A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. 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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. 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
Kevin Henkes
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More