The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. 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
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
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
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. 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
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Letter from E. B. White regarding Stuart Little
B. White (Andy) writes to his editor Eugene Saxton (Gene), presenting his manuscript for Stuart Little... More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Kevin Henkes
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. 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
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
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Letter from Garth Williams regarding illustrations for the Little House series
When acclaimed illustrator Garth Williams was commissioned to create new illustrations for Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, he traveled west to see the actual sites Wilder referred to in her writings and to meet Laura herself. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
