Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. More
The Cat in the Hat
This iconic Dr. Seuss book is one of the bestselling children’s books of all time. More
A Bear Called Paddington
The original story of the bear who arrived at Paddington Station from darkest Peru. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
The Muddleheaded Wombat
First introduced on ABC Radio, Muddleheaded Wombat is one of Australia’s most adored children’s book characters. More
James Dean
Where the Wild Things Are
This winner of the 1964 Caldecott Medal changed the face of children’s literature. More
Jane O’Connor
I really have no hobbies—nearly all of my leisure time is spent with a good book. More
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
The Carrot Seed
An early classic in children’s literature about perseverance; never out of print. More
Henry Huggins
The debut novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
A Light in the Attic
Classic collection of poems and illustrations by Shel Silverstein; ALA Notable Children’s Book. More
Michael Bond
I was brought up in a house where books were an essential part of the furnishings. More
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. More
Kevin Henkes
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. More
The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Old Yeller
Instantly acclaimed, it has become one of the most beloved children’s classics ever written. More
Little Bear
The very first I Can Read! book has sold more than one million copies. More
Flat Stanley
This series celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in 2014 and has sold more than one million copies. More
Harry the Dirty Dog
Classic dog story; childhood favorite that has charmed readers for more than fifty years. More
What Do People Do All Day?
Over 100 million Scarry books have sold worldwide; a favorite in his classic Busytown series. More
Katherine Applegate
I write to see where I’ve already been. More
