Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Jenna Bush Hager
I read because it’s in my DNA. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
Eric Carle
I read to understand. More
Jackie French
I write for kids because each book builds kids’ intelligence. It’s muscle-building for the brain. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The beloved multimillion-copy-selling British picture book no childhood should be without. More
James Dean
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
Danny and the Dinosaur
I Can Read! classic that was named a 1958 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year. More
Caps for Sale
Longtime classic about a peddler and a band of mischievous monkeys. More
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. 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
Kevin Henkes
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. 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
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
