The Diary of a Wombat
Genesis of a picture book franchise that has sold more than half a million copies globally. More
Robin Preiss Glasser
The Giving Tree
Poignant, game-changing picture book for readers of all ages that has been a favorite for generations. More
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Newbery Award winner about the power of family, which has sold over 4.5 million copies. More
Judith Kerr
Why I write: Usually, so that I can do the illustrations. 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
James Dean
Stuart Little
White’s beloved classic about a small mouse on a big adventure is a perennial bestseller. 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
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Classic children’s story about imagination that has never been out of print. More
Bread and Jam for Frances
Beloved story featured on at least two “top 100 picture books of all time” lists. More
Amelia Bedelia
The first book featuring the now-classic, hilariously literal-minded character Amelia Bedelia. More
Freaky Friday
Classic comedic children’s novel that is so funny it has been adapted into film three times. More
Rita Williams-Garcia
My childhood reading helped to build me from the inside. 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
Julie of the Wolves
Newbery Medal–winning classic about a girl living among wolves. More
Journey to Jo’burg
Groundbreaking book set in South Africa during the apartheid era and banned by its government. More
Goodnight Moon
Every child’s must-have bedtime classic; beloved by generations of readers and listeners. More
Charlotte’s Web
Considered a classic of children’s literature; a novel of friendship, love, life, and death. More
Dan Gutman
The book that influenced me the most was not even written by an author. More
Kitten’s First Full Moon
Its brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures evoke the classic picture book era; Caldecott Medal winner. More
Little House on the Prairie
Third book in the award-winning Little House series, which has sold more than 34 million copies. More
Beezus and Ramona
Newbery Medal winner; humorous and beloved tale of the ups and downs of sisterhood. 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
