The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. 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
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. 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
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. 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
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More