Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. 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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. 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
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. 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
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
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. 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
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More