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. 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

Cammie McGovern

The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

Garner’s celebrated children’s fantasy novel has become a cult classic of children’s literature. 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

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

Letter from E. B. White regarding Stuart Little

B. White (Andy) writes to his editor Eugene Saxton (Gene), presenting his manuscript for Stuart Little... More

Goodnight Moon

Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit

A child’s perspective as a refugee during the rise of Nazism; now a modern classic. 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 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

Jenna Bush Hager

I read because it’s in my DNA. More

Jenna Bush Hager

Freaky Friday

Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More

The Giving Tree

Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More