Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 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
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. 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
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Kevin Henkes
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. 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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. 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
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
