Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
1957: The I Can Read! series launches with the publication of Little Bear…
The I Can Read! series launches with the publication of Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak, and becomes the number one beginning reader series in the United States. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
Award-winning first book in the If You Give series, which has sold more than 15 million copies. More
I Can Read!
Inspired by an occasion in which she attempted to find an appropriate book for a young boy who had just learned to read, Boston librarian Virginia Haviland telephoned her friend Ursula Nordstrom, the head of children’s publishing at Harper & Brothers. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. 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
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. 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
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More