Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. 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
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. 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
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
1926: The Department of Books for Boys and Girls is established at Harper & Brothers…
The Department of Books for Boys and Girls is established at Harper & Brothers. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. 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
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
The Look of Stuart Little
In early 1945, Ursula Nordstrom, head of Harper’s Department of Books for Boys and Girls was awaiting completion of E. B. White’s manuscript for a children’s story about a talking mouse, titled Stuart Little. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Marketing and publicity brochure for Charlotte’s Web
This 1963 marketing and publicity brochure for Charlotte’s Web by E. B. White includes a letter from White explaining how he got the idea for the story. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
James Dean
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More