Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Sounder
Newbery Award–winning book that became an influential children’s work on race and class. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. 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
Patricia MacLachlan
I read as a child to find out what I thought, what I wished for, and what scared me. 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
Kevin Henkes
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
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Howl’s Moving Castle
This popular novel stars one of the most beloved and charismatic characters in children’s literature. More
The Boy in the Dress
The sharp and funny first novel for children from bestselling publishing phenomenon David Walliams. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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
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
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Dodger
Michael L. Printz Honor Book from bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett; rich with humor and wisdom. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Soman Chainani
Whatever psychic wounds have turned me into a writer I am thankful for. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More