Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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
Katherine Paterson
I read because I want more than one life, and books give me a limitless number of lives—lives that are different from the one I was born into. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia #1)
First book written in the world-celebrated Narnia series; captivating readers for more than sixty years. More
Kevin Henkes
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. 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
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Garth Williams, Illustrator
Garth Williams was a little-known but talented young illustrator when he was commissioned by Ursula Nordstrom, head of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls, to illustrate the classic Stuart Little by E. B. White. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
The New Kid on the Block
Prelutsky was named America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
Original artwork suggested by Syd Hoff for Danny and the Dinosaur
Illustrator Syd Hoff sent these sketches to Ursula Nordstrom, head of the U.S. Harper Children’s division, as suggestions for the now-classic Danny and the Dinosaur. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More