Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Kevin Henkes
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. 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
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. 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
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
