Tag: Garth Williams

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

What Do People Do All Day?

Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More

Stuart Little

White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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 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

A Bear Called Paddington

The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. 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

Jenna Bush Hager

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

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

Thanhha Lai

Little House on the Prairie

Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More

The Giving Tree

Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More

Amelia Bedelia

The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More

Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes

Harry the Dirty Dog

Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More

Danny and the Dinosaur

I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. 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

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

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More

Caps for Sale

Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More

The Cat in the Hat

This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. 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

Robin Preiss Glasser

Robin Preiss Glasser

A Light in the Attic

Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More

The Muddleheaded Wombat

First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More

The Diary of a Wombat

Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More