Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. 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
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
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
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. 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
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
Kevin Henkes
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
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. 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
Thanhha Lai
I read because I dream of having a super power. More
The Butterfly Lion
A moving story of enduring friendship, this is the award-winning favorite from a master storyteller. 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
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More